Speedy New OpenROV ‘Trident’ Swims Like a Dolphin
OpenROV’s new Trident is a powerful, speedy package that can remotely navigate underwater locations never before accessible.
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!
Yet Another Cool BB-8 Droid Project
A clever design for a homemade, radio-controlled BB-8 droid replica.
7 Bigger, Weirder, Louder Robot Bands
You gave us feedback on what you thought were the best robot bands, so without further adieu, here they are!
Animatronic Chinese Lion Puts Robotic Spin on Traditional Dance
This large robotic lion dances at a Chinese trade show. It was built by Russell Cameron of DAGU Electronics.
Hands-On with Sphero’s Star Wars BB-8 Toy
An interactive toy version of everyone’s new favorite Star Wars droid, BB-8, is now rolling into retail stores.
10 Facts You Missed from Robot History Class
Catch up on your robot trivia. Robots have been around for longer than you might think, and their evolution is developing exponentially.
Point the Way to the International Space Station with This DIY Orbit Tracker
To keep tabs on the International Space Station’s orbital position, Grady Hillhouse shows how he created a an automated tracker.