Browsing Theses by Subject "locomotion"
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Design and Gait Synthesis for a 3D Lower Body Humanoid
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-02)Bipedal locomotion is a challenging control engineering problem due to the non-linear dynamics and postural instability of the bipedal form. In addition to these challenges, some dynamical effects such as the ground reaction ... -
Negotiating Varying Ground Terrain during Locomotion: Insights into the Role of Vision and the Effects of Aging
(University of Waterloo, 2006-12-18)We continually encounter different ground terrain such as slippery, compliant, uneven, rocky, and irregular terrain when walking, yet we know very little about how individuals safely negotiate this type of complex environment. ... -
Role of visual information during stair locomotion
(University of Waterloo, 2011-03-30)Vision provides relevant information for safe locomotion in a variety of environments. During stair locomotion visual information may be important to detect step boundaries, transitions between ground level and stairs, ...