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Locust-inspired jumping robot with the initial jumping posture control

  • Beihang University

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Abstract

To improve the jumping performance, this paper presents a locust-inspired jumping robot with initial body posture adjustment and self-righting mechanisms. A segmental gear, stretching and triggering the spring for storage and rapid release of energy, is used for the jumping mechanism. A pair of front legs driven by an additional motor is used for the initial body posture adjustment. Furthermore, a pole leg is added to the jumping legs to perform the self-righting mechanism. Therefore, the robot can recover its body from the upside down posture on the ground and simultaneously recover the jumping legs and store energy. Experimental results indicate that the jumping robot with the size of 12 cm × 8 cm × 2.9 cm and 300 g weight can jump across the obstacle with the controlled trajectory. The initial body posture can range from 0 deg to 60 deg and will up to 90 deg when stretch the length of forelegs. Furthermore, the robot can recover its body posture on the ground and store the energy for the second jump within 3 s. Our work may provide reference for the further researches of taking-off posture control mechanisms.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE International Conference on Real-Time Computing and Robotics, RCAR 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages597-602
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781467389594
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Dec 2016
Event2016 IEEE International Conference on Real-Time Computing and Robotics, RCAR 2016 - Siem Reap, Cambodia
Duration: 6 Jun 20169 Jun 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE International Conference on Real-Time Computing and Robotics, RCAR 2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE International Conference on Real-Time Computing and Robotics, RCAR 2016
Country/TerritoryCambodia
CitySiem Reap
Period6/06/169/06/16

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