Biologically Inspired Robotics

Biologically Inspired Robotics contains cutting-edge material—considerably expanded and with additional analysis—from the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO). These 16 chapters cover both biomimetics and biorobotic modeling/analysis, taking readers through an exploration of biologically inspired robot design and control, micro/nano bio-robotic systems, biological measurement and actuation, and applications of robotics technology to biological problems.

Contributors examine a wide range of topics, including:

• A method for controlling the motion of a robotic snake



• The design of a bionic fitness cycle inspired by the jaguar



• The use of autonomous robotic fish to detect pollution



• A noninvasive brain-activity scanning method using a hybrid sensor



• A rehabilitation system for recovering motor function in human hands after injury



• Human-like robotic eye and head movements in human–machine interactions

A state-of-the-art resource for graduate students and researchers.