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Prototyping Systems for Robotics

Stuart Deutsch

When I am not testing and reviewing new tools, I am working on robotics, electronics, woodworking, and other types of projects.

I am also interested in microscopy, the physical sciences, and new technologies.

I write about tools and workshop topics at ToolGuyd.com.

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@ToolGuyd

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A bot-builder’s guide to bits and pieces.

DR. SAUL GRIFFITH is founder and principal scientist at Otherlab, an independent R&D lab, where he focuses on engineering solutions for a clean energy, net-zero carbon economy. Occasionally making some pretty cool robots too. Saul got his PhD from MIT, and is a founder or co-founder of makanipower.com, sunfolding.com, voluteinc.com, treau.cool, departmentof.energy, materialcomforts.com, howtoons.com, and more. Saul was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2007.

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Otherlab is building robots you can ride, arm wrestle, or hug.

a complex marionette with detailed face and hands dressed in a brown monk's robe

Make Believe — Modern String Duet

By Gregory Hayes

Gregory Hayes

Gregory Hayes is a helpful being who has lots of fun. He makes most of his living as a photographer and writer, and occasionally tweets @mootpointblank.

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Make: Believe talks puppetry and 3D printing with Images in Motion.

a cowboy style hat made entirely of wood

Made On Earth — Timber Topper

By Jason Babler

Jason Babler

I'm the Creative Director of Make: magazine.

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I met Carl Stoner at Maker Faire New York, where he was a volunteer. Actually, I met his wooden hat first, as I was enamored with the idea of a wooden hat that actually looked comfortable to wear.

green glass speaker looks like a daffodil crossed with a gramophone amplifier

Made On Earth — Silica Speakers

By Laura Kiniry

Laura Kiniry

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With his impressive Ohm Sound installation, glass artist Shawn Ayerst has both audio and visual stimulation down pat.

Making It Legal — A Meeting of the Minds

By Ryan P.C. Lawson

Ryan P.C. Lawson

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April 9th, 2013 0

As a maker, you have some great ideas. You probably have some solid skills, too. You might be a welder, an electronics whiz, or a woodworker. Odds are, though, you’re not all of these things. If you want to turn your ideas into a successful business, at some point you’ll probably need help.

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Prototyping Systems for Robotics

By Stuart Deutsch

Stuart Deutsch

@ToolGuyd

Making Trouble — Soft Robots

By Saul Griffith

Saul Griffith

Make Believe — Modern String Duet

By Gregory Hayes

Gregory Hayes

Made On Earth — Timber Topper

By Jason Babler

Jason Babler

Made On Earth — Silica Speakers

By Laura Kiniry

Laura Kiniry

Making It Legal — A Meeting of the Minds

By Ryan P.C. Lawson

Ryan P.C. Lawson

Made On Earth — Playing with Firewall

By Matt Richardson

Matt Richardson

@MattRichardson

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