Title :
A Jumping Robot based on the Closed Elastica
Author :
Yamada, Atsushi ; Watari, Masamitsu ; Mochiyama, Hiromi ; Fujimoto, Hideo
Author_Institution :
Nagoya Inst. of Technol. Gokiso-cho, Nagoya
Abstract :
In this paper, we propose jumping robots catapulted by the closed elastica which the authors developed as a robotic element for generating impulsive motions by utilizing the snap-through buckling. We show that one of our robots, which is about the size of 170 x 90 x 50 [mm], leaps 700[mm] away and 200[mm] high. We also show a legged jumping robot which pushes the ground impulsively by its leg attached to the closed elastica.
Keywords :
legged locomotion; closed elastica; impulsive motion; legged jumping robot; Combustion; Computer science; Frequency; Intelligent robots; Leg; Legged locomotion; Manipulators; Mobile robots; Prototypes; Strips;
Conference_Titel :
Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, 2007. MHS '07. International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Nagoya
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1858-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1858-9
DOI :
10.1109/MHS.2007.4420924
