A centipede robot has been taught to change its gait following the example of real insects. It helps to use this
With their help, the robot “independently” determinesexactly how he needs to move depending on the conditions. In particular, the technology was demonstrated on the NeuroPod centipede robot. It has six "legs" with eighteen servos. Each of them is equipped with a decoder that converts mechanical movement into electrical impulses. These pulses are further interpreted by a special controller. And the entire system is controlled by a processor with thirty artificial neurons.
Scientists were able to achieve simulations of three typesmovements: walking and two running styles. The robot analyzes the type of surface and other external factors to choose how to behave. In addition, the robot has a quick "reaction". However, the device has yet to learn to walk more smoothly.