Our project presents an open-source testbed tailored for research in bipedal robotics by offering a platform for testing 2D and 3D biped controllers. Currently, there aren’t many publicly
available simple modular bipedal robots designed for the development and simulation of locomotion algorithms. Our solution addresses this challenge by introducing a modular 2D/3D bipedal robot platform, designed to serve as a versatile testing ground for users to easily interface with and assess
the performance of their controller. Technical challenges of this solution include making our solution as lightweight, simple, and inexpensive as possible while still making sure it emulates the high-level hardware of human locomotion. The solution comprises of the bipedal robot, a customizable physical frame, a treadmill for the biped to walk on, and software enabling users to mount and test their controller algorithms.