Design issues and robots autonomy

Abstract

The problem of increase robots autonomy is discussed in relation to general design issues. The properties of biological locomotion are shortly discussed and compared to their technical analogies. The examples of biologically inspired solutions used in robotics are given. The factors limiting the autonomous robots development are characterised. The motion properties of animals with simple and more complex body build are summarised and the features of legged robots are related to it. The biological rolling - And technical wheeled locomotion are discussed. The paper is concluded by discussion of future developmental needs in robotics. © Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2013.