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Robot and method of controlling walking thereof

US9221507B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2009
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D57/032
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling walking a biped robot to generate a walking pattern maximally similar to that of a human includes generating a walking pattern, calculating a walking pattern similarity corresponding to the walking pattern, and comparing the walking pattern similarity with a predetermined reference pattern similarity, and changing the walking pattern based on a result of the comparison. When the robot walks, a knee is maximally stretched and a horizontal movement of a waist is minimized such that the walking pattern of the robot is maximally similar to that of a human, thus enhancing an affinity for a human being and increasing energy efficiency.

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