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Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Bipedal Walking

  • State of the art in modelling, simulation and optimization of biped walking
  • Well structured book presenting a hot interdisciplinary research topic involving Robotics, Biomechanics, Physiology, Orthopedics, Psychology, Neurosciences, Sport, Computer Graphics and Applied Mathematics
  • Written by experts in the field

Part of the book series: Cognitive Systems Monographs (COSMOS, volume 18)

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Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages 1-7
  2. Trajectory-Based Dynamic Programming

    • Christopher G. Atkeson, Chenggang Liu
    Pages 1-15
  3. Use of Compliant Actuators in Prosthetic Feet and the Design of the AMP-Foot 2.0

    • Pierre Cherelle, Victor Grosu, Michael Van Damme, Bram Vanderborght, Dirk Lefeber
    Pages 17-30
  4. Modeling and Optimization of Human Walking

    • Martin Felis, Katja Mombaur
    Pages 31-42
  5. Motion Generation with Geodesic Paths on Learnt Skill Manifolds

    • Ioannis Havoutis, Subramanian Ramamoorthy
    Pages 43-51
  6. Structure Preserving Optimal Control of Three-Dimensional Compass Gait

    • Sigrid Leyendecker, David Pekarek, Jerrold E. Marsden
    Pages 99-116
  7. Quasi-straightened Knee Walking for the Humanoid Robot

    • Zhibin Li, Bram Vanderborght, Nikos G. Tsagarakis, Darwin G. Caldwell
    Pages 117-130
  8. Modeling and Control of Dynamically Walking Bipedal Robots

    • Tobias Luksch, Karsten Berns
    Pages 131-143
  9. Forward and Inverse Optimal Control of Bipedal Running

    • Katja Mombaur, Anne-Hélène Olivier, Armel Crétual
    Pages 165-179
  10. Synthesizing Human-Like Walking in Constrained Environments

    • Jia Pan, Liangjun Zhang, Dinesh Manocha
    Pages 181-186
  11. Locomotion Synthesis for Digital Actors

    • Julien Pettré
    Pages 187-198
  12. Whole-Body Motion Synthesis with LQP-Based Controller – Application to iCub

    • Joseph Salini, Sébastien Barthélemy, Philippe Bidaud, Vincent Padois
    Pages 199-210
  13. Walking and Running: How Leg Compliance Shapes the Way We Move

    • Andre Seyfarth, Susanne Lipfert, Jürgen Rummel, Moritz Maus, Daniel Maykranz
    Pages 211-222
  14. Optimization and Imitation Problems for Humanoid Robots

    • Wael Suleiman, Eiichi Yoshida, Fumio Kanehiro, Jean-Paul Laumond, André Monin
    Pages 233-247

About this book

The model-based investigation of motions of anthropomorphic systems is an important interdisciplinary research topic involving specialists from many fields such as Robotics, Biomechanics, Physiology, Orthopedics, Psychology, Neurosciences, Sports, Computer Graphics and Applied Mathematics. This book presents a study of basic locomotion forms such as walking and running is of particular interest due to the high demand on dynamic coordination, actuator efficiency and balance control. Mathematical models and numerical simulation and optimization techniques are explained, in combination with experimental data, which can help to better understand the basic underlying mechanisms of these motions and to improve them. Example topics treated in this book are

  • Modeling techniques for anthropomorphic bipedal walking systems
  • Optimized walking motions for different objective functions
  • Identification of objective functions from measurements
  • Simulation and optimization approaches for humanoid robots
  • Biologically inspired control algorithms for bipedal walking
  • Generation and deformation of natural walking in computer graphics
  • Imitation of human motions on humanoids
  • Emotional body language during walking
  • Simulation of biologically inspired actuators for bipedal walking machines
  • Modeling and simulation techniques for the development of prostheses
  • Functional electrical stimulation of walking.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Interdisziplinäres Zentrum, Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany

    Katja Mombaur

  • FB Informatik, AG Robotersysteme, TU Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Germany

    Karsten Berns

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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