These BOTs are the FUTURE!

Give up the limited walking gaits offered from the others and start using adaptive gaits for walking and climbing using the ArachnoBot and closed loop feedback!

ArachnoBot is able to climb obstacles and carry payloads! Fully articulated 12 total degrees-of-freedom (or 18 DOF on the hex) - that's 3 degrees of freedom per leg for realistic walking! 4 integrated toe-touch sensors work together to scan the environment and send feedback for emulating real-world behavior! This feedback closes the loop and allows for an adaptive gait unlike any other bot made.  Artificial Intelligence is used to determine how to maneuver based on the 3D environment data collected by the legs. This makes it possible to climb, avoid obstacles and cliffs and prevent itself from tipping or falling over.

Incredibly complex components are designed using 3D CAD maximizing functionality incorporated into the finished parts. The CAD files are then used to machine the parts out of rigid plastic using precision CNC equipment. Pockets and islands are integrated into the parts and used to accurately hold sensors, create joints for movements, set mechanical limits and channels are used to embed rotating parts and for toe sensor wires. The load bearing joints on the upper legs are mounted to the outside for maximum articulation of the leg and hip.

At the PDXBOT.05 show

You can animate this right out of the box!

With the addition of the servo controller / software and extension wires (about $114) shown in the videos below!! A PC and a power supply are also required.

At the show: video1, video2, video3

Gaits are very interesting and the ArachnoBot has the most advanced robot gait in and beyond its price range. The field is wide open and the possibilities are endless. And we will support your every step to success. 

Drawing By Zack

Thanks Zack, nice work!

ArachnoBot Quad Platform:

The ArachnoBot quad platform comes pre-assembled and includes the ArachnoBot chassis, 4 legs -each with 3 Degrees of freedom, 4 Toes - each with an integrated touch sensor assembly. 12 GWS S03TXF 2BB servomotors rated at 69 oz-in (86 oz-in at 6 Volts). A CD with the ArachnoBot documentation (CAD files, SS16 animation files) and PDF assembly manual, and all the related hardware (nuts and bolts) are also included.

You decide the mission! Explore Mars...Caves... Experiment with different autonomous behaviors.  

- Only $475.00 USA, please add $20 S/H for USA orders, outside USA please email.

NOTE: A controller and power supply (batteries) are required and not included. Controller recommendations for driving the 12 servos are the Parallax Servo Controller (PSC) ™ or the ServoPod™ controller. Analog toe touch sensors available - see Analog toe touch sensor information below. Please view the links below for more information on controllers and software options.

ArachnoBot Quad kit:

The ArachnoBot quad platform kit comes unassembled and includes all the plastic parts to build the ArachnoBot chassis, the 4 legs, 4 hips, and 4 Toes - each with an integrated touch sensor assembly. A CD with the ArachnoBot documentation (CAD files, SS16 animation files) and PDF assembly manual, and all the related hardware (nuts and bolts) are also included.

- Only $229.00 USA, please add $15 S/H for USA orders, outside USA please email.

NOTE: A controller, 12 servomotors, and power supply are required and not included. Controller recommendations for driving the 12 servos are the Parallax Servo Controller (PSC) ™ or the ServoPod™ controller. The recommended servomotors are GWS S03TXF 2BB. Analog toe touch sensors available - see Analog toe touch sensor information below. Please view the links below for more information on controllers and software options.

ArachnoBot Hex kit:

All the parts for six legs and the body plus switches, hardware and a CD with ArachnoBot documentation (CAD files, animation files and PDF assembly manual).

- Only $345.00 USA, please add $15 S/H for USA orders, outside USA please email.

NOTE: 18 Servomotors, controller and batteries are required and not included. Please see the links below for more information. Analog toe touch sensors available - see Analog toe touch sensor information below.

ArachnoBot Hex assembled:

The ArachnoBot hex pre assembled.

- Only $725.00 USA, please add $20 S/H for USA orders, outside USA please email.

NOTE: A controller and power supply (batteries) are required and not included. Controller recommendation for driving the 18 servos is an interface from phidgetsusa. Analog toe touch sensors available - see Analog toe touch sensor information below. Please view the links below for more information on controllers and software options.

ArachnoBot CAD files:

A CD with the ArachnoBot documentation (CAD files, animation files and PDF assembly manual) plus the parts list and suppliers for your CNC project.

- Only $39.00 USA, please add $5 S/H for USA orders, outside USA please email.

Analog toe touch sensors:

Now both analog and digital touch sensors are available (quantitative or on / off). Use the analog sensors alone or a mix of both. Sold in sets for two legs (4 analog sensors).

- Only $24.00 USA, per analog sensor set - Please add $24 per leg pair at the time you place an order for a quad or hex, kit or assembled.

 ArachnoBot Links:

Parts:

**Recommended for animating the ArachnoBot (used in the videos above)-

**SSC Servo controller - http://www.lynxmotion.com/Product.aspx?productID=395&CategoryID=52 ~$39.95

**Animation Software, Sweet Servo 16 - http://members.aol.com/iamflb/index.htm ~$50

**Extension wires http://www.servohut.com - six to eight 6" and four 12" extensions are recommended. ~$24

*Other controlling options include-

*** http://www.phidgetsusa.com/ Use your PC to control the ArachnoBot. They have an ArachnoBot and are using it to demo their PC control interface - Check out their pictures and videos of the ArachnoBot in action (coming soon).

http://www.newmicros.com for the ServoPod (very nice).

http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=28023 Use with any controller to move all the leg muscles (Untested, no software applications).

*ServoMotors-

http://www.junun.org/MarkIII/Info.jsp?item=10# for GWS S03TXF 2BB servomotors. The ArachnoBot is designed around the GWS S03TXF.

http://www.servohut.com for servomotors. Other motors with higher torque ratings and ball bearings are also available. Fits most typical servomotors.

* Extension wires-

http://www.junun.org/MarkIII/Store.jsp - servo motor extension wires can be found at the link above - eight 6" and four 12" extensions are recommended.

Information:

Thesis - Legged locomotion: Balance, control and tools - from equation to action http://www.md.kth.se/~chr/publications/thesis/

Search for information on inverse kinematics.

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