Human-centred AI/Robotics are quickly becoming important. Their core claim is that AI
systems or robots must be designed and work for the benefits of humans with no harm or …

Cortical learning via sensorimotor experiences evoked by bodily movements begins as early
as the foetal period. However, the learning mechanisms by which sensorimotor experiences …

It is difficult for a humanoid leg driven by two groups of antagonistic pneumatic muscles
(PMs) to achieve a flexible humanoid gait, and its inherent strong coupling nonlinear …

This paper systematically investigates a soft-rigid hybrid pneumatic actuator (SRHPA), which
consists of a rigid-foldable twisting skeleton capable of a large range of helical motion and a …

We present a trotting controller for a torque controlled quadruped robot. Our approach uses
active compliance to overcome difficulties that are crucial for the realisation of symmetric …

Computational models of musculoskeletal systems are essential tools for understanding
how muscles, tendons, bones, and actuation signals generate motion. In particular, the …

Various types of artificial muscles have been developed in recent years. Nevertheless, they
are not well suited to robot applications due to the defects of their mechanical properties …

Inspired by musculoskeletal systems in nature, this paper presents a pneumatically actuated
quadruped robot which utilizes two soft–rigid hybrid rotary joints in each of the four two …

The biological hypothesis of spinal engine states that locomotion is mainly achieved by the
spine, while the legs may serve as assistance. Inspired by this hypothesis, a compliant …

The realization of a high-speed running robot is one of the most challenging problems in
develo** legged robots. The excellent performance of cheetahs provides inspiration for …