• Parth Manepatil
• Lokesh Shinde
• Bhavesh Borade
• Sunny Prajapati
• Geetanjali Thakur

Designed to give stability and maneuverability over uneven terrain, the Rocker-Bogie suspension system is mainly seen in wheeled vehicles. The most well-known applications for this technology are in planetary exploration rovers, such NASA's Mars rovers. The rocker and the bogie are the two primary parts of the basic design. Because of its robust frame and central pivot, the rocker may move up and down in reaction to changes in the terrain. Mounted at the extremities of the rocker, the bogie is a collection of connected wheels that aids in evenly distributing the weight of the vehicle and guarantees that at least some wheels are always in touch with the ground. In order to maintain consistent wheel contact with the ground even as the terrain changes, the system makes use of the relative motion between the rocker and the bogie. The bogie's wheels are lifted or lowered in response to the rocker pivoting when one wheel hits an obstruction. This movement lessens the impact of uneven terrain and lowers the possibility of the vehicle getting destabilized or stranded. The Rocker-Bogie system is the perfect option for exploration in difficult areas, like as the surface of Mars, because of its design, which provides exceptional agility over obstacles like rocks and uneven surfaces. The simplicity and effectiveness of the Rocker-Bogie system are among its main benefits Compared to other suspension systems, its mechanical design has fewer moving components, which lowers the possibility of mechanical failure. Furthermore, without the need for intricate steering devices, the system can traverse a variety of terrains. Because of this, it is the perfect choice for lengthy missions where dependability and simplicity of maintenance are essential. All things considered, the Rocker-Bogie system offers a sturdy and dependable way to traverse rough terrain, which makes it crucial for designing spacecraft meant for planetary exploration and other hard settings. It is a key advancement in mobile robotics because of its capacity to sustain stability, disperse weight uniformly, and easily negotiate obstacles.

Rocker Bogie, Suspension system, Rough Terrains, Transportation.

"RESEARCH PAPER ON ROCKER BOGIE MECHANISM ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no.e539-e543, April-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504467.pdf

"RESEARCH PAPER ON ROCKER BOGIE MECHANISM ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no. ppe539-e543, April-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504467.pdf