Hexapod Robot Gait Switching Based on Different Wild Terrains

Abstract

Hexapod robots have become an indispensable part of legged robots due to their excellent stability and traversability, and have recently become a hot research topic. In complex outdoor environments, the ability of the hexapod robot to switch its motion strategy according to the terrain is crucial for improving its mobility. This paper presents a terrain recognition network that enables our hexapod robot to switch its forward gait based on the different types of outdoor terrain. This method provides better stability for the hexapod robot than traditional single-gait walking through different terrains.