CONTENTS
1.1 What Is Biologically Inspired Robotics? ..................................................... 1

1.2 History.............................................................................................................2

1.3 Biologically Inspired Robot Design.............................................................5

1.4 Biologically Inspired Robot Control ............................................................ 5

1.5 Biologically Inspired Actuation and Sensing ............................................ 9

1.6 Conclusion .................................................................................................... 11

References ............................................................................................................... 11

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Introduction to Biologically Inspired Robotics

Yunhui Liu
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Dong Sun
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Abstract
This chapter gives a brief introduction to biologically inspired robotics.
We will discuss what biological inspired robotics is, its major topics, and
brief history. Some well-known biologically inspired robots and technology will be also introduced.
1.1 What Is Biologically Inspired Robotics?
Biologically inspired robotics is an interdisciplinary subject of robotics and
biology and consists of mainly two broad areas: biomimetics and bio-robotic
modeling/analysis. Biomimetics draws inspiration from biology, and its primary concern is the application of biological ideas and phenomena to engineering problems in robotics. The topics cover almost every technical aspect of
robotics including biologically inspired design, motion control, sensing, and
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