Design of a Minimalistic Torque Actuated Variable Rolling SLIP Leg for Robust Locomotion

Noah Paul, Adar Gaathon, Amir Degani

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Abstract

In this paper we investigate the use of an optimal control coupling applied to a continuously jumping robot utilizing a single spiral-shaped leg. Exploiting multiple controllers simultaneously can increase robustness over uneven terrain. However, this can be difficult to actualize. By designing a spiral-shaped leg, we can couple leg length and stiffness and optimize leg retraction rate and torque. Through this embodied design we can achieve a robust minimalistic running robot with a simple feedforward controller.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRobotics in Natural Settings - CLAWAR 2022
EditorsJosé M. Cascalho, Armando Mendes, Matthias Funk, Mohammad Osman Tokhi, Manuel F. Silva, Khaled Goher
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages231-241
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9783031152252
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event25th International Conference Series on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, CLAWAR 2022 - Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Duration: 12 Sep 202214 Sep 2022

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume530 LNNS

Conference

Conference25th International Conference Series on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, CLAWAR 2022
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPonta Delgada
Period12/09/2214/09/22

Keywords

  • Design optimization
  • Legged locomotion
  • Minimalistic control

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Signal Processing
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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