Walking Linkage Robot
Group Project, 88%
What?
Design and fabricate a walking robot using the principals of four-bar linkages. Performance is based on the robot’s ability to walk 2 meters in a straight line in 30 seconds.
How?
An original linkage system was designed loosely based off ‘The Janson Linkage’ and modelled in a student linkage software to maximise contact stride length. SOLIDWORKS was utilised to create parts and assembly used for lazar cutting and construction of the robot.
Hand calculations were used to ensure the legs moved at the same pace and that the robot is capable of meeting the performance standards.
Results
The robot was able to walk the 2 meters in 24 seconds while remaining straight throughout the testing. Due to the design of the linkages, very little rocking occurred, making the robot very stable compared to the recommended design provided.