DragonBall

Summary

DragonBall explores spherical robot design for hazardous environments where contamination resistance and simple decontamination are important. The work addresses locomotive control, sensor placement, and robust construction in a rolling-body architecture.

Challenge

Hazardous environments demand architectures that protect internal systems while preserving sensing and controllability. Spherical robots offer strong protective characteristics, but packaging and control become more complex.

Approach

The project uses a sealed spherical form as the primary architectural choice, exploring how sensing, visual guidance, and motion control interact when the robot body itself is the protective shell.

System breakdown

Lessons learned

Protected architectures shift complexity rather than removing it. DragonBall highlights how the mechanical shell, sensor placement, and control logic must be designed as one tightly constrained package.

Outcome

This project produced both a compelling hazardous-environment robot concept and a publication-backed design conversation around spherical robotic systems.