Introduction: Strawbots: Harvey 2.0
Harvey 2.0 is the third member to join the STRAWBOTS family. He takes a little more time to build, but the effort is worth it. Dont forget to check out the behind the scenes action of Harvey 2.0 being animated, as well as his debut animation.
Please download and print the templates to get started.
You can build your very own Harvey 2.0 STRAWBOT with this short list of materials and tools:
Materials:
Please download and print the templates to get started.
You can build your very own Harvey 2.0 STRAWBOT with this short list of materials and tools:
Materials:
- Harvey's black straws
- Standard 1/4" flexible straws
- Sip straws 1/8" (for claws)
- Craft foam (any colour you choose)
- Hair Elastics
Step 1:
Step 2: Build
Step 3: Building the Feet
Step 4: Building the Legs
Step 5: Building the Mid-section
Step 6: Building the Chest
Step 7: Building the Arms
Step 8: Building the Hands
Step 9: Building the Head
Step 10: Final Assembly
Step 11: Animate

Finalist in the
Make It Real Challenge
2 People Made This Project!
- ucn made it!
- Elomar Xavier made it!
25 Comments
Question 4 years ago
I wonder Mr. Noack how come there not much industry or personal small companies making much trek into robot industry that like bipedal, single cycle(uni-cycle) motion or simply just thought if we could make so would or could get thought process where they stop falling down seems more like that task is finished Ai feel that standy is fall down to me, maybe standby mode should standing still? Or wait by and be ready for next task? Is that what missing for bigger robots out there.
Other idea I had bipedal maid robots?? Or butler, waiters that you don't need people waiting on you, they could helping out in bigger events. I am sorry I am thinking about something else.
6 years ago on Introduction
I am so gonna make this! great instructable!
8 years ago
How tall did it end up being?
Reply 7 years ago
About 30cm
9 years ago on Introduction
Is there any easier way to cut the foam.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Do you mean for mass production? I was considering getting steel rule dies made, so I could cut patterns with a press. Unfortunately I don't have the time at the moment to start up Strawbots.com
A good pair of scissors with the full set of circular punches is the best way. Trust me, I made a lot of these things.
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Consider 3D printing. Glad to see someone else making strawbots. I built some strawbots using straws as exoskeletons. http://members.shaw.ca/calf/index.html It takes a lot of work to be consistent so that parts are modular. I'm looking at 3D printing for consistency and ease of reproduction. I used "muscle wires" for animation. While powerful for strength to weight ratio, they do require a bit of power but they give a real cool biomimetic effect.
8 years ago on Introduction
me encanta!
9 years ago on Introduction
this is so cool!!!!!!!!
10 years ago on Introduction
Mr. Noack, this is a BRILLIANT Instructable and I just LOVE the factory-like look of them Strawbots!
=D
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Thank you Sir! Congrats on your first instructable. Not a bad start out of the blocks. Keep up the great work.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Btw, what sze paper did you use for printing?
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Just 8.5 x 11.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
You're welcome, Thank you and yeah I will. And I have half a mind to start building my first Strawbot...
10 years ago on Introduction
A really innovative and interesting project, nicely documented. Thanks for sharing it.
Not having "Harveys" here in the UK I'd have to find an alternative source for straws, but I wonder if "chopsticks" might be workable, I think they're about the same size, though the weight distribution might be tricky. Bamboo Skewers, Coffee Stirrers and cardboard also might be suitable alternative materials, though they'd have a very different aesthetic.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
I'm planning on unveiling strawbots.com in the coming months so that kits will be available online. Meanwhile..... I'm developing more models.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Can you make a small model that's quick and easy to make.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
McDonalds straws work well and are the same size as harvey straws.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Good to know!
10 years ago on Introduction
Can we also use toothpicks instead of 1/8 in straws?