17 - Biological Stride Walker
Team Members:
Harrison Teng, Jacob Chen, Robert (Ocean) West, Dennis Kanash
Summary/Overview:
Most robots use wheels because of their simplicity however, these systems struggle with off- roading and obstacles. Traditional walking robots rely on complex control systems to coordinate multiple actuators. Using a control-based system requires many sensor feedback loops, and control algorithms to manage each leg. This project proposes a walker that uses a Jansen’s eight-bar linkage to generate a walking gait. The Jansen linkage achieves a walking motion mechanically rather than computationally. Such a linkage can convert a rotational input into a complex, periodic motion without needing control systems. This allows a single motor to produce a walking motion. The project goal is to demonstrate how complex locomotion can be achieved through mechanism design, reducing the need of complex control systems, sensors, and motors.
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