Smart Ant AIoT Technical Product Page

Overview

A low-cost smart ant concept controlled by mobile app via Bluetooth. It combines playful desktop interaction with practical task assistance for daily study, work, and life management, and fits an AIoT-oriented modular workflow.

Project GitHub: mnios-labs/MNI-Workflow-AIoT. This prototype aligns with the AIoT direction and links to that repository for technical workflow extension, multimodal data integration, and future behavior-analysis modules.

Repository: https://github.com/mnios-labs/MNI-Workflow-AIoT

Official website: https://gchip.net/

1) Core Hardware (Arduino Version)

  • Controller: Arduino Nano
  • Wireless: HC-05 / HC-06 Bluetooth module
  • Drive: 1 micro motor (or 1-2 micro servos)
  • Mechanism: central crank + dual linkages
  • Legs: flexible plastic/paperboard for elastic rebound
  • Power: 150-300mAh Li-Po battery

2) Motion + Control Logic

  • Gait: alternating left/right leg-group swing
  • Forward: symmetric alternating swing on both sides
  • Turn: increase one-side swing amplitude
  • Stop: motor stops, legs hold neutral position
  • App Command Set: Forward / Left / Right / Stop

3) Low-Cost Implementation Strategy

  • Use cardboard, acrylic laser-cut sheets, or light 3D prints instead of injection molding.
  • Adopt standard modules (Arduino Nano, Bluetooth module, motor, battery) to reduce development overhead.
  • Simplify joints by using elastic leg rebound rather than many articulated parts.
  • Modular rollout: build base locomotion first, then add sensors (obstacle avoidance, light-guided navigation).

4) Prototype Reference Images

Smart Ant reference structure diagram
Structure concept and assembly reference
Smart Ant handheld prototype with app control
Prototype and app-control scenario
Smart Ant prototype side profile
Side profile and leg mechanism reference
Smart Ant product design visualization
Product design visualization reference

5) Project Videos

Project Video 1
Project Video 2

6) Vector-Style Motion Structure Diagram

Forward Direction Head Control Module (Arduino Nano + BT) Motor + Crank Left Leg Group Front / Mid / Rear Right Leg Group Front / Mid / Rear Alternating Swing A Alternating Swing B

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