Title :
Exploring the possibility and need of making a spider inspired footpad for robotic legs using a 3D printer for use in a low energy system
Author_Institution :
Riga Technical University, Latvia
Abstract :
The need for spider inspired robots and requirements for such robot leg footpads is discussed. The adhesion principle of natural and artificial climber footpads is evaluated. Possibility of making nature inspired structures is compared to resolution restrictions of 3D printers. Possible impact on energy saving is overviewed. Directions and methods for further research on the topic are determined.
Keywords :
"Three-dimensional displays","Printers","Adhesives","Service robots","Legged locomotion","Rough surfaces"
Conference_Titel :
Information, Electronic and Electrical Engineering (AIEEE), 2015 IEEE 3rd Workshop on Advances in
DOI :
10.1109/AIEEE.2015.7367285
