Sentry Robot will Stalk your Driveway
A team of students from Marin County Day School built a mobile robot with a sentry gun that responds to its environment.
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!
Building Up to Maker Faire, Shawn Thorsson Brings ED-209 to Life: The Grand Reveal
Was he successful in creating this incredible build in time for the show? The answer is a resounding YES.
The Zen Gardner
Zen or not? This robot gardner will make you wonder.
Into the Breach, Meatbags: Robot Week is Coming
For better or worse, the robots are here! And we’re having a welcome party!
PancakeBot Draws Edible Makey Art
Maker Miguel Valenzuela’s goal is to inspire kids to get into technology, and learn about programming and food manufacturing.
Hacking toys with Energia
We talked with Robert Wessels, and Adrian Fernandez, about the TI Launchpad and the Energia Project, and about the hacked Hexbug toys they’ve brought with them to Maker Faire this year.
Delightful DARwin Mini Humanoids
The DARwin Mini is an adorable $499 humanoid robot from Robotis that can dance, fight and just generally be awesome. It’s now available in now in the Maker Shed and at Maker Faire Bay Area this weekend.