Hexapod Robot

I led a team of four engineers in the design and development of a hexapod robot, focusing on mechanical design, and motion algorithms. I designed and assembled 38 mechanical components and coordinated 18 motors using an Arduino R4 microcontroller to achieve synchronized, reliable movement.

We iterated through five prototype versions, using dynamic simulations to refine the robot’s arm and leg trajectories. I implemented inverse kinematics algorithms to enable smooth, precise leg motion and engineered shock-absorbing mechanisms to improve stability.

To enable intuitive control, I developed an iPad interface that allowed real-time remote operation of the robot. The project combined mechanical design, robotics programming, and team leadership to deliver a fully functional walking robot.