Internal Sensors

Internal Sensors: Diagram showing the Internal Sensors and their location.Internal Sensors: Diagram showing the Internal Sensors and their location.

The RoboPet only has two types of internal sensors, encoders and tilt sensors. The five encoders are used to determine the position of each leg, and the orientation of the waist and neck. The two tilt sensors are used to determine if the RoboPet is lying on its left or right side.

Photos of the RoboPet's Internal Sensors



Fore Legs: Close up photo of the front leg assembly of the RoboPet with...Fore Legs: Close up photo of the front leg assembly of the RoboPet with...Tilt Board: Close up of the underside of the RoboPet's tilt sensor boardTilt Board: Close up of the underside of the RoboPet's tilt sensor boardTilt Board: Close up of the top of the RoboPet's tilt sensor boardTilt Board: Close up of the top of the RoboPet's tilt sensor board