Compliance-based dynamic steering for hexapods

David Zarrouk, Ronald S. Fearing

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Abstract

This paper proposes a novel dynamic gait of locomotion for hexapedal robots which enables them to crawl forward, backward, and rotate using a single actuator. The gait exploits the compliance difference between the two sides of the tripods, to generate clockwise or counter clockwise rotation by controlling the acceleration of the robot. The direction of turning depends on the configuration of the legs -tripod left of right- and the direction of the acceleration. Alternating acceleration in successive steps allows for continuous rotation in the desired direction. An analysis of the locomotion is presented as a function of the mechanical properties of the robot and the contact with the surface. A numerical simulation was performed for various conditions of locomotion. The results of the simulation and analysis were compared and found to be in excellent match.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publication2012 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2012
Pages3093-3098
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event25th IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Robotics and Intelligent Systems, IROS 2012 - Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
Duration: 7 Oct 201212 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems

Conference

Conference25th IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Robotics and Intelligent Systems, IROS 2012
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityVilamoura, Algarve
Period7/10/1212/10/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Software
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
  • Computer Science Applications

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