Gabriel M. Alkire Aleiya T. Deets Zachary R. Nadeau Jeremy R. Niemiec Bryan M. Gonzalez
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a robotic dog as a research avenue for different biomechanical designs, control systems, and robotic designs for experimentation and study. The quadrupe..
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a robotic dog as a research avenue for different biomechanical designs, control systems, and robotic designs for experimentation and study. The quadruped is based on several open-source platforms including James Bruton’s openDogV3, the MIT Mini-Cheetah, and the NYU Open Dynamic Robot Initiative. The implementation of this research will begin with a quarter model, consisting of a singular leg from the hip to the foot. The leg will be mounted on a benchtop test stand that allows for controlled movement and accessible experimentation. The leg will be separate from the full-model quadruped strictly for experimentation and any full-model revisions. The OpenMutt’s quarter model uses 3 Brushless DC Electric Motors (BLDC) attached to 3 cycloidal gearboxes as its main form of actuation. The majority of parts were manufactured using Polylactic Acid (PLA). Some leg testing has already been completed, but a synchronized movement is yet to be completed.
