Robotics

This Week in Making: Documentaries, Droids, and Designing Rovers

This week we watched some very cool documentaries, learned how BB-8 really works, and got a closer look at JPL’s “mixed reality” initiative.

Wandering through Maker Faire Nantes, Dirk begs for change and plays a tune for the onlookers. At a glance, people think he’s a real person.

Volt is a companion robot created by Ray Rumore (with some help from dad). He was inspired by science fiction robots.

This is my remote controlled Vintage AT-AT Walker toy with an Arduino Uno, Adafruit servo shield, and Xbox 360 controller.

Did you ever think you would live to see a real life transformer? This robot turns into a car, and its creators want to build one even bigger.

Currently, the only way to assess avalanche danger is to hike up a snowy mountain and look at the conditions in person. Robots would be better.

Sure, you enjoy petting your dog and giving Fido treats, but what if your dog wants to pet you and give you treats?