Puppy

myminifactory

We introduce a cutting-edge design system that empowers both beginners and seasoned professionals to effortlessly craft bespoke robotic devices. At the heart of our research lies a design abstraction that replicates how electromechanical components can be combined to create intricate robotic systems. This abstraction is leveraged to develop an intuitive visual design environment, allowing users to explore the vast landscape of robots that can be crafted using a specific set of actuators, mounting brackets, and 3D-printable components. Our computational system also provides seamless support for design auto-completion operations, significantly streamlining the process of creating robotic devices. Once robot designs are complete, they can be put through their paces in physically simulated environments and refined through iterative improvements until they meet the unique needs of their users. Work conducted at: Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University. 1. Body (multiple 3D printed parts) - as we required a larger body plate (exceeding our printer's volume), we divided it into sections that could be secured with clamps. All these files (clamps and parts) are attached. 2. Feet (3D printed) - we employed two styles of feet (one for the two front legs, and one for the two rear legs). 3. XM-430 dynamixel motors (three for each front leg, four for each rear leg) 4. Metal brackets for connections.