Design of a Bionic Spider Robot with a Two-Degrees-of-Freedom Leg Structure and Body Frame
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Abstract
Spiders have unique biological characteristics and excellent maneuverability, making them an ideal model for bionic robot design. However, traditional bionic spider robot designs usually have multiple degrees of freedom and confront many challenges. These challenges include complex control requirements, higher energy consumption, larger size and weight, higher risk of failure, and higher cost. This study proposes a leg design with two degrees of freedom to reduce its control and manufacturing costs. It can better control leg movement and improve leg force through a multi-link mechanism and a dual-motor system. In addition, the triangular gait and hexagonal body structure align the weight of the body with the support point, thereby enhancing stability. This study offers a comprehensive and organized approach to bio-inspired robot design, providing a valuable reference for future bionic robot development.
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OpenAlex topics: Robotic Locomotion and Control · Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence · Soft Robotics and Applications
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Affiliations
Engineering Comprehensive Training Center, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, China
School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, China
Funding
2023 National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy Construction Project at Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology’Design and Practice of Scientific and Technological Works Based on Fischertechnik Robot’ · Shaanxi Natural Science Foundation General Program
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