Passive Walker

A "passive walker" is a simple mechanical oscillator than can be made to walk down a slight incline using only gravity for power (see http://www.space-eight.com/walker.html ). This passive walker is a test design for a future "passive-dynamic" robotic walker, one that will use small motors to replace the generating force of gravity, allowing it to travel continuously on a flat surface. The last several years have seen a growing interest in passive walkers. For robotics, a passive walker serves as a basis on which to build an efficient robotic biped walker. It is estimated that a "passive-dynamic" robotic walker could use as little as 10% of the power required for more traditional walkers like the Honda Asimo. Check out http://www.space-eight.com/walker.html for detailed instructions on how to build one of your own.

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Science & Technology

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• passive walker
• biped
• robot

[AJJSDN]

Why the duck feet?

[erickasms]

you've done it again.  brilliant!