Rex is my Minecraft dog, so i am bringing to this real life
link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMdc7UyIyDc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
| Component | Quantity | Price per Unit (INR) | Total (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servos (LX-16A) | 12 | 750 | 9,000 |
| Jetson Orin Nano | 1 | 45,000 | 45,000 |
| Battery (2S LiPo) | 1 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Sensors (Camera + IMU) | 1 + 1 | 1,000 + 100 | 1,100 |
| Audio Devices (Mic + Speaker) | 1 + 1 | 500 + 500 | 1,000 |
| Power Management (Regulator) | 1 | 200 | 200 |
| 3D Printing (Chassis) | 1 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Total | 63,800 |
| Component Category | Item | Estimated Unit Cost (USD) | Quantity | Estimated Total Cost (USD) | Estimated Total Cost (INR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Processing Unit | NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit | $249.00 | 1 | $249.00 | ₹21,508.62 | Chosen for its AI performance and ecosystem. |
| Actuators (Servos) | High-Torque Digital Serial Bus Servo (e.g., Hiwonder HX-35H) | $25.00 (average) | 14 | $350.00 | ₹30,233.00 | 12 for legs (3 per leg), 2 for head/tail. |
| Servo Control | ROS Robot Control Board with STM32 | $100.00 (estimate) | 1 | $100.00 | ₹8,638.00 | For managing multiple servos and ROS integration. |
| Power Management | High-Capacity LiPo Battery Pack (e.g., 12V 3000mAh) | $40.00 (estimate) | 1 | $40.00 | ₹3,455.20 | For robot’s operational autonomy. |
| DC-DC Buck Converter | $8.00 (estimate) | 1 | $8.00 | ₹691.04 | To provide stable voltage to different components. | |
| Sensors | High-Definition Camera Module (e.g., RPi V2/V3 compatible) | $30.00 (estimate) | 1 | $30.00 | ₹2,591.40 | For AI vision tasks like object recognition. |
| IMU Sensor (9-axis) | $45.00 | 1 | $45.00 | ₹3,887.10 | For balance, orientation, and stability. | |
| USB Audio Codec Module with Microphone | $72.00 (estimate) | 1 | $72.00 | ₹6,219.36 | For natural language input to the LLM. | |
| Small Speaker Module | $5.00 (estimate) | 1 | $5.00 | ₹431.90 | For audio output and robot responses. | |
| Fabrication Materials | 3D Printing Filament (PETG/ABS, ~3kg) | $25.00 (per kg estimate) | 3 | $75.00 | ₹6,478.50 | For chassis and limb components. |
| Miscellaneous | Screws, nuts, wires, connectors, tools, etc. | $150.00 (estimate) | 1 | $150.00 | ₹12,957.00 | Essential small parts and assembly tools. |
| Total Estimated Cost | --- | --- | --- | $1,184.00 | ₹102,653.12 | Please note: These are estimates. Prices can vary due to vendors, specific models, and import duties/taxes in India. |
https://docs.kscale.dev/docs/ksim#tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c64FnSvj8kQ&t=166s
idea is to create cheap(<$1000) DIY minecraft style robot kit which just works and easy to setup, and moduler enough so people can do whatever they want to do!
need good amount of money for this, and need more foundation, need to apply to all fellowships