The CLAWAR project

In Europe, there are two main thematic groups focusing on robotics, the Climbing and Walking Robots (CLAWAR) project (http://www.clawar.net) and the European Robotics Network (EURON) project (http://www.euron.org). The two networks are complementary: CLAWAR is industrially focused on the immediate needs, and EURON is focused more on blue skies research. This article presents the activities of the CLAWAR project

Grand and Lesser Stables

The north stable, the central portal; When the Chateau of Versailles became the official residence, Jules Hardouin-Mansart built twin edifices designed to house not only the king's 600 horses, but also equerries, grooms, musicians, and pages. These buildings are remarkable for their size, the nobility of their architecture, and the quality of their decorative carving. Standing opposite the chateau, they harmoniously frame the broad square known as the Place d'Armes. The name Grand Stables has nothing to do with size, being identical to the Lesser Stables, but rather to the fact that it was the domain of the Grand Equerry who was responsible for the riding horses perfectly trained for hunting or war and used exclusively by kings and princes. Source: Château de Versailles [website]; http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/ (accessed 1/12/2008

Grand and Lesser Stables

South elevation; When the Chateau of Versailles became the official residence, Jules Hardouin-Mansart built twin edifices designed to house not only the king's 600 horses, but also equerries, grooms, musicians, and pages. These buildings are remarkable for their size, the nobility of their architecture, and the quality of their decorative carving. Standing opposite the chateau, they harmoniously frame the broad square known as the Place d'Armes. The name Grand Stables has nothing to do with size, being identical to the Lesser Stables, but rather to the fact that it was the domain of the Grand Equerry who was responsible for the riding horses perfectly trained for hunting or war and used exclusively by kings and princes. Source: Château de Versailles [website]; http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/ (accessed 1/12/2008

Grand and Lesser Stables

The back court; When the Chateau of Versailles became the official residence, Jules Hardouin-Mansart built twin edifices designed to house not only the king's 600 horses, but also equerries, grooms, musicians, and pages. These buildings are remarkable for their size, the nobility of their architecture, and the quality of their decorative carving. Standing opposite the chateau, they harmoniously frame the broad square known as the Place d'Armes. The name Grand Stables has nothing to do with size, being identical to the Lesser Stables, but rather to the fact that it was the domain of the Grand Equerry who was responsible for the riding horses perfectly trained for hunting or war and used exclusively by kings and princes. Source: Château de Versailles [website]; http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/ (accessed 1/12/2008

Grand and Lesser Stables

The north stable, general view, from the southwest, on axis; When the Chateau of Versailles became the official residence, Jules Hardouin-Mansart built twin edifices designed to house not only the king's 600 horses, but also equerries, grooms, musicians, and pages. These buildings are remarkable for their size, the nobility of their architecture, and the quality of their decorative carving. Standing opposite the chateau, they harmoniously frame the broad square known as the Place d'Armes. The name Grand Stables has nothing to do with size, being identical to the Lesser Stables, but rather to the fact that it was the domain of the Grand Equerry who was responsible for the riding horses perfectly trained for hunting or war and used exclusively by kings and princes. Source: Château de Versailles [website]; http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/ (accessed 1/12/2008

Grand and Lesser Stables

Exedra, view through arcade to the stables behind; When the Chateau of Versailles became the official residence, Jules Hardouin-Mansart built twin edifices designed to house not only the king's 600 horses, but also equerries, grooms, musicians, and pages. These buildings are remarkable for their size, the nobility of their architecture, and the quality of their decorative carving. Standing opposite the chateau, they harmoniously frame the broad square known as the Place d'Armes. The name Grand Stables has nothing to do with size, being identical to the Lesser Stables, but rather to the fact that it was the domain of the Grand Equerry who was responsible for the riding horses perfectly trained for hunting or war and used exclusively by kings and princes. Source: Château de Versailles [website]; http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/ (accessed 1/12/2008

Grand and Lesser Stables

Exedra, arcade arch, detail; When the Chateau of Versailles became the official residence, Jules Hardouin-Mansart built twin edifices designed to house not only the king's 600 horses, but also equerries, grooms, musicians, and pages. These buildings are remarkable for their size, the nobility of their architecture, and the quality of their decorative carving. Standing opposite the chateau, they harmoniously frame the broad square known as the Place d'Armes. The name Grand Stables has nothing to do with size, being identical to the Lesser Stables, but rather to the fact that it was the domain of the Grand Equerry who was responsible for the riding horses perfectly trained for hunting or war and used exclusively by kings and princes. Source: Château de Versailles [website]; http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/ (accessed 1/12/2008

Grand and Lesser Stables

Exedra, mansard roof with dormer windows; When the Chateau of Versailles became the official residence, Jules Hardouin-Mansart built twin edifices designed to house not only the king's 600 horses, but also equerries, grooms, musicians, and pages. These buildings are remarkable for their size, the nobility of their architecture, and the quality of their decorative carving. Standing opposite the chateau, they harmoniously frame the broad square known as the Place d'Armes. The name Grand Stables has nothing to do with size, being identical to the Lesser Stables, but rather to the fact that it was the domain of the Grand Equerry who was responsible for the riding horses perfectly trained for hunting or war and used exclusively by kings and princes. Source: Château de Versailles [website]; http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/ (accessed 1/12/2008

Grand and Lesser Stables

The north stable, horses above the central portal; When the Chateau of Versailles became the official residence, Jules Hardouin-Mansart built twin edifices designed to house not only the king's 600 horses, but also equerries, grooms, musicians, and pages. These buildings are remarkable for their size, the nobility of their architecture, and the quality of their decorative carving. Standing opposite the chateau, they harmoniously frame the broad square known as the Place d'Armes. The name Grand Stables has nothing to do with size, being identical to the Lesser Stables, but rather to the fact that it was the domain of the Grand Equerry who was responsible for the riding horses perfectly trained for hunting or war and used exclusively by kings and princes. Source: Château de Versailles [website]; http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/ (accessed 1/12/2008

Grand and Lesser Stables

The north stable, reliefs right of the central portal; When the Chateau of Versailles became the official residence, Jules Hardouin-Mansart built twin edifices designed to house not only the king's 600 horses, but also equerries, grooms, musicians, and pages. These buildings are remarkable for their size, the nobility of their architecture, and the quality of their decorative carving. Standing opposite the chateau, they harmoniously frame the broad square known as the Place d'Armes. The name Grand Stables has nothing to do with size, being identical to the Lesser Stables, but rather to the fact that it was the domain of the Grand Equerry who was responsible for the riding horses perfectly trained for hunting or war and used exclusively by kings and princes. Source: Château de Versailles [website]; http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/ (accessed 1/12/2008