Stiquito is a small, inexpensive hexapod (i.e., six-legged) robot. Universities, high schools, and hobbyists have used it since 1992. Stiquito is unique not only because it is so inexpensive but also because its applications are almost limitless. The propulsion in these robots is Nitinol, an alloy actuator wire that expands and contracts, roughly emulating the operation of a muscle. The application of heat (provided by a controlled pulse of electricity along the Nitinol wire) causes a crystalline structure change in the wire. Nitinol contracts when heated and returns to its original size and shape when cooled. E-Clec-Tech is happy to be able to offer these great kits on our website! Please see the sections: DIY Robotics: Nitinol and Robots & Stuff: Elegant Aliforms for more info and kits on Nitinol. NEW: Stiquito: Controlled book, Stiquito III kit, Two DOF kit, Programmers Kit, PC Port Extension Cable, Flexinol Sampler Pack, and Stiquito III brass screws kit. |
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