
Clement writes in - Here's a little walking robot which uses it's whiskers to help it navigate around obstacles. (OAWR) - Obstacle Avoiding Walking Robot. I've tried to make it super easy with step by step instructions on:
- the necessary parts. (almost all available at home depot)
- different options for cutting the plastic pieces (scrollsaw, laser cutter, buying online via Ponoko (www.ponoko.com/showroom/ClementFletchersPlace/419).
- Illustrated assembly instructions.
- Troubleshooting guide.
HOW TO - Make an OAWR (obstacle avoiding walking robot) -
Link.
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2007/12/how_to_make_an_oawr_obsta.html