Bimodal Quadruped Robot (BiQu)

Legged robots have been used for workflow automation, deployment in hazardous environments, and variety of other tasks. The task requirements determine which type of legged robot to use, limiting to one form of locomotion. For example, when traversing uneven terrains, one can benefit from the stability of quadruped robots. When it comes to manipulating objects, reaching high objects, or navigating in narrow spaces, the dexterity of bipedal robots might be beneficial.
What if the robot has all these together?

Bimodal Quadruped Robot

The focus of this project is on the development of a quadruped robot named Solo 12, which will be integrated to switch seamlessly between quadrupedal and bipedal modes of lo- comotion. This adaptability makes it ideal for navigating unstructured environments. The project delves into the integration of dynamic control system, technical aspects of the robot’s development, including hardware architecture, electronics installation, and software stack with an emphasis on locomotion controls. Additionally, the project explores the use of computer vision technology for person tracking.

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The Team

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Hushmand Esmaeili

Robotics Engineering

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Janie Yuen Lam Leung

Robotics Engineering

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Aadhya Puttur

Computer Science

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