CUSTOM ROBOTICS
FROM IDEA TO A WORKING ROBOT.
DesignC helps artists, researchers, studios and product teams turn an idea into a functional robot. Every project is shaped around your brief — from a single moving mechanism to a complete interactive prototype.
WHAT I CAN HELP YOU BUILD
• Custom robots for research, exhibitions, performances and product exploration
• Interactive and expressive robots that respond to people or their environment
• Robotic joints, linkages, grippers and bespoke motion mechanisms
• Soft, wearable or character-led robotic prototypes
• Proof-of-concept systems for unusual movement and interaction
3D PRINTING & RAPID PROTOTYPING
3D printing makes it possible to test ideas quickly, refine the geometry and build complex parts without the cost of traditional tooling. I use CAD and additive manufacturing to develop housings, structural parts, joints, fixtures and custom interfaces, choosing materials and print strategies to suit the project.
The process is iterative: print, assemble, test, learn and improve. This keeps early development focused and gives you physical evidence before committing to a final build.
ROBOTICS EXPERTISE
MECHANICAL DESIGN
Custom mechanisms, lightweight structures, articulated joints and parts designed for assembly, maintenance and repeatable motion.
MOTION, KINEMATICS & CONTROL
Motor and actuator selection, motion planning, forward and inverse kinematics, controller development and behaviour tuning for the agreed robot architecture.
ELECTRONICS & INTEGRATION
Sensors, actuators, microcontrollers and supporting electronics integrated into a coherent prototype, with attention to cable routing, interfaces and testability.
BUILD, TEST & REFINEMENT
Hands-on assembly, calibration and controlled testing. Each iteration is reviewed against the movement, interaction and appearance required by your brief.
HOW A PROJECT WORKS
DISCOVERY
We define the purpose, users, environment, desired movement, timeline and practical constraints.FEASIBILITY
I identify the main technical risks and propose a suitable mechanism, fabrication method and development plan.PROTOTYPE
The core parts are designed, 3D printed, assembled and tested in fast, focused iterations.INTEGRATION
Mechanics, electronics and control are brought together and tuned as one system.HANDOVER
You receive the agreed prototype, documentation and next-step recommendations, with further support available when needed.
BUILT AROUND YOUR REQUIREMENTS
No two robot projects are the same. Whether you need a moving sculpture, a research platform, an interactive installation or an early product prototype, I can help define a realistic route from concept to physical result.
HAVE A ROBOT IN MIND?
Tell me what it should do, how it should move and where it will be used. Let’s explore the right way to make it.
Contact DesignC to discuss your project.