Live From Detroit: Watch Our Maker Faire Adventure Here!
There’s lots to look forward to at this weekend’s Maker Faire Detroit… even if you can’t make it out to Detroit.
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!
Our Journey in Building a Glove-Controlled Robotic Gripper
Graham and Sam worked together to create a robotic gripper controlled with a glove and strong enough to hold household items.
This Telepresence Robot from the 1800s Helps Promote Metal Shop
AR-Duo is a steampunk telepresence robot that shows off the skills and ingenuity of a school’s metal shop.
Dirk, a Life-Like Homeless Robot, Is an Interesting Social Experiment
Wandering through Maker Faire Nantes, Dirk begs for change and plays a tune for the onlookers. At a glance, people think he’s a real person.
Building a Robotic Video Camera Rig Fit for a Studio
This robotic camera rig is a small-scale Milo rig with 6 degrees of control (including focus!). Perfect for creating professional videos.
Volt: A Traveling Companion Robot I Built with my Dad
Volt is a companion robot created by Ray Rumore (with some help from dad). He was inspired by science fiction robots.
Hacking a Star Wars AT-AT to Actually Walk
This is my remote controlled Vintage AT-AT Walker toy with an Arduino Uno, Adafruit servo shield, and Xbox 360 controller.
