Its powered by twin motors that power four sets of three limbs.
Its a relatively simple operation that relies on years of development and fine, hand-made craftsmanship.
Its also the darn cutest little moving table Ive seen since watching TARS strut around in Christopher NolansInterstellar.
Video game programmer and maker Giliam de Carpentier created the mobile end table that seems like the perfect bot to bring you drinks.© Giliam de Carpentier
Hes also a home DIY tinkerer, coder, and carpenter.
Hes developed a few other doohickeys, such as a standalonewireless PC joystickmade from a Nintendo Wii Nunchuck controller.
Thats the same equipment hes using to control his leg-mounted furniture in the video.
Otherwise, these so-called linkage systems are the leg-based form of locomotion.
The process alone took several months.
Strandbeests are the pinnacle of that grace, at least, in my opinion, de Carpentier said.
Carpentopods actual development started a few years ago.
The two 24V motors inside the walking table drive a separate crankshaft on either side.
It can turn in place just by adjusting the speed and direction of each motor.
The design means it doesnt handle any sort of slope or rough terrain well.
The game programmer said the design was especially focused on minimizing bobbing.
Otherwise, youd be hesitant to place anything fragile or spillable on top.
Just dont try riding it.
Though not sluggish, the table is not designed to run around forever.
De Carpentier published the linkage diagram on his blog.
The engineer said youll need pairs of three for the best results.
The creator added that hes been somewhat overwhelmed by the positive response from other makers online.
But if theres ever going to be version 2, that might change, he said.
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