This review article aims to address common research questions in hexapod robotics. How
can we build intelligent autonomous hexapod robots that can exploit their biomechanics …

This article is a historical perspective on how the study of the neuromechanics of insects and
other arthropods has inspired the construction, and especially the control, of hexapod …

Controlling the six legs of an insect walking in an unpredictable environment is a
challenging task, as many degrees of freedom have to be coordinated. Solutions proposed …

Despite substantial advances in many different fields of neurorobotics in general, and
biomimetic robots in particular, a key challenge is the integration of concepts: to collate and …

While most insect-inspired robots come with a simple tarsus, such as a hemispherical foot
tip, insect legs have complex tarsal structures and claws, which enable them to walk on …

The number of published scientific articles is increasing dramatically and makes it difficult to
keep track of research topics. This is particularly difficult in interdisciplinary research areas …

We introduce Drosophibot, a hexapod robot with legs designed based on the Common fruit
fly, Drosophila melanogaster, built as a test platform for neural control development. The …

Picture a simple scenario: a worm, in its modest way, traces a trail of paint as it moves across
a sheet of paper. Now shift your imagination to a more complex scene, where a chimpanzee …

Over the last five decades, legged robots, and especially six-legged walking robots, have
aroused great interest among the robotic community. Legged robots provide a higher level …

Insects, like dung beetles, show fascinating locomotor abilities. They can use their legs to
walk on complex terrains (eg, rocky and curved surfaces) and to manipulate objects. They …