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!
Indie makers RLT Industries of New Braunfels, TX, sell this lovely wooden model kit of the classic “south-pointing chariot” mechanism: Set the chariot down with the vane pointing in an arbitrary direction–south, north, whatever–and a geared differential connected to the wheels will keep it pointing the same direction regardless of which way the chariot turns. […]
Check out this video from the 5th Annual Austrian Hexapod Dance-Off. The Hexapod moves are sure expressive.
Robot uprising jokes are getting a bit stale, I suppose, so I’ll pass on the obvious Terminator allusions this time. Plus this hulking tracked demolition machine from Sweden’s Husqvarna Construction Products is remote controlled, not autonomous, and so is really more a giant R/C car on steroids, with a massive jackhammer arm, than it is a true robot. Still, “awesome” comes to mind. [via BotJunkie]
A functional piece of kinetic art from Jaems Coury. Shown here is number five in a limited series of hand-made lamps.
Dan Ray submitted this outstanding creature to the Make: Robot build.
The greatest hits from RoboGames 2010, recorded at 300fps using the Casio Exilim EX-F1 camera, and set to music… Thanks, Robert!
JesterVineo’s awesome HUL-10 2.0 — that’s right, he and his kids built TWO coasterbots! We’ve decided to extend the deadline on the Make: Robot Build, until Monday, May 10, 11:59pm PDT. We’ve seen a number of amazing projects in the works and wanted to make sure everyone has time to submit their entries. This will […]
