STAR, an Arduino Robot Recreation

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Human: I've brought back to life a 3D printed robot capable of adjusting its height to fit snugly into tight spaces and even crawling under certain doors. Check out this video showcasing my recreation in action: https://youtu.be/722XO0xlWLE. To stay up-to-date on my latest 3D printing projects, be sure to visit my YouTube channel and subscribe! You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/potentprintables. This robot is based on an existing design (STAR) from a 2013 research paper. That design comes from David Zarrouk, Andrew Pullin, Nick Kohut, and Ronald Fearing at the Biomimetic Millisystems Lab, UC Berkeley. You can find the original paper on this robot here: https://people.eecs.berkeley.edu/~ronf/PAPERS/dzarrouk-sprawl-icra13.pdf. I've included a Bill of Materials (BOM) in .pdf and .xlsx form, which lists the quantities and materials needed. I've also included the information required to make the electronics from off-the-shelf components, as well as pictures of the final Protoboard layout. This is all contained within the .zip file called “STAR Electronics and Assembly Notes.zip”. Please keep in mind that this project isn't suitable for beginners. While the mechanics are relatively straightforward, the electronics require a significant amount of expertise, especially if you want the robot to be low-profile enough to fit under a door. I've also included the Arduino sketch I used to run the robot. Good luck and enjoy!