3d printed bipedal robot

[Tamsyn Michael]

I can't remember who it was that said "real robots should walk" - but here's an interesting one for you:
http://www.projectbiped.com/prototypes/fobo

Made entirely of 3D printed parts and hobby grade servos, etc.  I really need to stop looking at robots.  I want them all.

[Damien P]

On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 7:49:31 PM UTC+9:30, Tanga wrote:

I can't remember who it was that said "real robots should walk" - but here's an interesting one for you:
http://www.projectbiped.com/prototypes/fobo

Those instructions look thorough, and they've posted their code, so it's probably not that hard to build.

[Tamsyn Michael]

Yeah - it's fully open sourced (code and build), it's something worth thinking about anyway.  Especially since I'm in the process of making a Shadow Heartless with light up LED eyes.  How much cooler would he be if he could walk too?

[sighmon]

he he he.. pretty tempted to add some extra detail to make it look
more like a star wars two legged walker:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walker_(Star_Wars)

definitely going to noodle around in their walking code. might be
useful for my hexapod's dance moves. :-)

s.

[Tamsyn Michael]

I know, it struck me straight away how similar the two look.  I can't wait to see your hexapod strut it's stuff.  Have you decided on a design yet Simon?

[sighmon]

Tamsyn: I've got the shape in my head, just need to make some time to
model it.

s.