3 accepted papers
Jumping is an effective way for small robots to overcome obstacles. After years of development, many miniature jumping robots have been proposed with various mechanisms, and they have achieved jump trajectory control, fall recovery, and even continuous jumps. However, most miniature jumping robots d
Frogs reveal superior shock-absorption ability, which is mainly brought by the forelimbs. Frogs touch the ground with their forelimbs first in landing, followed by the elbow joints’ compression. In this process, the muscles and tendons of the forelimbs are pulled to store energy. However, muscles an
The development and control of biological actuators have been an active research field. Biological actuators revealed high mobility with compact dimensions, which is critical for the design of microrobots. The powerful kicking motion of the locust is important for its quick jumping. Herein, we exami…