Analysis of Twisting Mode of Locomotion and GA based Motion Planning for Transition of Locomotion Modes of 3-Dimensional Snake-like Robot

Abstract

We analyze the the lateral rolling type of locomotion, present path planning of shape transition, and develop a 3-dimensional snake-like robot. First we propose one of a lateral rolling type of locomotion “Twisting mode” and analyze the principle of the locomotion based on statics. Next, the motion planning using Genetic Algorithm for transition of locomotion modes is explained and simulation results for the GA research are shown. Finally, we explain the designed prototype system and experimental results are shown.