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Designs and Prototypes of Mobile Robots

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M. Ceccarelli
M. Ceccarelli
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E. F. Kececi
E. F. Kececi
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ISBN:
9780791860472
No. of Pages:
202
Publisher:
ASME Press
Publication date:
2015

Robotics is a field of interdisciplinary research, and the development of its relevant disciplines has promoted its rapid progress in recent decades. Exoskeletons and bipeds, which are inspired by humans, have attracted many researchers. Exoskeletons, as the extenders of humans, can enhance a person's strength, power and endurance. They are usually utilized in the medical field to provide assistance for disabled people. Bipeds are capable of assisting humans to do repeatable tasks or to operate tasks in dangerous environments. The significance of studying these two kinds of robots is not only to break through the limitations of human capability, but also to gain a better understanding of human body. This chapter focuses on the history and key technologies of exoskeletons and bipeds. Some representative robots and mechanisms are described in detail.

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Exoskeletons
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Bipeds
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Conclusions
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