Long-Legged Hexapod Giacometti Robot Using Thin Soft McKibben Actuator

This letter introduces a lightweight hexapod robot, Giacometti robot, made with long and narrow legs following the Alberto Giacometti's sculpture conception. The goal is achieved by, first, using multiple links with thin and soft McKibben actuators, and second, choosing a leg design which is na...

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Main Authors: Faudzi, A. A. M., Endo, G., Kurumaya, S., Suzumori, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2018
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/81848/1/AhmadAthifMohdFaudzi2018_LongLeggedHexapodGiacomettiRobot.pdf