
Bio-Inspired Locomotion Control of the Hexapod Robot Gregor III
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Eye-RIS 1.2 visual sensor
Accelerometer
and compass
IPMC sensor
Microphones
Ground contact switch
Avoidance
sensors
Infrared sensor
Figure 4.12 Gregor III.
Avoidance sensor
Ground contact
sensor
(a)
Ground contact
sensor
(b)
Passive elements
for climbing
Figure 4.13 Distributed sensory system. (a) Tactile sensors distributed on front
and middle legs. (b) Hind leg actuation mechanisms, sensors, and passive elements
for climbing.