Single actuator per leg robotic hexapod
US6481513B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D63/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mobile robot comprising a body and at least six compliant legs each having only one actuator. The compliant legs are mounted to the body for movement relative thereto in a single degree of freedom. A controller is operably coupled to the actuator of each compliant leg, the controller selectively actuates the actuators to drive the compliant legs in an alternating tripod gait.
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