A New Type of Walking Robot Based upon Jansen Mechanism

Abstract:

In this article it is presented a general overview of the existing types of walking robots developed in the field of robotics research and the main advantages offered by legged locomotion in achieving a specific agility in crossing over uneven terrains. The aim of this article is to present the results of kinematical analysis developed upon a ten bar linkage designed in CAD in order to study the possibility of using this new type of mechanism for building a walking robot. It also illustrates the advantages of using CAD simulation tools for analyzing the path described by the end point of the foot during walking.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 463-464)
• Pages: 997-1001
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.463-464.997
• Online since: February 2012
• Authors: Florina Moldovan, Valer Dolga, Carmen Sticlaru
• Keywords: CAD, Kinematics, Legged Locomotion, Walking Robots

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