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| RI | Thesis Proposal | 29 Sep 2005 | |
Robotics Institute Thesis Proposal 29 Sep 2005
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The Role of Compliance in Legged Locomotion
Jonathan Hurst
Robotics Institute
Carnegie Mellon University
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NSH 1507
2:00 PM
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I propose to study the role of leg stiffness in running through mathematical analysis, simulation, and testing on a bipedal running robot, Dikon. One of several methods by which animals control their running gait is adjustment of leg stiffness. Simulation case studies also indicate that leg stiffness is a useful method of control, and can contribute to passive stability. I seek to find quantitative measures to determine the effects of leg stiffness on the energetic efficiency of a running gait, to enable informed control policies on robotic running systems.
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A copy of the thesis proposal document can be found at http://www.biped.ri.cmu.edu/thesis_proposal/.
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