Dodo Alive! - Resurrecting the Dodo with Robotics and AI: Hardware & Design

What it is about

In a group project you build an autonomous, walking Robo-Dodo and integrate existing HW/SW components into prototypes. The course focuses on mechanical principles of legged robotics, elastic elements and actuation with brushless direct current motors; at the end you can present a functional prototype and explain the underlying design and control principles.

What you will be able to do

• Fundamentals of developing walking robots
• Understanding mechanical principles and elastic elements for locomotion
• Practical experience in integrating HW/SW into functional prototypes
• Actuation and control of brushless DC motors
• Teamwork and problem-solving oriented work
• Methodical abilities for iterative development and testing

What the module consists of

• Laborprojektphysical realization of the Robo-Dodo in groups, integration and prototyping
• Einführende LehrveranstaltungenProvision of background knowledge on mechanics, actuation and design
• Unabhängige studentische ArbeitAutonomous development, prototyping and testing

Teaching method

• Einführende KlassenConveying the theoretical foundations before laboratory work
• Unabhängige studentische ArbeitIndependent development and testing of solutions
• Teamarbeit (supervised und unsupervised im Labor)Cooperative development, coordination and realization of the prototype
• Schnelles PrototypingEnables exploratory testing of different mechanical solutions