Effects of segmented feet on energetic efficiency of passive dynamic walking

Yan Huang, Baojun Chen, Qining Wang*, Dongjiao Lv, Long Wang

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Abstract

This paper presents a passive dynamic walking model with segmented feet. The model extends the Simplest Walking Model with the addition of flat feet and torsional springs based compliance on ankle joints and toe joints, to achieve stable walking on a slope driven by gravity. The push-off phase includes foot rotations around toe joint and around toe tip, which shows a great resemblance to human normal walking. Experimental results show the effects of adding segmented feet to passive dynamic walkers on energetic efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEmerging Trends in Mobile Robotics- Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, CLAWAR 2010
EditorsHideo Fujimoto, Mohammad O. Tokhi, Hiromi Mochiyama, Gurvinder S. Virk
PublisherWorld Scientific
Pages541-548
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9789814327978
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event13th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, CLAWAR 2010 - Nagoya, Japan
Duration: 31 Aug 20103 Sept 2010

Publication series

NameEmerging Trends in Mobile Robotics- Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, CLAWAR 2010

Conference

Conference13th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, CLAWAR 2010
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNagoya
Period31/08/103/09/10

Keywords

  • Energetic efficiency
  • Passive dynamic walking
  • Segmented foot

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