| Description |
xiv, 220 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Introduction -- 1. The Locomotive Dynamics of the Active Cord Mechanism (Creeping Dynamics) -- 2. The Morphology of Creeping Movements -- 3. The Kinematics of Regular Creeping Motion -- 4. Adaptive Functions of Creeping Motion -- 5. Creeping Motion in Rough Terrain -- 6. Artificial Creeping Motion as Performed by the Active Cord Mechanism -- 7. The Locomotion and Control of an Active Cord Mechanism with Tactile Sense -- 8. Development of the ACM as a Gripper -- 9. Development of the ACM as a Manipulator -- 10. Development of the ACM as a Locomotive Engine -- Appendix 1: Observations of Gliding Tracks -- Appendix 2: Anatomical Configuration of the Snake Body |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-216) and index |
| Subject |
Biomechanics.
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Robotics.
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| LC no. |
92034986 |
| ISBN |
0198562616 |
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