-교과목 개요(Abstract)
본 교과목에서는 자연계에 존재하는 탁월한 운동 능력을 가진 동식물의 역학적 특성(Bio-mechanics)을 분석하여 로봇 설계 및 제조(Robot design and manufacturing)에 적용하는 방법을 공부하게 된다. 생물 메커니즘을 모사하여 로봇을 만들기 위해서 생물과 유사한 형태의 기계 설계가 필요하고, 이를 구현하기 위한 스마트 재료, 그에 따른 특수한 제조 공정이 필요하게 된다. 생체 모방 로봇 설계 및 생산을 위한 가장 앞서있는 기술들을 알아보고 공부하게 된다.
In this course, students will study how the exceptional locomotion capabilities found in nature can be analyzed through their biomechanical characteristics and applied to robot design and manufacturing. To develop robots inspired by biological systems, it is necessary to design mechanical structures that resemble living organisms, utilize smart materials to replicate their functions, and employ specialized manufacturing processes for implementation. The course explores state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies for the design, fabrication, and production of bio-inspired robots, providing students with an understanding of the latest advances in this rapidly evolving field.

-교육 목표(Goal of the course)
새로운 로봇 기술의 원리 탐구 및 구현을 위해, 생물의 특별한 메커니즘의 이해를 기반으로 접근하는 방법론의 교육
This course introduces a methodology for investigating and developing novel robotic technologies based on an understanding of the unique mechanisms and functionalities observed in biological systems.

“Principles of Animal Locomotion”, R. McNeill Alexander, Princeton Univ. Press.

Week 1 : Introduction to Biologically Inspired Robotics
Week 2 : Energy for Locomotion
Week 3 : Muscle, the Motor
Week 4 : Locomotion on Land
Week 5 : Walking
Week 6 : Running and Hopping
Week 7 : Jumping
Week 8 : Midterm
Week 9 : Crawling and Burrowing
Week 10 : Swimming
Week 11 : Moving on the surface of water
Week 12 : Design and Manufacturing of Biologically Inspired Robot (Project Meeting)
Week 13 : Prototyping of Robot (Project Meeting)
Week 14 : Project Meeting
Week 15 : Project Presentation
Week 16 : Final

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