AIMC Topic: Locomotion

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Embodied design for enhanced flipper-based locomotion in complex terrains.

Scientific reports Mar 5, 2025
Robots are becoming increasingly essential for traversing complex environments such as disaster areas, extraterrestrial terrains, and marine environments. Yet, their potential is often limited by mobility and adaptability constraints. In nature, vari...
Robotics Locomotion Turtles Gait Biomechanical Phenomena Animals
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Using deep reinforcement learning to investigate stretch feedback during swimming of the lamprey.

Bioinspiration & biomimetics Mar 5, 2025
Animals have to navigate complex environments and perform intricate swimming maneuvers in the real world. To conquer these challenges, animals evolved a variety of motion control strategies. While it is known that many factors contribute to motion co...
Computer Simulation Biomechanical Phenomena Animals Deep Learning Neural Networks, Computer Locomotion Reinforcement Machine Learning Feedback, Sensory Lampreys Robotics Models, Biological Swimming
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CPG-based neural control of peristaltic planar locomotion in an earthworm-like robot: evaluation of nonlinear oscillators.

Bioinspiration & biomimetics Feb 20, 2025
Earthworm-like robots have excellent locomotion capability in confined environments. Central pattern generator (CPG) based controllers utilize the dynamics of coupled nonlinear oscillators to spontaneously generate actuation signals for all segments,...
Equipment Design Biomimetics Nonlinear Dynamics Computer Simulation Animals Robotics Oligochaeta Central Pattern Generators Biological Clocks Peristalsis Locomotion Nerve Net Equipment Failure Analysis
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Locomotion design of transverse ledge brachiation robot with active wrist joint for lateral posture compensation.

Bioinspiration & biomimetics Feb 14, 2025
A transverse ledge brachiation robot is designed to move transversely along a ledge on a vertical wall by generating energy from the swinging motion of its lower limbs. This method reduces the force required by the upper limbs to propel the robot for...
Biomimetics Locomotion Wrist Joint Posture Robotics Equipment Design Humans Computer Simulation Biomechanical Phenomena
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Foot trajectory as a key factor for diverse gait patterns in quadruped robot locomotion.

Scientific reports Jan 13, 2025
Four-legged robots are becoming increasingly pivotal in navigating challenging environments, such as construction sites and disaster zones. While substantial progress in robotic mobility has been achieved using reinforcement learning techniques, quad...
Computer Simulation Biomechanical Phenomena Animals Locomotion Foot Robotics Gait
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Damage explains function in spiking neural networks representing central pattern generator.

Journal of neural engineering Dec 16, 2024
Complex biological systems have evolved to control movement dynamics despite noisy and unpredictable inputs and processing delays that necessitate forward predictions. The staple example in vertebrates is the locomotor control emerging from interacti...
Neural Networks, Computer Action Potentials Nerve Net Computer Simulation Cats Central Pattern Generators Animals Locomotion Models, Neurological
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Multibody system dynamics for bio-robotic design and simulation based on inching-locomotion caterpillar's gait: MBD-ILAR method.

Bioinspiration & biomimetics Dec 13, 2024
Inching-locomotion caterpillars (ILAR) inspire the design of 'inch-worm' robots with biomimicry features, that can be adapted to different environments, such as natural, man-made, or other planets. Therefore, this work defines a novel mathematical me...
Biomimetics Locomotion Moths Equipment Design Gait Models, Biological Algorithms Animals Robotics Computer Simulation Biomechanical Phenomena
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Fast ground-to-air transition with avian-inspired multifunctional legs.

Nature Dec 4, 2024
Most birds can navigate seamlessly between aerial and terrestrial environments. Whereas the forelimbs evolved into wings primarily for flight, the hindlimbs serve diverse functions such as walking, hopping and leaping, and jumping take-off for transi...
Biomimetics Locomotion Walking Air Gait Motion Wings, Animal Birds Extremities Robotics Flight, Animal Aircraft Biomechanical Phenomena Animals
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Assessing Locomotive Syndrome Through Instrumented Five-Time Sit-to-Stand Test and Machine Learning.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) Dec 3, 2024
Locomotive syndrome (LS) refers to a condition where individuals face challenges in performing activities of daily living. Early detection of such deterioration is crucial to reduce the need for nursing care. The Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (...
Female Male Accelerometry Humans Aged Middle Aged Sitting Position Machine Learning Aged, 80 and over Principal Component Analysis Syndrome Young Adult Activities of Daily Living Adult Locomotion
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The Use of Wearable Sensors and Machine Learning Methods to Estimate Biomechanical Characteristics During Standing Posture or Locomotion: A Systematic Review.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) Nov 14, 2024
Balance deficits are present in a variety of clinical populations and can negatively impact quality of life. The integration of wearable sensors and machine learning technology (ML) provides unique opportunities to quantify biomechanical characterist...
Postural Balance Standing Position Locomotion Biomechanical Phenomena Humans Wearable Electronic Devices Neural Networks, Computer Posture Machine Learning
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