robots

Stair climbing robot

Marc de Vinck

February 28th, 2008 0

This robot is small, purpose-built, and can easily climb stairs. The website has a lot of photos and is a great source of technical information for stair climbing robots. If you are thinking of building something similar, this is a must-read. StairBOT is a small robot for indoor environments. On even floor it drives like […]

NewScientist vid: Robots inspired by animals

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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@garethb2

January 30th, 2008 0

NewScientist has some nice short science videos on YouTube, including this one surveying various research projects in animal-inspired robot motility. Especially check out the last bot, M-Tran, a “self-configuring mobile robot.” Robots inspired by animals – Link M-Tran – Link