Crowdfunding Watch: Robot Projects March Ahead
Sweet robots are swarming the crowdfunding sites, with everything from humanoids to drones and hexabots up for funding.
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!
Web Series from an Eccentric Family of Robot Makers
The Siegels live a somewhat isolated life, living and running their business developing robotic and educational exhibits for museums from an abandoned school building they purchased. They conduct humanitarian research and development into robotic adaptive technology and environmental, energy conservation and alternative energy technologies. Basically, they are out to make the world a better, more accessible place for everyone.
Drone Flyers in Austin: Fly With Us at SXSW This Weekend
MAKE will be hosting a homegrown drone gathering at SXSW, and has saved space for a couple local enthusiast groups. Let us know if you’d like to hang out!
Raspberry Pi Robotics for People on the Autism Spectrum
ONE is a Raspberry Pi-based robot designed to elicit interaction and bonding in unique ways among people with autism.
Big New Hobbies for Little Hands in the Maker Shed
Banish idle hands from your home or classroom with some awesome new robotics kits for Makers-in-training. Whether youngsters are interested in solar energy, programming with Arduino, or beginning electronics, The Maker Shed has kits to entertain and educate. Rainy day blues are no match for a compelling new hobby! Consider Sphero 2.0, a robot that’s a […]
Drones Gone Mild: Introducing the Drone Social Innovation Award
The Drone Social Innovation Award aims to spur innovation, investment, and to bring attention to the positive role that civilian drone technology can play in society.
The Lego Standard: Combining Building Sets to Make Better Projects
The popularity of Lego has spawned a flood of third-party products that tie into the Lego ecosystem. The latest is Technic-compatible Makeblock beams.