Insect-inspired robots: bridging biological and artificial systems

P Manoonpong, L Patanè, X Xiong, I Brodoline… - Sensors, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

Adaptive locomotion control of hexapod walking robot for traversing rough terrains with position feedback only

J Faigl, P Čížek - Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2019 - Elsevier
Traversing rough terrains is one of the domains where multi-legged walking robots benefit
from their relatively more complex kinematics in comparison to wheeled robots. The …

Weaver: Hexapod robot for autonomous navigation on unstructured terrain

M Bjelonic, N Kottege, T Homberger… - Journal of Field …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Legged robots are an efficient alternative for navigation in challenging terrain. In this paper
we describe Weaver, a six‐legged robot that is designed to perform autonomous navigation …

Enhancing adaptability with local reactive behaviors for hexapod walking robot via sensory feedback integrated central pattern generator

H Yu, H Gao, Z Deng - Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2020 - Elsevier
Local reactive behaviors endow animals the ability to exhibit agile and dexterous
performance when traversing challenging terrains. This paper presents a novel locomotion …

Proprioceptive control of an over-actuated hexapod robot in unstructured terrain

M Bjelonic, N Kottege, P Beckerle - 2016 IEEE/RSJ …, 2016 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Legged robots such as hexapods have the potential to traverse unstructured terrain. This
paper introduces a novel hexapod robot (Weaver) using a hierarchical controller, with the …

Hexapod robot gait switching for energy consumption and cost of transport management using heuristic algorithms

M Luneckas, T Luneckas, J Kriaučiūnas, D Udris… - Applied sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Due to the prospect of using walking robots in an impassable environment for tracked or
wheeled vehicles, walking locomotion is one of the most remarkable accomplishments in …

Acoustics based terrain classification for legged robots

J Christie, N Kottege - 2016 IEEE international conference on …, 2016 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Legged robots offer a more versatile solution to traversing outdoor uneven terrain compared
to their wheeled and tracked counterparts. They also provide a unique opportunity to …

Design, construction, and rough-terrain locomotion control of novel hexapod walking robot with four degrees of freedom per leg

P Čížek, M Zoula, J Faigl - IEEE Access, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Multi-legged walking robots are suitable platforms for unstructured and rough terrains
because of their immense locomotion capabilities. These are, however, redeemed by more …

Terrain classification and adaptive locomotion for a hexapod robot Qingzhui

Y Zhao, F Gao, Q Sun, Y Yin - Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering, 2021 - Springer
Legged robots have potential advantages in mobility compared with wheeled robots in
outdoor environments. The knowledge of various ground properties and adaptive …

Environmental adaptation of robot morphology and control through real-world evolution

TF Nygaard, CP Martin, D Howard, J Torresen… - Evolutionary …, 2021 - direct.mit.edu
Robots operating in the real world will experience a range of different environments and
tasks. It is essential for the robot to have the ability to adapt to its surroundings to work …