Petoi · Quadruped robots

Petoi Nybble

An open-source quadruped robot cat, offered as a kit for STEM and makers

Overview

Petoi Nybble is an open-source, Arduino-compatible quadruped robot cat, supplied as a self-assembly kit. Designed for makers and STEM learners, it can perform lifelike movements including walking and balancing. Users can program new behaviours using block-based coding, C++, or a Python API.

Specifications

Deployment Stage
Paid Deployment
Communication
IR receiver (built-in); Bluetooth/WiFi via official dongles
Degrees of Freedom
11
Height
140 mm
Locomotion
Quadruped
ROS Compatible
No
Runtime
~60 min continuous walking (7.4 V 1000 mAh Li-ion pack; ~2 h charge)
SDK Support
Yes
Sensors
IMU (6-axis MPU6050), infrared receiver, ultrasonic sensor module
Weight
0.32 kg
Width
107 mm
Depth
140 mm

Where it performs

  • Open-source framework allows extensive customisation and development
  • Supports various programming languages for educational purposes
  • Provides hands-on assembly experience for users

What to check before buying

  • Requires user assembly, not a pre-built solution
  • Reliance on official dongles for Bluetooth/WiFi functionality
  • Runtime of approximately one hour necessitates regular charging

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