Robotics

CNet coverage of Maker Faire robotics

CNet coverage of Maker Faire robotics

Daniel Terdiman, of CNet, has put together a nice package of pieces on Maker Faire, centered on the DIY robotics movement that annually finds expression here. Photos: DIY bringing robotics to the masses In search of a do-it-yourself Wall-E Photos: Getting ready at Maker Faire Snapshots from the 2009 Maker Faire Behind the scenes as […]

Beginning robot walker

Beginning robot walker

ArduinoFun has a how-to on building this simple two-servo Arduino walker that’s a great starter robot project for kids. The body and legs were ordered from Ponoko. Shawn of ArduinoFun writes: My son is 11 and daughter is 5 and they really enjoyed doing this. I was amazed at my daughter already thinking of new […]

Hawk full-sized humanoid robot

Hawk full-sized humanoid robot

I’d never even heard of this robot, or the “i90” system it’s built on, until tonight. The Hawk is now ready for sale, according to the website, but it doesn’t say for how much. I’m guessing it’s a bundle, since the fully-equipped i90 base unit (with webcam, wireless network, GPS, etc.) is nearly ten grand. […]