Articulated Spider Robot
A personal robotics assembly study exploring how repeated leg modules can be organised around a compact central chassis. The model demonstrates mirrored component reuse, articulated joints, mechanical clearances, symmetric layout, and modular assembly planning for a multi-legged robot concept.
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Project Overview
The project focuses on CAD architecture rather than autonomous control claims. Repeated leg assemblies, common interfaces, and mirrored patterns were used to reduce modelling duplication and keep the mechanism consistent across the full robot.
Project Category
Multi-legged robotic mechanism
Design Focus
Modularity, repeated assemblies, joint alignment, and clearance control
Main Components
Central chassis, repeated articulated legs, joint brackets, shared mechanical interfaces
Engineering Context
Personal robotics CAD study; no autonomous-control or physical-prototype claim
Software Context
Multi-CAD experience across SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo, CATIA, and Fusion 360; public GLB exported from SolidWorks
Web Output
High-resolution render and Draco-compressed GLB
Status
Personal public portfolio case study
Engineering Challenge
Each leg needed a consistent connection to the central body while retaining enough separation for articulation. Repetition introduced a risk of collisions, inconsistent joint axes, and unnecessary file complexity.
Design Solution
A master leg structure was developed and reused around the chassis with controlled joint axes and mirrored references. The geometry was reviewed within a multi-CAD workflow, while the latest SolidWorks web export is delivered as a highly compressed Draco GLB.
Key Features
- Repeated articulated leg modules arranged around a central chassis
- Mirrored components and common interfaces used for assembly consistency
- Joint-axis alignment and inter-leg clearance considered in the CAD layout
- Modular architecture supports efficient design revision
- Public presentation avoids unsupported control or prototype-performance claims
- Highly compressed Draco GLB for fast web inspection
Project Deliverables
- Complete articulated robot assembly model
- High-resolution public engineering render
- Draco-compressed GLB review model
- Public-safe mechanism case-study summary
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