StrideGear

By Jakob Berntzen

1) Servo actuated bipedal walking robot

I'm planning to build a bipedal walking robot called "StrideGear," featuring motor-driven belt wheels. My motivation for this project is to create a hybrid motion robot capable of navigating various terrains. I want to learn how to control different modes of movement and combine them into functional motion. I have worked with robotic cars, but I haven't worked with bipedal robots before. I chose this project because I believe it will be a challenging opportunity that will help me learn a lot.

2) Goals

• Design the robot to walk with smooth, natural movements.
• Focus on maintaining the robot¡¯s balance, allowing it to stand and move independently.
• Allow the robot to walk at high speeds by alternating between walking and gliding on motor-driven belt wheels.
• Ensure the robot can step over or onto obstacles with ease.
• I want the robot to be capable of rolling across smooth surfaces and walking up uneven terrain, like staircases.

3) Sketch

My goal is for the robot to be capable of walking with smooth, fluid motion, being able to turn efficiently, and maintain balance while standing on its own. The design will focus on stability and coordination, ensuring the robot can move naturally while adapting to different surfaces and maintain its equilibrium during various maneuvers. The robot will move by alternating between normal walking and gliding on its motor-driven belt wheels, allowing it to walk at high speeds as if it were on a conveyor belt, make sharp turns, and step over or onto obstacles.

Here is a sketch of the robot to give a visual representation of its design.

4) Bill of materials

Here is the bill of materials for the key electrical components I plan to use.