RobotGrrl Rulz!
Erin Kennedy (aka RobotGrrl) is a very talented person whose creative energy has brought to life many fun and quirky robots. Erin also has a real talent for sharing her knowledge and encouraging others to share and grow together.
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!
What the Heck is a Surgical Roboticist?
Carol Reiley-Ng is a self described “surgical roboticist” who is pursuing a Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins University while creating amazing DIY projects that address environmental and health issues with low-cost technology.
Soldering a Connection — The Start of a Mentoring Relationship
“Having to explain the principles of soldering forced me to reassess my methods and ultimately made me much better at soldering,” says roboticist Annika O’Brien, on the mutually beneficial effects of teaching your skills to others.
Jerry the Bear Goes to Washington
Sproutel’s co-founders Hannah Chung and Aaron Horowitz are bringing Jerry the Bear to the White House Maker Faire. Jerry, an adorable teddy bear packed with sensors that uses interactive objects and touch screen games to help kids monitor glucose and use insulin.
Robots painting, 3D printing on a sphere, and Robotic bartenders – Rob|Arch 2014
Rob|Arch is a conference run by The Association for Robots in Architecture. This year the conference took place in Ann Arbor, MI and was preceded by workshops run at various institutions around the world. The use of industrial robots is fairly new to the field. Researchers are still exploring ways to use these exciting tools […]
Pepper: Feeling Like a Robot
Are robots with a heart the future… or the present? Yesterday SoftBank and Aldebaran announced their new emotional robot, Pepper.
Grant Imahara’s Hollywood Dream Machines, and the Spider Robot that Almost Killed Him
As a MythBuster, model maker, and combat roboticist, I’ve hacked everything from R2-D2 to the Energizer Bunny.