DIY biped robot makes your desk a happier place

While some DIY bots understandably creep us out, there's just as many that bring a smile to our face, and this so-called BiPed robot V-3 from Alex V of Instructables definitely falls into the latter camp. Further adding to our appreciation is the fact that this one is built almost entirely from scratch, right down to the custom made framework cut by a CNC machine. You'd be hard pressed to pick it out from line-up of kit robots, however, with it boasting a full range of movement designed to mimic the human lower body which, as you can see above, even extends to it being able to stand on one leg with ease. Be sure to hit up the link below for a couple of videos and, of course, the instructions for building your own.

[phanbouy @ Jul 14th 2008 5:15PM]

will you still be smiling when it's lower body mimicry starts including swift kicks to the throat?

[DeusExMach @ Jul 16th 2008 2:42PM]

As long as you don't upload the Chuck Norris firmware, you should be in good shape.

[phanbouy @ Jul 14th 2008 8:17PM]

"whoa. i know kung fu"

[andres @ Jul 14th 2008 5:18PM]

i for one welcome our ball kicking overlords?

[phanbouy @ Jul 14th 2008 5:22PM]

you shouldn't have your balls so close to your desk top anyway

[bcrider @ Jul 14th 2008 6:16PM]

That lappy looks thin!

[DeusExMach @ Jul 14th 2008 6:33PM]

oh. Dear. GOD! IT'S THE WRONG TROUSERS!!! RUUUUNNNN!!!

[mike @ Jul 14th 2008 7:09PM]

LOL The laptop has a floppy drive!

[Drew Hatfield @ Jul 14th 2008 9:16PM]

HAHA yes, I just noticed that too. New robotics, guess that shows just how long it's been in development :P

[joe blow @ Jul 15th 2008 2:19AM]

OMFG it's half finished. I will die before I submit to a robot overlord. Whomever is working on the upper half must be stopped.

[E71 @ Jul 18th 2008 9:27AM]

testing... past few posts didn't go through