Amphibionics: Build Your Own Biologically Inspired Robot

Abstract

IntroductionA Brief HistoryHow amphibians achieve locomotionSoftware control algorithmsStages of ConstructionMechanical ConstructionTheory and construction of Various SensorsA study of the PIC MicrocontrollerProgramming Coordinating the servos for walking Monitoring the sensors Output of sound Controlling light-emitting diodes Making sure the robots display lifelike behaviorArtificial Intelligence ExperimentsIndividual Amphibian Projects Snake Frog Turtle LizardAdding an Ultrasonic Rangefinding SensorMapping out rooms Focusing on Narrow ObjectsInterfacing a Model Airplane Radio TransmitterUsing the Controller Board to Give the Robots Remote ControlRobotic Gripper Mechanical Construction Mounting the Gripper to the Robot Software and ProgrammingTaking it Further Adding Features and Improvements