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Real-Time Terrain Recognition for Quadruped Robots Using Proprioceptive Sensors and Temporal Convolutional Networks.

Tzu-Hsiu Chang1, Minyechil Alehegn Tefera1, Jun-Ming Cheng1

  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 15, 2026
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This study introduces a new method for quadruped robots to recognize terrain and estimate slip using proprioceptive sensors and temporal convolutional networks (TCNs). This approach enhances robot safety and adaptability in complex environments.

Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Machine Learning
  • Sensor Fusion

Background:

  • Quadruped robots require accurate terrain recognition for safe navigation in complex environments.
  • External sensors face limitations due to lighting, occlusion, and surface reflectivity.
  • Proprioceptive sensors offer a robust alternative for perception.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a real-time terrain recognition and slip estimation method for quadruped robots.
  • To reduce reliance on external sensors by utilizing proprioceptive data.
  • To improve the safety and adaptability of quadruped robot locomotion.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized proprioceptive sensors for data acquisition.
  • Developed a complementary perception module incorporating Temporal Convolutional Networks (TCNs).
Keywords:
deep learningproprioceptive sensorsquadruped robotsreal-time terrain classificationsensor fusionslip detectiontemporal convolutional networks (TCNs)

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  • Validated the framework through extensive real-world experiments and embedded edge computing deployment.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved 98.8% terrain recognition accuracy with the proposed TCN method.
    • Demonstrated superior performance compared to baseline models.
    • Analyzed the impact of locomotion speed and environmental conditions on slip detection.

    Conclusions:

    • The TCN-based proprioceptive sensing method provides reliable real-time terrain recognition and slip estimation.
    • The system enables quadruped robots to detect terrain types and surface states for adaptive locomotion.
    • The proposed solution is cost-effective, robust, and low-latency, suitable for diverse terrains.