My First Robot Led To This

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My first robot, the Mk1, was a crucial experiment. It taught me everything I needed to know to build the robot that could actually do the one thing that mattered: walk. This is the complete story of the Mk2. In this video, I'll take you through the entire journey—from the data-driven redesign based on the Mk1's limitations, to the advanced manufacturing techniques, to the brutal reality of training an AI for locomotion in NVIDIA Isaac Lab. My goal is to create an open-source blueprint that anyone can learn from and build upon. All my Mk1 files are available on GitHub for free. If you believe in this mission and want to support my work directly so I can keep developing these projects, please consider joining my Patreon community. ► Join the Mission on Patreon (Get BTS content, early access & join our Discord!): https://www.patreon.com/c/wiredgeist ► Find all the FREE project files on GitHub: https://github.com/WiredGeist/MK1 Project Files Include: • Mk1 URDF/USD/Mesh files/CAD files • Complete Isaac Lab environment code for the Mk1 • Pre-trained balancing policy Let's build the future together. Website: https://wiredgeist.com Timestamps: 0:00 - The Mission: Can One Person Build a Modern Robot? A look at the gap between advanced robotics and the tools available to individuals. 0:55 - CHAPTER I: The Mk1 Prototype: Building the Digital Body Taking inspiration from MIT's Mini-Cheetah and designing the first version in CAD, preparing it for simulation. 2:25 - CHAPTER II: Training the Mind: Reinforcement Learning in Isaac Sim How do you teach a robot from nothing? A look at the reward/penalty system. 4:05 - CHAPTER III: Proof of Concept: The Mk1 Balances! The first major success and the lessons learned that flipped the switch for the next phase. 4:48 - CHAPTER VI: A New Philosophy: Designing the Mk2 Reimagining the robot from the ground up with advanced techniques like topology optimization and designing for metal 3D printing. 7:04 - CHAPTER V: Success! The Digital Twin Walks The culmination of all the design and training—a validated blueprint ready for the real world. 7:35 - CHAPTER VI: The Final Hurdle & How You Can Help Answering the original question and the reality of bringing this project to life. (GitHub & Patreon) Music by: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos Artist: Benjamin Lazzarus License code: NUCRDGPJQGFTBTAC Music by Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos Artist: Theatre Of Delays License code: PADWUCTCA84ZEQLG