This project aimed to create an interactive robot by modeling the head and neck of a Deinonychus. The neck is modeled as a continuum arm with six actuated degrees of freedom controlled with Hydro Muscles, elastic linear actuators which replicate biological muscle motion. Core components drew inspiration from anatomical structures to enhance lifelike behavior. The robot is capable of neck, and jaw, and eye movement. Future work will focus on developing sensor-based behavior.

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Creator

• Grillo, Samantha L.
• Kneedler, Alec T.
• Picho, Kalani M.
• Rhodes, Kenneth A.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 22986
• E-project-050621-133327

Advisor

• Fischer, Gregory S.
• Heineman, George T.
• Popovic, Marko B.

Year

• 2021

Date created

• 2021-05-06

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Robotics Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright

License

• All rights reserved