Biorobotics Laboratory BioRob

Salamander going up a slope with sensory feedback

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João Silvério - Biorob - 2011

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Description

The robot limbs slow down during the stance phase. In this closed-loop controller, feedback from touch sensors is used to initiate and terminate the stance phase. Correct detection of the stance through sensory feedback allows the robot to climb this 20° slope.