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Walking robots represent a special category of robot, characterized by having the power source and technological equipment on-board the platform. A walking robot can traverse most natural terrains. The advantages of a legged system for off-road use have been gradually recognized. One of the most important advantages is mobility.
The weight of the power source and technological equipment is an important part of the total load that the walking machine can transport. That is the reason why the walking system must be designed so that the mechanical work required for displacement, and the highest power necessary for actuation, should be minimal.
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Ion, I., Simionescu, I., Curaj, A., Dulgheru, L., Vasile, A. (2006). The Modular Walking Machine, Platform for Technological Equipments. In: Tokhi, M.O., Virk, G.S., Hossain, M.A. (eds) Climbing and Walking Robots. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-26415-9_81
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