Rao, Nikhil V. M.S.M.E, Purdue University, December 2013. Analysis of an Actuated Two Segment Leg Model of Locomotion. Major Professor: Dr. Justin E. Seipel, School of Mechanical Engineering. Research studies on dynamic models of legged locomotion have generally focused on telescoping-type leg models. Such telescoping spring loaded inverted pendulum (SLIP) models have been able to accurately pr...