Design a Robot to Kick a Football: Equations and Assumptions

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This discussion focuses on designing a robot capable of kicking a football, emphasizing the need for specific equations and assumptions related to torque springs and angular momentum. Key considerations include the non-linear relationship between spring coefficient and angular displacement, as well as the importance of ground interaction for accurate shots. The use of a linear motor to control the spring's retraction is recommended to enhance precision. Additionally, maintaining balance is crucial due to the recoil effect from the kicking action.

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hello ,
first of all , let me describe my problem...
i want to design a robot that will kick a foot-ball .
the "leg" is a rod (that looks like a hammer) and it has a torque spring.
my question is - what are the equations and assumprions that need to be taken in order to calculate what kind of spring i need .
i think there's angular momentum preservation , energy preservation but I'm not sure if there's something else ..

can anyone help please ?

thanks ,

gilad
 
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I've gone through that before , what I can say is that you have to keep the spring coefficient in mind, the relation between the force exerted and angular displacement won't be linear.

Also kicking the ball will require interaction between the rod and the ground , if you want a precise shot , use a linear motor to pull back the spring .

Something else, keeping balance is important as the whole structure will recoil by reaction.
 

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