Biomimetic inspiration for PKM torso design in humanoid robots

Hulin Huang, Ceccarelli Marco, Weimin Zhang*, Qiang Huang, Zhangguo Yu, Xuechao Chen

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Abstract

A new torso design of humanoid robot is proposed as a 3-DOF PKM (Parallel Kinematic Manipulator) structure by using results of a biomimetic analysis of torso in humans and animals. Main characteristics of torso in nature are presented from which design requirements are outlined for a solution in humanoid robot. The PKM torso is consist of two platforms and four UPU mechanisms. The usefulness of such a biomimetic inspiration is proved by a numerical simulation of the proposed PKM torso in its basic movements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1138-1143
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479970964
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Sept 2015
Event12th IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2015 - Beijing, China
Duration: 2 Aug 20155 Aug 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2015

Conference

Conference12th IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period2/08/155/08/15

Keywords

  • Biomimetic inspiration
  • Humanoid robot
  • PKM torso
  • Torso design

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