Hardware Podcasts

An Interview with James Bruton

The Amp Hour · 19 Nov 2018 · 1h 28m · Episode 416

What this episode covers

James Bruton, the creator of XRobots and the Open Dog robotic dog, discusses the engineering and business of building complex quadruped robots. He details the Open Dog's hardware, including 12 brushless motors, O-Drive controllers, and STM32 microcontrollers, and explains his implementation of inverse kinematics using basic trigonometry. Bruton also covers his workflow as a full-time YouTuber, managing production with multiple 3D printers and CNC machines, and his transition from costume builds to niche robotics content supported by Patreon.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
XRobots, Boston Dynamics, Anki, Rethink Robotics, Longspot, CNC Router Parts
Products
Open Dog, O-Drive, Arduino, Teensy, BB-8, BB-9E
Chips
STM32
Tools
Fusion 360
Also
ROS

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