EduBot 

The Edubot family of running robots are derived from the RHex robots initially developed in 1999. The Edubot versions are smaller, less expensive, modular in design, and are geared toward the use in education (classroom and research). They are currently being used in the University of Pennsylvania's introduction to electrical and systems engineering course.   The robots are also being used by a number of labs to investigate fundamental questions about how dynamical locomotion systems work. Dr. Clark is using the platform to investigate how to design the passive-mechanical system to maximize stability, efficiency, and speed. The electronics infrastructure from Edubot has also been utilized in building DynoClimber, the first bio-inspired dynamic vertical climbing robot.

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Sample Publications:

"Heterogeneous Leg Stiffness and Roll in Dynamic Running", Burden, S.; Clark, J.; Weingarten, J.; Komsuoglu, H.; Koditschek, D.;, Robotics and Automation, 2007 IEEE International Conference on 10-14 April 2007 Page(s):4645 - 4652

For more on Edubot, see the University of Pennsylvania's Kod*Lab Edubot page.

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