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Simulation of complex movements using artificial neural networks

H Cruse1, J Dean, T Kindermann

  • 1Fakultät für Biologie, Universität Bielefeld, Germany. Holk.Cruse@Biologie.uni-bielefeld.de

Zeitschrift Fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of Biosciences
|October 2, 1998
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A novel simulated network controls insect-like walking robots by leveraging environmental interactions. This decentralized controller, using joint-level feedback, effectively manages complex locomotion challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
  • Biomimetic Systems
  • Control Theory

Background:

  • Insect locomotion presents complex control challenges due to multi-joint coordination and environmental variability.
  • Existing control systems often struggle with dynamic changes in terrain, system geometry, and multi-leg coordination.
  • Developing robust and adaptive control for legged robots is crucial for versatile locomotion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and evaluate a simulated network for controlling a six-legged, insect-like walking system.
  • To investigate the efficacy of environmentally-coupled recurrent connections for locomotion control.
  • To demonstrate a decentralized control approach that addresses inherent system non-linearities and external perturbations.

Main Methods:

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  • Development of a simulated six-legged walking system with internal recurrent connections.
  • Implementation of a decentralized controller utilizing negative and positive feedback at the joint level.
  • Analysis of the controller's performance under varying conditions, including curve walking, compliant substrates, and changing system geometry.

    • Main Results:

    • A simple subnet effectively controls leg swing, utilizing environmental loops.
    • The decentralized controller successfully manages the complex stance phase, coordinating 9-18 joints.
    • The system demonstrates robustness against variations in leg stance combinations, speeds, substrate compliance, and geometry.

    Conclusions:

    • A decentralized, joint-level feedback controller can effectively manage complex insect-like locomotion.
    • Exploiting the physical properties of the system is key to achieving robust and adaptive walking.
    • This approach offers a potentially simpler and more effective alternative to traditional centralized control methods for legged robots.