This article introduces and explores the current frontier four-legged (quadruped) and six-
legged (hexapod) crawling micro-robots. The performances of various crawling micro-robots …

This paper reports the design, analysis, and control of a miniature vibration-driven planar
locomotion robot called Shell. A vibration-driven system is able to achieve locomotion based …

Models capable of capturing and reproducing the variability observed in experimental trials
can be valuable for planning and control in the presence of uncertainty. This paper reports …

We present our findings on the first application of motion planning methodologies to the
recently introduced Sprawl Tuned Autonomous Robot (STAR). The reported results provide …

This paper reports on a model-based control strategy for miniature legged robots tasked with
navigation in cluttered environments. Our approach uses a new model for crawling …

A simple actuator to create non-reciprocal leg motion is imperative in realizing a multi-
legged micro-locomotion mechanism. This work focuses on an arch-shaped electrostatic …

This paper contributes to the area of miniature legged robots by investigating how a recently
introduced bio-inspired template for such robots can be used for navigation. The model is …

The paper reports on the design and preliminary experimental testing of a novel 3D-printed
miniature legged robot. It is called Passively Sprawling Robot (PSR), and it features a …

This paper investigates the performance of a miniaturized leg-swing actuator using
electrostatic zipping. The actuator consists of two electrode sheets, one is relatively hard and …

Simulators have been increasingly used on development and tests on several areas. They
allow to speed up the development without damage and no extra costs. On realistic …