Sauerkraut Powered Robot
My favorite interaction was a youngster approaching Jesse Hemminger’s Sauerkraut Powered Robot display at the Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire, getting a whiff, throwing his hand up to cover his mouth and then ran off instantly.
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FTCquel: Mark Edelman (video)
Mark Edelman from NorCalFTC shows the competition area for a yearly teen program in robotics. At Maker Faire Bay Area 2011, student teams used their engineering and technology skills to pit their creations against one another in the final tech challenge.
Robotic B.A.R.Tender: Jason Gouw (video)
Jason Gouw shows his prototype for the Robotic B.A.R.Tender at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011. Intended to aid a human bartender in the mixing of standard drinks, this robot holds bottles of liquor upside down and pours the proper amounts based on which drink is inputted by the user. Subscribe to the Maker Faire Podcast […]
CRAFT Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
Here are some cool things we saw in the CRAFT Flickr Pool this week: Tiny Tiny Tardis, by Giant Eye Robot, by michelleness Crocheted Aardvark, by planetjune WIP Anarchy, by Recycled by Hyena Zinnia Rag Rug, by roses&pearls
In the Maker Shed: Erector 15 Model Set
The Erector 15 Model Set from the Maker Shed is just begging to be modified. It features 252 pieces, Cable Command movement and instructions to build 15 different models. Just add a couple of servos and an Arduino to bring this building set to life!
How-To: Steampunk Balancing Robot from Recycled Materials
By Scott Bedford Amaze your kids by transforming two old toilet rolls and a few other recycled bits and bobs into a cool steampunk-inspired robot. Amaze them even further by balancing your robot on the edge of a ruler, table, shelf, or even your finger. And then triple amaze them by rotating the arms and […]
Robot Film Festival
Is this the world’s first Robot Film Festival? I think so! The deadline to submit a film is June 5th. So if you have a robot and a video camera, now is your robot’s chance to walk (or roll) down the red carpet in New York City! Please submit your outstanding, dazzling, hilarious or thought-provoking […]
