Gradient-Based Optimization vs Evolutionary Algorithms for Humanoid Mechanism Design
Hey friend, Designing the body of a humanoid robot. Like link lengths, joint placements, gear ratios and foot shape. Is […]
Design, Humanoid robotics, Mechanism
Mechanism
DIY, Humanoid robotics, Mechanism
Building Your Own Humanoid Robot on a Budget: ROS2, MoveIt2 and Cheap Servo Mechanisms
Hey friend You do not need a lot of money or a team of engineers to build a humanoid robot.
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Mechanism Design Principles for Compliant Humanoid Hands: Underactuation, Tendon-Driven and Soft Robotics
Hey friend We have spent a lot of time in this series talking about legs and balance and walking and
Humanoid robotics, Mechanism
Building a Minimal Viable Humanoid: What Mechanisms and Degrees of Freedom Do You Actually Need?
Hey friend If you’ve spent any time watching videos of the bipedal robots you might think that building a humanoid
Humanoid robotics, Mechanism, Physics
Compliant Mechanisms and Series Elastic Actuators: Adding “Softness” to Rigid Robots
Hey friend I want to tell you about something that really surprised me when I was learning about humanoid robots.
Humanoid robotics, Mechanism, Physics
Actuator Fundamentals: Electric Motors, Gears and Torque-Speed Curves in Humanoids
Hey friend After spending a lot of time talking about balance and movement in humanoids it is time to talk
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Contact Mechanics Basics: Friction, Normal Forces and Foot-Ground Interaction
Hey friend I still remember the time I saw a small humanoid robot take a few steps and then suddenly
Humanoid robotics, Machine Learning/Programming, Mechanism
Introduction to PID Control for Humanoid Joints: Tuning Servos in Practice
Hey friend I still remember the time I tried to make a small servo-powered robot arm move smoothly. I set
Humanoid robotics, Mechanism, Physics
Degrees of Freedom Explained: Why Humanoids Need 20–40+ Joints
Hey friend, I still remember the time I opened a humanoid robot specification sheet and saw the number “42 degrees
Humanoid robotics, Machine Learning/Programming, Mathematics, Mechanism, Physics
Introduction to Forward and Inverse Kinematics for Humanoid Arms and Legs
Hey there! If you’ve ever wondered how a robot like Tesla’s Optimus or Figure 01 knows exactly where to move
Humanoid robotics, Mechanism, Physics
The Physics of Bipedal Standing: Center of Mass, Base of Support, and Static Stability
You know what always amazes me? Humans stand upright every day without thinking about it.. Making a robot do the
Humanoid robotics, Mechanism
What Makes a Robot “Humanoid”?
Hey friend have you ever seen a video of Tesla’s Optimus or Figure 01 walking around and thought, “Wow that
Humanoid robotics, Mechanism, Physics
Why Joints Are So Important in Humanoid Robots They’re Not Just Hinges
You know when people look at cool humanoid robot videos. They usually focus on the body.. The smooth walking.. The
Humanoid robotics, Mechanism, Physics
How Humanoid Robots Use Two Legs and Toes to Stay Balanced (And Why a Tail Might Help Too)
You know balancing on two legs is really tough in robotics. I still remember watching early humanoid robots struggle. They
Humanoid robotics, Mechanism, Physics
How Tendons Really Work And Why Robots Are Starting to Copy Them
I have always found tendons really interesting. They are not like muscles. They do not get as much attention as
Humanoid robotics, Mechanism
Why Humanoid Robots Should Borrow Joint Designs from Shrimp Shells
Why Humanoid Robots Should Borrow Joint Ideas from Shrimp Shells You know the time I stumbled across research turning discarded
Humanoid robotics, Mechanism
Why humanoid robots should have toes
Nowadays, if you look at most humanoid robots out there, you’ll notice something missing: toes. They’ve got impressive legs, strong