Building Up to Maker Faire, Shawn Thorsson Brings ED-209 to Life: Part 6 — Assembly and Painting
If I’m going to get this right, ED-209 needs to be massive and intimidating.
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!
Orchestra of Obedient Deltabots Sways at Your Command
“Robot Army” installation glows in the dark, responds to gestures via Kinect.
Tilt-Rotor Quad Goes Crazy Fast
Design boasts 53 mph airspeed at less than half of full-forward prop tilt.
My Giant Robotic-Arm Operation Game
After seeing a medical robot on TV, deciding to build the OpBot — a giant robotic version of the popular board game Operation — was a natural progression for me.
How Rolling Robots Spark Engineering Education
Orbotix now offers discounted multi-Sphero packs for educators, and free tutorials and lesson plans.
Open Source Robotics: A Buyer’s Guide
Build them from scratch, buy them complete, or meet somewhere in the middle.
In Our Own Image
Our visual celebration of the art and science of anthropomorphic robotics.