TED: A robot that runs and swims like a salamander | Auke Ijspeert

The video discusses Pleurobot, a robot designed to mimic salamander locomotion, and its role in neuroscience research. It explores animal locomotion, focusing on the spinal cord's role in controlling movement. The field of biorobotics is introduced, highlighting Pleurobot's use in modeling spinal cord circuits. The video also examines cat biomechanics and the Cheetah-Cub robot, emphasizing the importance of mechanics in locomotion. Human locomotion and neuroprosthetics are discussed, with a focus on spinal cord injuries. Finally, potential applications of robots in search and rescue are considered.

How does Pleurobot help in understanding animal locomotion?

What is the significance of the salamander in the study of locomotion?

How can the spinal cord control different gaits in animals?

What are the implications of spinal cord lesions in humans?