Trotbot

At these links you can find background on the development of TrotBot's and Strider's linkages.

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  TrotBot Ver 0
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  TrotBot Ver 1 in LEGO
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  Strandbeest's, TrotBot's, Strider's, and Klann's Linkages
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  One Corner of a 12-Legged TrotBot
• TrotBot, Strandbeest, Klann and Strider Walking at the Avg Speed of their Feet
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  This animation shows how TrotBot's speed varies as the terrain's elevation changes
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  One Side of a 12-Legged TrotBot
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  One Side of a 12-Legged TrotBot

Below are simulations of Strider's linkage, and you can find media of prototype performance here.

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  Strider's Paired-Leg, 10-Bar Linkage
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  One Side of a 12-Legged Strider with Toes
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  Strider's Linkage was Optimized to have Consistent Foot-Speed on Varying Terrain
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  More details on Strider's linkage and prototype performance can be found here: https://www.diywalkers.com/strider-linkage-plans.html
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  Strider Linkage Robot Implemented with 12 Legs
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  Strider Linkage Robot Implemented with 8 Legs
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  One Side of a 12-Legged Strider Linkage Robot
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  This animation shows how Strider's speed varies as the terrain's elevation changes