Shuma Hiasa

Vertical Jumping by a Legged Robot With Upper and Lower Leg Bi-Articular Muscle-Tendon Complexes

The bi-articular muscle-tendon complex (MTC) in an animal's leg allows a transfer of mechanical power between adjacent joints and exertion of a large force at the toes. It is capable of storing and releasing elastic energy efficiently during motions. In our previous studies, we proposed mechanisms o