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CHIGLU: A Modular Hardware for Stepper Motorized Quadruped Robot-Design Approach and Analysis
Abid Shahriar1, Monim Hasan Anik2
1Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, American International University-Bangladesh, Bangladesh.
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|April 14, 2025
Summary
Researchers developed a compact, cost-effective Printed Circuit Board (PCB) to control twelve stepper motors for bio-inspired quadruped robots. This efficient hardware solution enhances robot maneuverability in complex environments.
Area of Science:
- Robotics and Bio-inspired Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
Background:
- Bio-engineered robots require advanced control systems for maneuverability on uneven terrains.
- Existing solutions may lack compactness, cost-effectiveness, or the capacity for multi-motor control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design, analyze, and fabricate a compact, densely populated Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for controlling twelve stepper motors.
- To provide an efficient, reliable, and cost-effective hardware solution for stepper-motorized quadruped robots.
Main Methods:
- Development of a modular carrier board with swappable peripherals, optimized for power budget and design constraints.
- Comprehensive design analysis and hardware testing, including Power Distribution Network (PDN) analysis for reliability.
Main Results:
- Successful fabrication of a compact, double-layer PCB capable of controlling twelve stepper motors.
- Demonstrated efficiency and reliability of the hardware solution for multi-axis control in bio-inspired robots.
Conclusions:
- The developed PCB offers a significant advancement in stepper motor control systems for bio-inspired robots.
- This compact and cost-effective hardware solution addresses the need for efficient control in space-constrained robotic applications.
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