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In this study, we investigate a position search algorithm inspired by the behavior of a water strider, and we develop a six-legged robot that moves toward a sound source autonomously using this algorithm. First, we observe the behavior of water striders using a high-speed camera, and we simplify the observed behavior to obtain some rules. Then, we evaluate the validity and effectiveness of the obtained rules by conducting simulations. Finally, we develop a six-legged robot that is controlled on the basis of the obtained rules. Experimental results show that the developed robot effectively moves toward the sound source.
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This study was partially supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B), 22700156, 2011.
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Ito, K., Nakatsuka, H. Sound source detection robot inspired by water striders. Artif Life Robotics 19, 394–399 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10015-014-0180-y
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