Robot Hacks Countdown
We’ve gotten a great response to our call for robot teams for our newly formed Robot Hacks project. More than 52 teams have already registered and the G+ Community page is filling up with posts about designs and plans.
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!
Our Mission: Hack to Learn, Hack to Imagine, Hack to Share
What are Robot Hacks? We’re creating live online participatory events for the MAKE community, and re-making what it means for you to take part. Our new Maker Session concept includes video presentations by Master Makers with opportunities for you to be creative and hack in your own locations. We are thrilled that you will be able to brainstorm, build your projects, and be inspired by what you are learning, wherever you are. The early results are promising: Last month’s Urban Sensor Hack, our first Maker Session, included energetic teams and fascinating projects from across the U.S. and Europe.
OpenROV Reskinned in PVC
Kurt added an OpenROV’s electronics to a custom PVC enclosure to build his own submersible.
How to Make a Ball-Balancing Robot
The folks from Ufactory, a Shenzhen startup, have built a fun ball balancing robot that uses six omni wheels to keep the robot balancing on top of a soccer ball.
Hauntbox Prop Controller
The barrier between the average Joe and a fully automated haunted house just got lowered.
Jaimie and the Giant Robot
Help share the amazing and inspiring story of robot-maker Jaimie Mantzel in this documentary film.
The Social (Drone) Network
Can aerial drones have a positive impact on our society? Some people are betting they can, and are putting their money where their mouth is.