On to my next robot...any suggestions?

[michealcollins]

So with Admin's amazing help and guidance, I was able to build my first robot (the voice recognition robot using the Axon II and Easy VR). Took me 2-3 months, and it was well worth it.

I will be further modifying the bot to obey different commands...but I believe I'm ready to move onto something that digs deeper into the Axon II and it's uses.

I dont mind a little programming as I just finished a C++ project for a battlebot which was a big success. It would be cool to do something with sensors. I also have been constructing a small RC car from scratch. So maybe incorporating that with the Axon?

Any suggestions? Please include links to tutorials if possible...

[michealcollins]

Did no one on this site have a suggestion for the next bot I should build with my Axon II?

[Redcap]

Perhaps some kind of walking robot, or a robot with "artificial intelligence" of sorts would be good?

I've always been a huge fan of Hexapods, so maybe even one of those?
I'm currently designing and researching to make one as my second bot

[Gertlex]

Quads are a better challenge than hexapods

[Sylvestre]

Modify your voice recognition bot to be your butler

[Redcap]

Quads are a better challenge than hexapods

I assume due to the need for balance control?
I'm not a big fan of the quadrupedal bots, though I must say the bigdog is impressive!
bigdog

Back on topic; Maybe an inflatable 'bot of some description, like the helium filled penguin 'bots etc etc?

edit: seems I can only embed, not link, sorry

[Fr0stAngel]

Go for a swarm of bots.... either walking or wheeled... The AI involved in controlling the swarm is always a challenge...or perhaps a bi-ped would be more fun...

[georgeecollins]

Would you be interested in making a simple four legged walker with Axon?   I have been making a four legged walker kit that is very cheap simple.  So far I have tested it with different Propeller boards, but some kind of AVR is a natural.  I haven't made any software for it except for the SPIN code.   I could send you the frame pieces and the servos, it's not difficult to assemble. 

[georgeecollins]

Another picture to add to the post above. 

[Gertlex]

Quads are a better challenge than hexapods

I assume due to the need for balance control?
I'm not a big fan of the quadrupedal bots, though I must say the bigdog is impressive!

There's the "spider" kind of quad, too.  This is my friend's bot:
Mech Warfare 2011 - Immortal

[michealcollins]

WOW! Thats some amazing stuff. I will do some research and see what I may be capable of. Maybe something like that would be something I can do as my final Bachelors capstone project. I had a pretty tough time just getting that little VR robot to work (took me 2-3 months), and that had a tutorial lol

[Redcap]

There's the "spider" kind of quad, too.

Oh wow, they actually handle a lot better than I thought they would/do.

Love the little city layout in the vid lol

@ michealcollins
Triggered any ideas for your 2nd 'bot yet matey?

[michealcollins]

well, i'm still trying to perfect my first one. It's servo wheels had restricted movement, so I took em apart to modify them for continuous motion. Definitely a learning experience! So, hopefully I will be onto the next robo-venture soon =)

Mike

[Redcap]

Ah nice matey
I remember being overly paranoid about mucking up the gears (removing them and not remembering how they go back) When I done my first cont. mod lol
But agreed, it's good to know exactly how to do it

Be sure to keep us update, Mike. Interested to see which you decide to go with

[michealcollins]

thanks Red! will do!