Do you miss the games of your childhood? What if you could build your own retro console with a Raspberry Pi and an NES-inspired case? In this very easy tutorial, we'll teach you how to use a Raspberry PI with the Nespi case and the RetroPie OS to create your own retro console center capable of emul…
Drive Motor Sizing The Drive Motor Sizing Tool is intended to give an idea of the type of drive motor required for your specific robot by taking known values and calculating values required when searching for a motor. DC motors are generally used for continuous rotation drive systems.
Every January, Las Vegas is the theatre of the annual grand mass of the consumer electronics industry during the CES. While every year gives us a glimpse into what could be the future, 2018 was somehow a bit different from the previous editions. This year, robots weren't just proof-of-concept units…
People have been missing the Arduino.org for quite some time. These were among the best Arduino compatible boards available on the market and they were a beloved best-seller at RobotShop. Fortunately, the wait is over now. CC Logistics, the new name of the company, just released a new lineup of pro…
The cat sensor may be small, but is still an important part of your Litter-Robot Open Air III. Without this small component, your robot won't detect when your cat is inside the litter. Although the sensor is not prone to defects, it is pretty sensible and you could find yourself one day with a Red
This edition of the Consumer Electronic Show, the annual grand mass of electronics products in Las Vegas, has gifted us with so many robotics products that it might be hard to navigate among all the announcements. The team at RobotShop and our community have debated together and here's our ranking …
For robots, being able to understand or navigate their environment is often critical to functioning properly. While there are plenty of sensors that allow robots to glimpse their surroundings, one category of sensors that is rapidly gaining popularity is light and laser-based (LiDAR) distance me…
*note* : for discussing any technical issues or project designs with your LIDAR-Lite, please proceed to our forum and create a new topic here. The new version of the LIDAR-Lite v3 "High Performance" (LLV3HP) is now available at RobotShop. It offers key improvements while staying compatible
An educational concept receiving a lot of discussions now is STEM. STEM which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, acknowledges these disciplines are cross-curricular in that you can’t teach one of these disciplines without incorporating the others. Coding is becoming so p
Since the launch of the Neato Botvac D Connected series, Neato has been researching many ways to improve their designs, technologies, and performance. With the upcoming release of the Neato Botvac D7, Neato has stricken again with the new Coverage Maps technologies for the Botvac D3 and D5 models.W
RobotShop Announces Improved Logistics in Europe Once again, RobotShop improves logistics and lowers shipping fees to enhance customer experience. We have recently made changes to our logistics chain for the European Union which will reflect in lower shipping fees as well as faster delivery time…
Cause chances are that you will in the future. Indeed, the development of sexbots is accelerating since we asked "Yes or No to SexBots" in December 2014 and, as Rachel Kaser put it for TheNextWeb, "It's time to stop freaking out about humans f*cking robots". Just a c…
We've had the pleasure to read in the October issue of Servo Magazine a glowing review of our Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano. We're sharing some excerpts and images of the article with you today. There is a plethora of flight controllers on the market. Some tout their small size and low cost.
RobotShop Inc. announces today that it has officially launched its latest European operation dedicated to customers in Germany by offering improved logistics, shipping fees, and customer service. German customers can now order from RobotShop.com/de in their own language and currency. Robosthop a…
With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That's why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the best of the best robots. On a budget and looking for more affordable suggestions? We got you …
With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That's why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the best of the best robots. Looking for something more specific? Don't forget to check out our o
