Bipedal explorer is an Arduino-based robot designed to enable learning in the areas of coding and robotic feedback systems (that just means it’s a fun way to learn about robotics). We will soon be launching an Indiegogo campaign to get this little robot in shape. We are currently in the design phase and need funding support to get the kit design completed. Our goal is to make STEM learning fun.
See the image gallery below for an idea of what the robot will look like in its final form.
Contents
Specifications:
- Powered by (4) AAA batteries carried in the “backpack” (future upgrades will include a rechargeable LiPo battery)
- Initial configuration uses an Arduino Uno for a brain
- Comes with a head mounted ultrasonic sensor for mapping the environment
- Uses (4) 9g servos for locomotion and (3) 3.7g servos for auxiliary movement
- Easy coding using Arduino IDE, Scratch for Arduino, or XOD IDE
Use and Capabilities:
Bipedal Explorer is able to navigate a table top by taking a few steps, scan the path ahead by moving its head from side to side, and turn to face a direction with no obstacle before taking another few steps. The kit includes all the parts you need to get started, including a screwdriver. The resource page on this website has links to the example code and video tutorials.
Gallery:
IDE Downloads
Arduino Sketches
- Servo alignment sketch
- Serial debug sketch
- Basic walking sketch
- Basic navigation sketch
Bipedal Explorer Tutorials on YouTube
- Assembling your Explorer
- Using the Arduino IDE to program your Explorer
- Navigating your tabletop environment for the first time with your Explorer