Waveshare 12-DOF Bionic Quadruped Robot Dog Powered by ESP32 & Raspberry Pi 4B - WAVEGO PI4 KIT
The WAVEGO is a high-degree-of-freedom (DOF) bionic quadruped robot dog created for advanced robotics research, AI development, and STEM education. Its 12-DOF multi-link leg design improves flexibility and stability while mimicking natural movements.
WAVEGO Bionic Robot Dog, powered by the ESP32 sub-controller, efficiently performs gait creation and inverse kinematics, decreasing the computing load on the host controller. For advanced AI applications, an optional Raspberry Pi 4B can be used to do computer vision tasks like as facial recognition, motion detection, and object tracking.
WAVEGO Raspberry Pi Robot Dog is made of a lightweight yet sturdy aluminum alloy and nylon framework, ensuring strength while keeping a compact design appropriate for tabletop use. This AI Robot Dog has a front camera, a 9-axis motion tracker, RGB indicators, and an open-source, cross-platform web application for easy remote operation.
The WAVEGO 12-DOF Robot Dog allows secondary development with reserved extension interfaces, detailed documentation, and open-source sample codes, making it an excellent platform for robotics enthusiasts, researchers, and developers interested in AI-powered quadruped robotics.
Features
Increased Flexibility with High-DOF Motion
The 12-DOF multi-link leg design, paired with an inverse kinematics system, maximizes servo efficiency and movement precision.
Compact and Durable Structure
The 5052-aluminum alloy and PA12 nylon are reinforced with 40 bearing joints, resulting in a lightweight yet sturdy design for long-term performance.
A Self-Balancing System for Stability
The integrated high-precision 9-axis motion tracker (ICM20948) allows the camera to self-balance and adapt to changing terrains while remaining stable.
5MP Ultra-Wide Camera for AI Vision
The device has a 160° wide-angle 5MP camera that supports OpenCV-based AI functionalities such as facial recognition, color tracking, and motion detection.
Web-Based Remote Control
Automatically creates a WiFi hotspot upon launch, avoiding the need for manual configuration. You may access the control panel from a smartphone or PC browser without having to install any additional programs.
Optimized Performance with Dual-Controller System
Supports Raspberry Pi as a host controller, which communicates with the ESP32 subcontroller via UART. The ESP32 is efficient at gait creation and inverse kinematics, freeing up Raspberry Pi resources for advanced AI research.