Open source didactic and programmable humanoids

ABSTRACT

This work shows the development of an open online platform that contains the instructions to build a low-cost humanoid robot. This platform is aimed at all Spanish-speaking educational levels given the lack of information on the development of humanoid robots in this language. The project began at the Tecnologico de Monterrey Campus Morelia with the intention that students of Mechatronics Engineering would replicate an open-source humanoid and thus be able to apply all their knowledge, skills, and competencies in electronics, programming, 3D modeling, and additive manufacturing. Using information from this platform, a robot with a focus on outreach was built that can move its arms and head bidirectionally, as well as its fingers. In addition, a second robot was developed with the aim of acting as a health filter in the Covid-19 pandemic contingency. © 2022 IEEE.