Controlling locomotion using systems of coupled oscillators
Event details
| Date | 20.03.2009 |
| Hour | 10:15 |
| Speaker | Prof. A. Ijspeert; Biologically Inspired Robotics Group (EPFL, Lausanne). |
| Location |
MEC2405
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| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
Animal locomotion control is in a large part based on central pattern generators (CPGs),
which are neural networks capable of producing complex rhythmic patterns. In this talk, it
will be shown how to model CPGs using systems of coupled oscillators. Models will be
tested on board of amphibious robots, in particular a new salamander-like robot capable of
swimming and walking. Finally, it will be shown, how abstract CPG models can be used to
control the locomotion of various robots.
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