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Ankle actuation for three-dimensional limit cycle walkers in lateral balance

  • Peking University
  • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Abstract

This paper presents a frontal model for the limit cycle walker which consists of upper body, flat foot and ankle stiffness, to investigate the stability of a 3-D biped by applying passive stiffness and torque in ankle joints in frontal plane to stabilize lateral motion. We compare the effects of mechanical parameters and four types of ankle actuation on lateral balance through numerical simulations. The analysis results can help the design of more stable physical robots based on limit cycle walking.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMobile Robotics
Subtitle of host publicationSolutions and Challenges - Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, CLAWAR 2009
Pages883-890
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event12th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, CLAWAR 2009 - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 9 Sep 200911 Sep 2009

Publication series

NameMobile Robotics: Solutions and Challenges - Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, CLAWAR 2009

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, CLAWAR 2009
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period9/09/0911/09/09

Keywords

  • Ankle actuation
  • Bipeds
  • Lateral balance
  • Limit cycle walking
  • Passive dynamic walking

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