Title :
In the footsteps of Leonardo [articulated anthropomorphic robot]
Author :
Rosheim, Mark E.
Author_Institution :
NASA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Leonardo da Vinci´s powerful approach of linking kinesiology and anatomy, and translating them into kinematics and structure is a model for future lines of research. This application of Leonardo´s approach has lead to the development of a new kinematic architecture that is being used to meet NASA´s requirements for a robotic surrogate to aid astronauts in space station construction, maintenance and expansion. Various commercial applications are envisaged for the robotic surrogate
Keywords :
legged locomotion; mobile robots; robot kinematics; Leonardo da Vinci; NASA; anatomy; articulated anthropomorphic robot; kinematics; kinesiology; robotic surrogate; space station; Construction industry; Humans; Kinematics; Machine tools; Metals industry; Orbital robotics; Robotics and automation; Service robots; Shoulder; Space exploration;
Journal_Title :
Robotics & Automation Magazine, IEEE
