Biologically Inspired Robotics

Index

3-DOF robotic neck

hardware development, 108–111

programming head movements for, 111

system overview, 107–108

A

Acceleration coupling torque, 60–61

Acoustic noises, generation of by head/neck movements, 106

Acoustic testing, robotic neck, 121–122

Active actuators, 241

Actuation, biologically inspired, 9

Actuators

ionic conducting polymer film (ICPF), 86

load capability of, 68–70

multifunctional design, 241–243

use of in assistive knee braces, 240–241

use of in hand rehabilitation machines, 279

use of in hyperdynamic manipulators, 62

Added-mass hydro dynamic theory, 93–94

AFM cantilevers

fabrication of tips for nanoprobes, 182–183

stiffness measurements of single cells using, 179–182

Aging, effects of, 240

AIBO robotic dog, 4

AIST humanoid ...