The ability of animals to move through rough terrain at high speeds is remarkable, even for humans who can traverse terrain that traditional vehicles cannot. This makes it interesting to explore what machines for land locomotion can do if they are designed to mimic the natural world. Legged robots are becoming increasingly popular for various applications, including space missions on extraterrestrial planets and in dangerous environments like nuclear reactors. These robots have great potential, providing safe and efficient solutions to many challenges. Walking robots have the added benefits of low power consumption and weight, making them highly desirable. It is essential to use a minimum number of actuators to maximize efficiency. This paper proposes a design for a prototype Theo Jansen 8-leg walking robot that utilizes a bar link mechanism to mimic nature. The proposed robot is a semi-autonomous system that integrates various sensors, including ultrasonic and temperature sensors. The ultrasonic sensors are placed at certain angles to continuously send signals forward and detect obstacles, enabling the robot to operate autonomously. The designed robot is tested in a constrained environment and found to work as intended.