Watch How 18 Servos Bring This Creepy Hexapod to Life
Lotfi has only been “making things” for a year, but already he’s made this amazing 3D printed hexapod that walks like an insect.
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!
How It’s Made: A Wooden Reciprocating Rack and Pinion
What is a reciprocating rack and pinion? It’s a geared mechanism that turns rotary movement into linear movement.
Simone Giertz Joins “Tested,” Builds Popcorn Feeding Helmet
Crappy robot maker, techno-humorist, and all-around awesome human Simone Giertz builds a popcorn helmet with Adam Savage.
Control Robots to Solve Puzzles in This Twitch-Style Robot Livestream
Wanna play with some robots? Come closer… let me tell you about Let’s Robots. It’s cool. You’ll be into it.
6 of Our Favorite Drawbot Projects
Check out these awesome drawbot projects for creating your own robo-Picassos.
Let This 3D Printed Robosnake Wiggle Its Way into Your Heart
If Robocop had a pet, it would be Robosnake. This adorable 3D Printed snake wiggles like an inchworm and is the perfect low maintenance pet.
Arduino Powered Robot Orchestra Rocks Adele
This 17-year-old’s robot orchestra has us blown away. Watch it play Adele hits and Undertale themes.
