The Next Generation of Mirobots
We talk to Ben Pirt, the creator of Mirobot, about the new version of his robot and the way he’s using Kickstarter as part of his development of the bot.
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Electric ATVs Are Coming to Farms Near You
Crouching in the corner at MakerCon is this futuristic looking utility vehicle named Farmdogg. This electric all terrain vehicle aims to solve many problems that you find in current systems used by farms, specifically targeting the “4 wheeler” that we all know so well. The typical ATV or 4 wheeler right now has three big […]
To Build a Better Robot, Build a Better Team
In the month of April, robotics teams participate in competitions such as FIRST in St. Louis and Vex in Anaheim. I met Kate Azar last summer and heard her talk enthusiastically about FIRST robotics. While her experience was positive, she realized that young women struggle to gain respect as competitors and team members. I asked […]
Round 2 – Fight!
BattleBots is coming back to TV — but fighting robots never really went away
Sphero Patent Suggests Magnetic Head for BB-8 Droid
A 2014 patent submitted by employees of Sphero details a Sphero-like device working with a “magnetically coupled accessory.” The device works by using a magnetic tip on the existing upward-facing arm within the Sphero, allowing it to create a temporary attachment to a magnetic half-dome that slides along its Teflon-coated surface. The patent is of […]
Hollywood Is Courting Jimmy the Robot
According to a piece in Variety, Warner Brothers has optioned the film rights for the Make: Books title 21st Century Robot by Brian David Johnson. Johnson is Intel’s futurist and has created a unique development strategy for robotics built around Jimmy, the robot who’s the star of his book. It will be interesting to see […]
A Robot Sculpture, Made By A Robot
The first thing that greets you as you come to the Saint-Malo faire is a huge stone statue of Makey. What most people don’t find out till later is that this statue of a robot was originally carved by a robot.
