We are proud to announce the immediate availability of a new and exciting robot: the Windoro WCR-I001 Window Cleaning Robot. Windoro WCR-i001 Window Cleaning Robot This robot comes in two parts that work together as a team to clean most type of windows. The driving part navigates on one side of t…
Have you wondered why some robots can run much longer than others, or why UAVs can only hover for a few minutes? The battery pack you choose is certainly important, but there are many additional factors which have a huge influence on the total time your robot operates between charges. Drive Motors …
The fellows at the University of Pennsylvania did it again. They haven an even more impressive quad-rotor UAV demo that was done for their latest TED talk. This presentation summarizes their impressive work and features a rather surprising finale that you don't want to miss. So sit tight a
Robots Create Jobs The market research firm Metra Martech conducted a study named "Positive Impact of Industrial Robots on Employment" that shows robotics will be a major driver for global job creation over the next five years. A growth in robot use over the next five years will result in th
In robotics, you usually want more torque or speed out of your motors. You can achieve this by using gears.But how can you get them?You could carve them out from wood or plastics, or use a 3D printer.On my current robot, I would need 4 equally big gears. So I'll show…
Are you looking for the best and most innovative lawn mower? Are you tired of using the ancient type of lawn mower that provides less performance than what you have expected while polluting the air around you? At RobotShop, you can almost find every kind of robot that you are looking for, includin…
In just 10 days the first Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon will take place. Join the 200 people already registered for a full weekend of hacking and connecting robots to the cloud. Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon If you are not aware yet of what this hackathon is all about, see our previous covera…
Robotics Venn Diagram It is becoming increasingly important for schools to improve and broaden their scope and selection of technological subjects/topics in order to compete in a global market. More and more robotics manufacturers are noticing this potentially huge market and are making their pr…
A recent survey done by Persuadable Research, a marketing analytic form, shows that the majority of the people prefer to use robots to do their domestic tasks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45JcjHlvno8 At RobotShop, we know people want domestic robots, and so to meet that growing demand... h
RobotShop has some gift ideas for your special Valentine this year. With great prices on the Asus E-Clean Enhanced and the Asus E-Clean Mini, you are certain to capture your loved ones' heart. The special prices start today and end Feb. 15th. Hurry if you would like to get one before Valentine's Da…
At the time of this post, the MyRobots.com App Store has been live for just over 12 hours and is the first robot-specific App Store to list applications which are ready to buy! MyRobots.com Robot App Store The first available applications are intended for use with the iRobot Roomba Vacuums, one o…
On the weekend of March 2nd to March 4th, a Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon will be held in several cities around the world. This initiative is born in Montreal, Canada where the main event will be held but other cities are challenged to participate and to show off their robot hacking skills. Clou…
Us, robot geeks, love robot movies (...even if we sometimes complain about inaccuracies and fallacies), and Real Steel is a great robot movie now available on DVD and Blue-ray. So, in order to satisfy both your cravings for robots and your desire for entertainment, we are giving away three Blu
A recent study by Latitude shows that children from around the world see robots as a natural companion that able to help them learn and play. We encourage you to read the full report. Robots@School The study also shows that the inherent "nerdiness" of a robot is cool and that children blur t
About Arduino Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. Arduino can sense the environment by receiving i…
Well, that was a lie intended to catch your attention. At least as far as we can tell, Justin Bieber is not a robot, but don't go away yet - we do have some news regarding the Canadian pop star and robots. Bieber Bot Justin Bieber will be presenting robots form TOSY Robotics, a Vietnamese robotic…
