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Gait Generation Using a Fourier Series for a Quadruped Robot with 2-DoF Legs

Author(s): M. Munadi ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0766-0955 , Mochammad Ariyanto ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8125-6742
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Diponegoro University, Jl. Prof. Soedarto, Tembalang, Kec. Tembalang, Semarang 50275, Central Java, Indonesia

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This study proposed the development of a quadruped cat robot designed to achieve straight-line walking motion inspired by a cat’s gait. The objective was to enhance cat-like robotic mobility by addressing challenges in gait planning and joint coordination. The robot was constructed with 2 degrees of freedom (DoF) for each leg, using lightweight materials such as acrylic, plywood, and aluminum to balance strength and maneuverability. Geometric kinematic equations were applied to model the end-effector positions, and a Fourier series was employed to generate a smooth, periodic trajectory for the foot’s end-effector, minimizing jerky movements. The Fourier series fitting achieved high accuracy (R² ≈ 0.99) for the joint angles. The resulting prototype, controlled by an Arduino microcontroller, successfully demonstrated a stable and periodic gait cycle generated through the Fourier series approach, confirming the viability of this kinematic method for straight-line motion.

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SUBMITTED: 16 August 2025
ACCEPTED: 19 November 2025
PUBLISHED: 9 December 2025
SUBMITTED to ACCEPTED: 95 days
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53623/amms.v2i1.797

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Munadi, M., & Ariyanto, M. (2025). Gait Generation Using a Fourier Series for a Quadruped Robot with 2-DoF Legs. Advanced Mechanical and Mechatronic Systems, 2(1), 63–75. https://doi.org/10.53623/amms.v2i1.797
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