02 · Quadruped Physical AI robot
MechDog
Explore the future with a robot dog
- Recommended for
- Upper elementary to high school
- Recommended hours
- 4~16차시
Learn the anatomy and motion of a quadruped robot, run sensor-driven exploration and rescue missions, and see how Physical AI shapes future robotics.
01 Overview
Overview
MechDog is a dog-shaped quadruped robot that lets students experience biomimetic design and physical AI concepts.
Walking motions, sensor responses, and exploration / rescue missions naturally spark interest in future robotics.
Great for themed lessons on exploration robots, rescue robots, Mars exploration, and career experiences.
02 Key Features
Key Features
Quadruped motion
Directly control walking, sitting, jumping, and other gaits.
Biomimetic structure
Learn mechanisms inspired by animal joint anatomy.
Sensor-reactive control
Distance, touch, and sound sensors drive environment-aware behavior.
AI vision integration
Camera-based recognition informs action choices for physical AI practice.
Exploration & rescue missions
Design lessons around disaster rescue and ecological exploration themes.
Coding & app control
Block coding and a dedicated app suit every grade level.
03 Education Points
Education Points
01
Student-led hands-on lessons
Students control the robot themselves to internalize concepts.
02
Sensor-data problem solving
Learners analyze sensor data to complete missions.
03
AI recognition drives robot actions
AI vision and voice recognition results are mapped to robot behavior.
04
Team projects and presentations
Teams complete missions and share their results.
05
Career and advanced exploration
Extends into engineering / AI career exploration and deeper projects.
06
Camp and expo booth use
Suitable for rotating booths and camp missions.
04 Class Structure
Class Structure
| Step | Class name | Core concept | Activity | Est. hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Understand robot structure | Hardware and operating principles | Review parts and follow assembly guide | 1 session |
| Step 2 | Basic control practice | Movement and motion control | Code and run basic motions | 1–2 sessions |
| Step 3 | Sensor / AI experience | Sensor data and AI recognition | Practice with sensors and AI modules | 2–4 sessions |
| Step 4 | Mission challenge | Problem-solving thinking | Take on tiered missions | 2–4 sessions |
| Step 5 | Team project and demo | Convergent, creative thinking | Plan and present a team project | 2–4 sessions |
05 Available Formats
Available Formats
06 Specifications
Specifications
| Product Name | MechDog |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 214 × 126 × 138 mm (powered on) |
| Weight | ~560 g |
| Body Material | High-strength aluminum alloy |
| Degrees of Freedom | 8 DOF |
| Main Controller | ESP32 robot controller |
| AI Vision | ESP32-S3 vision module (320×240) |
| Servo Motors | HPS-0618SG coreless servos |
| Power | 7.4V 1500 mAh 5C Li-ion battery |
| Runtime | Up to ~60 minutes |
| Control | PC / dedicated app / micro:bit expansion |
| Programming | Scratch / Arduino / Python |
| Recommended For | Upper elementary – High school |
| Recommended Sessions | 4–16 sessions |
07 What's Included
What's Included
Base kit
Updating soon- Robot body
- Dedicated controller / board
- Sensor and cable modules
- Charger and power cable
- Storage case
- Class manual
09 FAQ
FAQ
We tailor the robot lineup and curriculum to your institution's goals.
Some product information and images are adapted from Hiwonder's official materials for educational use.