Meet Tillu, a 3D-printed robot created by Mukesh Sankhla on his YouTube channel MakerBrains. This DIY Robot is a perfect blend of hardware and software, designed to be an awesome learning tool for anyone interested in learning robotics.
Powered by the Unihiker board, Tillu uses servo motors to perform all kinds of fun moves like walking, dancing, and more. Its sturdy 3D-printed legs and feet make it reliable, and since it’s 3D-printed, you can customize it however you like. Tillu runs on a rechargeable LiPo battery, and charging and programming it is a breeze with the Type-C connector.
What’s even cooler is that Tillu is beginner-friendly with block-based programming, but it also lets more experienced users dive into Python scripting. A touch sensor adds a whole new level of interactivity, so you can make Tillu respond to your actions.
The modular design means you can experiment with different motors and sensors, helping you learn key robotics concepts like motion control and sensor integration. Plus, Tillu can perform some pretty amazing moves like parallel leg movement and even facial expressions.
Mukesh has also provided complete instruction on how to build this robot, which makes this DIY project a good start if you want to learn 3D printing, servo motor control, Arduino and Python programming.
