Walking: Biological and Technological Aspects
The book describes the results of research into the living world, which were conducted in such a way as to provide inspiration to engineering design of walking machines. The biological topics are presented in a form that is intelligible to engineers and can be applied in the design of mechanical dev...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Vienna
Springer Vienna
2004, 2004
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2004 |
Series: | CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Courses and Lectures
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Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Biological Aspects of Locomotion (T. Zielinska)
- Locomotion in Complex Terrain (R. E. Ritzmann, R. D. Quinn)
- Evolution of Vertebrate Locomotory Systems (M. S. Fischer, H. F. Witte)
- WalkNet-a Decentralized Architecture for the Control of Walking Behaviour Based on Insect Studies (H. Cruse, B. Bläsing, J. Dean, V. Dürr, T. Kindermann, J. Schmitz, M. Schumm)
- Technological Aspects of Walking (F. Pfeiffer)
- Motion Synthesis (R. Zielinska)