Ert was constructed using metal wire, popsicle sticks, carboard, small foam pieces, and t-shirt cloth. The tail section and the upper torso were split into two sections and connected by a pulley system so when Ert was awakened, the tail would move into the cave and the body would move outwards, making the illusion of one big figure. In total, Ert had 5 functions; his neck yaw, mouth, both eyelids roll (blinking function), and tail wag, all controlled using servos and an Arduino Uno.

While I am proud with the functionality of Ert, due to the restrictions of the competition the materials I used for construction had to be found with everyday objects, making his structure very fragile. At the end of the project, I learned how important material choice can be and how to manage space for components like wires, power sources, and overall show space.