Design and Prototype of a Hydraulic Quadruped Robot for Long-Distance Walking

Abstract

To date, many robots have been researched and developed for the purpose of investigation and support at disaster sites, and quadruped robots are expected to play an important role because of their superiority in traversing rough terrain and stability. At present, there are many quadruped robots driven by electromagnetic actuators for investigation and inspection, but there are few quadruped robots suitable for heavy work and carrying heavy objects. The purpose of this study is to develop a hydraulic quadruped robot that can perform heavy work even in a severe environment by utilizing the features of hydraulic actuators. As a result, the potential of the field of hydraulic quadruped robots will be opened up.