MSR Thesis Talk – Matt Martone

Newell-Simon Hall 3305

Title: Design and Control of a Large Modular Hexapod   Abstract: Legged robotic systems have made great strides in recent years, but unlike wheeled robots, limbed locomotion does not scale well.  Long legs demand huge torques, driving up actuator size and onboard battery mass.  This relationship results in massive structures that lack the safety, portability, [...]