How do I simulate a quadruped?

Open this page and use the live Damping Regimes tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a quadruped from your own measurements.

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Damping Regimes for a quadruped

Simulate a quadruped live in your browser. This runs the real Damping Regimes solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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under, critical & overdamped

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Presets

Natural frequency ωₙ

Four responses, same natural frequency, different damping. Underdamped overshoots and rings; critically damped (ζ=1) is the fastest with no overshoot; overdamped crawls to target. Most designs aim near ζ=0.7 for a good speed–overshoot balance. Educational tool.

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ζ = 0.2 overshoot53%

ζ = 0.707 overshoot4%

Critical dampingζ = 1 (fastest, no overshoot)

Governing equation

\overset{x}{¨} + 2 ζ ω_{n} \overset{x}{˙} + ω_{n}^{2} x = ω_{n}^{2} u, ω_{n} = 3.0, M_{p} = e^{- ζ π / 1 - ζ^{2}}

Reading this result: ωₙ = 3: response timescale is about 1/ωₙ ≈ 0.33 s, with the ζ=0.707 curve settling near 1.9 s. Overshoot depends only on ζ, not on ωₙ.

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About this simulation

The full Damping Regimes tool models a quadruped with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a quadruped?: Open this page and use the live Damping Regimes tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a quadruped from your own measurements.