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Subject: 
running bot
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lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha
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lugnet.technic
Date: 
Tue, 15 Apr 2003 05:04:50 GMT
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has anyone ever actually made a lego bot that meets the definition of
running?  Lately there have been a lot of bots like the Twirp and my own Son
of Walker, that basically meet the definition of walking, in that during
their stride they fall forward or backward.  I'd like to work on some thing
that runs, or encourage everyone to try as well.
I'm interested in finding an example of and building my own bot that moves
forward in a propulsive manner where legs and feet that move in a relatively
smooth cycle and propel the bot off the ground for a second during stride.

thanks in advance

-tk



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  Re: running bot
 
Well, not if your definition of leaning forward and pushing off with your toes to achieve true biometrics. Even the fastest walker only runs if it gets up and throws its body forward with its toes. Still, I wonder, I know Miguel Agullo, made a (...) (22 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
  Re: running bot
 
(...) Every 'walker' type of bot I've seen that professes the ability to run has only been able to take a couple of steps before it falls flat on it's face. It seems that they don't have the ability to balance and rebound from the steps they're (...) (22 years ago, 21-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)

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