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SPINDER: an open-source 18-DoF hexapod robot with hierarchical central pattern generator control and analytic inverse kinematics

SPINDER: an open-source 18-DoF hexapod robot with hierarchical central pattern generator control and analytic inverse kinematics
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Researchers have developed SPINDER, an 18-degree-of-freedom hexapod robot designed for bio-inspired locomotion studies. The platform features a sophisticated control system that integrates central pattern generators with analytic inverse kinematics to navigate uneven terrain.

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This open-source platform provides a standardized, reproducible tool for robotics researchers to advance autonomous movement in complex environments.

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