Generation of a forward motion for a 13-link semi-looper robot

Kiyotaka Izumi, Rongkai Shen, Takeshi Tsujimura, Keigo Watanabe

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Abstract

The motion pattern generation of the 13-link semi-looper robot is discussed in this paper. The semi-looper robot can perform both motion patterns of a green caterpillar and a looper. It is adopted so that the serial link mechanism may achieve the semi-looper robot. A central pattern generator (CPG) is introduced to generate the motion pattern of the 13-link semi-looper robot. The CPG is composed of Matsuoka oscillators. The CPG's structure and design parameters of Matsuoka oscillators are discussed. Some simulations using the open dynamics engine (ODE) demonstrate the designed motion pattern of the 13-link semi-looper robot.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSICE 2011 - SICE Annual Conference 2011, Final Program and Abstracts
PublisherSociety of Instrument and Control Engineers (SICE)
Pages903-904
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)9784907764395
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2011
Event50th Annual Conference on Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, SICE 2011 - Tokyo, Japan
Duration: Sept 13 2011Sept 18 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of the SICE Annual Conference

Other

Other50th Annual Conference on Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, SICE 2011
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTokyo
Period9/13/119/18/11

Keywords

  • Bioinspired robotics
  • Biomimetic machine
  • Central pattern generator
  • Inchwarm
  • Motion pattern
  • Open dynamics engine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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