Quadruped Robotic Platform

Quadruped Robotic Platform

This project involved the fabrication and assembly of a quadruped robotic platform to support research activities requiring mobility over challenging terrain where conventional wheeled robots experience reduced traction.

The platform was fabricated using additively manufactured components and assembled into a fully functional legged robotic system. Servo actuators and embedded control hardware were integrated before validating the platform through locomotion testing.

Research Objective

The platform was developed as part of a research initiative exploring robotic mobility in environments where wheeled platforms face limitations, such as sandy terrain.

The completed platform provides a foundation for future research involving legged robotic mobility over unstructured terrain.

Platform Fabrication

The robot was fabricated through additive manufacturing followed by post-processing, assembly, and integration of servo actuators.

The fabrication process involved producing the structural components, preparing them for assembly, and integrating the actuation system prior to platform validation.

Mechanical Assembly and Integration

The platform was assembled by integrating the printed mechanical structure with servo actuators and embedded control hardware.

Initial actuator testing was performed before completing the full mechanical assembly and validating the platform’s locomotion.

Locomotion Validation

The completed platform was evaluated to verify basic locomotion capabilities, including walking and turning.