Mr. Wake, the uncatchable alarm clock robot
Here’s another awesome project by Vadim Ryazanov of Let’s Make Robots. Called Mr. Wake, this robot has the duty of protecting it’s alarm clock from any bleary-eyed, would-be assailants.
Month: October 2009
Magic wand levitates objects for fun, profit?
At first glance, this Magic Wand For Levitation may look like it is performing something supernatural when it is levitating strange objects.
Zombie crossing road sign
The sign build is by Hector Turner, the original zombie family art by LiveJournaler Image Girl. [via Haunt Project]
Twitter Giveaway Winners: Stencil 101 Decor
Congrats to these 3 winners from last weekend’s Twitter Giveaway: @serenajasmine, @pompompon, and @emmaneezer for each winning a copy of the new book, Stencil 101 Decor by Ed Roth. Thanks everyone for entering!
Ultimate Air Guitar Hero
We’ve covered all sorts of Guitar Hero mods, but none as minimal as this. By using a standard electromyograph attached to the forearm, researchers at Microsoft’s Muscle-Computer Interface group were able to determine the position and pressure of all five fingers. Sure, this might be useful for hands-free interfaces of the future… but wouldn’t it […]
PETMAN Prototype
The video you’ll be seeing on every tech site shortly :) Biped robot the balances dynamically using a human-like walking motion. It is a close relative to BigDog, sharing elements of the mechanical design and control.
How To: Fake Fire Baskets
Construct these awesome simulated fire baskets from mostly dollar-store parts.