Legged Robot - Advancing Mobility and Autonomy Through Robotic Design
Fouad Sabry
Verlag: One Billion Knowledgeable
Beschreibung
"Legged Robot" is an essential read for professionals, students, and enthusiasts interested in robotics science, particularly those drawn to the groundbreaking world of legged locomotion. This book delves into the complex design and mechanics behind robots that walk, run, and maneuver like animals, bridging the gap between nature and technology. By exploring key principles and realworld applications, this book equips you with both foundational and advanced knowledge in legged robotics. With its comprehensive and insightful content, "Legged Robot" offers unmatched value that surpasses its cost, making it a musthave resource for anyone keen to understand the future of robotics Legged robot-This chapter introduces the field of legged robotics, discussing key challenges and innovations that have shaped this area of research Bipedalism-Learn how bipedal movement influences robot design, focusing on balancing and stability in robots with two legs Quadrupedalism-Explore the complexities of quadrupedal robots, highlighting their advantages in mobility and agility compared to bipeds Walking-This chapter covers the fundamental principles of walking in robots, detailing gaits, balance, and energy efficiency Robot locomotion-A broader look at robot locomotion, including different methods of movement and the factors that influence their design Passive dynamics-Investigate the role of passive dynamics in robotic movement, emphasizing the efficiency and simplicity they offer Zero moment point-Discover how the zero moment point concept ensures stability in walking robots, especially in dynamic environments Terrestrial locomotion-Delve into terrestrial locomotion techniques, focusing on walking, running, and climbing capabilities of robots BigDog-A case study on BigDog, a robotic platform developed by Boston Dynamics, showcasing advancements in dynamic stability Marc Raibert-Understand the contributions of Marc Raibert, a pioneer in legged robotics, and his work in dynamic locomotion Hexapod (robotics)-This chapter examines hexapods—robots with six legs—highlighting their versatility and resilience in rough terrains Boston Dynamics-Explore the cuttingedge research and development by Boston Dynamics, a leader in advanced legged robotics Webots-Learn how the Webots simulation platform is used to model and test legged robots in various environments Rhex-Discover Rhex, a unique robot that demonstrates the advantages of an unconventional, compliant design for robust locomotion Human skeletal changes due to bipedalism-Investigate the evolutionary development of the human skeleton and its impact on bipedal locomotion Bioinspired robotics-This chapter discusses the inspiration drawn from biological organisms for robotic design, leading to more efficient locomotion systems Arm swing in human locomotion-Explore the role of arm swinging in human walking and how it influences the design of bipedal robots Walking vehicle-Understand the concept of walking vehicles, which combine the efficiency of legged locomotion with the utility of transport Auke Ijspeert-Learn about Auke Ijspeert’s work in bioinspired robotics and his contributions to the field of legged locomotion Elena García Armada-Delve into the work of Elena García Armada and her advancements in robotics that focus on humanlike legged movement Ardipithecus-Explore the significance of the Ardipithecus in understanding the evolution of bipedalism and its influence on robot design
Verfügbar seit: 27.01.2025.
Drucklänge: 218 Seiten.
