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Simulated Hexapod

Purpose

The objective of this simulation is to show a different use of articulated joints.

Description

There are two different versions of the Hexapod used in this simulation. The difference is in how they use their legs:
One walks like a spider;
and
The other tries to "swim" like a fish.

The following is a screenshot of the two Hexapods:

Hexapods

Obviously, the one flat on its stomach is the one that tries to "swim". (The legs act sort of like the oars on a rowing boat, but it does not handle uneven terrain very well). You can control either of them using the Dashboard because they expose their drive systems as Differential Drives.

The both have Webcams mounted at the front which are interesting to watch while they are walking, as long as you do not get sea-sick.

You might like to experiment with different walking gaits, or even invent other ways to use the legs.