Robots

The Bioloid Premium Kit has everything needed to build one of the top performing humanoid robots available today. Lightening quick moves really set this ‘bot ahead of the pack! The new CM-510 is a much improved version of the tried and true CM-5 Bioloid Controller, complete with the slick new Robo-Plus software that combines the ease of use of ‘building-block’ style programming with the logic and flow of the ‘C’ programming language. A 11.1v 3S LiPo battery pack is not only lighter weight, but provides a higher operating voltage which results in stronger & quicker performance from the AX-12+ Robot Servos. The Bioloid Premium Kit brings all of these features along with a slick new aesthetic design, providing one of the most functional and comprehensive humanoid robot kits on the market today!

Features:
• Excellent humanoid walking performance (Adjustable posture while walking)
• Various sensors including Gyro, distance, IR and more external ports
• Remote control capability (IR-default, Zigbee-optional)
• C-Style programming & motion teaching with RoboPlus S/W (USB interface included)
• Transparent humanoid skin for customization
• Digital Packet communication with daisy chain topology
• Building various robots using versatile expansion mechanism

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Hexapod robot designed at the Robotics and Neural Systems Laboratory (RNSL) at the University of Arizona.

The hexapod is using Robotis AX-12, RX-10, and RX-28 servo motors. The controller is a Fit-PC2 with Intel Atom Z530 Processor computer running Ubuntu 9.04, with a custom PIC18F4550 based USB board to pipe motor control protocol.

This is a demonstration of the new leg design which is much more solid than the previous design. Also, new 3D balance gestures have been included based on a spring model. Balance gestures are shown both turned on and off for comparison.

The gray plastic was designed in Solidworks, and was created using a Dimension BST 1200es 3D printer.

Inverse kinematics is used with a dynamic walking gait. The dynamics still need work to be smoother and faster. The legs are not calibrated perfectly either, which can be seen when a foot occasionally lifts up.

Currently the robot has foot contact sensors which will be used in the future for terrain adaptation. Three AX-12 motors will be used to control a camera with 3DOF.

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