Effects of torsional stiffness and preload on a hopping robot with two-segment legs

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Abstract

In this study, we present the effects of design parameters on the performance of a hopping robot. In particular, we focus on the effects of torsional stiffness and preload on a hopping model with two-segment legs having passive knee joints with torsional stiffness. One of the objectives for a field robot is the ability to travel quickly with energy efficiency [1]. Therefore, it is important to determine what range of each design variable is proper to realize not only the high forward speed for great mobility, but also the low torque consumption for energy efficiency. Accordingly, we describe both the analogy simulation of a hopping gait with two-segment legs and the results of this simulation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering II
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages153-158
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783037852965
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2011 2nd International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, ICAMME 2011 - Sanya, China
Duration: 8 Oct 20119 Oct 2011

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume138-139
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference2011 2nd International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, ICAMME 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CitySanya
Period8/10/119/10/11

Keywords

  • Hopping model
  • Preload
  • Torsional stiffness
  • Two-segment legs

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