Hacking a Star Wars AT-AT to Actually Walk
This is my remote controlled Vintage AT-AT Walker toy with an Arduino Uno, Adafruit servo shield, and Xbox 360 controller.
Robotics
This 4-Foot-Tall Robot Transforms into a Car in Seconds
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.
This Robot Monitors Avalanche Conditions So You Don’t Have To
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.
The Affectionator Lets Your Dog Pet You
Sure, you enjoy petting your dog and giving Fido treats, but what if your dog wants to pet you and give you treats?
BuddyBot Is an Adorable Robot Programmed Entirely with Swift
“The biggest highlight for me is seeing how excited my daughters are getting about robotics.”
Build Modular Animal Robots with the Animech Project
For someone without a background or education in engineering and electronics, robotics can be a daunting field. That’s why Jeffrey Moore of The Animech Project is developing robotics kits that help teach those skills in a fun and accessible way. The Animech Project, on display at this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area, is creating robotics kits […]
Build Rescue Bots Using Off the Shelf Parts
For assessing risky situations in tight spaces, sometimes it’s best to send a small robotic rover in ahead of you.