Revisiting the Beetlebot, a Bot with No Brains but Lots of Spirit
Build the Beetlebot, a robot made from little more than spare parts, that can navigate a space, delight children, and terrify house pets
Robotics
4 Kits from New York Toy Fair Perfect for Young Tinkerers
There’s nothing like an engaging kit to grab your attention, explore new ideas, and Make projects together.
Robots Getting a Grip with Electroadhesive Fingers
A new technology allows robots to manipulate varied and delicate objects
Kid Builds BB-8 Robot Out of Beach Ball, Roll-On Deodorant, and Speaker Magnets
A 17 year old builds a very impressive Star Wars BB-8 out of household and hardware store items
Noodle-Legged Robot Will Seek Out Legs to Cuddle With, Drool On
Imagine, a small crab-like robot walks up to you and leans on your leg…
Do Not Build This Knife-Wielding Chopping Machine
Simone Giertz designed an incredibly dangerous automatic food-chopping machine using a kitchen knife and servo motors.
Why You Should Pay Attention to DARPA’s New Robotics Award
DARPA has announced a new initiative, called Robotics Fast Track, offering awards up to $150,000 for prototype robots.