Tool lets beginners design and print walking robots

A new tool makes it possible for people–even novices–can design and build a customized walking robot using a 3D printer and off-the-shelf servo motors.

The user can specify the shape, size, and number of legs for the robotic creature, using intuitive editing tools to interactively explore design alternatives.

The system also ensures that the resulting design is capable of moving as desired and not falling down–it even lets the user alter the creature’s gait.

by Byron Spice-Carnegie Mellon

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