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Dynamic-Based Path Planning and Locomotion of Tensegrity Robots Considering Environmental Interaction.

Fan Jiang1, Xiuting Sun1,2, Xiao Wang1

  • 1School of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, Shanghai, PR China.

Soft Robotics
|June 29, 2026
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This study introduces a path-planning framework for tensegrity robots, enabling them to adapt locomotion to environmental interactions. The research validates a novel approach for dynamic, interaction-aware gait generation and control in these complex robots.

Keywords:
dynamic modelenvironmental interactionlocomotion tensegrity robotpath planningplanet exploration

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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Control Systems

Background:

  • Tensegrity robots offer unique compliance and adaptability but face challenges in dynamic locomotion and environmental interaction.
  • Existing path-planning methods often neglect the complex interplay between robot dynamics and environmental contact forces.
  • Developing robust locomotion strategies for tensegrity robots requires integrating dynamic modeling with real-time planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a unified, dynamics-based path-planning framework for tensegrity robots that explicitly considers environmental interaction.
  • To systematically investigate the relationships between locomotion gaits, actuations, and ground interaction forces in a six-bar tensegrity robot.
  • To develop an interaction-aware gait generation and local path-planning strategy for enhanced robotic locomotion.

Main Methods:

  • A general dynamic model was established to capture contact friction and generate interaction-aware gaits for a six-bar tensegrity robot.
  • A finite gait library was constructed, mapping sequences of gait primitives to desired motions.
  • A lightweight local planning strategy (M1L2T3) was formulated on a gait-primitive graph for efficient path selection.

Main Results:

  • Experimental validation confirmed the effectiveness of the interaction-coupled dynamic model for gait generation and locomotion control.
  • The proposed planning strategy demonstrated successful path selection under varying contact and friction conditions.
  • Theoretical predictions showed reasonable agreement with experimental outcomes, validating the framework's efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Incorporating interaction-aware gait realization into locomotion planning is crucial for tensegrity robots.
  • The developed framework provides a robust solution for dynamic path planning in complex, interactive environments.
  • The study validates the potential of tensegrity robots for advanced locomotion tasks through integrated dynamic modeling and planning.