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Locomotion analysis of a modular pentapedal walking robot

  • Cong Liu
  • , Filippo Sanfilippo
  • , Houxiang Zhang
  • , Hans Petter Hildre
  • , Chang Liu
  • , Shusheng Bi
  • Norwegian University of Science and Technology
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

In this paper, the configuration of a five-limbed modular robot is introduced. A specialised locomotion gait is designed to allow for omni-directional mobility. Due to the large diversity resulting from various gait sequences, a criteria for selecting the best gaits based on their stability characteristics is proposed. A series of simulations is then performed to evaluate the various gaits in different walking directions. A gait arrangement scheme toward omni-directional locomotion is finally derived. Lastly, Experiments are also carried out on our pentapedal robot prototype in order to validate the results of simulation. The experiments confirm the gait analysis and selection is highly accurate in the evaluation of gait stability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 26th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation, ECMS 2012
PublisherEuropean Council for Modelling and Simulation
ISBN (Print)9780956494443
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event26th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation, ECMS 2012 - Koblenz, Germany
Duration: 29 May 20121 Jun 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings - 26th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation, ECMS 2012

Conference

Conference26th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation, ECMS 2012
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityKoblenz
Period29/05/121/06/12

Keywords

  • Five-limbed
  • Gait
  • Pentapedal

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