In this thesis, the mechanism behind the movement of the kinetic leg, developed by Theo Jansen, and the adjourning walking machine is analysed. With different programs a simulation of a single leg as well as of a small model is created. Initially, finite element programs from the course of studies are used, namely Stiff and the NFEM-Tool. Their suitability and functionality in hindsight of a kinetic mechanism are briefly discussed.
Furthermore an animation using the physics-engine Matter.js is performed.
With the help of programs developed in course of this thesis, further experiments regarding alternative structures of the leg and the whole model are performed.
The applicability of the simulation to real world situations is also discussed, focussing mainly on the initial assumptions, as well as on some errors which occurred during development.
Lastly a small paper model has been built.
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In this thesis, the mechanism behind the movement of the kinetic leg, developed by Theo Jansen, and the adjourning walking machine is analysed. With different programs a simulation of a single leg as well as of a small model is created. Initially, finite element programs from the course of studies are used, namely Stiff and the NFEM-Tool. Their suitability and functionality in hindsight of a kinetic mechanism are briefly discussed.
Furthermore an animation using the physics-engine Matter.js is...
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