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Design and simulation analysis of a bionic ostrich robot.

Guangrong Chen¹, Ningze Wei², Jin Li³

¹Robotics Research Center, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, 100044, People's Republic of China. grchen@bjtu.edu.cn.

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This study investigates ostrich biomechanics to design a bionic robot. Rigid-flexible coupling and coordinated motion enable high-speed running and jumping, advancing legged robot design.

Keywords:

Bionic Biped robot Ostrich Performance analysis Rigid-flexible coupling

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Area of Science:

Robotics and Biomechanics
Bio-inspired Engineering
Animal Locomotion Analysis

Background:

Ostriches are the fastest bipedal animals, exhibiting remarkable running and jumping capabilities.
Understanding ostrich locomotion is key to developing advanced legged robots.
Existing bionic designs often lack the dynamic performance of biological systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate ostrich biomechanics for high-speed locomotion.
To design and simulate a bionic biped robot inspired by ostriches.
To optimize the robot's leg structure and control for enhanced performance.

Main Methods:

Analysis of ostrich body structure and motion characteristics.
Design of an under-actuated bionic robot with spring elements in the legs.
Optimization of the leg mechanical structure.
Comparative simulations of different design schemes (rigid vs. rigid-flexible coupling).

Main Results:

The rigid-flexible coupling design scheme significantly improves high-speed running performance.
Integration of springs (tarsometatarsus and metatarsophalangeal joints) enhances dynamic capabilities.
Whole-body motion coordination is crucial for achieving superior performance.

Conclusions:

Bio-inspired design incorporating rigid-flexible coupling is effective for high-speed legged robots.
Ostrich biomechanics provide valuable insights for designing agile and fast robots.
This research advances the field of legged robot design and control.