OpenBDX Duck Robot: Learning to Waddle
Droid builders are reverse engineering Disney’s real-life “duck” robots.
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Omnibot Reborn: Giving a 1984 Robot Butler the Brain It Was Promised
In 1984, Tomy sold a toy robot that promised a domestic future it couldn’t quite deliver. Forty years later, a maker in Miami gave it vision, a voice, and just enough intelligence to finally pull it off.
Train a Balance Bot With Reinforcement Learning
Teach a robot to balance, using reinforcement learning in simulation just like the big labs.
Open Source Hardware Certifications for September 2026Â
The Open Source Hardware Association added certifications for an educational physics device, a 3D printer air mover, a USB protection device, and more.
Star Wars Mouse Droid is a Rebel Rave Machine
When does a droid need a party button? When it’s an Imperial Mouse Droid that got a makeover from Sabine Wren.
Petoi Quaddle, a Robotic Pet for Everyone
Petoi’s new Quaddle robot is their most capable and affordable quadruped yet.
The First Open Healthware Certifications Are In
OSHWA developed a new certification process specific to open health devices. We are extremely proud to highlight the first Open Healthware Certifications.