Robot Locomotion

“Robot Locomotion” offers a comprehensive exploration into the fascinating world of robotic movement and its parallels to the natural world. A vital read for professionals, students, and enthusiasts in robotics and engineering, this book breaks down complex locomotion concepts into digestible sections, offering both theoretical insights and practical applications. Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate, or hobbyist, this work serves as a valuable resource for deepening your understanding of robot mobility systems.

Chapters Brief Overview:

Robot locomotion: Introduction to the fundamental principles of robot movement, from basic mechanics to advanced systems.

Bipedalism: Explores the challenges and technologies enabling twolegged robots to mimic humanlike walking.

Walking: Detailed study of walking mechanisms, including various walking styles and their implementation in robotics.

Jumping: Investigates how robots can emulate the dynamics of jumping, with a focus on energy efficiency and agility.

Gait: Examines the role of gait patterns in robotic design, including the impact of different gaits on robot efficiency.

Flying squirrel: Bioinspired approach, focusing on the jumping and gliding capabilities of the flying squirrel, applicable to robotics.

Rectilinear locomotion: Focuses on the study and use of straightline movement, particularly in wheeled and tracked robots.

Animal locomotion: A comparison between animal movement and robotic design, exploring natureinspired techniques for efficiency.

Fish locomotion: Focuses on how aquatic robots mimic the unique propulsion techniques of fish, perfect for underwater exploration.

Flying and gliding animals: Discusses the aerodynamic principles behind the flight and gliding of animals, relevant for aerial robots.

Terrestrial locomotion: Covers the mechanics of landbased movement, emphasizing the balance between stability and speed in terrestrial robots.

Facultative bipedalism: Investigates animals’ ability to shift between quadrupedalism and bipedalism, with implications for versatile robots.

Legged robot: Detailed look at robots with legs, covering the mechanics, algorithms, and design choices that allow for mobility.

Origin of avian flight: Delves into the evolutionary history of bird flight and its influence on the development of flying robots.

Human skeletal changes due to bipedalism: Discusses how human evolution influenced robot design, particularly for bipedal movement.

Leg: Indepth analysis of leg design in robots, focusing on structure and movement optimization for realworld applications.

Comparative foot morphology: Explores how different animal foot structures contribute to locomotion, informing robot foot design.

Role of skin in locomotion: Examines the function of skin in human and animal movement, influencing soft robotics and material design.

Bioinspired robotics: Investigates the growing field of bioinspired robotics, where animal locomotion patterns are used to inform robotic design.

Arm swing in human locomotion: Studies the dynamics of arm swing and its effect on human and robot walking efficiency.

Walking vehicle: Focuses on vehicles designed to walk, combining principles of robotics and engineering for versatile terrain navigation.

By reading “Robot Locomotion,” you will not only gain technical knowledge but also insight into how nature influences robotics, creating solutions for a range of realworld challenges. The book’s interdisciplinary approach makes it an essential addition to the libraries of professionals, students, and hobbyists interested in the future of robotics.