Abstract: A hexapod robot is a type of multi-legged robot with six legs that is designed to mimic the locomotion and movement patterns of insects or spiders. The need for hexapod robots arises from their ability to navigate and interact with their environment in ways that traditional wheeled or tracked robots cannot. Hexapod robots can be used in many applications, including educational tools for teaching robotics and programming concepts, entertainment and hobby robotics, and even practical applications such as search and rescue operations in rugged terrains where wheeled or tracked robots cannot operate. The complexity of hexapod robots can vary significantly, ranging from simple hobbyist projects to advanced research platforms. Advances in robotics and control systems have led to the development of hexapods with impressive capabilities such as walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and even performing complex tasks requiring manipulation and object interaction. Biomechanics are at the heart of the biomimetic embodiment of a hexapod robot because legs are the most important part of the robot and they have to follow various locomotion patterns dictated by the locomotion control system.
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DOI:
10.17148/IJARCCE.2024.13556
