James Watt has made one of the most beautiful little electronic insect-bots that I have ever seen. The dragonfly has several solar cells, and some simple electronics, that allow the wings to flap via a pager motor. His sculptures are incredibly well thought out and put together, amazing! – Link
Related:
- HOW TO – Build BEAM Vibrobots – Link
- Solarbotics – Link.
- A Beginner’s Guide to BEAM – Link.
- BEAM robot – flashing eyes – Link.
From the pages of MAKE:
- Pummer! Part robotic plant life, part techno-sculpture, these desktop toys are easy and fun to make. MAKE 08 – page 84. Subscribers–read this article now in your digital edition.
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