Building a Robot Like Tars from Interstellar

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around building a walking robot inspired by the Tars robot from the movie Interstellar. Participants explore the mechanisms of movement, the challenges of replicating such a design, and resources for beginners in robotics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to build a simple walking robot similar to Tars and seeks help with the movement mechanism.
  • Another participant suggests using motors, levers, and a shifting center of mass, noting that experimentation may be necessary to discover effective designs.
  • Concerns are raised about the feasibility of replicating a CGI robot's motion, as real-world constraints differ from those in film.
  • A participant requests specific resources or courses to understand basic robotics concepts, such as pulleys and motors.
  • Suggestions are made to consider simpler robotics projects before attempting a complex design like Tars, with links to beginner robotics kits provided.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that building a robot like Tars is complex and may require foundational knowledge in robotics. However, there is no consensus on the specific steps or resources needed to achieve this goal.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention the need for foundational knowledge in robotics, indicating that advanced projects like Tars require understanding of basic mechanical principles. There is an acknowledgment of the challenges posed by the differences between CGI representations and real-world mechanics.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for beginners in robotics, hobbyists interested in building walking robots, and those seeking resources for learning about mechanical systems and robotics design.

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well , i want to build a very simple walking robot . but i would like to have a special walking mechanism . i'd like it to be like Tars robot in interstellar movie . this video shows the movement mechanism of it . the problem i can't figure out how to build such mechanism of movement . any help will be more than appreciated
 
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motors, levers and a shifting center of mass.
It seems simple enough to discover by experiment.
You can build the basic frame out of lego or mechano or just blocks of wood to see where you have to shift things about - start by getting it to move like a man on crutches, then work out the other modes:
http://interstellarfilm.wikia.com/wiki/Robot

A problem with trying to reproduce the motion of machines found in movies is that objects like the Tars robot are CGI and puppetry - i.e. not subject to the same constraints. You are unlikely to get it exactly the same.

The kind of thing you are attempting, though it seems simple, is actually the subject of postgrad research in robotics.
http://www.gizmag.com/ranger-walking-robot-world-record/15826/
 
well , i really appreciate you concern simon bridge . but would you please be more specific or even give a resource i can search in as I am nope in this field . i even don't know how pulleys , levers and motors work . so if there is any online course or a textbook describing such stuff please tell me ...

Thanks in advance
 
mohamed khairy said:
well , i want to build a very simple walking robot . but i would like to have a special walking mechanism . i'd like it to be like Tars robot in interstellar movie . this video shows the movement mechanism of it . the problem i can't figure out how to build such mechanism of movement . any help will be more than appreciated


mohamed khairy said:
well , i really appreciate you concern simon bridge . but would you please be more specific or even give a resource i can search in as I am nope in this field . i even don't know how pulleys , levers and motors work . so if there is any online course or a textbook describing such stuff please tell me ...

Thanks in advance

Welcome to the PF.

Since you are just starting out in robotics, perhaps consider starting with a simpler project. I did a Google Images search on Beginner Robotics Projects, and got a lot of interesting looking hits. See if any of these look like they would be fun to start out with:

https://www.google.com/search?aq=&r...source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=FGX_VKzdDpTdoATQ9YF4

http://content.vexrobotics.com/images/products/overview/ClawbotStarterKit_374x200.jpeg
ClawbotStarterKit_374x200.jpe


:smile:
 
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well , i really appreciate you concern simon bridge . but would you please be more specific or even give a resource i can search in as I am nope in this field . i even don't know how pulleys , levers and motors work . so if there is any online course or a textbook describing such stuff please tell me ...
... an advanced project like TARS will require, at least, that knowledge. I'll recommend the same as berkeman. Possibly even get starter engineering project kits like lego technik or mechano.
 

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