Wiharsa Pragitatama
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About
Wiharsa Pragitatama is a robotics researcher whose work centers on bio-inspired locomotion and adaptive control systems for multi-legged robots. His most significant contribution is a terrain adaptation gait algorithm for hexapod walking robots, published in 2014, which has garnered 15 citations. This algorithm enables a six-legged robot—each leg equipped with three joints and actuated by 18 servo motors—to navigate uneven and rough terrain using a remarkably simple yet effective approach. Pragitatama’s innovation lies in his use of tactile sensors, implemented as basic normally open push buttons placed at the end of each leg, to detect ground contact and adjust gait in real time. This low-cost, practical solution demonstrates how minimal sensing can achieve robust locomotion in complex environments, making his work highly accessible for further research and application. His contributions are particularly valuable for students and researchers exploring affordable robotics for search-and-rescue, exploration, or educational platforms, offering a foundational method that balances simplicity with functionality.
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- 1Terrain adaptation gait algorithm in a hexapod walking robot15 citations · 2014