Adjustable Bipedal Robot
To test the effects of mass distribution on the speed and stability of an actuated bipedal walking robot we created a slotted body. This body allowed for weights to easily be moved up or down before each robot experiment. During the experiments we also varied the frequency of the leg motors.
Life-Sized Waddling Penguin Robot
As part of our temporary exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum of American History, we showcased our penguin robot “Waddley Wangari” named after environmental activist Wangari Maathai. Check out the video below to learn how the robot works!
Waving Penguin Robot
Our Smithsonian museum exhibit also included this friendly waving penguin robot. Many of the materials are things you can find in your own home! Learn more by watching the video below.