Soccer Robot

   
  Pictures and Descriptions

The "Soccer Robot" is approximately 6 inches long, 3 inches high and 3.5 inches wide. Each set of 3 legs is powered by a 3VDC motor. The robot came with a small soccer ball for kicking hence the name.

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Videos  (these videos are small because YouTube didn't exist and people were still using modems!)

mpeg: forward/backward movement
mpeg: forward/turn movement
mpeg: random movements
   
Walking Algorithm

The walking sequence is a simple form of the tripod gait. In a normal 6-legged tripod gait there are always 3 legs on the ground for static stability. One side of the robot usually has the front and back legs on the ground and the other side has the middle leg on the ground (thus forming a tripod pattern).  more
   
No Tolerance II Battlebot

A full scale Battlebot similiar to the soccer robot built by Stefan Nock. 

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