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Multi-Rod Planetary Regolith Drilling Robot

Multi-rod drilling robot

A deep-regolith sampling system for lunar exploration featuring multi-rod extension, drilling-state sensing and intelligent control to improve efficiency and stability in complex strata.

  • Role: Project Lead · GDUT Biomimetic & Intelligent Robotics Lab
  • Timeline: 2023.06 – Present
  • Platform: Elmo / Zmotion motion controllers, multi-sensor modules, TCP gateway, Qt/C++ HMI
  • Highlights: 1 prototype; 2 invention patents filed; 1 EI conference paper; 2 SCI manuscripts in preparation


Self-Penetrating Planetary Regolith Drilling Robot

Self-penetrating drilling robot

A self-propelled deep drilling robot integrating wall anchoring, rotary/percussive drilling, point coring and peristaltic feeding, emphasizing low energy, low reaction force and high core recovery.

  • Role: Control System Developer · GDUT
  • Timeline: 2023.06 – 2026.06
  • Platform: STM32F407/H743, µC/OS-III, LWIP, PI/PID control
  • Highlights: 1 prototype; low-gravity test rig; co-inventor on 1 patent; 1 international conference paper



Commissioned Projects


Vacuum–Cryogenic Drill Temperature Monitoring System

Vacuum-cryogenic drill temperature monitoring

A −190 °C vacuum temperature acquisition and visualization system for drill head/rods, supporting real-time display and full-process logging for thermal management and structural safety.

  • Client/Role: Beijing Institute of Satellite Manufacturing (Factory 529) · Project Lead
  • Timeline: 2025.07 – Present
  • Platform: Multi-channel temperature scanner, Vite/React HMI, Modbus/RS-485, Qt/C++
  • Highlights: 10ר0.5 mm thermocouple embedding with slip-ring wiring; 1 ice-drill set; 1 monitoring prototype; 1 software registration


Portable Folding Hand-Held Drill for Astronaut Use

Portable folding hand-held drill stand

A foldable hand-held drill stand for astronaut coring, with automatic feed, compact folding and extreme-environment tolerance for ergonomic field operation.

  • Client/Role: Beijing Institute of Satellite Manufacturing (Factory 529) · Project Lead
  • Timeline: 2025.03 – 2025.06
  • Responsibilities: Rope-drive auto-feed module; triple-fold frame; motor/drive selection (Maxon + Elmo); Simulation-based strength & stiffness checks
  • Highlights: 1 engineering prototype; validated by ground tests