Title :
The development of Honda humanoid robot
Author :
Hirai, Kazuo ; Hirose, Masato ; Haikawa, Yuji ; Takenaka, Toru
Author_Institution :
Wako Res. Center, Honda R&D Co. Ltd., Saitama, Japan
Abstract :
In this paper, we present the mechanism, system configuration, basic control algorithm and integrated functions of the Honda humanoid robot. Like its human counterpart, this robot has the ability to move forward and backward, sideways to the right or the left, as well as diagonally. In addition, the robot can turn in any direction, walk up and down stairs continuously. Furthermore, due to its unique posture stability control, the robot is able to maintain its balance despite unexpected complications such as uneven ground surfaces. As a part of its integrated functions, this robot is able to move on a planned path autonomously and to perform simple operations via wireless teleoperation
Keywords :
legged locomotion; stability; telerobotics; Honda humanoid robot; integrated functions; posture stability control; system configuration; uneven ground surfaces; walking robot; wireless teleoperation; Force sensors; Humanoid robots; Humans; Leg; Legged locomotion; Manipulators; Payloads; Research and development; Robot control; Robot sensing systems;
Conference_Titel :
Robotics and Automation, 1998. Proceedings. 1998 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Leuven
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4300-X
DOI :
10.1109/ROBOT.1998.677288