Chatty C-3PO (Threepio) Explores Human-AI Relations
Student Sam Potozkin built a talking C-3PO head that’s big on realism.
Robotics
Making a robot can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s the perfect combination of creativity, engineering and problem solving. However, if you’re just getting started in robotics, it can also be overwhelming. To make things easier for those who are just starting out, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to help makers bring robots to life! From the basics of assembling your robot to software implementation, these pointers will give you everything you need to get started on your robotic adventure!
Hands On with ROS 2: Nodes, Topics, and Services
Learn how to use the Robot Operating System in this introduction ROS 2 for hobbyists and engineers.
From Shoe Box to Smart Robot: A Maker’s Journey to Autonomy
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
From Sketch to Success: Prototyping Secrets with a BattleBots Designer
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
Behind (The Walking) Hand of a Sci-Fi Icon: Animatronics Designer Jesse Velez Gets into the Geeky Details
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
Petoi Programmable Robot Pets: Reviewed
We had a blast reviewing Petoi’s robot pets. They’re easy to use right away, with plenty of possibility for experimentation.
Galaxy of Droidsmiths — Star Wars Droid Builders
From Astromechs to Mouse Droids, learn all about the expanded universe of makers who build real-life Star Wars droids.