Program with Robot Operating System for Smooth Servo Movement
Learn how to use the open source ROS platform to bring your robot to life.
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!
3 Robots That Help Kids Learn to Code
Knowing how to program is an increasingly important skill in the world we are making. Thankfully, it’s never been easier to learn. Block-based languages like Scratch make it simple to start acquiring the base concepts of creating software. Python, a language I personally believe should be required for graduation from high school, is now ubiquitous […]
The Peeqo Robot Communicates Using Only Animated GIFs
animated GIFs work great and are very expressive
I Built My Own Mars Rover in the Spirit of Simplicity
How I built a Centennial Challenge robot using the cheapest materials I could find.
Building 8-Legged Trotbots, From Tiny to Towering
This 8-legged walker bot has a high-stepping gait that defeats obstacles, and you can build it with Lego.
Beginner Robotics: Understanding How Simple Sensors Work
Check out these easy flow charts for a primer on the theory of robotic sensors.
LittleArm Is a Little Robot with a Little Price Tag
If you’re looking for a robotic arm, you wouldn’t do badly to et LittleArm.
