Passive Dynamics

Passive Dynamics explores the cuttingedge intersection of biomechanics and robotics, highlighting how passive dynamics transforms our understanding of human motion and robotic mobility. This book is essential for professionals, students, and enthusiasts who wish to understand the science driving innovation in robotics. The insights shared are invaluable to anyone eager to grasp the potential of energyefficient motion in robotic systems and its profound applications in assisting human mobility.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1. Passive dynamics: Examines the principles behind energyefficient movement.

2. Bipedalism: Delves into human twolegged motion and its biomechanical uniqueness.

3. Walking: Investigates the mechanics and stability of human and robotic walking.

4. Gait (human): Analyzes human gait cycles and the factors influencing their efficiency.

5. Robot locomotion: Explores locomotion techniques in robots, focusing on energy savings.

6. Trajectory optimization: Introduces methods for optimizing movement paths for efficiency.

7. Zero moment point: Discusses balance in walking robots using zero moment principles.

8. SIGMO: Details SIGMO's role in stabilizing dynamic motion in robots.

9. Legged robot: Covers design and control methods for legged robotic systems.

10. RunBot: Examines RunBot, a model robot demonstrating efficient bipedal motion.

11. Human skeletal changes due to bipedalism: Looks at evolutionary adaptations in the human skeleton.

12. Robotics: Provides a foundation in robotics, with emphasis on dynamic movement.

13. Bioinspired robotics: Explores robotic designs inspired by nature’s efficiency.

14. Arm swing in human locomotion: Examines arm movement's impact on walking stability.

15. Neuromechanics of orthoses: Discusses how orthoses assist in human motion.

16. Effect of gait parameters on energetic cost: Analyzes how gait variations affect energy use.

17. MABEL (robot): Highlights MABEL's role in passivedynamic robot research.

18. Robotic prosthesis control: Reviews control systems in assistive robotic prosthetics.

19. Articulated soft robotics: Introduces soft robotics for adaptive movement.

20. Robert D. Gregg: A profile on Gregg’s contributions to assistive robotics.

21. Elliott J. Rouse: Profiles Rouse's work on robotic prosthetics and exoskeletons.

For those drawn to Robotics Science, this book offers both foundational knowledge and practical insights. By mastering passive dynamics, readers gain skills applicable to diverse fields—from robotic engineering to biomechanics.