Climbing and Walking Robots Proceedings of the 7th International Conference CLAWAR 2004 /

• Main Authors: Armada, Manuel A. (Author), González Santos, Pablo de (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2005.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Artificial intelligence.; Mechanical engineering.; Control engineering.; Robotics.; Mechatronics.; Automation.; Robotics and Automation.; Control.; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics.; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics).; Mechanical Engineering.

The interest in climbing and walking robots (CLAWAR) has remarkably augmented over recent years. Novel solutions for complex and very diverse application fields (exploration/intervention in severe environments, personal services, emergency rescue operations, transportation, entertainment, medical, e...

Table of Contents:

• Research
• Theory, Simulation and Design of CLAWAR
• Control of CLAWAR
• Locomotion Algorithms
• Innovative Actuators
• Sensors and Sensor fusion
• Design Modularity and System Architecture
• Micro-Machines
• Autonomous and Tele-operated CLAWAR
• Human-Machine Interfaces for CLAWAR
• Biological Systems and Solutions Co-operative CLAWAR Machines
• Applications
• General Indoor and Outdoor Operations
• Nuclear, Underwater and Space
• Petrochemical, Pipes and Duct Inspection
• Construction
• Humanitarian Demining
• Medical Rehabilitation and Helping Disabled People.