¶ An easy to build humanoid robot walking around your home.
This project started early August 2022, follow us on Instagram and Twitter for daily updates.
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Up to now, humanoid robots were either toys that were extremely limited in their functionalities or complex, expensive robots suited only for research at university.
¶ Design goals for Kayra
- can walk nearly as fast as a human toddler
- can use the arms to lift at least a toy
- works immediately after building it (walking, grabbing animations provided)
- can be controlled via a remote control (PS2, 8Bitdo)
- can be operated by a variety of single board computers and controllers (Raspberry Pi Zero / Pico, Arduino, ESP-32, etc)
- is easy to print and to assemble (currently 20h to print, 2h to assemble)
- easy to write software for (python and micropython)
- costs for a minimal system should be low (to use in schools)
- modular so that enthusiasts can change the design of a subsystem
- design should be adaptable to different servos
- is easy to charge / batteries easy to change
¶ Current status
¶ Getting started
- Build Kayra (what to buy, where to get the files, how to print)
- Software for Kayra (setting up, moving servos, adding poses and animations)
- Modify Kayra's design (what to download, intro into freeCAD software)
- Contribute to the project (intro into github, pull requests, etc)
- Research on robots (what other's have build, pros & cons)
- Digest the design evolution on Kayra's parts