Biped Robot Research at Waseda University

Waseda University has researched on biped robots since 1967. This paper describes our latest biped robots: (i) WABIAN-2, (ii) a biped running robot, and (iii) WL-16. WABIAN-2 is a biped humanoid robot and has realized a human-like walk with the knees stretched by utilizing a 2-DOF waist mimicking a...

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Main Authors: Kenji Hashimoto, Atsuo Takanishi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2015-02-01
Series:Journal of Robotics, Networking and Artificial Life (JRNAL)
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Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/16828.pdf
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Summary:Waseda University has researched on biped robots since 1967. This paper describes our latest biped robots: (i) WABIAN-2, (ii) a biped running robot, and (iii) WL-16. WABIAN-2 is a biped humanoid robot and has realized a human-like walk with the knees stretched by utilizing a 2-DOF waist mimicking a human’s pelvic motion. We are developing a new biped humanoid robot which can jump and run by utilizing a pelvic movement and leg elasticity. WL-16 is a human-carrying biped vehicle.
ISSN:2352-6386