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Biologically Inspired Robotics
FIGURE 1.1
The humanoid robot, HRP-2 developed at AIST, Japan.
actuation of robotic systems. A typical example of biomimetic robots is the
humanoid robot, which is analogous with a human being in appearance
and behavior (Figure 1.1). Bio-robotic modeling/analysis is the application of
robotic models and principles to address biological issues such as recognition processes of the human brain, behaviors of animals and insects, etc. For
example, by using a model of a biomimetic robotic fish, it is possible to study
the swimming dynamics of fish; it may be possible to model sensory motor
control of human arms using a bionic arm.
1.2 History
Humans have tried to create mechanical systems that mimic the behaviors of
animals and other living creatures for a long time. The history can be traced
back to development of the mechanical drink-serving waitress and musical
Biologically Inspired Robotics
FIGURE 1.1
The humanoid robot, HRP-2 developed at AIST, Japan.
actuation of robotic systems. A typical example of biomimetic robots is the
humanoid robot, which is analogous with a human being in appearance
and behavior (Figure 1.1). Bio-robotic modeling/analysis is the application of
robotic models and principles to address biological issues such as recognition processes of the human brain, behaviors of animals and insects, etc. For
example, by using a model of a biomimetic robotic fish, it is possible to study
the swimming dynamics of fish; it may be possible to model sensory motor
control of human arms using a bionic arm.
1.2 History
Humans have tried to create mechanical systems that mimic the behaviors of
animals and other living creatures for a long time. The history can be traced
back to development of the mechanical drink-serving waitress and musical