| A General Model of Legged Locomotion on Natural Terrain Contributor(s): Manko, David J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0792392477 ISBN-13: 9780792392477 Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 1992 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Robotics - Computers | Intelligence (ai) & Semantics - Technology & Engineering | Electrical |
| Dewey: 629.892 |
| LCCN: 92-13547 |
| Series: Kluwer International Series in Engineering & Computer Science |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.80 lbs) 132 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dynamic modelling is the fundamental building block for mechanism analysis, design, control and performance evaluation. One class of mechanism, legged machines, have multiple closed-chains established through intermittent ground contacts. Further, walking on natural terrain introduces nonlinear system compliance in the forms of foot sinkage and slippage. Closed-chains constrain the possible motions of a mechanism while compliances affect the redistrubution of forces throughout the system. |