- RunBot
RunBot [Manoonpong, P.; Geng, T.; Kulvicius, T.; Bernd Porr; Woergoetter, F. (2007). Adaptive, Fast Walking in a Biped Robot under Neuronal Control and Learning. PLoS (Public Library of Science) Computational Biology (PLoS Comput Biol), 3(7), e134. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.0030134 ] is a
bipedal robot with the ability to dynamically alter its gait in response to changes in terrain. The software for the system represents a unique and successful attempt at modeling the architecture of the human brain. A modular manifestation allows a change in a small number of parameters to effectively regulate the entire system. This abstraction level allows RunBot to learn new gaits quickly and intelligently. [cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/008200707140322.htm |title=A walking robot goes mountaineering |accessdate=2007-07-14 |work=The Hindu ] RunBot was built in 2007 by a consortium of European scientists. Its movements and adaptability are based on the work of neurophysiologistNikolai Bernstein . [cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/4973672.stm |title=Record speed set by walking robot |accessdate=2007-07-14 |work=BBC News Online ]Design
The locomotion system is kept simple with four motors: one on each of two knees, one on each of two hips. The sensory system is of similar simplicity, with the ability to detect a footfall and the swing of a leg.
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External links
Runbot's creators recorded demonstrations of RunBot:
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