Hexapod Dance-Off
Check out this video from the 5th Annual Austrian Hexapod Dance-Off. The Hexapod moves are sure expressive.
robots
2-ton Husqvarna DXR-310 demolition robot
Robot uprising jokes are getting a bit stale, I suppose, so I’ll pass on the obvious Terminator allusions this time. Plus this hulking tracked demolition machine from Sweden’s Husqvarna Construction Products is remote controlled, not autonomous, and so is really more a giant R/C car on steroids, with a massive jackhammer arm, than it is a true robot. Still, “awesome” comes to mind. [via BotJunkie]
3D-printable toy robot
This nicely designed robot, the MakerBot Defender by Thingiverse user DemonDust doesn’t pack any electronics and apparently its mechanical parts don’t work as well as one would like, but it’s nicely designed and even comes with its own fictional back-story!
Android-powered LEGO Rubik’s Cube solver
We’ve featured LEGO Rubik’s Cube solvers before, but none controlled by an Android device. In this promotional video by maker David Gilday for ARM Ltd, the machine shows off it’s ability to autonomously solve a Rubik’s Cube in 25 minutes or less.
Biomechanical “Terminator” mic stand
Artist Chris Conte created this gorgeous custom microphone stand for Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace (Warning: Auto-play music). More info at Wired. [via Dude Craft]
Bipedal walker made from old TVs and other junk
Sam Togo (Togolese Republic, Africa) is building this humanoid robot, mainly from old TV parts. He hopes to inspire other kids in his country to embrace science and technology through his work. [Via Trossen] Homemade robot
Meet the Boxbot
Cellbot contributor Jason has scaled things up a bit with his Boxbot. Designed using SketchUp and output on a CNC ShopBot, the Boxbot uses $10 worth of MDF and a couple of $16 windshield wiper motors to drive its wheels.