hackedgadgets.com - 12/29/2008
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This tiny dog robot kit by G-Robots looks like it will be lots of fun. I can’t find a place in North America that sells it yet though. I have no idea how they got the servo motors to move so fast! Have a look at the first video that was shot by Robot Watch and notice how ...
gadgets.boingboing.net - 12/29/2008
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gadgets.boingboing.net —
G-Dog is a fantastic kit robot that you
cannot buy in America. Nine small RS304MD servos (new...
command TTL/ PWM system) are used for the G-Dog. The G-Dog is a high performance and reasonably-priced four-leg robot coming with Processing Unit and ...
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G-Dog the robot puppy
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G-Dog the robot puppy
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... servo has its own command ID. More servos can be added using a hub and no complex wiring is required. Command-type Control Servo contains a built-in CPU. Since servos receive commands for speed and directions for each movement and operate according to the commands, there is less load on Processor.
Video demonstrates how fast and agile it is, compared to the sort of thing you can buy in the shops:
G-Dog Servo Robot Dog by G-Robots [Hacked Gadgets]
G-Dog Servo Robot Puppy
SlashGear —
... G-Robots has created a tiny robot dog kit that actually seems like it would be a lot of fun. The kit appears to be fairly easy to assemble making it great for just about anyone. This robot’s movements are pretty amazing, it is able to get itself off of the ground with almost no trouble at all. ...
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