Analyzing effects of ankle-foot parameters on passive bipeds based on dynamic walking modeling

Jingeng Mai*, Yue Gao, Yan Huang, Qining Wang, Lin Zhang

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Abstract

Though people's usual gaits tend to be natural and simple, the theoretical modeling and analysis are complicated based on the remarkable fact that the walking motion is a complex dynamic phenomenon. In this paper, we build a passive dynamic bipedal walking model with flat feet and compliant ankle joints. The bipedal walker travels on a slope actuated by the gravity. We analyze effects of ankle-foot parameters on walking characteristics based on dynamic walking modeling. Simulation results demonstrate that the model can perform stable walking cycle. The effects of ankle-foot parameters on motion characteristics with different ankle stiffness are shown in detail.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAsiaSim 2012 - Asia Simulation Conference 2012, Proceedings
Pages135-143
Number of pages9
EditionPART 1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventAsia Simulation Conference, AsiaSim 2012 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 27 Oct 201230 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
NumberPART 1
Volume323 CCIS
ISSN (Print)1865-0929

Conference

ConferenceAsia Simulation Conference, AsiaSim 2012
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period27/10/1230/10/12

Keywords

  • Passive dynamic walking
  • ankle stiffness
  • ankle-foot parameters
  • bipedal walking modeling

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