Dynamically Stable Legged Locomotion.

Abstract

This report documents our progress over the past three years in exploring active balance for dynamic legged systems. The purpose of this research is to build a foundation of knowledge that can lead both to the construction of useful legged vehicles and to a better understanding of animal locomotion. In this report we focus on the control of biped locomotion, the use of terrain footholds, running at high speed, biped gymnastics, symmetry in running, and the mechanical design of articulated legs

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 21, 1989
Accession Number
ADA309736

Entities

People

  • H. B. Brown Jr.
  • Jeff Koechling
  • Jessica Hodgins
  • Marc H. Raibert
  • Michael Chepponis

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Angular Momentum
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Control Systems
  • Energy
  • Energy Consumption
  • Energy Storage
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Pulsed Power
  • Three Dimensional

Readers

  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.