A Robotic Way to Investigate Unapproachable Places and Inaccessible Substances Using e-skin
摘要
This research presents an innovative method for exploring intricate and inaccessible environments using robots equipped with electronic dermal sensors (e-skin). To address the challenges scientists face in physically reaching remote locations like the Atacama Desert, Antarctica, and the Pitcairn Islands, as well as conducting mineral research on other planets, this novel approach is proposed which involves deploying robots to generate visual maps of target areas and gather tactile data, including measurements of pressure, temperature changes, strain, and chemical composition using e-skin in technology. The aggregated data is then securely stored in cloud-based repositories for subsequent transmission to scientists, which is done based on the location from where data is to be transmitted (for instance, satellite communication facilitates interplanetary communication, while GSM and other relevant methodologies serve similar purposes where applicable), thereby fostering a more profound comprehension of material characteristics within remote or otherwise challenging-to-access locales.