Close
0%
0%

Stair-climbing self-balancing robot

An awesome stair-climbing robot, capable of climbing large obstacles!

dominic-robillardDominic Robillard
Following
Liked Like project

Just one more thing

To make the experience fit your profile, pick a username and tell us what interests you.

Pick an awesome username
hackaday.io/
Your profile's URL: hackaday.io/username. Max 25 alphanumeric characters.
Pick a few interests
Projects that share your interests
People that share your interests

We found and based on your interests.

Choose more interests.

OK, I'm done! Skip
Similar projects worth following
3.9k views
8 comments
219 followers
View Gallery
Robot I developed during my Masters in Robotics at the University of Ottawa. It is meant to show how a very simple design can make a very functional robot. It is one of the most compact stair-climbing robots in the world. The video linked below highlights the robot's capabilities.

This robot has only four wheels and a rotating arm. With this it can stand up on its own, balance on two wheels, climb stairs and overcome large obstacles. It can climb obstacles that most larger robots cannot. Most stair-climbing robots have threads (like tanks) and are large and heavy. This robot weights 5 pounds, can travel up to 15km/h, and its battery lasts more than an hour.

Video here: https://youtu.be/2pUCqMUWtvg
For all technical details, my thesis is publicly available here: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/31840

Enjoy this project?

Share

Discussions

james276657 wrote 03/16/2018 at 21:05 • point

Hello.  This robot interests me.  I would like to build a modified version, a bit longer, say 1.5", making room for realsense electronics.  Would this extra length impair the stair climbing mechanics?

  Are you sure? yes | no

Patrick Joyce wrote 09/23/2015 at 19:44 • point

That is the most beautifull robot. Elegant and simple. I am seriously impressed.

  Are you sure? yes | no

Phil Hilger wrote 05/24/2015 at 19:54 • point

Great job. Wondering how you could prevent it from flipping up and keep a stable (horizontal) stand on top of it...

  Are you sure? yes | no

The Big One wrote 05/21/2015 at 20:11 • point

Brilliant!  Very nice work!

  Are you sure? yes | no

wanchengjian555 wrote 05/19/2015 at 00:49 • point

Cool！！！！！！

  Are you sure? yes | no

Joseph Lavoie wrote 05/18/2015 at 17:35 • point

I am building a track mover. Your work inspires. I will be looking into you controls more. Thanks for your post, Joe.

  Are you sure? yes | no

zakqwy wrote 05/18/2015 at 14:27 • point

Love the design! Great video too!

  Are you sure? yes | no

Dominic Robillard wrote 05/18/2015 at 15:39 • point

Thanks!

  Are you sure? yes | no

Does this project spark your interest?

Become a member to follow this project and never miss any updates

Going up?

About Us Contact Hackaday.io Give Feedback Terms of Use Privacy Policy Hackaday API

© 2025 Hackaday

Yes, delete it Cancel

Report project as inappropriate

You are about to report the project "Stair-climbing self-balancing robot", please tell us the reason.

Send message

Your application has been submitted.

Remove Member

Are you sure you want to remove yourself as a member for this project?

Project owner will be notified upon removal.