Optimized Design and Experimental Study of Shank Structure of Biped Robot *

Lightweight design can improve the energy efficiency of biped robots, which is significant in the field of biped robot. Topology optimization has been widely used in the field of robot. However, the existing optimization is limited to the structural space based on traditional empirical design, and the potential of topology optimization is not fully utilized. Moreover, the finite element model is too simplified, which leads to a large optimization deviation. In this paper, a method of structural innovation design for the shank structure of biped robot is proposed. In the initial stage of conceptual design, the design space of optimization object is effectively maximized. Then, the load transmission characteristics of bearings are simulated by link10 element, and the topology optimization method of multiple load cases is carried out to obtain the optimized shank structure, which reduces the weight by 14.09 % compared with the existing shank. Finally, finite element extreme strength check and experiment test are both used to verify the feasibility and availability of the structure.