Publication detail

Simulation-In-The-Loop Optimization of Obstacle-Aided Locomotion in Snake-Like Robots

SHEHADEH, Mhd Ali

English title

Simulation-In-The-Loop Optimization of Obstacle-Aided Locomotion in Snake-Like Robots

Type

Paper in proceedings (conference paper)

Language

en

Original abstract

his study investigates the optimization of obstacle-aided locomotion in snake-like robots through a simulation-in-the-loop framework. A dynamic model of the robot is developed in CoppeliaSim to evaluate contact forces interactions during navigation in environments with varying obstacle densities. These interac- tions are used to optimize the robot’s motion trajectory with minimal actuator energy while penalizing contact forces. The robot’s motion is parametrized by a set of serpentine gait parameters, optimized using Particle Swarm Optimization to exploit beneficial obstacle contacts. Results reveal a trade-off between obstacle uti- lization and energy efficiency, demonstrating the potential of obstacle-aware trajectory planning for enhanced locomotion performance.

Keywords in English

3D CoppeliaSim, Serpentine Gait, Snake-likeRobot, Obstacle-aided

Released

2025-05-14

Book

31st International Conference ENGINEERING MECHANICS 2025

Pages from–to

181–184

Pages count

4

BIBTEX


@inproceedings{BUT199664,
  author="Mhd Ali {Shehadeh} and  {}",
  title="Simulation-In-The-Loop Optimization of Obstacle-Aided Locomotion in Snake-Like Robots",
  booktitle="31st International Conference
ENGINEERING MECHANICS 2025",
  year="2025",
  journal="Engineering Mechanics ....",
  pages="181--184",
  doi="10.21495/em2025-181",
  issn="1805-8256"
}