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QBot - A funny little thing.

A small gesture controlled walking, talking toy.


Final working prototype.


As I have used servos to move things about in the past, I wondered what would happen if I made something that could walk? The idea progressed into a character that can walk using a simple gait, with pre-set motions or remote control. The controller I decided to develop is based on gestures.

The communication between the controller & qBot is via Bluetooth. On board qBot there are 4 servos, a sound module, sensors and a microprocessor. The controller uses 4 tilt switches to detect orientation of the users arm.



3D CAD.


3D print in ABS.


Hand controller 3D print.


Final hand controller design.


Final prototype paint & decal.


Led dot matrix display.


 

Prototype demo video.


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