Mechanical Monster Hands, Run for Your Lives!
How to make a working pair of giant monster hands and arm extenders for a costume.
Robotics
Making a robot can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Itโs the perfect combination of creativity, engineering and problem solving. However, if youโre just getting started in robotics, it can also be overwhelming. To make things easier for those who are just starting out, weโve 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!
New Prosthetic Arms Are Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars Themed
These 3D printed prosthetics look like they came right out of Iron Man, Frozen, and Star Wars.
This Drawbot Uses Sand to Write Temporary Poetry
How many robots do you know that can write poetry? Skryf rolls along the ground, using sand to draw out words as it goes.
Disney’s Cute Turtle Robot Draws Entire Beachscapes
This adorable turtle drawbot produces larger than life art that spans entire beaches.
Finding Jim Henson in Junk: Animatronic Bots Will Make You Smile
Using junk to build animatronic bots is whimsical and amusing. These cobbled-together bots are just filled with personality.
The Intensely Calming Vibrations of Gamelatron
This robotic display mixes traditional gamelans with modern robotics. The result, the Gamelatron, it is entrancing and intense.
PlasmaBot: Worldโs Coolest Marionette
PlasmaBot is a larger than life robot marionette made from hand-blown glass tubes and noble gasses.
