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!
It’s always great to hear about young people doing good things for humanity. Easton LaChappelle not only blows my mind but is a huge inspiration. The 19 year old recently accepted a job with NASA after creating a 3D printed prosthetic arm that is controlled by your mind. LaChappelle become interested in robotics and technology at age 14. (Yes, you’re reading […]
Note: This article is part of a series, documenting the All Sparks through the FIRST robotics season. To find the other parts of this series, see the list at the bottom of the article. When most people think of a robotics team, their mental picture probably includes lots of metal and wires and sensors. While […]
The DJI gang and Good Morning America teamed up in Iceland this morning to fly drones over a live volcano — and stream it live for the world to see. The first-of-its-kind broadcast happened this morning from Bardarbunga Volcano, located in a remote part of central Iceland. According to ABC News, the team, including GMA meteorologist […]
“We are aiming to make a change, show the world that BCI is not something in the future, it is something that is already happening.”
Note: This article is part of a series, documenting the All Sparks through the FIRST robotics season. To find the other parts of this series, see the list at the bottom of the article. Finally, after three weeks of hard work, our robot has begun to take shape! Our design team has completed the CAD […]
In this game, an ideal alliance would consist of robots that each specialize in different tasks working together
Amazon promises drone-delivered packages in the future. Drug smugglers in Tijuana are making this a reality even faster, although not without their own hiccups. Yesterday, Tijuana police announced the recovery of a crashed hexacopter carrying six packages of crystal meth. The flying rig, a DJI S900 hexacopter designed to carry high-end video equipment for television and […]
