THEO Rover — SIAER
Strandbeest-Inspired Autonomous Exploration Rover
Overview
Final-year hybrid terrain robotic system built on Theo Jansen's 12-bar linkage mechanism. The rover utilizes a dual-layer control architecture: a Raspberry Pi 4 for orchestration, running a FastAPI/WebSocket dashboard, and an Arduino for deterministic real-time motor control. It features a comprehensive sensor suite including Pi-CAM, ultrasonic, IR, DHT, soil, and LDR sensors. The system is designed to convert rotary motor motion into smooth walking locomotion suitable for uneven terrain applications, integrated with a local LLM-based voice interface and developing AI obstacle detection with OpenCV/YOLO.
"The system combines biologically inspired mechanical locomotion with intelligent software architecture to create a scalable research-oriented robotic platform."
Key Metrics
12-bar
Linkage Mechanism
2
Control Layers
6+
Sensor Types
Technologies
Key Features
Theo Jansen Locomotion
Utilizes the Strandbeest mechanism to convert rotary motor motion into smooth, stable walking suitable for dynamic and uneven terrains.
Dual-Layer Edge Computing
Raspberry Pi handles high-level orchestration, REST APIs, and WebSockets, while Arduino manages real-time, deterministic motor and sensor control.
Interactive Dashboard
Browser-based interface for remote navigation, live sensor telemetry monitoring, and operational control via WebSockets.
Open to Opportunities
Available for remote, hybrid, and on-site roles in security analysis, SOC, and systems engineering.
Cybersecurity · Systems Engineering · Security Automation
Security-first mindset, systems-level execution.
Final-year engineering student with practical experience in VAPT, phishing detection, automation tooling, and embedded control systems. Open for internships and full-time opportunities.
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Open to internships, full-time roles, and project collaboration in security and systems.
Currently available
Open to internships, graduate roles, and freelance security or systems projects.