Maker Pro News: Multi-Tasking Robots, Making that Matters, the Amazon Apparatus, and More
Last week saw some cool multi-tasking robots, creators who were making a difference, and startups struggling against Amazon.
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!
This Week in Making: Parkour Robot, Video Game Papercraft, and Adam Savage Maker Box
This week, watch a robot do parkour, craft video game characters out of paper, or buy a box filled with tools handpicked by Adam Savage.
This Automaton Blows Bubbles at the Push of a Button
Eric Hart built an automaton that moves its arms, dips a wand into soap, and brings it to her mouth to blow bubbles.
Build a Thermoelectric-Cooled Drinkibot
John Park uses a Peltier cooler, a Trinket M0, and CircuitPython to build a drink-dispensing and cooling robot.
Dorna, A 5 Axis Robotic Arm, Launches on Kickstarter
with the ability to move over 2 lbs, this arm looks pretty good
Fighting Bots, Pinball, Emulators, and More at Maker Faire Denver
Maker Faire Denver has it all, whether you’re in the mood to watch robot cars fight, drones race, or kids create their own chainmail.
Edible Innovations: Combining Bartenders, Robots, and Lots of Fun
For years, Ben Cowden has focused on creating cocktail mixing robots and incorporating CAD and digital tools into his metalworking practice.
