{"title":"Walking Robots","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore robots that walk. Build a spider or quadruped platform and experiment with posture, balance and coordinated movement. Check the included controller, power accessories and calibration instructions for your kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"programmable-quadruped-spider-robot-kit","title":"Programmable Quadruped Spider Robot Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kitnology-product-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a four-legged robot to life by coordinating its leg movements and body posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFunctions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore walking, turning and programmed postures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop your own servo movement sequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how timing affects a walking robot's balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComponents \u0026amp; hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpider-style structure, servo-driven leg system, ESP8266 controller and assembly hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESP8266 microcontroller; Arduino-compatible programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller sends timed position commands to the leg servos. A gait repeats these movements in a coordinated order so some legs support the body while others move forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit type: Walking Robot Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatform: esp8266.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl and interfaces: ESP8266 microcontroller; Arduino-compatible programming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected option: Quadruped kit — battery excluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected configuration and described hardware: Quadruped kit — battery excluded. Spider-style structure, servo-driven leg system, ESP8266 controller and assembly hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact quantities and minor accessories should be checked against the supplier's packing list before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested skill level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate — assembly and programming experience recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProject ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare two walking gaits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram a turn-and-pose routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battery is excluded. Align and calibrate servos before attaching the legs, and use the battery and charging specification for the supplied revision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eNeed help checking compatibility?\u003c\/a\u003e Ask Kitnology before choosing parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitnology","offers":[{"title":"Quadruped kit — battery excluded","offer_id":48640687210714,"sku":"KIT-ACE-QD020","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/8882\/2746\/files\/kitnology-k008-cutout.png?v=1790002335"},{"product_id":"raspberry-pi-quadruped-walking-robot-silver","title":"Raspberry Pi Quadruped Walking Robot — Silver","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kitnology-product-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a servo-driven quadruped and explore the link between code, posture and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFunctions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram walking, turning and expressive poses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with camera-based recognition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse distance readings in movement routines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComponents \u0026amp; hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver robot structure, twelve leg servos, camera, ultrasonic sensing and robot control electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberry Pi platform; Python and supported Scratch examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour program coordinates three servo joints per leg. Repeating calibrated positions creates a gait, while camera and distance input can influence the next movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit type: Walking Robot Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatform: raspberry-pi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl and interfaces: Raspberry Pi platform; Python and supported Scratch examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected option: Silver walking robot kit — Raspberry Pi excluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected configuration and described hardware: Silver walking robot kit — Raspberry Pi excluded. Silver robot structure, twelve leg servos, camera, ultrasonic sensing and robot control electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact quantities and minor accessories should be checked against the supplier's packing list before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested skill level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate — assembly and programming experience recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProject ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare walking gaits and posture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReact to an obstacle using distance readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberry Pi is excluded. Confirm the exact silver-kit revision and power accessories. Optional cloud AI functions require additional setup and may involve separate fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eNeed help checking compatibility?\u003c\/a\u003e Ask Kitnology before choosing parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitnology","offers":[{"title":"Silver walking robot kit — Raspberry Pi excluded","offer_id":48640688193754,"sku":"KIT-SUN-PICRAWLER-S","price":299.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/8882\/2746\/files\/kitnology-k010-cutout.png?v=1790002478"},{"product_id":"esp32-biped-walking-robot-kit","title":"ESP32 Biped Walking Robot Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kitnology-product-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore how a two-legged robot coordinates its joints to take a step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFunctions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild and calibrate a biped robot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with posture and movement sequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn servo timing through Arduino-compatible code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComponents \u0026amp; hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiped structure, servo-driven joints and ESP32 control electronics with assembly parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESP32 microcontroller; coordinated servo motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA walking sequence changes the robot's posture while moving its legs in a timed order. Servo alignment and the transition between positions are essential to a repeatable gait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit type: Walking Robot Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatform: esp32.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl and interfaces: ESP32 microcontroller; coordinated servo motion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected option: Biped robot kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected configuration and described hardware: Biped robot kit. Biped structure, servo-driven joints and ESP32 control electronics with assembly parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact quantities and minor accessories should be checked against the supplier's packing list before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested skill level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate — assembly and programming experience recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProject ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare two walking sequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTune a stable standing pose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm the supplied servos and power bundle. Calibrate the joints according to the exact kit instructions before running walking routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eNeed help checking compatibility?\u003c\/a\u003e Ask Kitnology before choosing parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitnology","offers":[{"title":"Biped robot kit","offer_id":48641977417946,"sku":"KIT-K020-QD021","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/8882\/2746\/files\/kitnology-k020-cutout.png?v=1790030072"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/8882\/2746\/collections\/kitnology-sunfounder-picrawler.jpg?v=1789929373","url":"https:\/\/kitnology.com\/collections\/walking-robots.oembed","provider":"Kitnology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}