Mechanics of Terrestrial Locomotion With a Focus on Non-pedal Motion Systems [Paperback]

This text on artificial locomotion systems includes video files of prototypes of wheeled and worm-like locomotion systems, E-learning software on the mechanical background, and MAPLE programs for the dynamic solution of locomotion systems.

Mechanical Background.- Mathematical Methods and Elements of Control Theory.- Wheeled Locomotion Systems #x2013; Rolling.- Walking Machines #x2013; Walking.- Worm-like Locomotion Systems #x2013; Crawling.- Adaptive Control Approach to Worm-like Locomotion Systems.- Prototypes of Worm-Like Locomotion Systems.

From the reviews:

This textbook is aimed at undergraduate students looking for an introduction to the field of mobile robots from a mechanics and control perspective. (IEEE Control Systems Magazine, Vol. 30, June, 2010)

This book covers specific aspects of mechanics and control theory for terrestrial locomotion systems. & the book combines various approaches and could be useful to students and engineers as a reference and textbook. (Alexander Mikhailovich Kovalev, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1217, 2011)

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Klaus Zimmermann

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Curriculum Vitae (table)

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1. Born in Suhl, Germany

1. Polytechnical Oberschule in Suhl, Germany

1. Advanced Oberschule in Suhl, Germany

1. Martin-Luther-University in Halle, Germany, Institute of preparation of studies abroad

1. Study of Theoretical Mechanics at the Charkov State University, Ukraina, diploma degree (Dipl.-Ing.) with grade summa cum laude