Exploring the Use of Coupled Oscillators for Humanoid Gait Control

The dream of a world where robots assist and cooperate with humans has long inhabits the imagination of our society. In books and movies, the relationship between people and artificial beings has assumed tragic proportions, for example when the machines rebelled against humanity. In other works, however, robots with high intelligence and skill gently help people in many tasks. Currently, industrial robots are employed in the areas of handling and transport, involving manipulator arms and automatic transport vehicles. Seeking go a step further, this project aims to develop techniques using coupled oscillators that enable robots to move in ambients made for humans while interacting with them.