http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/ Stick insects are sluggish animals that live in bushes and trees. In science however, they are being used as a model for constructing robots designed to walk on two legs like a human being. JOHNNIE is a robot that can walk at speeds of over 2 kph. But now the researchers have a new goal: LOLA. And LOLA should even be able to run. But before that can happen there is plenty of work to do.... en Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/ http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/bilder/logo_dfg_sciencetv_rss.gif http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-07-01 Episode: 01.07.2008 - LOLA does run, but unfortunately only on the computer. To make LOLA walk, the scientists have studied stick insects. LOLA is now going to have an artificial neural network fitted. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-07-01 LOLA does run, but unfortunately only on the computer. To make LOLA walk, the scientists have studied stick insects. LOLA is now going to have an artificial neural network fitted. ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-06-24 Episode: 24.06.2008 - LOLA is exactly 1.8 metres tall and 55 kilos in weight. Mechanical engineer Sebastian Lohmeier built LOLA as a stable and lightweight structure. Its lower leg is the largest part of this. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-06-24 LOLA is exactly 1.8 metres tall and 55 kilos in weight. Mechanical engineer Sebastian Lohmeier built LOLA as a stable and lightweight structure. Its lower leg is the largest part of this. ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-06-17 Episode: 17.06.2008 - JOHNNIE is still one step ahead of LOLA: while the walking robot can already move in the real world, LOLA still only moves in a virtual one. But this is soon going to change.... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-06-17 JOHNNIE is still one step ahead of LOLA: while the walking robot can already move in the real world, LOLA still only moves in a virtual one. But this is soon going to change.... ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-06-10 Episode: 10.06.2008 - JOHNNIE the walking robot is too slow. So his successor LOLA is getting new feet with a moveable toe joint. JOHNNIE’s stiff robot shoes are out. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-06-10 JOHNNIE the walking robot is too slow. So his successor LOLA is getting new feet with a moveable toe joint. JOHNNIE’s stiff robot shoes are out. ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-06-03 Episode: 03.06.2008 - He moves forwards, but the Jena Walker is too slow and is suspended in a carrying frame. But LOLA is supposed to walk. But the transition to "real" walking poses new challenges... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-06-03 He moves forwards, but the Jena Walker is too slow and is suspended in a carrying frame. But LOLA is supposed to walk. But the transition to "real" walking poses new challenges... ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-05-27 Episode: 27.05.2008 - How do human beings run, and how do they walk? Scientists from the walking lab in Jena have been studying this question for over four years. The team is currently working on the Jena Walker... Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-05-27 How do human beings run, and how do they walk? Scientists from the walking lab in Jena have been studying this question for over four years. The team is currently working on the Jena Walker... ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-05-20 Episode: 20.05.2008 - The stick insect gets a break today: it's the human’s turn on the treadmill. The researchers from the University of Jena want to get a handle on how humans walk. Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-05-20 The stick insect gets a break today: it's the human’s turn on the treadmill. The researchers from the University of Jena want to get a handle on how humans walk. ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-05-13 Episode: 13.05.2008 - Stick insects can get across gaps as wide as the length of the animals themselves. A computer simulation developed from their movements will be used to help LOLA learn to cross gaps. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-05-13 Stick insects can get across gaps as wide as the length of the animals themselves. A computer simulation developed from their movements will be used to help LOLA learn to cross gaps. ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-05-06 Episode: 06.05.2008 - Today's topic is walking around bends. To study this, the stick insect is placed on the slippery plate, so that it can walk without resistance. But what is the stick insect's technique for walking along curved paths? Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-05-06 Today's topic is walking around bends. To study this, the stick insect is placed on the slippery plate, so that it can walk without resistance. But what is the stick insect's technique for walking along curved paths? ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-04-29 Episode: 29.04.2008 - It walks and walks and walks, but how? In order not to stumble, the stick insect has to optimally coordinate its 6 legs and 18 joints. But how can scientists investigate its locomotor system? Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-04-29 It walks and walks and walks, but how? In order not to stumble, the stick insect has to optimally coordinate its 6 legs and 18 joints. But how can scientists investigate its locomotor system? ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-04-22 Episode: 22.04.2008 - Stick insects are the unsung heroes of walking researchers. They have upper legs, lower legs and feet just like humans. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-04-22 Stick insects are the unsung heroes of walking researchers. They have upper legs, lower legs and feet just like humans. ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-04-15 Episode: 15.04.2008 - JOHNNIE is still learning. Running, skipping and jumping, which seems mere child's play to humans, presents huge challenges to the walking robot. How does human locomotion work? Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-04-15 JOHNNIE is still learning. Running, skipping and jumping, which seems mere child's play to humans, presents huge challenges to the walking robot. How does human locomotion work? ]]>