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Structural design and motion analysis of parallel ankle joints for humanoid robots

  • Shilin He
  • , Fusheng Zha*
  • , Lianzhao Zhang
  • , Zhicheng He
  • , Xiangji Wang
  • , Weicong Zheng
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Lanzhou University of Technology
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Harbin University of Science and Technology

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Abstract

In the development of humanoid robots, ankle joint design is critical for achieving both stability and flexibility. This study introduces a novel parallel ankle joint, designed to address the limitations of existing designs, including restricted range of motion and high leg inertia. First, we developed the structure of the parallel ankle joint and conducted a degree-of-freedom analysis. Next, we examined the kinematic relationship and derived the Jacobian matrix to relate the ankle joint's orientation to the actuator's output rotation. Finally, experimental results confirmed both the feasibility of the design and the accuracy of the kinematic analysis, demonstrating that humanoid robots equipped with this new parallel ankle joint can successfully perform dynamic movements such as squatting, stepping, and omnidirectional walking.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Automation and Computer Engineering, ICEACE 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1531-1536
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798350368208
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event2nd IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Automation and Computer Engineering, ICEACE 2024 - Changchun, China
Duration: 29 Dec 202431 Dec 2024

Publication series

Name2024 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Automation and Computer Engineering, ICEACE 2024

Conference

Conference2nd IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Automation and Computer Engineering, ICEACE 2024
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChangchun
Period29/12/2431/12/24

Keywords

  • ankle joint
  • humanoid robot
  • kinematic
  • parallel structure
  • structural design

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