Named after our mechanical engineering research lab, this little guy walks both along a flat ground as well as up a slope, mimicking the motion of a horse, while its wings speak to its other half; an eagle. A Hippogriff straight out of the tales of Harry Potter.
Max O, Riley M, Brittany V and I set out to gather intel on what makes things move, how horses move in real life, and what mechanisms would be best suited to mimic that motion.
After modeling it in Solid Works, we lasercammed our parts, and set to bringing them to life! Take a look at her go! the requirements stated MERL had to make it across the floor as well as up a hill:
In case the GIFs aren't working out for you, see the short clips here:
