Sesame: An open-source mini quadruped robot based on ESP32
tom_doerr · x · 2026-08-23
Sesame is an open-source robotics project based on the ESP32, focusing on expression and movement. It uses 8 servo motors for roughly 8 degrees of freedom, features a 128x64 OLED screen as a reactive face, and is fully 3D printable. The repo includes CAD files, build guides, and firmware, with a hardware cost of around $50-60.
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