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!
Robert sent in this review of the Rovio robot by WowWee. The new Rovio can be controlled via WiFi, and has a built in Web Cam. Somebody please hack this thing ASAP! Check out the detailed Review of Rovio More: WowWee Alive Cub dissection
Nerdbots, ound object robot sculptures for your “inner nerd” via NOTCOT. Oddly obsessed with all things robot, married couple Nicholas and Angela from Kansas City, Missouri, decided on a whim one day to do nothing other than to build one themselves. After piecing together parts found at their favorite antique and thrift stores, they created […]
From now until the awesomeness that is Maker Faire Austin, I’ll be highlighting projects that you can find at Travis County Fairgrounds on 10/18-19. Tickets here; see you there! Austin’s high-schoolers will be bringing some world-quality robotics to Maker Faire Austin: Here’s a video of one of their creations in action: I’ll see you (and […]
Carlos of Neogentronyx is building hydraulic driven mech exoskeletons. He’s currently seeking funding so he can grow his company into actual Mecha construction/research & development group – This is the new Neo-Mech chassis I developed after having created and tested my previous Mech (Big-Red) as many called it. I began the project back in early […]
Who said robotic mowers have to be little plastic boxes? I just want to know when I can get a robo-sheep to mow my lawn, because it’s looking kind of ragged. The robot kind of reminds me of Shaun the Sheep from Wallace & Gromit. More on the Robotic Lawn-Mowing Sheep
From our robotics friends in Dallas: Would you be interested in being a judge for a middle school robotics competition? The FIRST Lego League (FLL) Championship will be in Dallas, January 31st. For more information about (FLL), check out our web site. It’s a one-day event, and we are currently looking for 24 judges. Judging […]
This crafter/maker duo collaborated to create these glowing-eyed knit robots featured on the cover of CRAFT Volume 01. Ana knit the bots, João made the simple LED circuit. When you press the chest of the bot, the eyes light up. Ana Crafts Related: CRAFT subscribers can read the Digital Edition of CRAFT Volume 01 here.
