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Theo Jansen Walking Linkage Robot
Approx. component budget: Rs. 6,000 - 11,000
Objective
Build the linkage and find which link lengths give the best step length and smoothest walk, and measure speed and battery use.
What you will build
A Theo Jansen type multi-link walking frame with 8-12 legs, laser-cut or 3D-printed links, a small geared motor and a battery pack.
Results you can expect
- Foot-path curve measured vs designed
- Step length
- Walking speed
- Battery current
- Effect of link length changes
What you will learn
Linkage synthesis, kinematic simulation, link optimisation and legged robot design.
Tools and notes
Free mechanism simulators, 3D printing or acrylic cutting, Arduino or a simple RC. No special lab needed.
Resume points from this project
- Built and tested Theo Jansen Walking Linkage Robot; objective: build the linkage and find which link lengths give the best step length and smoothest walk, and measure speed and battery use.
- Measured and analysed foot-path curve measured vs designed and step length; wrote the report and presented the results in a viva. Add your own numbers: [x].
Replace [x] with your own measured results. Write only what you really did.
Get the Rs. 99 project guide
A short guide that helps you decide and prepare. It contains:
- A diagram of the project
- How it works, in simple words
- The main parts you will need
- What workshop or lab you need and how hard it is
- Results you can expect
- Viva questions you should be able to answer
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