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A Novel Navigation Algorithm for Hexagonal Hexapod Robot

Mohiuddin Ahmed1, Md. Raisuddin Khan1, Md. Masum Billah1 and Soheli Farhana1
  • 1 International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract

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.

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Volume 3 No. 2, 2010, 320-327

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2010.320.327

Submitted On: 2 February 2010 Published On: 30 June 2010

How to Cite: Ahmed, M., Khan, M. R., Billah, M. M. & Farhana, S. (2010). A Novel Navigation Algorithm for Hexagonal Hexapod Robot. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 3(2), 320-327. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2010.320.327

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Keywords

  • Hexapod robot
  • rugged terrain
  • navigation and gait transition