Embodiments of a method (e.g., for operating a robotic device such as a dog device, etc.) can include: receiving one or more inputs (e.g., sensor input data, etc.) at a dog device (e.g., at one or more sensors of the dog device; a robotic dog device; etc.) from one or more users and/or other suitable entities (e.g., additional dog devices; etc.); determining one or more events (and/or a lack of one or more events), such as based on the one or more inputs (and/or a lack of one or more inputs); processing (e.g., determining, implementing, etc.) one or more scenes based on the one or more events (and/or lack of one or more events); and/or performing one or more output actions with the dog device, based on the one or more scenes (e.g., individual scenes; scene flows; etc.).

A robotic animal puzzle is assembled from flat board pieces. The robotic animal includes a head portion. The head portion includes a neck group, a torso portion, including a holder 15 for an optional battery, multiple leg portions, and a tail portion. Those pieces and groups are connected using either interlocking mechanisms or flexible linkages to form the robotic animal-shaped puzzle. Movement and gestures may be controlled by an externally connected processor powered by an on-board battery pack. A pull and drag mechanism is provided to conveniently tune the center of mass. Slots allow the screw that connects the battery holder to slide.

A robotic animal puzzle is assembled from flat board pieces. The robotic animal includes a head portion. The head portion includes a neck group, a torso portion, including a holder 15 for an optional battery, multiple leg portions, and a tail portion. Those pieces and groups are connected using either interlocking mechanisms or flexible linkages to form the robotic animal-shaped puzzle. Movement and gestures may be controlled by an externally connected processor powered by an on-board battery pack. A pull and drag mechanism is provided to conveniently tune the center of mass. Slots allow the screw that connects the battery holder to slide.

An information processing device is provided including a recognition unit that executes recognition processing used to determine an action of an autonomous operating body on the basis of sensor information collected, in which the recognition unit includes a feedback recognizer that recognizes feedback from a user on behavior executed by the autonomous operating body, and the feedback recognizer recognizes a degree of the feedback on the basis of recognition results of a contact action and a non-contact action by the user for the autonomous operating body.

A robot 1 includes a primary part and a plurality of sub-parts, and the sub-parts are each configured to be attached to and detached from the primary part. The primary part includes an information processing section 11 that acquires part identification information used for identifying the plurality of sub-parts, and a drive processing section 21 that controls a movement of at least one of the sub-parts in a manner of control associated with the part identification information acquired by the information processing section 11.

A robot 1 includes a primary part and a plurality of sub-parts, and the sub-parts are each configured to be attached to and detached from the primary part. The primary part includes an information processing section 11 that acquires part identification information used for identifying the plurality of sub-parts, and a drive processing section 21 that controls a movement of at least one of the sub-parts in a manner of control associated with the part identification information acquired by the information processing section 11.

A robot 1 includes a primary part and a plurality of sub-parts, and the sub-parts are each configured to be attached to and detached from the primary part. The primary part includes an information processing section 11 that acquires part identification information used for identifying the plurality of sub-parts, and a drive processing section 21 that controls a movement of at least one of the sub-parts in a manner of control associated with the part identification information acquired by the information processing section 11.

A robot 1 includes a primary part and a plurality of sub-parts, and the sub-parts are each configured to be attached to and detached from the primary part. The primary part includes an information processing section 11 that acquires part identification information used for identifying the plurality of sub-parts, and a drive processing section 21 that controls a movement of at least one of the sub-parts in a manner of control associated with the part identification information acquired by the information processing section 11.

Legged robots and methods for controlling legged robots are disclosed. In some examples, a mobile robot includes a frame, legs, and a control system. The mobile robot includes, for each leg, a motor coupled to the frame, the motor comprising a motor arm and a spring attachment point, the motor being configured to rotate the motor arm and the spring attachment point. The mobile robot includes, for each leg, a spring coupled to the spring attachment point of the motor and the leg, wherein the leg includes a track shaped to receive the motor arm, and wherein the leg is coupled to the spring such that the motor arm is within the track. The control system is configured, e.g., by virtue of appropriate programming, to control the motors to cause the mobile robot to move.

Legged robots and methods for controlling legged robots are disclosed. In some examples, a mobile robot includes a frame, legs, and a control system. The mobile robot includes, for each leg, a motor coupled to the frame, the motor comprising a motor arm and a spring attachment point, the motor being configured to rotate the motor arm and the spring attachment point. The mobile robot includes, for each leg, a spring coupled to the spring attachment point of the motor and the leg, wherein the leg includes a track shaped to receive the motor arm, and wherein the leg is coupled to the spring such that the motor arm is within the track. The control system is configured, e.g., by virtue of appropriate programming, to control the motors to cause the mobile robot to move.