Month: September 2008

The TiLR bot

The TiLR bot

RoboDynamics just released the “TiLR” – a four foot tall robot running Win XP Pro, a touch screen LCD, and a Canon PTZ camera with 26x optical zoom… More specs here. Robotic Telepresence is the ability to transport yourself to a remote location without going there. It is similar to video conferencing but whereas video […]

Large Helical device project

Large Helical device project

Stunning photo of the Large Helical device project via jwz. The device tests plasma fusion confinement for doing things like making your own star. The Large Helical Device (LHD) project involves construction of the world’s largest superconducting helical device, which employs a heliotron magnetic field originally developed in Japan. The objectives are to conduct fusion-plasma […]

HOW TO – Reusable Produce Bags

That crazy-creative gal Jek has wowed us again with her latest creation, these gorgeous and girly reusable produce bags made from fabric and thrifted doilies. I love that they are made from recycled textiles and you can still see the produce inside. She’s planning to sell some in her shop, but has also shared a […]

Wind-up Bird(s): Robotic Woodpeckers

The Wind-up Birds project explores the reaction nature will have on robotics. The “birds” are mechanical woodpeckers that are controlled via a micro-controller. There is a lot more information, and pictures, on the website. How will nature treat them, with [hostillity] or acceptance? How will the wind-up birds adapt to heat/cold wet/dry conditions? Will small […]