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Crab.io

A quadruped robot known for being cute and being fast!

Description:

As part of the Robotics Studio course at Columbia University, my partner Valentina Gonzalez and I designed and built this unique walking robot.

Area:
Robotic Locomotion
Technical Contribution:
Mechatronics DesignSoftware (Firmware Implementation)
Year:
2022

Topology Optimization

To go fast, crab.io had to be light, and topology optimization allowed us to keep the robot lightweight!

Topology-optimized leg

Gallery

Crab.io render
Gait diagram