Makers Rising in Zorrozaurre
Bilbao’s post-industrial neighborhood Zorrozaurre is ground zero for an emerging maker culture and economy.
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!
PopPet: Personality-Packed Robot Kit by 19 Year Old Maker
PopPet is a cute robot kit with changeable face plates so you can customize her the way you want. The kit is available through Kickstarter now.
Discovering the Future with Low-Tech Supplies, a Review of Robotics by Kathy Ceceri
Robots are generally thought to be complex electro-mechanical systems. They can be. Or they can be simple projects built with supplies and materials you probably already have around the home! Here’s a review of Robotics by Kathy Ceceri and book’s low-tech projects.
Maker Hangar 2: 02 – Tricopter Build Part 1
In this episode of Maker Hangar, I show you how to assemble the motor mounts and body halves of your tricopter. I also teach youย what CA adhesives are and what they can be used for. Next Episode, I’ll show you how to finish building the tricopter, so stay tuned! If you haven’t already purchased your […]
Maker Hangar 2: Episode 01 – What is a Tricopter?
Maker Hangar Is back with two new aircraft builds this season, a tricopter and another airplane! In this episode, Iย talk about what a tricopter is and some of its advantages over other multicopters. We also take a look into the kits that are being sold for this year. If you haven’t already watched the first […]
Heather Knight is a Missionary for Social Robotics
Social roboticist Heather Knight spreads the good word of human-cyborg relations.
Angelica Lim Works at the Intersection of Functional and Social Robots
Angelica Lim’s passion is to improve the reputation of robots and make them more approachable and friendly. Her work and scientific publications address how robots interact with humans through musical performance, body language, speech patterns, and more.
