STAR, an Arduino Robot Recreation

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I've created a 3D printed robot that can adapt its height to squeeze into tight spaces and even crawl underneath some doors. Check out this video showing my creation 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! https://www.youtube.com/potentprintables This robot is based on an existing design called "STAR," which originated from a research paper published in 2013 by 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 format, which outlines the quantities and materials required for the project. I've also provided information to help you create the electronics using off-the-shelf components, as well as pictures of the final Protoboard layout. Please note that this is not a beginner-friendly project. While the mechanics are relatively straightforward, the electronics require more 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 have fun!