LEARN THE BASICS
From first step
to sure footing.
A set of friendly guides for observing, understanding, and building six-legged systems.
01
The story of the hexapod
Follow the trail from natural history to modern robotics.
Read story →02How hexapods walk
Learn why the alternating tripod gait is such a clever foundation.
Explore types →03Build your first one
Start with the core components and a few sensible tradeoffs.
See the parts →04Choose a platform
Compare useful directions before committing to a build.
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