Open lab / field notes

Build. Test.
Write it down.

Progress notes, technical decisions, and honest observations from building MechaSeed.

Sep 20, 2026

Sim-to-Real for Small Biped Robots: A Practical Workflow

Learn a practical sim-to-real workflow for small biped robots, from dynamics and actuator modeling to policy export, validation, and safe hardware tests.

  • sim-to-real
  • small biped robot
  • robot locomotion
  • MuJoCo
  • ONNX

Sep 12, 2026

What Is a Small Biped Robot? A Developer's Guide

A small biped robot is a compact two-legged machine for walking, balance, control, and sim-to-real experiments. Learn its core systems and limits.

  • small biped robot
  • biped robotics
  • Physical AI
  • sim-to-real
  • robotics education

Sep 6, 2026

MicroDuck vs Open Duck Mini v2: A Builder's Guide

Compare MicroDuck and Open Duck Mini v2 on hardware access, software, build effort, cost and sim-to-real workflows. Choose a path for your robot project.

  • MicroDuck
  • Open Duck Mini v2
  • Small Biped Robot
  • DIY Robotics
  • Sim-to-Real