| Biomimetics | RoughJumper |
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How can one moove at a rough surface without falling?
Kangaroos jump in quite rough terrein. The sectret lies in the shaping of the foot and in particular the toes. The RoughJumper is a spring powered shoe with 3 leaf-spring toes that use the same compensation mechanism as the kangaroo. |
Status
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Conceptual idea |
Category
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Mechanical |
References
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DTU Management - Biomimetics course 2009 (Christoffer Viktor Smith, Morten Lunde, Jon Storm Madsen) |
Keywords
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Rough terrein Uneven surface Cross country movement Off road running |
Image
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Christoffer Viktor Smith, Morten Lunde, Jon Storm Madsen and Torben Lenau |
Copyright
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