Brushless Quadruped Robot – First Steps

Check out my new brushless motor controller: https://tinymovr.com This video depicts the first steps of a quadruped robot that is driven by eight brushless motors without any reduction. The robot is agile and can perform a wide range of moves that are challenging with traditional hobby servo motors. Four ODrives with custom firmware are used for motor control, and a single Teensy 3.5 as a gait generator. Most parts are 3d printed or laser cut. This is a relatively inexpensive build (compared to commercial brushless robots) with parts cost summing up to around $1000. More projects at https://backyardrobotics.wordpress.com Stay tuned for more updates!