01 — Subteam
Designing and building the physical body of Canada's first full-scale student bipedal humanoid robot, from structural skeleton to final assembly.
What We Do
The Mechanical subteam is responsible for everything you can touch on the robot. We design the structural skeleton, integrate actuators, and manufacture the components that give the robot its physical form. Every joint, bracket, and surface finish is the result of our work.
We work closely with the Electrical and Controls teams to ensure our designs accommodate wiring, sensors, and the dynamic requirements of bipedal locomotion. Our process runs from concept sketches through SolidWorks CAD, FEA simulation, and on to fabrication and assembly.
We are building something that has never been done before at the student level in Canada, which means our team faces real engineering problems with no textbook answers.
Designing the robot's skeleton for strength, weight efficiency, and manufacturability. Every gram and every millimeter matters.
Selecting and integrating motors, gearboxes, and linkages that can deliver the torque and speed required for dynamic bipedal motion.
Turning CAD models into physical hardware through machining, 3D printing, and manual assembly with tight tolerances.
Reach out to us at any time. We are happy to answer questions about the subteam, our work, or how to get involved.