Animals can instantly exhibit versatile behaviors in response to their circumstances to
survive in harsh natural environments. For example, many animals chase prey, escape from …

Jumping is a locomotion strategy widely evolved in both invertebrates and vertebrates. In
addition to terrestrial animals, several aquatic animals are also able to jump in their specific …

Inspired by the aerial maneuvering ability of lizards, we present the design and control of
MSU (Michigan State University) tailbot-a miniature-tailed jumping robot. The robot can not …

We present a new approach to creating biologically inspired, variable compliance
continuum robot sections. Variable compliance is used to great effect in natural continuum …

Inspired by the cheetah, we present a novel tail control system for manoeuvring terrestrial
robots at high speed. The mathematic model for a high-speed turn is derived and the model …

Many agile legged animals employ lightweight, furry tails to regulate orientation during
running, leaping, and turning. Most robots attempting the same tasks either lack a tail or …

Based on the characteristics of kangaroo's lower limb structure, a 195/50R16 flexible spoke
bionic non-pneumatic tire model is established through the methodology of non-pneumatic …

This paper develops a comparative framework for the design of actuated inertial
appendages for planar aerial reorientation. We define the inertial reorientation template, the …

Falling cat problem is well-known where cats show their super aerial reorientation capability
and can land safely. For their robotic counterparts, a similar falling quadruped robot …

Trade-offs in maneuverability and stability are essential in ecologically relevant situations
with respect to robustness of locomotion, with multiple strategies apparent in animal model …