Biorobotics is an active research field which aims to reproduce
biological performance in robotic applications. The reasoning behind
this approach is the vastness of solutions generated in an evolutionary
process which might be relevant for addressing technical challenges.
These challenges either relate to the interface of technology and
biology (e.g. gait rehabilitation devices, robots for harvesting) or
independent problems for which nature provides possible solutions (e.g.
human hands as an archetype for industrial manipulators). The
inspiration can relate to many different fields such as mechanical
design, control or optimization.
This course is using the example of a bipedal walking robot to teach
biorobotics concepts. Additionally the training of important soft skills
(communication, literature research, presentation, feedback, use of
different media) will be encouraged. Students learn how to tackle
complex problems from a variety of possible angles, explore solutions
and develop them in a group environment. Students will document their
learning progress in 10 assignment submissions throughout the lecture
period.
- Dozent: Matthias Baume
- Dozent: Alexandra Buchmann
- Dozent: Daniel Renjewski