Holiday Gift Guide 2012: The Bots of Maker Shed
Check out our fine selection of robots and robot accessories in the Maker Shed.
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!
Meet the Rovera: A MAKE Hangout on Air at 2pm PST/5pm EST Today!
Today marks the debut of the bimonthly “editor’s choice” hangout on air, live and online on Google+. This week MAKE editorial director Gareth Branwyn will discuss robots and the Rovera, a new Arduino-powered robot now available in the Maker Shed. As we typically do, we’ll announce a special offer during the hangout.
Learn About Robotics With RoboBrrd
Erin “RobotGrrl” Kennedy of Montreal, QC, is selling RoboBrrd kits via an Indiegogo campaign.
Steve Norris’s PatrolBot Mark II
This gorgeous robot patrols Steve Norris’s yard, and honks its horn and squirts water when it spots an intruder.
3D Robotics Raises $5 Million in Funding
Last week Wired’s Chris Anderson announced he’s leaving the editor-in-chief post to become 3D Robotics’ full-time CEO. Today, Chris announced that his company secured $5 million in VC funding.
Chris Anderson to Leave Wired
Wired editor-in-chief Chris Anderson is stepping down to focus on his drone business, 3D Robotics.
Watch DARPA’s Pet-Proto Robot Navigate Obstacles
DARPA, in collaboration with Boston Dynamics, has created a variety of fascinating robots in the past, including one that can outrun Usain Bolt and another that has a surprisingly human-like gait. Here’s a short clip of DARPA’s Pet-Proto robot accomplishing autonomous decision making and navigation through three obstacles.