Designing a multi-legged robot as a test-bed for motion intelligence mechanisms

Within the MULERO project a novel, multi-legged robot based on bioinspired lightweight components, drives and control strategies is developed. The controller levels of the robot will range from various basic motor primitives up to a high-level of motion intelligence which is necessary to touch questions concerning complex movements that require internal models (starting with a body model). With this strategy a new level of autonomy is reached. The robot serves as main demonstrator for further bioinspired projects in CITEC.