A novel navigation algorithm for hexagonal hexapod robot

• Main Authors: Ahmed, Mohiuddin, Khan, Md. Raisuddin, Billah, Md. Masum, Farhana, Soheli
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Science Publications 2010
• Subjects: T Technology (General); TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/10001/1/A_Novel_Navigation_Algorithm_for_Hexagonal_Hexapod_Robot.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/10001/; http://thescipub.com/abstract/10.3844/ajeassp.2010.320.327

Problem statement: Wheeled robots are not very well suited for navigation over uneven terrains. Hexapod robots have some advantages over wheeled robots when negotiating and navigating on rugged terrain. Approach: Different gaits of hexapods can be developed for different kinds of locomotion and obstacle avoidance. Results: In this research a novel algorithm has been developed for hexapod robots navigation. Conclusion: Implementation of the developed algorithm on a hexapod prototype showed desirable performance in terms of stable navigation with simultaneous gait transition over different terrains.