Dynamics, Robotics, And Kinematics Experiments (DRAKE): Measuring fast Legged Robots as Oscillators
Abstract
Research into the dynamics of legged locomotion in robots and animals o ers an ideal test-bed for advancing:(1) the theory of limit-cycle oscillators which described their gaits; (2) the practical Army goal of building all terrain robots; (3) the scientific understanding of how animals produce movement through the interactions of mechanics and neural responses; (4) the educational goal of training robotics engineers to conduct cutting-edge multidisciplinary research. In this proposal we seek funding to improve our existing capabilities to rapidly fabricate robots and to track their motions. These funds will enhance activities under existing ARO grant W911NF-14-1- 0573. We also seek to build specially instrumented robots that will allow us to directly measure and understand the contributions of individual legs to the motion of the body in highly dynamic movement. Such data would help fill a critical gap in the ability of roboticists to plan e ective gaits for robots with more than two legs. Publically Releasable
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 11, 2018
- Source ID
- W911NF1710243
Entities
People
- Shai Revzen
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- United States Army
- University of Michigan