Quadruped BAI frame assembly

[EtrnalFir]

I really don't see the benefit of making a quadruped (or any robot) that heavy. A lot of time people think robots should be big and tough. However, the more I design and build robots, I notice that minimizing the weight as much as possible while still maintaining the functionality of the robot is the best solution to making robots. The heavier and bigger robot does not exactly mean a more functional robot. More weight means a bigger motor. It also means higher mechanical impedance. To combat this, you would also need some source of compliance and a dampening system. Going up incline would also be an issue plus the ability to quickly move the leg would negate most quadruped walk gait. Lightweight and agile robot with a multi-layer system of balancing is the direction to go. To combat falling over and damaging the robot, the designer can impose safety guards like poles, cages, stoppers, etc. protecting the main electrical components.

[alexandrepv]

Do you have a video of it walking? I'm curious :)