Qmini
A fully open-source, low-cost, 3D-printable bipedal robot designed for hobbyists, educators, and researchers.
- Humanoid
- 3D model (URDF)
- 3D printable
Suggested by Robotheca, created by @unitreerobotics (opens in a new tab), from github.com/unitreerobotics/Qmini (opens in a new tab). Pinned to commit f6f3fef (opens in a new tab).
- Hardware license
- CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 (opens in a new tab)
- Software license
- CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 (opens in a new tab)
- Commercial use
- Not allowed
A non-commercial license (CC-BY-NC) does not allow selling kits or parts.
Photo and 3D model
3D model loaded from the original files on GitHub at f6f3fef, under CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0. View the original files from GitHub (23.5 MB) (opens in a new tab)
What it can do
Written by Robotheca from the project's documents.
- Walks on two legs using 10 motors
- Moves its head with one additional motor for expansion
- Supports custom extensions via the neck motor
- Runs on a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B as the default controller
Bill of materials
This repository has no parts list Robotheca can read yet.
Build guide
The creator's steps, each with its instructions.
- 1Prepare 3D-printed parts
- 2Assemble mechanical components
- 3Install motors and electronics
- 4Connect and test control system
The guide appears here as you scroll.
Guide by @unitreerobotics (README.md). Its license (CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0) doesn't let everyone reuse it. To reuse it, ask the creator on GitHub (opens in a new tab). Creators can ask Robotheca to remove it at contact@robotheca.org.
Wiring and electronics
Notes written by Robotheca from the project's documents.
Main parts
- 11 Unitree 8010 motors
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
- Standard battery pack