Autonomous Robots, Cars, and Drones… What Will You Do with Lidar? 07/05/2016 As prices tumble, lidar is becoming the go-to tool for autonomous robotic vision — and its applications go well beyond autonomous...
Can You Figure Out How This Bike-Powered Water Pump Works? 01/06/2016 The bike moves a rope equipped with white... chunks... through a PVC rig and pumps out an impressive stream of...
Every Star Wars Project Featured on Make: So Far (Over 100!) 12/20/2015 We love Star Wars and you probably do, too. So here's every Star Wars project we've posted over the last...
Avoid Black Friday Crowds: 8 Projects to Do With Stuff You Have at Home 11/27/2015 For #hackfriday, stick around the shanty and do one (or all) of these easy projects with stuff you've already got...
Why You Should Pay Attention to DARPA’s New Robotics Award 11/25/2015 DARPA has announced a new initiative, called Robotics Fast Track, offering awards up to $150,000 for prototype robots.
Fake Eyeballs, Digital Koi, and 10 More Amazing Creations from Autodesk’s Artists 11/19/2015 The current class of Autodesk Artists in Residence was bigger than ever, and their work was on display at Pier...
Let’s Start Hacking Brains 11/18/2015 Hacking the brain is a frontier that's touchy to explore. But it's one where home-built gadgets can play an important...
Try Not to Have a Heart Attack While Watching This Egg/Pendulum Dance 11/16/2015 It's just an egg, placed in a vulnerable position. "I thought it would be fun to pit a large metal...
How Houdini’s Legacy Inspires Generations of Maker Magicians 11/04/2015 "A badge of honor for magicians is to have created their own effects, their own illusions."
Space Jam Will Give Your Toast a Galaxy of Flavor 10/28/2015 What do you get when you mix blueberry preserves with edible glitter? That’s right, space jam!
