A vision-based legged robot as a research platform

Abstract

View changing because of vibration while walking is one of the most fundamental problem for a vision based legged robot. To overcome this difficulty, three key issues are denoted: a) integration of color segmentation, optical flow and stereo, which is able to apply to vibrating view using correlation hardware, b) software servo loop implemented as a kernel module for the purpose of soft actuation, and c) smooth walking pattern generation using solid model and dynamics simulator. Furthermore, a quadruped legged robot "JROB-1" is developed as a platform for the research on perception-action coupling in intelligent behavior of robots.