Mugatu: the first controlled bipedal robot with a single motor, developers want to reduce its size to LEGO

Aaron Johnson, a researcher at Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, and his team are working on a new type of robot - controlled bipedal robots with a single motor. These robots have the ability to control their movements and perform various actions. However, building such robots is a complex process.

The Mugatu project, which is the first controlled bipedal robot with a single motor, is a step forward in this area. This robot is able to move independently, has a stable derivative of its appearance, and can control its movements forward, backward, left and right. Two rigid bodies and a single actuator provide this robot with the ability to perform a variety of movements.

The main goal of the team working on the project is to reduce the size of the robot to the size of LEGO. This will make the project more interesting and relevant to the community, as there have been no similar projects before. With the size of a Lego, robots can move through narrow pipes and have increased load capacity.

The development of robotics involves the creation of more efficient and functional robots. The Mugatu project is one of the first steps in this direction, which could lead to the emergence of updated robots with better capabilities and the ability to perform complex tasks.

Source: techxplore.com