Angewandte Biorobotik

What it is about

You will learn how biological insights are used to solve technical tasks in bio robotics. The module provides foundations of bipedal locomotion, its control, and biologically inspired optimization methods, and applies this knowledge in a practical project in which you design, optimize, and evaluate a controller for a walking robot.

What you will be able to do

• Explain and apply concepts of biological insights
• Describe and compare the role and limits of models in biology→robotics transfer
• Differentiate biologically inspired optimization methods and apply them to optimization
• Apply acquired knowledge practically and design a controller for a walking robot

What the module consists of

• TheorieteilDelivery of fundamentals on presentation, literature search, interactive learning environments, bipedal locomotion, control and optimization
• PraxisprojektTransfer of theory to a robotic setup, design and optimization of a controller, analysis and evaluation of the behavior
• ÜbungenSolidification of the dynamic simulation of bipedal gait and application of biologically inspired control and optimization methods

Teaching method

• Flipped ClassroomBasics through short videos, classroom phase for discussions and supervised group work
• Selbstständige Recherche und DokumentationDeepening of models in knowledge transfer through research, documentation and presentation
• Portfolioarbeit mit Peer- und DozentenfeedbackContinuous documentation of learning progress and regular feedback for improvement