TASK description

Developing and testing locomotion strategies for various robotic platforms including legged robots, drones, and wheeled robots.

Challenges

• Terrain Adaptation
• Stability and Balance
• Navigation and Path Planning
• Environmental Perception

Legged Robots

Description

Legged robots mimic the walking patterns of animals, making them suitable for navigating complex terrains that wheeled robots cannot.

Challenges

• Gait Selection:
  • Fast movement: Ensuring swift transitions between different gaits to adapt to changing terrains.
  • Energy efficiency: Optimizing gaits to minimize energy consumption.
• Balance and Stability:
  • Dynamic balance: Real-time adjustments to maintain balance on uneven surfaces.
  • External disturbances: Handling unexpected obstacles or forces.
• Perception and Decision Making:
  • Terrain analysis: Real-time identification and classification of terrain to select appropriate gait.
  • Obstacle avoidance: Planning and executing paths that avoid obstacles while maintaining stability.

Implementation questions:

• How do you optimize the robot's gait for different terrains?
• What sensors and algorithms are best for real-time terrain analysis?

Drones

Description: