Running Robot Model in Simscape

Quadruped robot model with electrical actuation, including gait analysis and design workflow.

Models a quadruped robot with electrical actuation. The robot runs with trotting gait on four legs. Supporting models explain and automate the design process for the limbs, joint angle trajectories, and electrical system. This model is similar to quadruped robots such as those seen in the video, “Introducing Spot“ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8YjvHYbZ9w

Please read the README.md file to get started.

Use the "Download" button above to get files compatible with the latest release of MATLAB.

You can also test the example in MATLAB Online.

For earlier MATLAB releases, use "Version History" tab above or these links:

• R2025b, R2025a, R2024b, R2024a, R2023b, R2023a, R2022b, R2022a, R2021b, R2021a, R2020b, R2020a, R2019b, R2019a, R2018b, R2018a, R2017b, R2017a, R2016b

This multibody dynamics model is based on the example covered in the paper "Tool-Supported Mechatronic System Design"

• http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/4758205/?reload=true

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Product Capabilities:

• Simscape™
• Simscape Battery™
• Simscape Driveline™
• Simscape Electrical™
• Simscape Fluids™
• Simscape Multibody™