Building a String Art Robot Looks Difficult
Paul’s string art robot is impressive, but the path he took to get there – as well as the persistence required – is what is really impressive
Robotics
Review of mBot Neo
What is the mBot Neo, anyway? The mBot Neo a coding robot that makes learning interactive, engaging, and loads of fun! With its cutting-edge technology, this educational robot takes learning to a whole new level by showcasing real-world applications, and we need to mention lego compatibility too. How To Put mBot Neo Together The instructions […]
How To Build A Knife Throwing Robot
Have you ever wanted a hand-held knife launching robot that always hits it’s target? No? Well Quint Builds did and he (and his son) went through the exhausting process of designing it. This build is so much more complex than it looks at a glance. Take for example the “simple” task of holding a knife. […]
Give Alexa a Billion Times More Personality with a New Body
When it comes to building robot assistants, Thomas Burns at Workshop Nation points out that we have incredible and amazing technology, but it’s lacking in visual personality. Just look at your Alexa or Google home device. They are pretty incredible in terms of technology but they are lacking in aesthetics. OK, some of you may […]
Turning A Truck Into A Giant Dot Matrix Printer
When Ryder set his mind to creating a massive dot matrix printer, he also decided that it would be awesome to drive it. Now he has a truck that can write on the road as it drives. The idea here is relatively simple. A bit of water on the road creates a dark spot. If […]
How I Built A Guitar Picking Robot
The idea came to me while I was listening to a great Seattle fingerpicking guitarist, the late Klaus Lendzian, at a favorite local restaurant. I’d been hearing him play at various venues around town since the 1980s. As I watched him play, I thought, “He’s really good. Lyrical, a great sense of timing. Wow, I […]
Robots and More at Piedmont School Maker Faire
The School Maker Faire in Piedmont, CA, which has served as a model for thousands of School Maker Faire across the world, will have its 8th go round this Sunday, May 21st.
