Building Up to Maker Faire, Shawn Thorsson Brings ED-209 to Life: Part 4 — Vacforming
The Robocop baddie gets its shell.
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!
Your Own Satellite: 7 Things to Know Before You Go
Launching your own satellite is easier than you think. Here are 7 things you need to know before launching that personal spacecraft into orbit.
Deadly Space Rocks! Help NASA Save the Earth This Weekend
Does the thought of an asteroid falling out of the sky keep you up at night? Join a Hangout with NASA on Thursday to learn more — then help save the Earth by contributing your ideas to the 2014 International Space Apps Challenge this weekend, April 12–13.
To Mars and Back: Make the Robotic Rockets to Hunt for Life
NASA is proposing a Centennial Challenge to build robotic rocket sample return systems.
Mars-Bot: Adding Science to Robotics
A simulated space mission could leverage the popularity of robotics competitions to teach science.
5 Cool Participatory Space Projects
From discovering supermassive black holes to saving Earth from deadly asteroids, here are five ways you can make scientific discoveries and actively contribute to space exploration.
Interplanetary Makers: NASA Needs Your Input!
Put your CubeSat into lunar orbit and see if it can send back data from the farthest reaches of space.
