This Telepresence Robot from the 1800s Helps Promote Metal Shop
AR-Duo is a steampunk telepresence robot that shows off the skills and ingenuity of a school’s metal shop.
Technology
Interactive Tech Art at This Year’s SIGGRAPH Conference
Take a look at this year’s SIGGRAPH art exhibit.
Building a Sturdy, Steel Sliding Mount for 3 Computer Monitors
Faced with the prospect of moving three times in one year, Mitch Willing built a sliding steel mount for his 3 monitors and computer.
Dirk, a Life-Like Homeless Robot, Is an Interesting Social Experiment
Wandering through Maker Faire Nantes, Dirk begs for change and plays a tune for the onlookers. At a glance, people think he’s a real person.
Charge One Phone from Another with a Custom USB On-The-Go Keychain
This custom USB On-The-Go key chain let’s you use one device to charge another. Perfect for battery related emergencies.
Artist Spends a Decade Tweaking Robot That Draws Beautifully Organic Portraits
With years of experience painting and tinkering, artist Patrick Tresset created this drawbot that produces amazing, organic portraits.
Building a Robotic Video Camera Rig Fit for a Studio
This robotic camera rig is a small-scale Milo rig with 6 degrees of control (including focus!). Perfect for creating professional videos.