Recent Papers
Philippe Cardou
Philippe is a Professor and a member of the Robotics Laboratory at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Laval University.
Integrated Wheel–Foot–Arm Design of a Mobile Platform With Linkage Mechanisms
Abstract Inspired by lizards, a novel mobile platform with revolving linkage legs is proposed. The platform consists of four six-bar bipedal modules, and it is
Design and Reconfiguration Analysis of the Trunk Mechanism for a Reconfigurable Wheeled Mobile Platform
Abstract This paper proposes a reconfigurable wheeled mobile platform (RWMP) consisting of two two-wheeled mobile robots and a reconfigurable trunk. The reconfigurable trunk is a
Advancing Legged Wall Climbing Robot Performance Through Dynamic Contact-Integrated Climbing Model
Abstract Climbing robots have gained significance in hazardous and steep terrains, yet adapting to complex environments remains a challenge. Inspired by nature’s climbers, this paper
Design of a Novel Linkage for Electronic Parking Brake Transmission Systems
Abstract This paper presents a novel mechanical transmission for pulling-cable electronic parking brakes (EPBs). The system is interposed between the brake electric actuator and the
Construction and Multi-Mode Motion Analysis of Single-Degree-of-Freedom Four-Bar Multi-Mode Planar Mechanisms Based on Singular Configuration
Abstract The traditional four-bar mechanism is renowned for its simple structure, dependable performance, and wide range of applications. The single-degree-of-freedom (DOF) four-bar multi-mode planar mechanism