- Equipped with 8 high-speed coreless servos, providing high accuracy and robust force. Its leg linkage structure enables swift and precise walking
- Features built-in inverse kinematics that support real-time adjustments of walking direction and posture, resulting in more flexible and lifelike movements
- Supports control via PC software and a mobile app. It can be programmed using Python, Scratch, or Arduino, offering a variety of programming options
- Enhanced with various sensors and electronic modules. It is also compatible with LEGO components, allowing for a broad range of creative applications
- Compatible with LEGO components, allowing for a broad range of creative applications
Product Description
MechDog is a tiny but powerful robot dog equipped with an ESP32 controller and 8 high-speed coreless servos. Its advanced inverse kinematics algorithms give it impressive agility and movement capabilities. Additionally, MechDog integrates expansion ports for ultrasonic sensors, IMU sensors, and other sensors. It supports programming in Python, Scratch and Arduino. Extensive learning and development resources are provided to help you easily embark on the journey of robotic dog development!
1) Palm-sized Body, Powerful Performance
MechDog is a palm-sized robot dog. We fine-tuned every bit to fit agile maneuverability into a palm-sized robot, ensuring it has sufficient power and precise movement!
2) Open Source Robot, More Creativity
MechDog is an open-source robot dog that supports three programming methods: Arduino, Scratch, and Python, allowing you to develop projects as you like. You can clip on various sensors to bring in perception and AI capabilities.
3) High-Performance Hardware Configuration
MechDog's compact body features an ESP32 controller, high-speed coreless servos, and a glowy ultrasonic sensor. Despite its small size, MechDog brings your grand vision of a robot dog to life.
4) 8DOF Structure, Coreless High-Speed Servos
The legs of MechDog are designed with a metal linkage structure and are equipped with 8 high-performance coreless servos. It can simulate quadruped movement with agility and precision accurately.
5) Infinitely Adjustable Body Posture and Angle
The MechDog robot dog can adjust its direction and body height in recl-time while walking. Stepless pitch ond roll adjustments enbles agile, biomimtic movements in varicus scenarios.
6) Support Diverse Control Methods:
① PC Software
Visual PC action editing software allows users to set the end coordinates for each leg, enabling more interesting designs.
② APP Control
You can control MechDog freely through the app, which includes 16 preset actions for user-friendly experience.
③ Self-Balancing System
MechDog's built-in IMU sensor tracks its posture and body status in real time for precise balancing.
④ Unlimited Creativity
MechDog can be expanded with various electronic modules and LEGO blocks to open up diverse interesting robot games.
7) Ranging and Obstacle Avoidance Based on Glowy Ultrasonic Sensor
① Obstacle Avoidance
MechDog is equipped with a glowy ultrasonic sensor capable of measuring distances cnd emitting light in various colors, offering real-time feeclback on the robot's status and emotions.
② Ultrasonic Ranging
③ Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance
8) High-PerformanceWiFiVision Module
- 2-Megapixel HD camera
- Support Serial Port and IIC Communication
- Support STA LAN Mode
- Support AP Direct Connection Mode
① WiFi Real-Time Video Transmission
MechDog integrates with the ESP32-S3 vision module supporting dual-mode network communlcation. Through a WIFi hotspot connection, users can access a designated URL webpoge via a app or PC, enabling real-time monitoring of high-definiticn camera video transmission.
② Color Recognition
MechDog can accurately recegnize various colors using a color threshold segmentation algorithm. It con perform various feed-back actions when progrommed.
③ Color Tracking
MechDog's ESP32-S3 vision module tracks objects of different colors and executes preset programs, enabling qutomatic trackng of colored objects.
④ Face Recognition
MechDog uses lightweight convolutional neural network algorithms to perform facial recognition wihin its field of view and activate corresponding preset programs.
⑤ Vision Line Following
MechDog is equipped with an ESP32-S3 vision module that reccgnizes lines of various colors and outomatically tracks them to perform line following functions.
9) Support Three Programming Languages
① Arduino Programming
The hardware interfaces are Arduino-compatible, and the software integrates with the Arduino IDE. The annotated source code is open-sourced for easy learning.
② Scratch Block Programming
Simplified programming for easy adoption. Use drag-and-drop blocks to create programs, making it accessible even for beginners without prior experience.
③ Python Programming
The hardware supports Python programming, enabling swift development with extensive libraries. This gives MechDog flexible control and expansion options for complex algorithms.
10) Ample Expansion Possibilities
MechDog supports various sensor modules, including touchsensor, light sensor, dot matrix display, and programmable MP3 module. They allow for seconary develooment and exoansion, offering extensive creative possibilities.
① Touch Control
MechDog can respond differently to touch controls.
② Light Sensing
MechDog can be awakened by sensing light brightness.
③ Dot Matrix Display
When measuring distance with ultrasound, data can be shown on the dot matrix display.
④ Singing and Dancing
The MP3 sensor can play music while MechDog dances.
11) Support micro:bit Expansion
MechDog can be paired with micro:bit for enhanced and innovative development. The micro:bit controller is responsible for sensing and decision-making, while the ESP32 controller manages the movement of the robot. This integration enables MechDog to support features like touch control, expressive feedback, directional cruising, temperature sensing, and remote operation through micro:bit.
① Touch-Sensing Dog
With just a touch on the micro:bit, MechDog joyfully shakes and lights up with a bright, happy pattern.
② Guidance Dog
When MechDog's head strays from the compass's south direction, it nimbly realigns itself to find the right path again.
③ Temperature Sensing
When the temperature climbs to 30℃ or above, MechDog beams with a cheerful expression and playfully sits down.
④ Expression Changes
With a bit of programming, when you press a button on the micro:bit, MechDog instantly changes its expression.
12） LEGO Expansion Endless Creativity
① Smart Wing
MechDog morphs into a majestic Pegasus unicorn, gracefully flapping its wings based on the distance to obstacles.
② Intelligent Transport
Transform MechDog into a savvy transport robot, effortlessly loading, unloading, and moving objects with ease!
③ Robot Arm Gripping
Add a 2DOF robot arm to MechDog and unlock a world of new possibilities!
④ Angry Bull
When detecting an obstacle ahead, MechDog will turn its bull horns to push it out of the way.
13) Hardware Features
① Glowy Ultrasonic Sensor
Equipped with a glowy ultrasonic sensor, it measures distance and provides real-time feedback with colored light.
② Extensive Expansion Interfaces
MechDog integrates expansion ports for ultrasonic sensors, light sensors, and other sensors.
③ Aluminum Alloy Frame
The body is made from hard aluminum alloy, offering high durability and low weight with a refined, sturdy design.
④ Removable Lithium Battery
The body has a 7.4V 1500mAh 5C detachable lithium battery with built-in protection for long-lasting, safe use.
