Abstract

In this paper, researches and advances in biped locomotion are reviewed. A detailed survey is presented describing the various research problems and the approaches reported in the literature to analyze and control biped locomotion. A method of Zero-Moment-Point (ZMP) compensation is discussed to improve the stability of locomotion of a biped which is subjected to disturbances. A compensating torque, computed from the force sensor reading, is injected into the ankle-joint of the foot of the robot to improve stability. The effectiveness of the method is demonstrated on a humanoid robot, MaNUS-I, to reject disturbances of various form.

Details

Title
BIPED LOCOMOTION: STABILITY, ANALYSIS AND CONTROL
Author
Vadakkepat, Prahlad; Goswami, Dip
Pages
187-207
Section
Research Article
Publication year
2008
Publication date
Mar 2008
Publisher
De Gruyter Poland
e-ISSN
11785608
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2634139740
Copyright
© 2008. This work is published under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.