A General Model of Legged Locomotion on Natural Terrain
Manko, David J.![A General Model of Legged Locomotion on Natural Terrain](https://support.digitalhusky.com/media/annotations/sorted/430/43075498/CHSBZCOP0343075498.jpg)
Dynamic modeling is the fundamental building block for mechanism analysis, design, control and performance evaluation. One class of mechanism, legged machines, have multiple closed-chains established through intermittent ground contacts. Further, walking on natural terrain introduces nonlinear system compliance in the forms of foot sinkage and slippage. Closed-chains constrain the possible motions of a mechanism while compliances affect the re...