Double Telepresence Robot System A robot invasion doesn't have to be scary, though it's important to know that it isn't science fiction anymore. When the film 2001 A Space Odyssey came out in 1968, Dr Floyd's casual use of a teleconference robot during a space station layover was as much science
Together with the launch of the new robotics programming platform FlowBotics Studio, RobotShop also launched the Servo Erector Set V1.1 from Lynxmotion. This is a kit of over 500 parts enabling you to build five different robots and control them via pre-made robot applications inside FlowBotics…
Both RobotShop and Hammacher Schlemmer are now offering the "World Smallest Humanoid Robot", I-Sobot, for an astounding $99 price tag $95.99 price tag ($99 at Hammacher). This appears to be partly due to the fact that I-Sobot is being discontinued by Tomy. For $96 this would make …
Christmas season is just around the corner, and it's time to send Santa your gift list. Why not select robotic gifts to help with household chores, to play, to build or even to experiment with. Here's our top suggestions for robotic gifts for 2013. We've featured 10 great ideas that will make excel…
Problem Statement: Arduino UNO is the most prolific version of Arduino board, and runs at 5v DC. It's I2C interface (Analog pins A4 and A5) will drive to 5v.Raspberry Pi runs at 3.3v. Both of it's I2C interfaces run at 3.3v.I2C devices purchased through Spark…
If you were looking for an inexpensive vacuum robot that can get into every corner and go under even the lowest furniture, the Agait E-Clean Mini is definitely a good choice. Agait E-Clean Mini Its small size and swiftness are not the only positive aspects of this little robot, its pri…
South Korean company Hanulkid recently announced the upcoming release of its new robot, 'Steamer' at the 2006 RoboWorld conference in Korea. The floor cleaning robot boasts the ability to both vacuum and steam mop floors. It also has a low noise level and comes with a remote control. It …
Robotshop Ultimate Challenge iRobot's newest offering, the 700 series, has been put through the Ultimate Challenge, and we now have the results for the Roomba 780. Being one of the newer robot vacuum cleaners to become available in North America (and now abroad too), these results are quite …
Usually when you think about "robot videos", you think about blockbuster movies like Transformers, Wall-E, Short Circuit, Real Steel and others. You would be surprised however to see just how many free robot-themed animated / CGI short movies are out there, many of which could easily be misconstrue…
In its 10th anniversary, at RobotShop we are very excited to unveil the 5th major upgrade to our web presence. Not only the user interface was refreshed and made compatible with the latest web standards, the catalogue browsing, and the search engine has been improved to make it more convenient to f…
Screenshot of the SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility Many of you already know the Lynxmotion SSC-32 servo control board; it’s become a bit of an industry standard as a reliable interface to control up to 32 servo motors from a single board connected to a PC. RobotShop have just released a powerful
As we reported before, DARPA issued its latest challenge where they will require a humanoid robot to complete a series of tasks (worthy of an action movie) which include driving a car, breaking down a wall, and using tools - all with the goal of "saving the day" during a mock…
Robotshop Ultimate Challenge If you were at all curious how the Neato XV-11 performed in the RobotShop Ultimate Challenge, then this post is for you. RobotShop has done the tests, compiled the results, and put it all together for you. The findings may (or may not) surprise you. For anyone …
When we first saw Robotis release their new line of professional (and large) Dynamixel Pro servo motors, we knew it would not be long until they were used to create larger humanoids. So, not long after their release, "THOR" was revealed; Robotis' child-sized humanoid entry into the…
We have received many inquiries concerning the availability of the Neato XV Signature Series Robot Vacuums in Europe. They are finally available for purchase on our European website and stock will be coming in shortly. If you were looking for a great holiday gift for your loved ones, this is it!…
À présent que la forme générale, les actionneurs (ou moteurs) et le cerveau du robot ont été choisis,il est temps de faire bouger les choses. La première question que se posent de nombreux débutants lors de la construction de leur premier r…
