Hexapod

Posted on 21/11/2008 by Big Face
Modified on: 13/09/2018
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This was the first robot I ever built.  Its based on the design in the book Insectronics by Karl Williams.  The body is made from aluminium and it uses 3 servos to move six legs, in such a way that 3 legs are always in contact with the ground.  I used a pic for this robot programmed in assembly.  It has whisker sensors on the front to detect when its bumped into something.  Not very high tech but it was a starting point! Unfortunately i havent got any video of this robot in action and its now ...


Hexapod

This was the first robot I ever built.  Its based on the design in the book Insectronics by Karl Williams.  The body is made from aluminium and it uses 3 servos to move six legs, in such a way that 3 legs are always in contact with the ground.  I used a pic for this robot programmed in assembly.  It has whisker sensors on the front to detect when its bumped into something.  Not very high tech but it was a starting point! Unfortunately i havent got any video of this robot in action and its now been robbed for parts, but i thought i would share a picture or two :)

 

Hexapod robot

Hexapod robot

Walks, avoids obstacles

  • Actuators / output devices: 3 servos
  • Control method: Autonomous.
  • CPU: Pic
  • Power source: 9V+6V
  • Programming language: Assembly
  • Sensors / input devices: Whiskers
  • Target environment: indoor
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