Human Like Locomotion Behavior
Human-like locomotion behavior in robotics aims to create robots capable of versatile and efficient movement across diverse terrains, mimicking the agility and adaptability of animals. Current research focuses on developing robust control algorithms, often employing reinforcement learning, and exploring various model architectures including neural networks (e.g., transformers, CPG-inspired networks) and reduced-order models (e.g., LIPMs) to achieve this. These advancements are significant for improving robot performance in challenging environments and have implications for applications ranging from search and rescue to exploration and assistive technologies. The field is also exploring bio-inspired designs and control strategies to enhance efficiency and robustness.
Papers
Mechanical Evidence for the Phylogenetic Origin of the Red Panda's False Thumb as an Adaptation to Arboreal Locomotion
Braden Barnett, Yiqi Lyu, Kyle Pichney, Brian Sun, Jixiao Wu
Multi-legged matter transport: a framework for locomotion on noisy landscapes
Baxi Chong, Juntao He, Daniel Soto, Tianyu Wang, Daniel Irvine, Grigoriy Blekherman, Daniel I. Goldman