Mechanics of Terrestrial Locomotion With a Focus on Non-pedal Motion Systems /

• Main Authors: Behn, Carsten (Author), Zeidis, Igor (Author), Zimmermann, Klaus (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Artificial intelligence.; Vibration.; Dynamical systems.; Dynamics.; Control engineering.; Robotics.; Mechatronics.; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control.; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics.; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics).

This book covers the specific aspects of mechanics and control theory that are applied in terrestrial locomotion systems. In addition to the theoretical basics and applications, exercises are provided. The solutions can be found at "www.springer.com/978-3-540-88840-6" as well as on - video...

Table of Contents:

• Mechanical Background
• Mathematical Methods and Elements of Control Theory
• Wheeled Locomotion Systems #x2013; Rolling
• Walking Machines #x2013; Walking
• Worm-like Locomotion Systems #x2013; Crawling
• Adaptive Control Approach to Worm-like Locomotion Systems
• Prototypes of Worm-Like Locomotion Systems.