"Which is why most LEGO motorized builds stick to wheels or treads, and the ones that do attempt legs usually end up with something that shuffles more than it strides. But every so often someone figures out the mechanical magic trick that makes it work, and this six-legged walker currently on LEGO Ideas is one of those builds that actually delivers on the promise. The creator has managed to build something that moves with genuine fluidity,"
"The secret is in the gearing system. Rather than trying to program each leg's movement independently, the build uses variable-speed gears that automatically adjust leg velocity based on where it is in the stride cycle. Slow and deliberate when the foot is planted, quick when it swings through the air. Combined with a vertical stabilization mechanism and shock-absorbing feet, you get something that can handle real terrain rather than just demonstration videos on smooth surfaces."
Walking robots are mechanically challenging, yet a six-legged LEGO walker achieves fluid, weight-shifting motion across terrain. Variable-speed gearing automatically adjusts leg velocity through the stride: slow when planted, fast during swing. A vertical stabilization mechanism and shock-absorbing feet improve stability and allow handling uneven surfaces. The build uses two L motors and a gear train to create the gait mechanically without microcontrollers or sensors. The design evokes 1970s futurism and space-rover styling with a crew cabin and solar panels, nodding to an AT-AT aesthetic while remaining original. Designer Alexis_MOCs_FR implemented a Strandbeest-like, geometry-driven approach.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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