View Full Version : HECTOR, walking robot hexapod, Bielefeld CITEC Center of Excellence, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Northrhine-Westphalia, Germany
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9th December 2014, 17:05
HECTOR - Hexapod Cognitive autonomously Operating Robot
Developer - Center of Excellence Cognitive Interaction Technology (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?5009)
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9th December 2014, 17:08
https://youtu.be/sRB6G1OlXJI
HECTOR, the novel hexapod robot from Bielefeld
Uploaded on Apr 13, 2011
A novel hexapod cognitive robot named HECTOR has been developed in CITEC's Mulero-project. HECTOR possesses the scaled-up morphology of a stick insect. The robot uses a new type of bioinspired, self-contained, elastic joint drives for the 18 joints of its 6 legs and 2 drives for body segment actuation. Both types of drives have been developed within the research group 'Mechatronics of Biomimetic Actuators' at Bielefeld University. HECTOR will serve as a test-bed for advanced concepts in autonomous walking which also include planning-ahead capabilities. The video shows the very first presentation of the design concept together with the prototype of HECTOR's legs. Beyond CITEC, HECTOR will also serve as the biomechatronic foundation for the EU-project EMICAB.
"Insect-inspired HECTOR walking robot (https://newatlas.com/insect-inspired-hector-walking-robot/18421)"
by Darren Quick
April 18, 2011
Airicist
9th December 2014, 17:09
https://youtu.be/9pbqSrXLKGI
HECTOR - The six-legged walking robot
Published on Dec 9, 2014
Airicist
17th December 2014, 20:04
https://youtu.be/oHsPjN4p_7Q
Giant robotic insect takes its first steps
Published on Dec 17, 2014
A six-legged robot capable of moving its legs independently can walk over obstacles and through rough terrains
Airicist
27th January 2015, 00:50
https://youtu.be/hSbGcFo1MUs
Hector the robot mimics a giant stick insect
Published on Jan 26, 2015
A robot based on a stick insect can navigate difficult terrain autonomously and adapt to its surroundings. Tara Cleary reports.