Mechanosensory Control of Locomotion in Animals and Robots: Moving Forward
Mechanosensory Control of Locomotion in Animals and Robots: Moving Forward
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DOI：
10.1093/icb/icad057
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发表时间：
2023-06-05
影响因子：
2.6
通讯作者：
Jayaram，Kaushik
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作者：
Dallmann，Chris J.;Dickerson，Bradley H.;Jayaram，Kaushik
虽然动物可以轻松地游泳、爬行、行走和飞行，但构建能够稳健运动的机器人仍然是一项重大挑战。在这篇综述中，我们提请人们注意机械感觉——对身体内外产生的机械力的感知——作为使动物能够强劲运动的关键感觉。我们讨论动物机械感觉和当前机器人在以下方面的差异：（1）机械传感器的编码特性和分布；（2）机械感觉反馈的整合和调节。我们认为，对动物这些方面的详细了解将使机器人技术受益匪浅。为此，我们强调了研究机械感觉的有前途的实验和工程方法，强调生物学家和工程师共同进步所带来的互惠互利。
While animals swim, crawl, walk, and fly with apparent ease, building robots capable of robust locomotion remains a significant challenge. In this review, we draw attention to mechanosensation—the sensing of mechanical forces generated within and outside the body—as a key sense that enables robust locomotion in animals. We discuss differences between mechanosensation in animals and current robots with respect to (1) the encoding properties and distribution of mechanosensors and (2) the integration and regulation of mechanosensory feedback. We argue that robotics would benefit greatly from a detailed understanding of these aspects in animals. To that end, we highlight promising experimental and engineering approaches to study mechanosensation, emphasizing the mutual benefits for biologists and engineers that emerge from moving forward together.