Compliant Limb Running to Support Future UGVs
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چکیده
Whilst the energy efficiency of wheeled vehicles is fast improving, negotiating rough terrain still presents a significant problem. The alternative of using legged walking and running may provide a more versatile and possibly more efficient solution. Despite muscles only converting approximately 20% of chemical energy into mechanical work, animals achieve very efficient running gaits through storage of elastic strain energy in the limb. By exploiting bio-inspired design, and making use of recent developments in both actuation and power technologies, walking robots could provide a viable basis for unmanned ground vehicles. This paper defines a research programme that will investigate this opportunity.
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