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Fluffy Walking Robotic Dog (With Tail Wagging, Neck Articulation, and Realistic Decoration!)
Date
Jan 2025
Exhibition
A showcase of the piece in static and moving forms, including a playful walking dog and a fluffy dog happily wagging its tail as it sniffs a bone.
As a part of my ongoing exploration of engineering moving creatures, I built a walking robotic dog. The walking mechanism is simple yet effective inspired by the Chebyshev lambda linkage.
Although I initially thought it would be a straightforward build, it proved difficult to ensure stability and allow for the extra wait for decorations. I had to edit the design many, many times.
To add a playful touch, I incorporated a wagging tail powered by an oscillating lever and controlled by a Reed switch. When you hold a magnetic bone near the dog's mouth, it wags its tail!
To make the robot more realistic, I used my own dog's fur to create a soft, lifelike coat for the robot.
