Heliostat_rover_A&A

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Keywords-Gravity assistive deployment and folding, 3DOF parallel manipulator to change orientation, elliptical cross-section Telescopic actuator, Inspired by nature tree-like mirror assembly, two extra rotational DOF to allow maximum movement in pan and tiltIn this design, an elliptical cross-section telescopic actuator is used to open mirror assembly normal to the ground and further all mirrors are open with the help of gravity by just re-orienting the mirror assembly with the help of a 3 DOF parallel manipulator. Electromagnets are used to ensure the locking of all the mirror pannels at their proper location after opening the panels as shown in the design clearly. For pan and tilt motion, two separate motors are used.