DESIGN OF THE PROGRAM REGIME FOR BIPED WALKING ANTHROPOMORPHIC APPARATUS

Extensive literature exists on the dynamics and control of two-legged walking apparatuses, and their mechanical design. Many works contain theoretical studies [1, 2], some experimental works are also known [3–9]. Several prototype biped walkers and algorithms of their control have been designed. Some of them have been tested experimentally. Unlike multi-legged walking apparatuses that can move within the static stability, a biped with uncontrollable feet can maintain dynamic stability only. This makes the control of bipeds difficult. Two apparatuses were designed at the Institute of Mechanics of the Moscow University: one having telescopic legs [8–10] and another of anthropomorphic kinematic scheme [ 10 ].