Investigating Sensorimotor Control

This lecture explores the investigation of sensorimotor control in locomotion using robots and mathematical models. It covers topics such as bimodal locomotion in water and on land, insect walking, undulatory swimming, physical models, gait exploration, and future insights. The instructor discusses the motivation behind using physical models, the distinction between simple and elaborate models, and the challenges in designing anchor models for locomotion. The lecture also delves into the coordination patterns optimal for insect walking, the role of adhesion in insect gaits, and the development of a physical model for bimodal locomotion. Furthermore, it examines the coordination mechanisms in undulatory swimming, the impact of local pressure feedback on intersegmental coordination, and the future implications of feedback mechanisms in locomotion.