PuppyPi AI Quadruped Robot Dog – Raspberry Pi 5, ROS1/ROS2

PuppyPi is an AI-powered quadruped robot dog designed for robotics education and embodied AI research. It is built around the Raspberry Pi 5 and supports both ROS1 and ROS2 environments with Python programming. The robot features eight high-performance servos and a linked leg structure for coordinated and precise movement using inverse kinematics. Equipped with an AI vision camera, multimodal AI model, and voice interaction module, PuppyPi enables perception, decision-making, and real-time interaction. It is suitable for AI vision experiments, autonomous navigation, and advanced robotics learning projects.

• 【Raspberry Pi Powered & ROS1/ROS2】 PuppyPi is a high-performance AI vision robot dog designed for AI education. It is equipped with the Raspberry Pi 5 and fully supports both ROS1 and ROS2 environments. With Python programming, PuppyPi offers efficient AI computation and a wide range of robotic applications. We provide access to all source code and detailed documentation to help you create your own AI robot dog!

• 【AI Large Model Integration & Enhanced Human-Robot Interaction】 PuppyPi integrates a multimodal model, featuring ChatGPT at its core for advanced human-robot interaction. Combined with AI vision, it excels in perception, reasoning, and action, creating a more natural and flexible interaction experience!

• 【High-Torque Smart Servos & Inverse Kinematics】 PuppyPi is equipped with 8 high-torque stainless steel gear servos, offering faster response times and stable output. The robot's legs use a link structure design combined with inverse kinematics algorithms to enable coordinated multi-joint movement and precise motion control.

• 【AI Vision Recognition & Tracking】 PuppyPi features a high-definition camera that enables a variety of AI vision capabilities, including color recognition, target tracking, face detection, ball kicking, line following, and MediaPipe gesture control.

• 【Lidar & Robotic Arm Expansion】 PuppyPi supports TOF Lidar and robotic arm expansion. It can perform 360° environmental scanning, SLAM navigation, and dynamic obstacle avoidance. Additionally, it can precisely grasp objects, opening up opportunities for advanced AI applications

• Main Controller: Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB RAM)
  
• Operating System: ROS1 and ROS2
  
• Programming Language: Python
  
• Servo Motors: 8 × coreless high-torque servos
  
• Leg Structure: Link-type mechanical structure
  
• Motion Control: Inverse kinematics algorithm
  
• Camera: High-definition AI vision camera
  
• AI Functions: Face detection, target tracking, gesture recognition
  
• Expansion Interfaces: TOF LiDAR, robotic arm
  
• Navigation Capability: SLAM and obstacle avoidance
  
• Human Interaction: AI voice interaction module
  
• Application Field: AI education, robotics research, autonomous systems

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