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How to Choose the Right Robot Chassis for Industrial Automation? Key Metrics and Practical Guidelines

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

How to Choose the Right Robot Chassis for Industrial Automation? Key Metrics and Practical Guidelines

Integrating Cobots into Manufacturing Workflows

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Cobots are transforming manufacturing by safely automating tasks alongside human workers, boosting speed and efficiency. Successful integration requires careful planning, system compatibility, and worker training.

How To Get Your Child Interested in Robotics

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This article shows parents how to introduce robotics in a fun, hands-on way that keeps kids engaged.

From Upgrade to Purchase: ORIN SUPER Board Performance Enhancements and Buying Advice

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

As we all know. Everyone is already aware of the news that Nvidia has upgraded its ORIN board to ORIN SUPER through software upgrade,Today we will test the actual performance improvement of different SUPER boards and provide some purchasing suggestions.

What You Didn’t See in Kai Cenat’s Video: RobotShop & Unitree on the G1 Humanoid Robot

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The recent buzz around the Unitree G1 humanoid robot has sparked excitement—but it has also led to some confusion, especially concerning its pricing and capabilities. In this post, we aim to clarify the differences between the base model and the G1 EDU Ultimate C version, address misinformation regarding cost, and highlight the importance of ethical considerations when working with humanoid robots.

Managing Emerging Business Risks in Robotics: Streamlining Risk Assessment

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This article focuses on managing the emerging business risks faced by robotics companies, with an emphasis on streamlining risk assessment processes.

How Yahboom Leverages Their Presence on the RobotShop Community

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Yahboom, an innovative vendor specializing in educational and AI-driven robotic kits, has taken full advantage of the opportunities provided by the RobotShop Community. Their approach serves as a model for other suppliers and manufacturers looking to increase their visibility and reach more potential customers.

Robotics Trends: Humanoid, Service Robots & CES 2025 Insights

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

CES 2025, which concluded in early January, reaffirmed key robotics trends from 2024 that continue to shape the industry in early 2025. The event showcased some of the most exciting advancements in humanoid and service robotics, with industry leaders like Unitree, Pudu Robotics, Agility Robotics, and others driving innovation across healthcare, hospitality, and logistics.

Unitree GO2 Robot Comparison: How to choose the right quadruped robot for you

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Unitree Robotics, a company specializing in legged robots, has made significant strides in the field of quadruped / four legged robotics with its Go2 series. Not long ago, only the largest research company, Boston Dynamics, as well as research institutions were able to create full sized quadruped “dogs” which could move around. The Go2 is one of if not the first affordable robots of this size and versatility sold to the general public. These robots are designed to navigate and interact within various environments, showcasing advanced mobility and adaptability. The Go2 series includes multiple models, each tailored to specific applications and user needs.

Unitree Humanoids Comparison: How to choose the right humanoid for you

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Unitree Robotics, a prominent robotics company, has expanded its product line beyond quadruped robots to include humanoid robots, notably the G1 and H1 models. These humanoid robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks, showcasing advanced mobility, dexterity, and adaptability.

Upgrade Your Jetson Orin Nano to the Super!

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

As a programming enthusiast or a fan of AI projects, NVIDIA recently announced an exciting news-That is to upgrade the Jetson ORIN NANO kit to Jetson Orin Nano Super through software, thus achieving a huge performance improvement.

CES 2025: Top Robotics Tech from the Innovation Awards

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Every year, CES honors the most groundbreaking products with its prestigious Innovation Awards®—and 2025 was no exception. We’re excited to present a curated list of top award winners that exemplify how AI, robotics, and smart home technology are reshaping our lives. From AI companions to solar-powered pool cleaners, these innovations illuminate a future where technology supports our daily routines in ever more seamless and intelligent ways.

Exciting News: Lynxmotion PRO Modular Robotic Arms Now Support ROS2!

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Lynxmotion has just taken a huge leap forward in making their PRO Modular Robotic Arms even more versatile by announcing official support for ROS2! This update opens up a world of possibilities for developers, researchers, and robotics enthusiasts who are looking to integrate these high-quality robotic arms into their projects using the latest in robot operating systems.

CES 2025: The Most Exciting Robotics Tech So Far

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

CES 2025 has officially kicked off, running from January 7th to 11th, and it’s already generating buzz with its robotics showcases. This renowned tech event blends groundbreaking innovations with practical applications, offering a glimpse of the future.

At RobotShop, we’re excited to see how robotics is evolving, from advanced prototypes to products closer to everyday use. Here’s a look at the robotics highlights so far at CES 2025.

Crafting a Career in Robotics and AI: High-Paying Skills and Projects That Inspire

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This article discusses the exciting opportunities within the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence.

Christmas Gift Guide: Lighting up the Joy of the Festival

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

The Future of Remote Patient Monitoring: Innovations Driving Better Chronic Disease Management

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This article discusses the advancements in remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies that are transforming how chronic diseases are managed.

How to best suit your AI vision module?

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The camera module can add eyes to smart cars or robots, helping the robot car to realize functions such as video image transmission and visual recognition.

Compared with traditional cameras, what unique advantages do vision modules have?

RobotShop Black Friday Event 2024: Flash Sale is LIVE & Ongoing Deals

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The Black Friday Event at RobotShop is in full swing, and we’re excited to announce that our Flash Sale has begun! If you've been keeping an eye on the deals, now is the time to act. The 4-day Flash Sale, running from November 29 to December 2, brings exclusive, limited-time offers on some of our most sought-after robotics products.

Even better, these Flash Sale discounts are now live, so you can grab your favorite items at a bigger discount while supplies last. Whether you're shopping for yourself or searching for the perfect holiday gift, the deals are too good to miss!

How Cyber Insecurity Threatens the Future of Robotics in Industry

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This article covers the financial, operational, and reputational risks that cyber insecurity poses to robotics in business environments.

How Robotics are Transforming Customer Interaction and Satisfaction

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This article discusses the profound impact of robotics on enhancing customer experiences across various industries. It explores how advanced robotics solutions are being integrated into customer service environments, from retail to healthcare, to streamline interactions, provide personalized support, and improve overall satisfaction.

RobotShop Black Friday 2024: Shop Early Deals & Get Ready for More!

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The most anticipated sale of the year is here! RobotShop's Black Friday Event, running from November 18 to December 2, features discounts of up to 70% on 3000+ robotics products. Start saving with early deals available now, and get ready for even more! New offers drop on Monday, November 25th, followed by exclusive 4-day discounts starting next Friday, November 29th.

Stock is limited, so don’t wait—explore the featured deals below and grab top-selling robots, kits, parts, tools, and home tech on sale now. Keep reading to unlock special discount codes and secure the best offers before they’re gone!

What exciting possibilities emerge when a robotic arm is combined with depth camera?

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

There are a variety of desktop-level robotic arms currently on the market. In addition to cameras, they are also equipped with a variety of sensors so that they can behave more "intelligent." But we discovered that no matter how they increased the number of sensing modules, they could not solve a common problem today with desktop-level robotic arms: it is difficult to break through the limitations of a two-dimensional plane.

Robot Gift Guide 2024: Perfect Picks for Geeks and Advanced Tech Enthusiasts

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

For robotics tech enthusiasts, the holidays offer a prime opportunity to elevate their collection of robots with advanced tech, parts, and projects to work on in the coming year. Our 2024 Robot Gift Guide showcases top-tier robotics and tech picks designed for those who thrive on innovation and challenge, from advanced robotic arms to AI-driven kits. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for a fellow tech lover, these gifts open up endless possibilities for learning, building, and creating.

Robot Gift Guide 2024: Perfect Picks for Children, Teens, and Inexpensive Gifts

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Consider giving the gift of robotics to inspire creativity and curiosity in the younger generation! Our carefully curated gift guide features exciting robotic kits and toys that will engage children and teens, providing endless fun and learning opportunities. From educational coding kits to programmable drones, these gifts are sure to spark joy and imagination without breaking the bank.

Robot Gift Guide 2024: Perfect Picks for Adults, Home, and Pets

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Consider giving the gift of robotics—browse our curated selection of advanced, interactive robots that simplify daily routines, add personality to your home, or even entertain your pets. From helpful cleaning bots to charming companions, these robotic gifts bring innovation to life and inspire a passion for smart tech and robotics in everyone!

RobotShop Expands Its Robotics Integrator Network & Launches a Living Lab in Quebec

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

RobotShop Inc. is thrilled to announce the expansion of its integrator network through a strategic partnership with Fractal Robotics, a leading service robotics integrator in Canada. This collaboration will enhance the capabilities of the RobotShop Robotics Integration Service (RRIS) and further strengthen its position in the service robotics market.

Good news for Raspberry Pi 5

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Have you ever seen such a protective case for Raspberry Pi 5?

Enhancing Robotic Sensors with Insights from Feline Vision

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Everyone knows how adept cats are at seeing in even the dimmest light. If robots had the same abilities, then next-generation technology could be on the way.

Robotics Startups: Leading the Charge in Sustainable Business Practices

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This article focuses on how robotics startups can influence change by promoting sustainability through the integration of robotics with green technologies like private solar power.

Why Now is the Time to Get an AI-Powered Robot from Unitree

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Advancements in AI and robotics are opening up new opportunities for individuals, research institutions, and industries to leverage this powerful new technology. Through RobotShop’s partnership with Unitree, we are now able to offer cutting-edge AI-powered robots at accessible prices.

RobotShop Partners with Unitree: Bringing AI-Powered Humanoids & Quadruped Robots to the Public

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

RobotShop is excited to announce our partnership with Unitree Robotics, a leading innovator in humanoid and quadrupedal robots. This partnership will allow us to offer a wide range of advanced legged robots, advancing the adoption of sophisticated robotics in both professional and personal environments.

The Latest in Robotics Tech: RobotShop's Must-See Arrivals for October 2024

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to this month’s roundup of the most exciting new additions at RobotShop! Whether you're a robotics enthusiast, an industry professional, or simply looking for specialized tools to power your next big project, these new arrivals are here to inspire your innovations.

3 Reasons Why Intelligent Humanoids Will Soon Be Among Us

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Humanoid robots are rapidly transitioning from futuristic concepts to real-world applications. Recent breakthroughs in AI, advanced hardware, and increased financial investment are pushing these intelligent machines into new industries and everyday life. Here’s why humanoid robots will soon be walking among us, enhancing industries and improving our daily lives through human-robot collaboration.

8 Unique Ways Robots Make Farming More Sustainable

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

It’s a good day when a robot enters the farm because it has so much potential to craft a more eco-conscious operation. Robots support farmers, which helps farmers support the rest of the world.

How to choose the best wheeled robot?

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

When studying and researching, I believe that everyone like me, wants to find a wheeled robot that is reasonably priced, fully functional and can run on the desktop. After browsing through numerous bots, I finally found it. So how does it meet my picky needs? Let me share with you its wonders.

The RobotShop Annual Mega Sale Has Started - Shop Now for Unbeatable Deals!

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Our biggest sale of the year is here! With discounts up to 70% on over 5,000 products, now’s the perfect time to upgrade your tech, dive into new hobbies, or stock up on essentials.

Why Some Robotic Projects Fail to Comply with Essential OSHA Guidelines

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

OSHA has considered nearly everything when it comes to robotic safety rules, so why do some still fail inspections? These are the most common infractions and the specific codes to guide people back on the right track.

The Ultimate 2024 Guide for Learning Robotics At Home

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

As robotics continues to grow in popularity, now is the perfect time to get started in this exciting field. Whether you're interested in programming, electronics, mechanical design, or a combination of these, robotics offers a wealth of opportunities for everyone. Start your journey with the RobotShop community, where you can access tutorials, product recommendations, and discussions with like-minded enthusiasts.

Inside the World's First Robot Dental Procedure Performed on a Human

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Dental operations are never pleasant — but what if a robot was in charge? We might find out soon, because recently, the world's first robot dental procedure performed on a human occurred. Here's how the operation went.

How to Choose a Robot to Teach Programming in Elementary School

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Teaching elementary school students how to program is an excellent way to develop their problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity skills. With the right educational robots, this learning can be both engaging and effective.Unlike purely screen-based learning on a tablet, phone, or computer, using a physical robot adds a tangible, interactive element that captures students' attention and enhances their motivation. Here’s a guide to help you choose the best robot for coding education in elementary school, focusing on products available on RobotShop in 2024.

Run large language model on Raspberry Pi/Jetson? How effective is it?

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Today we are going to show that how to run some different large language models on Raspberry Pi and Jetson development boards.

What kind of results can we get by running different AI big language models on different embedded development boards?

Security and Surveillance: Robotics' Role in Home Safety

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This article discusses how robotics are revolutionizing home security and surveillance systems. It explores advanced technologies such as AI-powered cameras, drones, and automated monitoring systems. It discusses the benefits of these innovations in preventing break-ins, monitoring vulnerable family members, and managing property remotely.

Educational Robots to Introduce Robotics to Children in Preschool

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Introducing robotics to young children can spark an early interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) while fostering essential skills like problem-solving, creativity, and logical thinking. Preschool is an ideal time to start, as children are naturally curious and eager to explore new concepts through play. Here’s a guide to some of the best educational robots that are perfect for preschoolers, helping them take their first steps into the world of robotics.

How to Choose the Best Robots for College and University Education

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

As technology advances, the integration of robotics into higher education has become more essential than ever. Robotics is no longer just a field of study; it's a critical tool across disciplines such as engineering, computer science, healthcare, and even the arts. For colleges and universities, choosing the right robotics platforms can enhance learning, research, and innovation.

Future Trends of Robot Lawn Mowers in the Lawn Maintenance Industry

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Sunseeker is pioneering the future of lawn maintenance with its advanced robot lawn mowers, a cutting-edge example of how technology can revolutionize the care and management of our natural environments. These robotic mowers from Sunseeker are equipped with state-of-the-art wireless navigation systems, sophisticated obstacle avoidance technology, and user-friendly APP remote controls, offering unparalleled convenience and efficiency. These devices are not just tools; they represent a new era of smart lawn care. Integrating technology and nature ensures that your lawn is always meticulously maintained, reducing the need for frequent manual intervention and allowing more leisure and enjoyment of your outdoor spaces.

For those interested in embracing this innovative technology, Sunseeker provides comprehensive support and customer service to ensure that users can maximize the benefits of their robot lawn mowers. Explore the possibilities with Sunseeker's robot lawn mowers and step into a future where lawn care is effortless, efficient, and environmentally friendly.

Yahboom & Elephant Robotics: Jointly launch AI Robotic Arm!

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Recently, Yahboom and Elephant Robotics have officially reached a strategic cooperation! This is not only a deep integration of technology and innovation concepts between the two parties, but also an exploration and practice in the field of intelligent education and research.

Essential Blogging Guidelines for RobotShop Community Platform

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the RobotShop Community! To maintain a high-quality and informative blog space, we have established the following guidelines for all bloggers. Adherence to these guidelines will ensure that our content remains relevant, engaging, and beneficial to our community members.

The Role of Nanorobots in Drug Delivery

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Normally, drug delivery requires a pill or a shot, leaving it up to the body's natural processes to diffuse the medication. But what if we could use nanobots to target a specific part of a patient's body to deliver the medication? Here's a deep dive into how that could work.

Protecting Robots from Environmental Factors During a Move

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This guide provides essential tips on shielding robots from environmental factors such as temperature fluctuations, humidity, water damage, and dust during a move. By following these guidelines, robot enthusiasts will be able to ensure their robots remain in perfect condition throughout the moving process.

How Do Robots Communicate With Each Other?

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Robot communication is essential to allow them to coordinate and collaborate with each other. Here's a deep dive into how the communication process works.

First Look: What makes the Roboduino V2 Robot Car unique?

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

With the rapid development of science and technology, robotics has penetrated into our daily lives. For technology enthusiasts, students, and those who want to learn programming, a multifunctional robot car is undoubtedly an ideal choice.

Would a Robot Be a Good Salesperson?

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The best salespeople are charismatic and persuasive, with strong communication skills and emotional intelligence. Robots can do a lot, but how do they stack up to real people in the world of sales?

Introducing Our Latest Vendors and Their Must-Have Products

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

At RobotShop, we strive to bring you the latest and greatest robotic products from vendors around the world. As part of our commitment to keeping you informed and excited about our offerings, we’d like to introduce several of the new vendors who have joined the RobotShop family.

Blockchain and Robotics: Securing Data and Transactions in Autonomous Systems

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The ever-advancing inter connectivity of the internet has led to true growth in data-sharing and transactions. However, these autonomous systems that share information are not without fault. With the vast array of networks and data-sharing capabilities, there are numerous opportunities for data breaches and other security issues. Particularly in robotics, blockchain can ensure data integrity and improve network security by decentralizing sensitive information. Learn how blockchain technology can fortify the autonomy of robotic systems, like self-driving cars or supply chain management systems, allowing them to work seamlessly, independently, and in real time while staying secure.

The Role of Reduction Ratios in Optimizing Robot Speed and Torque

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Reduction ratios make all the difference in a robot’s performance. They are critical in achieving the right balance between speed and torque, giving them the power they need to accomplish given tasks.

The real reason why there aren’t many DIY maker works after the new Raspberry Pi 5 is launched?

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Let us delve deeper into today’s content and uncover the mystery!

Robots for Good: How Nonprofits Are Utilizing Robots

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Nonprofits and charities struggle with limited staffing, heavy administrative tasks, decreasing donor engagement, and more. Here's how robots are stepping in to help.

Addressing the Current Situation with Vector 2.0 AI Robot

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Vector 2.0 AI Robot by Digital Dream Labs has been a beloved companion for many, offering unique interactive experiences. However, recent issues have impacted its availability and functionality. This article aims to provide clarity on the current status and offer guidance to both potential buyers and current owners of Vector 2.0.

Protecting High-Risk Environments: The Role of Video Surveillance in Robotic Deployments To Hazardous Sites

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Today’s technology has gone a long way in protecting humans at hazardous work sites. Robots can take on these formidable jobs, protecting people from job site dangers. It also safeguards companies by reducing liability. But, like any other technology, robots have flaws. Advanced surveillance technologies can be used to ensure that robotic deployments are working effectively at high-risk locations and situations.
Robotic systems that are outfitted with surveillance tools can help optimize operations. Outsourcing the most dangerous tasks to these robots protects human workers.

Do you know how to choose the right robot car model structure?

Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Today, let us explore the structural principles and advantages of these common smart car chassis!

AI Helps These Mini Humanoid Robots Learn to Play Soccer

Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

DeepMind's mini humanoid robots are reshaping the future of robotics through their self-taught soccer skills, offering a glimpse into the potential of AI and robotics. Discover how these bots are paving the way for a new era of robotic automation. How did programmers achieve such an amazing feat?

How These Robots Can Play Sports

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

We've seen videos of robots that can do gymnastics or play soccer — but what makes these robots work? This article dives into the innovations that help robots model biological muscle functioning.

RobotShop Launches Innovative Robotics Integration Program

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

RobotShop Inc., the world's leading source of robotics technology, proudly announces the launch of its comprehensive Robotics Integration Services, set to transform the landscape of industry automation by providing the next level of robotics solutions, servicing, integration and support.

The Rise of Robotics in the Workplace: Augmented Intelligence and Human-Robot Collaboration

Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

As AI technologies advance, human-robot collaboration is becoming increasingly common across various industries. While there are concerns that AI robots will replace human workers, the key to successfully transitioning to robots in the workplace is augmented intelligence and using AI to enhance human capability, not replace it.

How Machine Learning Improves Robot Navigation

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Navigating through a workspace is much harder for robots than it may seem at first. But with AI and machine learning, robot mobility improves on several fronts. Here are the specifics of how machine learning enhances robot navigation.

Decode the Impact of Sensing Technologies on Robotic Perception

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Sensing technologies enable robots to assess and interact dynamically with their environment. How does it influence robotic perception?

What Can We Expect from Future Robotic Nannies?

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Parents are always looking for ways to juggle their daily responsibilities and care for their children efficiently. Though many parents can look to family members and friends for additional support, these helping hands can’t always be available whenever you need them. As artificial intelligence and smart technology advance, developers are looking for ways to digitally address home care and child care.

Entering microROS, microcontrollers can also easily implement ROS2 robot applications!

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Do you know MicroROS?Come and find out together.

Here's How Robots Are Helping in Wildlife Conservation

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Tech meets nature as organizations increasingly use robots to aid in wildlife conservation. Here are the most interesting applications of robots that help keep animals safe.

How Robotics Is Creating a Safer, More Inclusive Work Environment

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Robotics has become more accessible to businesses over the last several years. This is not just a matter of affordability of tech, but also increasing user-friendliness. One of the results of this is that businesses are exploring various ways in which robots can improve workplace operations. Among the key applications of this is making a more inclusive and safe work environment.

Play with SLAM navigation at low cost, the first virtual machine-controlled MicroROS smart car!

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The first SLAM mapping and navigation ROS2 smart car based on MicroROS that uses a virtual machine as the main control.

What Is the Role of Robots in Smart Cities?

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

As smart cities become further developed, what crucial roles will robots fill? And since these robots are working with vast amounts of personal data, how can we keep them secure in their roles?

AI and Machine Learning: STEM Project Ideas for Homeschoolers

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

As the world increasingly depends on technology, children must develop a strong understanding of cutting-edge advancements like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Engaging in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) projects focused on these topics allows kids to explore their interests and prepares them for emerging careers in the rapidly evolving tech industry.

3D Printing Canada/USA Joins Forces with RobotShop Marketplace

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

RobotShop.com, the world's leading source of robotics technology, and 3D Printing Canada/USA, a premier provider of 3D printing technology in North America, are excited to announce a strategic partnership that will significantly expand the RobotShop Marketplace. This collaboration introduces over 40 new brands and thousands of new products, including a diverse range of 3D printers, filaments, resins, and parts.

Leveraging Robotics for Quality Control in Manufacturing

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Robotics has long had a presence in manufacturing. It can keep workers safe from hazardous materials and enable continuous production lines. One of the ways it’s increasingly making a difference is in quality control.

What are the Most Popular Uses for Robots in Manufacturing?

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The role of robots in manufacturing is essential, making the production of goods more efficient and accurate. This article unveils the critical applications of these machines in manufacturing and their influence. It provides resources for those interested in learning more about them.

As Manufacturing Companies Increase Robot Use, More Employees Fear Hacking

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Robotics have transformed the manufacturing industry, making it more streamlined and efficient than ever — but not without risk. Manufacturing robots have many security vulnerabilities that could make them a threat. Here's how manufacturing employees feel about these risks, and how companies can address the security issues.

How Swarm Robotics Could Transform Agriculture

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Swarm robotics is an innovative approach to agriculture that introduces precision and automation in planting, harvesting, monitoring and pest control. Here are the most interesting applications of swarm robotics in agriculture.

Smart Homes: The Role of Robotics in Home Automation Systems

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We are currently living in a robotic revolution. Every day it seems that new advanced systems and technologies are popping up, making our lives easier and more convenient. Robotics are completely transforming the way we live. As technology continues to advance, it paves the way for the fusion of robotics and home automation to change our lives in extraordinary ways.

Meet the Robots Being Used on College Campuses

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

From teaching assistants to chefs to security, robots are being consistently integrated into college life. Here are some of the best use cases for robots on university campuses.

How Robotic Therapy Enhances Social Skills in Individuals with Autism

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Autism is a lifelong disability that impacts how people interact and communicate with the world around them. Understanding social cues, interacting with other people, and communicating needs can be particularly challenging. Fortunately, advances in technology are working to help more people on the autism spectrum develop social skills and attend personalized therapy sessions that can help them function more effectively in everyday society. One of the most powerful technologies advancing this goal is in the realm of robotics.

The Role of Robots in Power Outage Restoration

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Power outages can be frustrating, especially when they take hours or even days to fix. Luckily, companies in the power sector are beginning to use robotics to restore power faster and to prevent outages in the first place. Here's how robots are helping.

How to choose accessories for your Raspberry Pi 5?

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

With the advent of Raspberry Pi 5, it has also brought many upgrades, which are different from Raspberry Pi 4B, so Raspberry Pi 5 needs to purchase related accessories.

What Incredible Benefits Can Robots Bring to Construction?

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Robotics in construction enhances efficiency, precision and safety while promising a sustainable and cost-effective future for the industry. These compelling reasons show how these technological marvels are transforming the sector.

Home Robotics Lab: Setting Up a Safe and Educational Space for Kids

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Discover the advantages of creating a home robotics lab for kids: boost STEM learning, develop problem-solving skills, and ensure safety while fostering their fascination with robots. Learn how to select the right equipment and tools for an enriching learning environment in this article.

A Workplace Safety Guide for Robotics in Manufacturing

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Robots have brought incredible advances to manufacturing but have also brought new workplace safety risks. Here's how to update existing safety standards in the manufacturing industry to help protect against robot-related workplace accidents.

How Can AI Benefit Medical Robots?

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Robots have long been used in the medical field to save lives, and as artificial intelligence becomes more powerful, it too is being implemented into healthcare practices. But what happens when the two technologies are combined? Here's how AI can improve the work of medical robots.

7 Innovative Trends in Robot-Assisted Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Robot-assisted pharmaceutical manufacturing has recently increased in popularity. Safety, cost, output and accuracy improvements have motivated manufacturers to adopt innovative solutions. Collaborative, quality control, sensing, modular and AI-powered robots are behind the top trends.

Palletizing With Collaborative Robots: The Impact of Labor Shortage in Manufacturing

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The manufacturing industry grapples with hiring challenges amid economic uncertainty, health concerns, and fierce competition. Palletizer roles face high turnover, prompting a shift towards collaborative robots. Automation alleviates burnout, safety issues, and fosters business growth. Yet, technical expert scarcity poses challenges, requiring extensive training. Successful integration involves supportive measures, upskilling, and adapting emergency preparedness plans, emphasizing the dual benefits for employees and efficiency in manufacturing.

Raspberry Pi 5 is coming!

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Raspberry Pi 5 is more than 2-3x as fast as Raspberry Pi 4 and features the official new RP1 chip from Raspberry Pi 5, improving the Raspberry Pi experience.Are you looking forward to use it?

New Arrivals at RobotShop - November 2023

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to our November tech roundup! This month, we're introducing some groundbreaking gadgets that are sure to excite tech enthusiasts and innovators alike. From an open-source robot dog to advanced AI cameras, our latest arrivals are not just cutting-edge; they're shaping the future of technology. Let's dive in!

Thriving Under Pressure: Diving into the Role of Pressure and Depth Sensors in ROVs

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

ROV depth sensors are critical for navigation and safety. By measuring hydrostatic pressure, these sensors provide invaluable data for ROV pilots.

Robotic Gift Ideas 2023: A Guide for Every Age and Need!

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Holiday season is coming! If you're on the hunt for a present for an adult, kid, student, or even a home gadget, we've handpicked a selection of premium robotic items spanning four distinct categories. Explore further to find the ideal robotic present from our Gift Ideas category!

Lynxmotion Releases ROS2 Support for SES V2 Robotic Arms

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

If you are interested in robot manipulation, you might have heard of ROS2, the Robot Operating System. ROS2 is a set of software libraries that help develop robot applications. If you are familiar with it, you’ll be happy to hear that Lynxmotion recently added ROS2 support for the SES V2 4DoF and 5DoF Robotic Arms, so it is now easier to expand the SES V2’s arms capabilities and possibilities.

Trending News in the Robotics Field for October 2023

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

What's happening in the robotics field for October 2023? Welcome to the 42nd installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics Field! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout October. Let's see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for October 2023.

Unleash the Magic of Halloween with Programmable Robot Kits

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This is a SPOOKTACULAR activity for this time of year! Also feel free to share your Halloween activities with us.

Living Our Slogan: 'Everything Robotics, Infinite Possibilities'

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In the ever-evolving world of robotics, our commitment remains steadfast: to offer a diverse array of products that cater to every need, from domestic to professional. Our new tagline, "Everything Robotics, Infinite Possibilities" isn't just a slogan—it's a testament to our mission and values.

BLOG 5: ROS for Mobile Autonomous Robots

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The world of robotics has seen a surge in advancements, and at the heart of many of these innovations is the Robot Operating System (ROS). Especially for mobile autonomous robots, ROS has become an indispensable tool. But what makes ROS so special, and how can academics benefit from it?

New Arrivals at RobotShop - October 2023!

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Robotics enthusiasts, gear up! RobotShop has just updated its latest collection! Whether you're a professional looking for advanced robotics solutions or a hobbyist eager to explore the newest components, the New Arrivals section at RobotShop is where you need to go.

5 Amazing Ways Sensors Level up Next-Generation Robotics

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Robotic sensors are key components in next-gen robots. Proximity and motion sensors can help improve safety, while LiDAR can optimize robotic navigation. Plus, adding AI and IoT can further optimize robotics processes. These benefits help make robotics safer and more efficient.

Robotics for Empowering Individuals With Disabilities

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Explore the transformative power of robotics in empowering individuals with disabilities worldwide. From communication aids enabling non-verbal individuals to connect, to advanced wearable robotics enhancing health and wellness, and innovative mobility solutions allowing greater independence, this article delves into key areas where robotics is breaking barriers. Discover how technology is fostering inclusivity, improving lives, and shaping a more equitable future for all.

Trending News in the Robotics Field for September 2023

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

What's happening in the robotics field for September 2023? Welcome to the 41st installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics Field! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout September. Let's see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for September 2023.

BLOG 4: A Glimpse into ROS 2 Basics

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In the realm of robotics, there's a universe of software and systems that make our favorite robots come to life. One such system is ROS 2, the Robot Operating System. Today, we'll delve into a fundamental concept of ROS 2: Nodes. If you're 16 or 60, this guide aims to make the complex world of robotics a tad simpler for you.

When will Raspberry Pi 5B board appear?

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Raspberry Pi 5B release soon? I advise everyone not to wait.

Trending News in the Robotics Field for August 2023

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

What's happening in the robotics field for August 2023? Welcome to the 40th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics Field! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout August. Let's see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for August 2023.

Security in the Robotic Age: Protecting Operational Resilience Amidst Emerging Threats

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

As our world becomes more intertwined with AI-powered robots, security concerns escalate. This article explores the heightened risks of cyberattacks on robots, the concept of security fatigue, and the crucial role of operational resilience. It hints at strategies like AI-based solutions to tackle these challenges effectively.

EAI Technology's Encounter with Xiaomi in Pursuit of Dreams

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Curiosity is the driving force behind technological advancement. Technology can bring a better life for humanity or completely disrupt it.

How STEM Education Fuels Robotics Careers and Professional Success

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

A STEM education can open opportunities for students who wish to go into the robotics industry and succeed in life. The global demand for STEM workers is growing and STEM careers offer competitive salaries. Students wishing to contribute to world development and earn good benefits should consider STEM-related careers.

Ultimate Back to School Sale at RobotShop!

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The summer sun might still be shining bright, but the Back to School season is just around the corner. And guess what? We've got an exciting sneak peek into the upcoming Back to School sale on our robotic website! From August 22nd to September 5th, gear up for some seriously spectacular deals and discounts, with savings of up to a staggering 50% off on a wide range of products.

Top 10 Inspiring Community Robotics Projects

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Imagine a realm where innovation isn't just a concept but a driving force, where robotics enthusiasts seize the spotlight with a flourish of boundless creativity and a knack for cracking intricate puzzles. In this dynamic landscape, they're not just crafting machines, they're weaving stories of collaboration, melding passion with precision. Brace yourself as we delve into a realm where robots come to life through the magic of community projects – a testament to the potential of technology and the symphony of shared zeal. Gather 'round as we unveil the crème de la crème, the top ten community robotics projects that have sparked a wildfire of inspiration across the globe.

The Robotic Revolution: Transforming Industries and Lives

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In recent years, robotics and automation have revolutionized numerous industries, bringing forth transformative benefits and positive impacts. From education to manufacturing, transportation, and even in our homes, robots have become integral to our daily lives. In this blog, we explore the positive influence of robotics in various fields, highlighting the commitment of RobotShop, a leading robotics technology provider, in fostering a world full of robots that positively impacts our lives.

ROBOTIS and RobotShop Join Forces to Shape the Future

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ROBOTIS is proud to announce a new partnership with longstanding robotics retailer RobotShop. This collaboration will enable customers to order a wide range of ROBOTIS’ high quality products through RobotShop, including ROBOTIS’ renowned DYNAMIXEL servos and robotics kits. By partnering with RobotShop, ROBOTIS can ensure that their cutting-edge technology reaches even more aspiring roboticists and researchers around the world.

BLOG 3 : ROS2: the future of robotics

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

If you are interested in robotics, you may have heard of ROS, the Robot Operating System. But what is ROS exactly, and how can it help you create amazing robots?

Better, Faster, Stronger: Our Favorite Robotic Advancements of the Past Few Years

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The last few years seem to have gone by very quickly and very slowly all at once. Already, the strangeness and sadness of the peak COVID-19 pandemic years feels like forever ago (not to diminish the very real impact the disease still has) — yet, it’s not hard to recall a period when time crawled to a very slow march, dominated by uncertain news reports, scrambles to find masks, and endless Netflix binges.

A Sneak Peek into Lynxmotion's Upcoming Professional Modular Robot Building System

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We are excited to give you a pre-launch glimpse into the upcoming Professional Servo Erector Set from Lynxmotion. The system is based around three high torque, high precision professional actuators which can be used to create a variety of different, complex robots.

Regulating Cobots: How Human-Robot Collaboration Impacts Workplace Safety Standards

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This article explores the impact of human-robot collaboration on workplace safety standards, focusing on the rise of collaborative robots (cobots) supported by artificial intelligence. As cobots become more prevalent in various industries, businesses and regulators must adjust risk assessments and company policies to address the unique risks and benefits these machines bring. Understanding cobots' functions, involving workers in risk assessments, and seeking insights from developers can lead to more effective regulations and safer work environments, maximizing the potential of these advanced technologies while mitigating potential hazards.

Robo-Pup Showdown: Petoi Bittle and XGO Mini!

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In the exciting world of robotics, two adorable and intelligent quadruped robot dogs have captured the hearts of tech enthusiasts and pet lovers alike. Meet the Petoi Bittle Dog and the XGO Mini Quadruped Robot - two cutting-edge creations that combine advanced technology and playfulness. In this blog, we will explore the features and capabilities of these two robotic companions, highlighting their differences and unique qualities.

Trending News in the Robotics Field for July 2023

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

What's happening in the robotics field for July 2023? Welcome to the 39th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics Field! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout July. Let's see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for July 2023.

Should Robots Have an Emergency Stop?

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Most robots require an emergency stop mechanism for safety precautions, with strict rules on design and placement. However, each machine is unique and needs different power requirements in hazardous situations. Does that mean there are times when an emergency stop does more harm than good?

Latest Innovations in Warehouse and Distribution Robotics

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The article explores how robotics is revolutionizing the warehousing and distribution industry. With technological advancements and increasing demand for efficiency, automation and robotics are rapidly transforming warehouses. Cloud robotics, AGVs, AMRs, RaaS, drones, and cobots are among the latest innovations being utilized. Boston Dynamics' Spot robot stands out for its advanced inspection capabilities. However, careful planning and implementation are crucial to avoid workflow disruptions.

LavvieBot - First Impressions / Review

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Initial impressions of the LavvieBot self-cleaning litter box.

Unveiling RobotShop's 20-Year Evolution

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

2023 marks a momentous occasion for RobotShop as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, the company introduced a revamped brand image, featuring a fresh new logo, a compelling slogan, and refined colors. This transformative update pays homage to RobotShop's history while positioning the company for an exciting future. Take a comprehensive look at RobotShop’s evolution and discover its infinite possibilities.

The Final Frontier: Robots in Space

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

There’s an exceptional show on Apple+ called For All Mankind. If you haven’t tuned in to the series (and you really should), its premise is very simple: what if the 1960s “Space Race” never slowed down? What if the Russians got to the moon first, America scrambled to catch up, and space exploration dominated worldly events of the next few decades?

What is Artificial Intelligence

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world as we know it. From its applications in various domains to its potential to enhance human capabilities, AI holds immense promise. However, we must tread carefully, addressing ethical concerns and ensuring responsible deployment. By fostering collaboration between humans and AI, we can harness its full potential and shape a future where AI serves as a powerful ally, augmenting our abilities and enriching our lives.

ErgoCub, the robot that wants to help workers in warehouses

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ergoCub is a collaborative humanoid robot project, born from the collaboration between IIT and INAIL. It aims to improve the working conditions in logistic warehouses, by helping human operators to handle heavy or bulky objects. It is equipped with an artificial intelligence that allows it to learn, adapt and communicate with humans. It respects the safety and well-being of workers. The project started in 2020 and plans to produce two prototypes of robots to test in real or simulated environment.

Raspberry Pi 4B Board

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Now, you can buy Raspberry Pi 4B Board at Yahboom online store on RobotShop!

Solution | The Robotic Vacuum Cleaner has "It" - Letting You Lounge on the Sofa Every Day

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Trending News in the Robotics Field for June 2023

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

What's happening in the robotics field for June 2023? Welcome to the 38th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics Field! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout June. Let's see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for June 2023.

Yahboom K210 visual recognition module：Excellent artificial intelligence processor

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Do You Know Everything About K210 Vision Module?

Rover is a new robotic platform for law enforcement and emergency services.

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The GEC engineering team is excited to unveil some of the optional features of the R.O.V.E.R. (Robotic Observation and Versatile Exploration Robot)

How Robots Strengthen Power Distribution Systems and Grid Resilience

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

With the help of technology, utility workers can safely take better care of the growing power grid. Robots are helping utility providers improve grid resilience, inspect infrastructure, improve safety, prevent outages and more.

RobotShop's 20th Anniversary Rebranding: Embracing Infinite Possibilities in Robotics

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Dear valued members of the RobotShop community,

As we eagerly anticipate our 20th anniversary at RobotShop, we find ourselves at a profound juncture—a moment of retrospection and envisioning for the future. We are set to take a transformative leap forward, all while honoring our deeply rooted history.

Raspberry Pi AI Mecanum Wheel 3-DOF Camera Python Robot---Raspblock.

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This is an AI programming educational robot based on Raspberry Pi 4B. It is the best choice for you to start your artificial intelligence journey!

T-MINI PRO, More Than Just Eye For Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The post give a brief introduction about latest TOF lidar sensor from YDLIDAR T-mini pro lidars, including parameters, applications and test videos.

These are the Droids We’re Looking For: A Celebration of the Star Wars Bots

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Robots have been there to delight, amuse, entertain, scare, and make us think for almost as long as humans have sat in front of a screen to gain entertainment from moving pictures. One of cinema’s first true ambitious masterpieces — Fritz Lang’s Metropolis from 1927 — had a robot at the heart of its story. Gort, the silent alien robot visitor with laser vision, was an iconic figure of 1950s cinema. The T-1000 worked to try to doom humanity and then tried to save it; Rick Deckard of Blade Runner fame fought and romanced robots (and might have been one himself). Robots cross all genres and mediums — Wall-E for the Pixar generation, Rosey the robot for the golden age of television animation, Johnny 5 for 80s kids. It’s not slowing down, either; witness the creation of one of the screen’s most memorable (and thought-provoking) robots in Ex Machina and even more kiddie-centered smash-em-ups with more Transformers action.

The Implementation of Robotics In Expanding Surgery Options

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This article explores the role of robots in medical surgery. Learn about the prevalence of robots in healthcare facilities, their various functions, and their positive impact on surgical procedures.

Litter-Robot 4: New Model, New Cat Experience

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Are you a cat lover and a Litter-Robot fan? You will surely appreciate this news: the Litter-Robot 4 has arrived at RobotShop! Stocks are limited, hurry and buy yours now, free shipping included!

How to choose your own Jetson development board？

Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Look Here! I'll tell you which Jetson development board is most suitable for you.

Trending News in the Robotics Field for May 2023

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

What's happening in the robotics field for May 2023? Welcome to the 37th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout May. Let's see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for May 2023.

6-DOF AI Vision Robotic Arm with ROS Python programming--DOFBOT

Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

It's an interesting robot. It can not only clamp building blocks, but also complete gesture recognition.

Lidar for Robot perception and SLAM teaching--D200

Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The LDROBOT D200 LiDAR Kit is an educational and developer kit based on LDROBOT LD14P. It contains high-performance Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) Sensor LD14P,USB Interface Adapter,Serial Cable and a user manual.

It supports multi-platform secondary development, including Linux/ROS/ROS2. It is a cost-effective robot sensor that can be used in fields such as robotics education/research/positioning/navigation/obstacle avoidance.

Robot car for families using and teaching--Roboduino

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

An ideal toy car robotic kit for creating your own robot and exploring endless activities.

Trending News in the Robotics Field for April 2023

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

What's happening in the robotics field for April 2023? Welcome to the 36th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout April. Let's see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for April 2023.

Accessible Tech and Robotics Advancements

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Robotics is being used in healthcare, industry, and transportation, but it is also providing solutions for people with disabilities, such as assistive technologies in education, wearables, and mobility aids. Robotics is promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and is providing greater freedom and self-sufficiency for people with disabilities through self-driving cars and other automated transportation options.

Don't Overlook Vibration in Robotics Design

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Vibration plays an important role in robotics design as these machines become more complex. Learn more about how to reduce vibrations for greater precision.

Eye of the Beholder: How Robotics in Healthcare Improves Eye Care Accessibility

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The healthcare industry has benefited immensely from technological advancements, particularly in the area of eye care accessibility and vision-related treatments. Robotics is playing a crucial role in improving access to basic eye exams and making surgical procedures more accurate and faster. As technology continues to advance, more people will have access to the vision care they need, regardless of where they are located, and robotics and AI will become even more integral in the healthcare industry.

Celebrate National Robotics Week with Exclusive Deals & Discounts

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

As National Robotics Week draws near, RobotShop is gearing up to offer an exciting sale that's sure to thrill robotics enthusiasts and learners alike. With exclusive deals and discounts ranging from 5 to 60%, RobotShop is the ultimate destination for anyone looking to explore the world of robotics.

15 Intermediate Robot Project Ideas for Students that Won’t Break the Bank

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Article summary: Explore the numerous options for students to engage with budget-friendly robotics in school. Inspire students to ask questions, use their imagination and follow directions for multifaceted learning.

Beyond Robotics & AI : Witnessing the Birth of the "Robosapiens" Society

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

"RoboSapiens" represents a society where humans and AI-enhanced robots are increasingly intertwined. The article highlights the potential of robotics and AI to revolutionize various aspects of life, including education, healthcare, and environmental management. However, it also emphasizes the ethical, social, and economic challenges these technologies present, such as job displacement, privacy concerns, and the potential misuse of lethal autonomous weapons. As we move towards a "RoboSapiens" society, it is crucial to strike a balance between innovation and preserving our values, ensuring a future that is technologically advanced, compassionate, and sustainable.

Yahboom World of Module Programmable Sensor Kit for Kids with Micro bit V2 STEM Coding Robot Education Learn Toy

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

21 in 1 building block programmable sensor kit, Sunflower, Automatic door, Piggy bank, Flying penguin. Which modle do you like?

Trending News in the Robotics Field for March 2023

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Spring is finally here, but what happened in the robotics field in March 2023? In the 37th installment of What's Trending in Robotics News, we uncover the breaking developments, hot issues, and trending stories in the world of robotics over the last month.

The Top 6 Most Innovative Robots of 2023

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Robotics have been masking enormous splashes worldwide. Which have proved the most innovative?

Connecting school, work, and life through robotics

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

While students are connecting robots, robotics has a way of connecting communities. From families brought together to cheer on robotics teams to industries becoming more involved in helping students succeed, robotics is more and more becoming a common thread.

Learn how the Yakima (WA) School District is determined to give their students every opportunity to succeed - in school and in life through their robotics program!

TETRIX® PRIME leads to happy campers

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Summer will be here before we know it! Throughout the STEMosphere, teachers are prepping to host summer camps for learners all over the country.

Top of our list for camp activities? The TETRIX PRIME building system!

PRIME is an excellent choice for camps, but don’t take my word for it. It’s best to hear firsthand.

Dr. Robin Lady from St. Louis Student Robotics Association (SLSRA) in St. Louis, Missouri, teaches day camps, STEM nights, weekend events, as well as summer camps. Last year, she taught summer camp using TETRIX PRIME and was happy to share her experience.

What are the Best Ways to Prepare for a Robotics Competition?

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Good preparation is vital for entering a robotics competition. Competitors must plan their teams, research the competition rules and find sponsors.

Gardening made easy: Introducing CropBot

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

A year and several iterations through the engineering design process later, I want to introduce you to my robot with a corny name – CropBot. But, before I explain how CropBot works, I just want to mention one thing. The agriculture industry is quickly being inundated by robots. The farm of the future will be a high-tech automated system that produces more food using fewer resources for an ever-growing population. And, although CropBot is more of a concept robot than a full-on industrial planting robot, it proves a point – solutions to society’s problems and challenges can come from anywhere.

CropBot is a track-driven tele-op TETRIX robot that is controlled by a SONY PS4 DUALSHOCK 4 game controller. It has two modes for planting crops – manual and automatic. Included on the robot is an LCD screen used for adjusting the seed spacing, seed depth, amount of water to add to a seed, light sensitivity, and many more customizable settings. When these settings are input into the TETRIX PRIZM® controller using the PS4 game controller, the robot goes through some calibration before being ready to plant whatever seeds are loaded into its hopper.

Move over R/C, there is a new way to control a robot!

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Say hello to the TETRIX Tele-Op Control Module by Pitsco and TETRIX® Robotics. The module connects to a TETRIX PRIZM® Robotics Controller and allows for remote control operation of your robot via Bluetooth. In layman’s terms (yep, this one is for me 😊), it serves as the go-between for transferring code from your PRIZM to the SONY PS4 DUALSHOCK 4 controller and its many buttons.

Wearable tech: Code Cube™ is here!

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Colorful code you can wear with Code Cube! Simply load up the software on your browser, plug in your device, and get to coding using the drag-and-drop Blockly interface. When you’re satisfied with your 8 x 8 design for the LED screen – could be your favorite animal, emoji, or patterns – have animated it to your heart’s content, and customized its sound output, watch as your creativity comes to life, either on your wrist, as a keychain, or any other wearable you can imagine!

Trending News in the Robotics Field for February 2023

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

What's happening in the robotics field for February 2023? Welcome to the 36th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

4 Reasons to Upgrade to a Robotic Vision System

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

With RVS, your company can attract new talent, benefit from a high ROI, improve safety and eliminate employee pain points.

How the Auto Industry Is Prioritizing Accessibility Tech for Drivers

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This article discusses new technologies that are being added to cars that make them more accessible to drivers with disabilities.

Trending News in the Robotics Field for January 2023

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

What's happening in the robotics field for January 2023? Welcome to the 35th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout January. Let's see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for January 2023.

Can robots be grown? Biorobotics & Biological Inspiration

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The future of robotics may not include printed circuit boards, metal frames and microchips, but instead, the term “robot” may need to be adapted to include semi-living biological creations which are not manufactured on a production line, but instead grown and evolved in labs and incubators. Are humans ready to accept a future where the artificially created life form is biological rather than electromechanical in nature? The question of whether or not an advanced “robot” has rights may relate more to the question of the rights of invertebrates like octopus and jellyfish than to the rights of a toaster or microwave.

How Are Robotics Helping to Automate Hydroponic Systems?

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Imagine plants inside lush greenhouses, embedded in a water tray and cradled by robotic limbs. Automated hydroponic systems are growing a better version of fruits and vegetables. Learn how these robots monitor a greenhouse full of crops with smart sensors and can diagnose care.

Best Robots of CES 2023

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

As usual, this year's CES showcased remarkable technological innovations across a wide array of relevant categories — robotics, drones, artificial intelligence (AI), smart home tech, and much, much more. Those attending in Las Vegas got to see the stunning new technologies that will be on shelves and in the workplace in the coming years (if not months).

Let's profile some of the best robot innovations from this year's CES 2023:

The future has come: robots in our day-to-day lives.

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

From robot hostesses greeting guests at hotels to medical robots assisting surgeons in the operating room, it's clear that robots have had a major impact on our day-to-day lives.

Unboxing and review---Yahboom Raspberry Pi Pico Robot. A compact and cost-effective educational programmable 2WD smart car.

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

I like its appearance.😊

Unboxing and review--Yahboom Tiny:bit Smart Robot Car.The Best-selling Robot car in Yahboom robot family.

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Buyer William from the US said: “Unbelievable features and value”！

Top Robotics News of 2022

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

As 2022 comes to an end, it's time to step back and take a retrospective look at the past 12 months. In yet another turbulent year worldwide, we saw how robotics can help for the betterment of humanity (COVID crisis, climate change, etc.), and we also witnessed highly polarizing use of robotics. Let's travel through memory lane and unpack the last year in robotics, revisiting the trends that 2022 presented!

🥰Unboxing and review--Yahboom ROSMASTER R2 Ackermann structure Robot. A ROS robot that can talk to you.

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

LOOK! The Ackerman structure car that can drive automatically looks cool.
Did you like it? Come and learn more about it.👉

How are Robots Leveling Up the Supply Chain?

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

With the help of robots, the supply chain is experiencing an exciting technological transformation. Autonomous supply chains are leveling up some critical aspects of safer working conditions and more efficient warehouses

Trending News in the Robotics Field for December 2022

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

What's happening with robots in December 2022? Welcome to the 33rd installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

🥰How to choose the cost-effective development board and programmable robot for you?

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

At present, most popular development boards for open source education are Microbit, Arduino, Raspberry Pi and Jetson NANO.

Today I will describe their applications and differences.🤗🤗

How Robotics Are Revolutionizing the Future of Patient Care

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Advances in robotic technologies have the potential to revolutionize the way patients are cared for in the healthcare industry. This article discusses how ever-evolving robotic technologies are transforming patient care, exploring topics such as how robotics help healthcare providers provide their best care, how chatbots are utilized, how robotics assist in surgeries, and more.

2022 Christmas Project Ideas

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Christmas is a romantic and funny season,are you ready for Christmas gifts for children, family and friends?🎅🎅🎅

Trending News in the Robotics Field for November 2022

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

What's happening in the robotics field for November 2022? Welcome to the 33rd installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

How to make a Raspberry Pi Robot?

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

You are a Raspberry Pi fan, electronics enthusiast, maker or programmer, retired engineer？ Or maybe you like coding and open source? These robot based on Raspberry Pi is a good partner for you.

Yahboom DOGZILLA S1 12DOF visual AI Desktop Quadruped Bionic robot dog for Raspberry Pi 4B

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Maybe this is your next pet? Except that he has no dog head and dog tail, it really looks like a fighting dog who has been wearing aluminum alloy armor. 🐕🐕🐕

😎How to make a programmable robot car with Microbit?

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Look!!! These funny guys. Which one did you perfer?

How to create a ROS Robotics?

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

ROS is now the most popular operating system, and more and more products will use it.
If you want to get started with ROS, consider the following programming ROS robots. 👉

mechDOG for Beginners, Advanced Users & Developers!

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

mechDOG is a dog-like quadruped robot that features the Lynxmotion’s Smart Servo (LSS) Motors and the Servo Erector Set (SES) V2 brackets for the frame. It can be controlled in various ways including remotely with a handheld radio controller, wired with a USB cable, via WiFi using the interface available for PC and web, or even directly using the API.

mechDOG Kinematics, Trajectory, Synchronization & Gaits

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Inverse Kinematics involves calculating the joint angles needed to move the legs to a specific position, this can be achieved by using a geometrical analysis. However, this alone will not allow mechDOG to walk; for this, we will need to synchronize the motion between the legs and include some additional factors.

Trending News in the Robotics Field for October 2022

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

What's the trending news in the robotics field for October 2022? Welcome to the 33rd installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

How Warehouse Robotics Set New Trends of Automation?

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Automation of the warehouse will aid in addressing issues including labor shortages, insufficient warehouse space, and ineffective inventory management. The demand for warehousing services and warehouse robotics is likely to rise as online retail sales of tangible products surpass $500 billion.

Vacuum Forming Drone Components

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Robota LLC uses vacuum forming to manufacture parts for their Eclipse RTK Drone. The Eclipse specializes in large land surveys with centimeter-level precision and 100 minute flight time capabilities. This video shows the craftsmanship that goes into each Robota Eclipse belly.

6 Robots Trusted to Pick and Pack Products Quickly and Efficiently

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The packaging industry is open-minded and ripe for innovation, always willing to test new technologies and see if they offer any benefits. Robots are becoming ubiquitous in manufacturing and packaging. Learn Discover how picking and packing robots can help organizations operate at maximum efficiency.

How AI Trends Today Can Predict Future Robotics Trends

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The growth of artificial intelligence, or AI, is one of the most revolutionary technological advancements to date. By using data to recognize and learn patterns, AI has had countless benefits for nearly every industry. AI and robotics have more in common than we might think. For example, both AI programs and mechanical robots can automate tasks for humans. To stay ahead of the curve on robotic trends, one can look at how AI is used today to predict how robots can be used in the future.

How May Robotic Automation Affect the Physical Layout of a Parts Warehouse

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Warehouse automation saw nearly double-digit growth among merchants with the rise of e-commerce. The automated guided vehicle (AGV) category of traditional warehouse automation was expanding the quickest.

AMRs, or autonomous mobile robots and robotic warehouse automation system are essentially extremely intelligent AGVs. The AMR market is expanding much more quickly than more conventional kinds of automation.

Building Robotic Communities

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

At our company, we’ve been thinking a lot about building communities of robots, robotics devices, robotic control systems and whatever other related systems and devices make sense. Obviously, the first question to be answered is, what do we mean by “communities” and why is it worth talking about.

To begin to answer the question we first need to be clear about how, within our context, we define a community. Our analogy relies on an admittedly idealistic view of community when viewed in a human context. Our definition of a community might be:

Off-the-shelf Robotics

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Rapid advances in hardware technology have changed the landscape when it comes to building robotics projects. Now with a minimum of electrical engineering ability and a decent grasp of computer programming one can build devices with interesting and sophisticated behaviors and capabilities easier than ever before.

New Term, New Robot - Roboworks Back to School Program

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Eligible to qualified developers, educators and students. The promotion ends on September 30, 2022. Selected products include: Rosbot Pi and Rosbot Nano

Why Do Warehouses Require More Robots for Successful Operations?

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Today’s supply chain demands speed and precision from warehouses. Robots are the key to accomplishing this, delivering greater safety, productivity, efficiency, and optimization.

How Robotics Can Increase Health Literacy in Underserved Populations

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In relation to healthcare, underserved communities are characterized by inadequate access to and reduced utilization of preventive care and treatment. "Sociocultural factors, including differential environmental exposures, psychological stressors, poor diet and lacking health risk education contribute to disparities across socioeconomic statuses. Insufficient job security, child care opportunities and transportation availability present significant difficulties for underserved populations."*

However, advancements in technology offer an opportunity to improve healthcare, increase access to it, and improve health literacy for those in underserved areas. This article should discuss how robotics specifically can be used to increase health literacy in underserved populations. Points of focus can include: robotics in health education, robotics in doctors' offices and telehealth, bridging the demand/supply gap for healthcare in underserved areas through robotics, or how robotics can be used to address some of the root causes of healthcare inaccessibility.

How to Design Robot Grippers

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Designing robotic grippers requires creativity and an engineering mindset. There’s a core strategy behind making new robotic grippers a reality from concept to final product.

SoftGripping technology in food handling automation!

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Soft robot grippers are joining the industry! From automation in big factories handling bread, dough, fish, meats and vegetables to the living room and universities where they still can grip everything you throw on them and still be squishy and safe to be around for students.

RoboCup 2022 is on now!

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

RoboCup is the largest scientific annual event to advance A.I., robotics and automation in the world. It also has the longest history of robot competition since 1996. Roboworks is proud to be part of the RoboCup community.

Here's How to Build a Robot at Home

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Anyone can build a robot with the right steps. Here’s how people can take their projects from design to completion.

TurtleBot 4: The Next Generation in Accessible Robotics

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The "TurtleBot" might have the name of one of nature's slowest creatures — but make no mistake, this powerful piece of equipment represents a rapid leap forward for robotics development. With the new TurtleBot 4 Mobile Robot coming soon this fall, the next-generation robotic platform for learning the Robot Operating System (ROS), it's more relevant than ever to take a look back at how the TurtleBot came to life.

How Are AI and Robots Changing Waste Management?

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Robot and AI waste management technology helps produce responsibly made recycled products, reduces waste and builds a cleaner, healthier world.

Trending News in the Robotics Field for May 2022

Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout May. Let's see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in the robotics field for May 2022!

Vacuum Forming & The COVID-19 Pandemic

Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

During the early stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic there was high demand for personal protective equipment. The demand for PPE exceeded the supply available from traditional manufacturers and a rapid solution was needed.

Learning robotics: how Ned2 tames general misconceptions about robots

Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Popular science and science fiction contributed widely to the building of clichés that are still going strong in the perception of robotics. Far from the fear and excitement they induced, reality is much more down to earth, and that’s good news for learners and teachers of all ages!

FlowBotics Studio is now FREE!

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

FlowBotics Studio is a Windows-based robotics software development platform and the perfect tool to create robot apps and is now becoming free for all! It includes everything you need to make your robots smarter and boasts the powerful FlowBotics graphical programming language. A complete user guide is available (English) and various demo robotics projects help you get started. It can be used to control just about any robotics platform, data acquisition board, motor controller, servo board, sound card, or webcam.

How to Build Robotic Warehouse Automation System: Which Steps You Need to Accomplish?

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

How to Build Robotic Warehouse Automation System: Which Steps You Need to Accomplish?

What are the Best Materials to Design and Build Durable Robots?

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Engineers design durable robots by strategically combining the strongest materials available. The world’s most robust robots often include a few specific materials.

Lynxmotion's A4WD3 Rugged Mobile Robot Platform

Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The A4WD3 mobile platform is the latest in a line of Lynxmotion's four wheel drive rovers. This latest semi-professional design includes a large rugged machined frame (aluminum and G10) which is dust and water resistant and a large access hatch. Three different configurations use this frame: wheeled, tracked and Mecanum.

Robots are A Part of Children’s Lives: Here’s How Adults Can Educate Themselves

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Robots are becoming more and more common in our everyday lives, especially in the lives of our children. Many children's toys are robotic, and 21st-century children have seen the rise of things like robot vacuums. This article should be about how adults can educate themselves on robots, especially the ones playing a role in their children's lives.

How to Implement an Automated Picking System

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Order picking robots allow businesses to create customized automated picking systems that deliver on efficiency, quality, and productivity.

Safety First! How to Prevent Industrial Robot Hazards

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Industrial robots can be just as hazardous as they are helpful. Training and preparation are crucial for safety and success.

Trending News in the Robotics Field for March 2022

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

What's the trending news in the robotics field for March 2022? Welcome to the 30th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

If a robot can achieve independent evolving thinking like a human being, shall we treat them like a human being instead of a machine?

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

For some people, relationships with robots are simply a natural extension of relationships with other things in our world, such as people, pets, and possessions.

What is the "singularity" and what implications does it have for artificial intelligence?

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We are getting closer and closer to encountering AI in all areas of our lives. But there are more and more concerns that such unlimited success leads to huge risks.

How Are Robots Improving Facility Management?

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Facility management robots are transforming how facilities are cleaned, maintained, and cared for. With the help of robots, facilities all over the world are improving the way they operate every day.

The Complete Guide to Robot Calibration

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Getting started with robot calibration requires patience and attention to detail. A core set of steps will cover the calibration process for most modern robots.

Deep Learning vs Neuromorphic Computing in Robotic Systems

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Complex robotic systems have advanced greatly in recent years thanks to deep learning architectures. In parallel, new approaches in the field of artificial intelligence have shown promise to rival the traditional neural network model. In this article we will compare deep learning with neuromorphic computing.

Trending News in the Robotics Field for February 2022

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Trending News in the Robotics Field for February 2022

What's the trending news in the robotics field for February 2022? Welcome to the 29th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

How to Successfully Implement Warehouse Robotics

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Implementing warehouse robots successfully can be easy with the right approach. Planning ahead, preparing employees, and setting clear goals are crucial steps to integrating robotics into any warehouse.

How Robotic Tech for the Home Attracts Millennial Buyers

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Smart tech in home construction and design has been on the rise for a few years now. However, it is only recently that we have seen an increase in demand for smart and robotic tech as millennials have become the new generation of home buyers.

Millennials grew up with technology, meaning they are not only tech-savvy, but technology plays an integral role in their everyday lives. Everything from how they live, work, play, communicate, and socialize revolves around technology. As such, we are seeing more home design and construction companies use more smart tech as well as adopting more technologically advanced internal processes and practices to attract millennial homebuyers.

Self Driving Cars: A Breakdown of Automation Levels

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Self-driving autonomous cars were once mere fantasies dreamed up for future worlds that only existed in science fiction novels and movies. Today they are becoming a reality as manufacturers progress through these 6 levels of automation.

6 Common Mistakes Robotics Startups Make and How to Prevent Them

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Robotics startups are driving innovation in tech, but many burn out before they can accomplish their goals. Startup leaders who know where others have failed can make sure that their project succeeds.

Trending News in the Robotics Field for January 2022

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

What's the trending news in the robotics field for January 2022? Welcome to the 28th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

AI and Robotics: How the Enterprise Benefits

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Understanding how enterprises benefit from the continued development of AI and robotics is key to ushering in progress and advocating for tech use in the businesses with which you interact.

Best Robots of CES 2022!

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to this year’s Consumer Electronics Show instalment, where we will review and check-out the team’s favorite robots from the show!

CES 2022 was nothing short of eventful this year with many new technologies and concepts announced. As last year’s event was held virtually due to the ever-growing rise of pandemic cases, this edition of CES is both held virtually and in-person, and we couldn’t be happier. From healthcare helpers, portable electric wheelchairs, and massage robots, to self-driving cars, & augmented reality, we’ve carefully selected our top-pick robots down below that struck our attention the most!

How Is Cloud Robotics Revolutionizing Warehouses?

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Cloud robotics is helping countless warehouses stay on top of demand. These platforms make robots accessible and affordable.

Top Robotics News of 2021

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

As 2021 comes to an end, it's time to take a step back and take a retrospective look at the events of the past 12 months. Once again, this was a tumultuous year full of plenty of chaos and challenging events for everyone. However, the innovation and ability of the robotics industries again proved to be a light in the darkness. Whether it was helping to battle the ongoing COVID pandemic or just providing hope and wonder with its creations and innovations, the robotics industry again shows that the spirit of knowledge and science remains strong even in the face of tremendous worldwide obstacles.

How Are Fabrication Robots Changing Metal Stamping?

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Metal stamping is becoming faster and safer with the help of fabrication robots. These collaborative bots can run metal presses efficiently while saving money and reducing waste.

Everything You Need to Know About End-of-Arm Tooling

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

End of arm tooling, or EOAT, is the field of robotic gripper technology. These devices are the key to allowing robots to do their jobs and interact with their environment. The world of EOAT is full of innovative designs that have the same goal: simulating the incredible engineering of the human hand.

Litter-Robot 3 Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The Litter Robot 3 is an incredibly popular automatic cat litter box which automatically detects when a cat has entered and exited, and rotates the main globe to sift and dump the used litter. It is subjected to conditions which most robots - if they had a choice, would prefer not to be subjected to. There's a lot of dust and debris which can cause issues, which leads to the robot not operating correctly. Customers often search online for a solution before contacting technical support, so this guide is intended to cover the most common situations.

Trending News in the Robotics Field for November 2021

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Trending News in the Robotics Field for November 2021

What's the trending news in the robotics field for November 2021? Welcome to the 26th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

How to Program Python on Thymio?

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Learn how you can program your Thymio robot on Python

Why Are Robotics Having a Growing Impact on Land Surveying?

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Surveying robots are rising in popularity due to their wealth of benefits and uses. Robotic equipment increases efficiency, productivity and safety for human workers. It can be applied in various ways and in multiple fields and industries.

What's New with Cleaning Robots?

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The impact of COVID-19 has had many implications. It’s made us more aware of the importance of proper hygienic measures. And it’s brought robots back into focus as an important tool to safely clean and disinfect our spaces.

Tesla Bot Feasibility

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

On August 19, 2021, Elon Musk announced that Tesla would be creating a humanoid robot within around a year. From a technical standpoint, just how feasible is this? Is a robot with these specs possible given today’s technology? This post goes into what might be used to create such a robot and the current state of each technology.

Robotic News: What's Trending in October 2021

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Trending News in the Robotics Field for October 2021

What's the trending news in the robotics field for October 2021? Welcome to the 25th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

Raspberry Pi-based Neuromuscular Biomechanics Test System

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This application presents how to create a shear wave tensiometer that can track tendon forces inside the body during dynamic activities, using a Raspberry Pi 4B and MCC 172 IEPE.

What is ROS (Robot Operating System)?

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The "Robot Operating System" is something that everyone in the robotics industry should know, even if it isn't (technically) an operating system. This revolutionary piece of "middleware" contains everything that developers need to get robotics projects up and going, collecting all of the frameworks critical for success into one place and allowing for seamless work and integration. In the robotics world, it's as influential as Windows (which had its own robotic operating system, MSRDS), MS-DOS, Linux or any of the other fabled operating systems that launched the personal computing revolution that changed the world.

HackaThymio 2021 - Let's co-create educational activities

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

HackaThymio 2021

5 Exciting Ways Robots Are Making a Splash in Water Treatment

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Water treatment is a critical industry. Errors and disruptions could hamper product quality or, more troublingly, endanger public health. This need for precision and reliability makes it an ideal use case for robotics.

How to program Thymio on Android

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

We are excited to announce that the Thymio Suite Mobile 2.2 is now available on Android tablets.

Robotic News: What's Trending in September 2021

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

What's the trending news in the robotics field for September 2021? Welcome to the 24th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in the robotics industry.

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout September. Let's see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in the robotics field for September 2021:

Introducing Thymio, an educational robot

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Meet Thymio

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in August 2021

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

What's the trending news in the robotics field for August 2021? Welcome to the 23rd installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening—or has happened—in the robotics industry.

Robots Creating Art: When Robots Become Creative Artists

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Only time will tell, but for art dealers, collectors, and tech enthusiasts, robot art is already making its presence felt in the mainstream art world.

How Robotics is Improving Healthcare

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Today, robots can be found in many hospital settings around the country and the globe. They work in a variety of settings and help healthcare professionals in more ways than many of us can even begin to imagine.

How Is Robotic Automation Revolutionizing Construction?

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Advancements in robotic automation could help construction processes get done more efficiently.

Using the Analog Discovery 2 to Debug Different Motor Controllers

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This project presents how to create and run an automated test written in C to debug an H-Bridge DC motor controller and a stepper motor controller with Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Logic Analyzer, Static I/O, Voltmeter, and Pattern Generator.

6 Robots That Help Artists Create Better Artwork

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

What if robotics could help people become better artists? Believe it or not, this technology is already available. Students, hobbyists, doodlers, and professional artists can choose from a range of artistic robotics to enhance their work. These are the top six robots designed to help anyone create better artwork, develop artistic skills, or automate artwork creation.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in July 2021

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the 22nd installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening—or has happened—in the robotics industry.

Robotics in Oral and Eye Care

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Robots are doing incredible work in medicine, making them some of the most important tools care providers can employ. But understanding the power and potential of these innovations requires evidence of how they are used. For oral and eye care, these technological advancements are seeing plenty of use cases, streamlining the effectiveness of everything from diagnostics to anesthesiology.

Here’s what you should know about robotics in oral and eye care.

4 Reasons Why Robots Help Businesses Meet Increased Demand

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

As robotics technology continues to advance, it’s crucial to look at the positive impacts they will have on businesses and how they can keep up with demand.

Robots for Your Best Summer Yet

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 20:59:00 -0400

With summer officially here, you might have visions of campfires and swimming holes. Summer is certainly a good time to reconnect with nature and the outdoors, but it's also a great time to discover how you can put technology to work — and be free to play— so you get the most out of your summer. Fortunately, the robotic products below are all available at RobotShop!

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in June 2021

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the 21st installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening—or has happened—in the robotics industry.

Why Should You Use Robots to Teach STEM Concepts?

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

From providing hands-on lessons to promoting inclusivity, robots bring many benefits to STEM learning. These machines are so helpful and versatile that they should make an appearance in any STEM classroom.

Lynxmotion's 3DoF Robotic Arm & Accessories

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Lynxmotion's Smart Servo (LSS) actuators which are part of the new Servo Erector Set (SES) V2 system can be used to create all kinds of robots. In this post, the three degree of freedom (3DoF) arm is described, along with a variety of accessories. Curious to know the differences between Lynxmotion robotic arms? A table is provided showing SES V1 and SES V2 robotic arms.

RobotShop in the Top 10 Robotic Solution Providers of 2021

Mon, 31 May 2021 16:00:00 -0400

RobotShop, the leading source of robotics technology, has been recognized by the Technology Era as one of the Top 10 Robotic Solution Providers in 2021. This recognition is a great accomplishment for the company who specializes in selling robotics goods online since 2003!

LavvieBot S Reviews: Customer's Experience So Far

Sat, 29 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still wondering if you should purchase the LavvieBot S? Well, here is a rundown of customers experience, reviews and answers to help you in your decision.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in May 2021

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the 20th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening—or has happened—in the robotics industry.

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout May. Let's see what caught our attention this month in robotics!

What's Cooking? Robots in the Kitchen

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:50:00 -0400

Here's an overview of some of the robots already hard at work across the food industry, from industrial kitchens to the in-home personal cooking robot.

Robots in Sports: From Practice to Performance

Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In many ways, the sporting life represents one of the "final frontiers" for the robotics world. Robots, however, are steadily creeping into the sporting world, appearing in every major sport in new, creative, and interesting ways. Now, robots are helping in a myriad of jaw-dropping ways.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in April 2021

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the 19th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening—or has happened—in the robotics industry. There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout April. Let's see what caught our attention this month in robotics!

BEEPTOOLKIT for Validation and verification in the electronics industry

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Accelerated creation of industrial automated tests in electronics with NO-CODE tooling platform BEEPTOOLKIT

Underwater Salvage & Rescue Robotics

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Robots have the potential to go where humans cannot, salvage what we cannot, and rescue who we cannot.These opportunities make underwater robotics a lucrative growth market, one that can make a real difference in people’s lives. From cleaning up shipwrecks and spills to saving human lives, underwater salvage and rescue robotics are the future of ocean expeditions. These are some of the ways underwater robotics are being used today to clean up the ocean and rescue the drowning.

Beeptoolkit for the safety of passengers.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

We continue our acquaintance with the BEEP TOOLKIT platform, announced by RobotShop on April 21, 2021.
This time we touch on the topic of the safety of people in vehicles.

How Robots Are Changing the Medical Sector for the Better

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Robots assist patients in each part of the health care industry. From conducting at-home monitoring to diagnosing conditions, they help the world pair efficiency with care.

Bee smart mobile apiary.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The beekeeper not only breeds bees and collects honey. He also studies bees, examines their life in different manifestations, in artificial and natural conditions of keeping.

"Coding is not the main event anymore. Building software is the main event."

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This seemingly strange statement by Chris Wanstrath himself (co-founder, CEO of GitHUB) was taken by me as a call to move forward towards the implementation on mi long-standing idea.

The Rise of Wearable Tech: Sensors, Implants, and Neuralink

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Tthere are dozens of incredible wearable tech devices, including sensors, implants, and more. The primary mission of these devices is to promote health and wellness. Taken as a whole, they’re advancing the healthcare field at a rapid pace.

Here’s How Telepresence Robots Will Disrupt the Workplace

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Telepresence robots allow remote workers to move around their workplace even if they are thousands of miles away. Over the next few years, these bots are likely to reshape how we think about remote work.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in March 2021

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the 18th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening—or has happened—in the robotics industry.

7 Ways Robots Are Changing the Food Industry

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Robots are versatile tools that will revolutionize every part of the food industry. With robots, the industry becomes more efficient and can better cater to supply and demand.

Legs to Stand On: Popular Quadruped Robots

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

"The Rise of the Quadruped Robots" sounds like something out of decades-ago science fiction. However, in today's robotics world, quadruped robots have advanced to both the front pages and the front line; defined as robots employing four legs to move around for their missions, quadruped robots have gone beyond cute "pets" for the household (although those are still present). Today's quadruped robots are technologically-advanced wonders used for everything from industrial and commercial to research and military purposes.

5 Reasons Your Warehouse Needs Mobile Robotics

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Mobile robotics have become more advanced than ever. Using these machines brings a new level of efficiency, safety, flexibility and reliability to warehouses. The end result is better customer satisfaction.

Robotic Products for Pet Lovers

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

If you don't think that pets and robotics go together, think again! Most products on the market are made for dogs or cats and allow owners to care for their pets even when they cannot be at home. This keeps both owner and pet happy and healthy! RobotShop is happy to offer the following products to doting pet owners.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in February 2021

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the seventeenth installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening—or has happened—in the robotics industry. There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout February. Let's see what caught our attention this month in robotics!

How are Robots Using RFID Tags to Improve Tracking?

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In the logistics industry, robots are valuable tools for material handling, tracking, and even delivering packages and handling materials. RFID technology is helping companies keep better track of packages on the move and products stored in large warehouses.

How to mount a tablet in the telepresence robot head: horizontally or vertically?

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The answer is not as obvious as it seems at first glance. It depends on controlling gadget position, camera aspect ratio, and aspect ratio of your screen. Below we suggest a detailed analysis of some practical cases.

How to unpack the BotEyes Telepresence Robot

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The BotEyes telepresence robot comes to customers in partially disassembled conditions. Here we show the video on how to unbox the robot.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in January 2021

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the sixteenth installment (and first of the new year!) in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout January. Let's see what caught our attention this first month of 2021 in robotics!

Learn How to Teach Yourself and Others About Robotics

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Even though robots have been part of your world for years now, they may seem beyond your ability, but that notion is just not true. In fact, if you yearn to design and assemble your own advanced machine, you can begin learning robotics today. In this guide, you will learn how to teach yourself and others about how to get started in robotics!

TRENDING NOW: Boston Dynamics' Dancing Robots Video

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Have you seen Boston Dynamics' latest video yet? Well, this time, two Atlas robots, a Spot robot dog, and Handle dance all together in this new viral video, which closes the books on 2020, showing us all the advanced movements it can now perform.

LavvieBot S: Why You Should Get it

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The long-awaited arrival of the LavvieBot S is now over! You can finally order the most sophisticated robotic litter box on the market, only available at RobotShop! Why should you get it for your cat(s) and your household?

ROBOTICS NEWS: What’s Trending in December 2020

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the fifteenth installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout December. Let's see what caught our attention this month!

The Top 10 Robots of the Past 10 Years

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

What a decade it's been for robots. Fast and furious advancements sprung forth from every corner of the robotics industry, touching just about every aspect of humankind — from business and travel to defense and public safety. In 2020, we saw the impact of robots as they helped tackle the COVID-19 crisis, doing everything from delivering supplies to assisting in surgical environments.

ROBOTICS NEWS: The Top News in the Robotics Field for 2020

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

As 2020 comes to a close, it's time to take a step back and take a retrospective look at the events of the past 12 months. Robotics provided us with a true north star throughout the year, continuing to impress with creations and discoveries to help make the world a better place (including, as we'll examine, helping to fight the COVID crisis). So, let's take a trip back through memory lane and unpack the last year in robotics, revisiting all the trends the previous year presented us!

The Advantages of Carebots

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Elderly care remains a growing concern as the world population continues to rise. Carebots could be the transformative solution to the global shortage of caregivers.

What's Trending in Healthcare Robotics?

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

The global healthcare robotics market is taking the industry by storm and is a milestone for modern medicine. And though it may be a while before everyone is getting prescriptions from friendly droids, there are exciting developments on the horizon

5 Benefits of Twin Science Kits on STEM Education

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

5 Detailed benefits of Twin Science Kits on children.

Best RobotShop Black Friday 2020 Deals: Up to 50% OFF

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0500

RobotShop's biggest sale of the year starts soon! The event will start this Friday, November 27th at midnight and will last 4 days until the end of Cyber Monday, December 1st, 12:00 AM. There will be discounts ranging from 5% to 50% OFF, but you can even find discounts on the US and Canadian stores up to 70% OFF.

Best Robotic Gifts for Pet Owners, Tech Enthusiasts & Seniors

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

The holidays are just around the corner! Robots are the perfect gifts to make day-to-day life easier, to save time, or just to be more relaxed. There are several must-have gifts for adults, but here is a list of the best robotic gifts for pet owners, home tech enthusiasts and seniors to help you in your shopping!

Top Robotic and Tech Gifts for Children 2020

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

The holidays are fast approaching! Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for a little kid who likes to build things or for bigger kids interested in robotics or technology, you are in luck! In this Gift Guide, we suggest plenty of educational products that are exciting and fun for everyone.

Best Robotic Holiday Gifts for Makers 2020

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Did you start looking for gifts to offer to your family and friends? If the answer is no, don’t panic, we’ve got you covered! We know that it might be difficult finding the perfect gift for your robotics enthusiasts friends, so we prepared a list of the top robotic Holiday gifts for makers and DIY electronics fans.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What’s Trending in October 2020

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the thirteenth installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.

The Future of Dog Boarding & Dog Sitting

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Are robotics and advancing technologies about to replace boarding establishments and kennels? This article will explore the current landscape of robotics and pet care.

Join us in Celebrating 10 Years of Grove!

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Hi friends from RobotShop, this is the first blog from Seeed. It happen to be the Grove 10th Anniversary Celebration，we'd like to invite you to join us.

Will Household Robots Become Commonplace?

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400

You can already find plenty of examples of household robots in the world today. While some challenges remain, recent developments may make the technology more useful and affordable. Household robots may become commonplace in as little as 10 years.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in September 2020

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:15:00 -0400

Welcome to the twelfth installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.

Top Programming Languages to Learn for Robotics

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

If you're interested in entering the exciting world of robotics, you might want to take a look at some of the best programming languages to learn.

RobotShop Launches its Marketplace

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 08:25:00 -0400

RobotShop.com announces a major pivot by enhancing its online activities to include a Marketplace, allowing manufacturers and suppliers to sell their robotics technologies directly on its e-commerce platform.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in August 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the eleventh installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.

Beginner's Guide to Precise Positioning with RTK GNSS

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered how to find a precise GPS location with centimeter accuracy? You may sometimes need this sort of accuracy if you need to create a map with a drone or measure the boundaries of your property. In this article we’ll introduce you to the basics of precise positioning and get an insight on how to get started.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in July 2020

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the tenth installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.

How UV Disinfecting Robots are Helping in the Coronavirus Pandemic

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a wave of innovation and creativity from a wide range of industries - and robotics are right at the forefront of the fight against this deadly pandemic.

Robotics has helped in a huge range of ways during the pandemic, including everything from serving coffee to enforcing stay-at-home orders. One of their most exciting deployments comes for a particular and helpful application - UVC disinfection.

Run a RISC-V Processor and Arduino applications on FPGAs

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Adam Taylor, an embedded design expert, shows you how to load the open source SiFive Freedom E310 RISC-V processor on Digilent Arty A7-100T Xilinx Artix 7 Development Board and run the Arudino application

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in June 2020

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout June. Let's see what caught our attention this month!

5 Robots Changing Manufacturing Forever

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Technology like machine vision and advanced pneumatics have allowed designers to create new robots that are changing how factories work.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in May 2020

Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the ninth installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.

There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout May. Let's see what caught our attention this month!

Announcing Webinar “Transitioning from the Lab to the Living Room with Digilent Analog Discovery 2”

Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

A webinar showing how to set up a lab at home with Analog Discovery 2 will be held on May 28 9am (Pacific Time). Kaitlyn Franz, Test Product Manager at Digilent, discusses the features and tools within the Analog Discovery 2 that can ensure a seamless transition for engineers being forced to work from home. She will dive into use cases for the oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and other instruments as well as the scripting interface and software development kit in WaveForms for creating custom tests and applications that make your remote lab more effective.

Litter-Robot 3: Differences Between DFI Sensors

Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This blog post describes differences between DFI sensors in Litter Robot 3 Open Air and Litter Robot 3 Connect.

The Most Sophisticated Automatic Litter Box On The Planet is Now Available!

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Thanks to years of rigorous R&D at PurrSong, RobotShop can now provide the best that 2020 has to offer in the automated pet care space! Arriving this summer, the much anticipated, long-awaited LavvieBot S by PurrSong is Now Available for Pre-Order on RobotShop.com!

Use Xilinx FPGA and ARM Cortex M3 to control DC Motors

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

You have probably learnt how to load ARM Cortex M3 on Digilent Arty A7. Now, we can make something out of it. Adam Taylor creates a motor control application.

Run ARM Corext M1 or Cortex M3 on Xilinx FPGA

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

ARM DesignStart provides fast access to a select mix of ARM IP, including Cortex-M0, Cortex-M3 and Cortex-A5 processors and supporting IP, software and resources for custom silicon designs,. The program also provides Cortex-M1 and Cortex-M3 soft CPU IP, software and resources for FPGA designs. Adam Taylor, embedded design expert, creates a tutorial to get the Cortex M1 or Cortex M3 running on Digilent Arty S7-50T or Arty A7-35T

How Robots Are Helping Take on Coronavirus

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The entire world seems to be mobilized in an effort to take on the coronavirus - and the robotics industry is no different. Some of the best and brightest minds in the field are employing the advanced technologies behind robotics in the fight against the COVID-19 with innovative, imaginative, and helpful solutions in many different areas.

Basic Robot Lab

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

I have dedicated nearly two complete years to putting together a 'robot lab'.
The 'lab' is nearly built. This blog/article will quickly explain a few shortcuts to finance a small and efficient laboratory.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in March 2020

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the eighth installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.

Build your first FPGA based robot

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This project uses Digilent Arty A7-35T FPGA development board to control a two-wheel robot. The design has a C library for use with the included MicroBlaze soft processor to provide users with a working platform from which to develop robotics applications.

The Ultimate Guide for Learning Robotics At Home

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0400

These days, more and more people are remaining at home, and this is a great opportunity to see if you might enjoy the growing field of robotics! Discover how to get started here, and who knows where this might take you? Like many others, it may lead you down a path to becoming a robotics enthusiast or expert!

Use Digilent Analog Discovery 2 with Raspberry Pi 4 to store the measured data in the cloud

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

With the evolution of IoT, embedded systems have also started to grow in the cloud area. From development projects to complicated measurements, the industry is moving towards cloud technologies. Now, you can measure the data through Digilent Analog Discovery 2, Waveforms and stream the data to the cloud like ThingSpeak.com through Raspberry PI 4.

Robotics to the Rescue: How Machines Help People in Need

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

As robotics technology has advanced in recent years, it has started appearing in numerous industries, including search and rescue and first response. How are machines helping people in need around the world?

ROBOTICS NEWS: What’s Trending in February 2020

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the seventh installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.

We're well into the new year now, and there's plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry. Let's dive in and explore what's caught our attention this month!

Robots & Automation: Will a Robot Take Your Job?

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

More than two centuries after the industrialization process people still occupy positions at factory floors alongside their robot counterparts. But is there really no threat to human workers in the future? Let’s get a little closer look into what automation brings to the table, as well as what it takes from it and throws in the trash bin of the history.

Cytron Design: DC Motor Driver - How it works

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

We will explain the concept and design of brushed DC motor driver in this post.

Fundamental of PWM Speed Control for Brushed DC Motor

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This article highlight about the principal behind PWM speed control for Brushed DC Motor.

A Brief Introduction to Time-of-Flight Sensing: Part 1 – The Basics

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Time of flight is the latest technology for accurate and affordable distance sensors. This is the first in a series of three articles bringing you the fundamentals of Time-of-Flight technology.

La RoboCup 2020 se déroulera donc du 23 au 29 juin au Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux.

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

La RoboCup est une compétition, mais avant tout une communauté, nationale et internationale, faite d’échanges d’idées, de technologies et de personnes.

Les membres du comité sont les principaux contributeurs à l’organisation de la RoboCup 2020 en France. Tout au long de l’année, divers événements RoboCup ont lieu au plan régional, national, continental et international.

New Lynxmotion Smart Servos (LSS) Modules

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

We have some good news for the Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS) fans ! The LSS line has two new electronic modules to show off : the 2IO Arduino Compatible Board and the 5V, 2A Regulator Board. Both of these modules are daisy-chainable in the LSS bus and will add extra functionalities for LSS users allowing the construction of endless robotic platform configurations.

The DIY quarters for the handyman with an ion

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Irrelevant background info -
There was a book at RadioShack that taught electronics.
It primarily said the single greatest way to learn was to fail.

Important info -
If you can't google, ask someone.
If you can't find an answer, find the example.

Top 10 Robots We Are Most Excited for This Year

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

From bots working in the fields to ones in our homes, 2020 will see a massive uptake in robots. While job-specific machines will keep increasing, the focus will be on home robots.

Industry Robots: How Robotics Are Used Across Different Industries

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Industrial robots are transforming the workforce. The demand for robotics is continuing to grow as business owners look for innovative ways to improve efficiency.

Optical Distance Sensors: Principles & Applications

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Optical distance sensors are the culmination of decades of research and development (R&D) in the field of optoelectronics. This subset of photonics is concerned with the application of electronic devices that detect, emit, and modulate light to accomplish an extremely diverse range of functions. In the context of distance measurement: Light is used to measure the distance of a sensor to an obstacle or surface.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in January 2020

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the sixth installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. Welcome to the new year of 2020! It's time to set this year off on the right foot with what has caught our attention this month.

What's behind the 5G technology

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

5G technology has come to revolutionize our lives and one of the areas where there will surely be great advances will be in robotics. The possibility of wireless transmission of large volumes of data changes the paradigm and breaks down many limits. 5G technology will be a key part of the transformation of industrial logistics. In this article we will explain different aspects of the relationship between 5G and robotics.

ROBOTICS NEWS: The Top News in the Robotics Field for 2019

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Throughout all of it, RobotShop has been there - giving you a first-hand look at all the remarkable achievements in the industry throughout 2019. Here are the stories that received the most attention and reactions.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in December 2019

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the fifth installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. Let's see what caught our attention this month.

Rise of Pet Technology: The Future of Pet Care

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

There is now a huge array of technological solutions available for almost any conceivable purpose. Consumers are willing to spend big bucks on technology to make their lives easier, and it is no surprise that this includes the care of our beloved pets.

New Radar Hibernate Mode Enables Battery Backed Operation

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

A new API update to the OPS243 radar sensor enables a power savings hibernate mode. It provides the ability to bring average power consumption down under 200mW. At this low level, the radar sensor can be combined with a battery to provide remote detection where power is not available.

DIY Perimeter Wire Generator and Sensor

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

This tutorial explains in an easy and intuitive way to help you understand the theory, design and implementation to make your own generator and sensor for a perimeter wire. The files (Schematics, Eagle Files, Gerbers, 3D Files and Arduino Sample Code) are also available for download. This way, you can add the wire perimeter detection feature to your favorite robot and keep it within an operating “zone”. How cool is that!

5 Ways to Introduce Cobots to Your Shop

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Cobots, or collaborative robots, are a growing trend, putting robotic tools side by side with human workers. How can you introduce cobots to your industrial shop?

A journey through The Robotic Sailing World Championship 2019

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Last summer we participated in the world championship of autonomous sailboats in China. To do this, we had to automate a boat from scratch to meet the goals of each challenge.

How to install the Litter-Robot Connect Kit (new version)

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Hi there,

You just received the new Litter-Robot Upgrade Connect Kit and want to install it yourself?

Great, let's get started.
This guide is the most up to date one and features the new DFI and circuit board.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in November 2019

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the fourth installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. Let's see what caught our attention this month.

Will Robots Change the Future of Marketing?

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500

Let’s face it; the future is here with us thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is undergoing rapid evolution, and this has attracted multiple questions concerning its future. Notably, most industries in the world, including digital marketing industries, will benefit from this paradigm shift in technology, depending on how they embrace it. As it stands, robots seem to be taking over interactive marketing that has traditionally been done by humans. Unlike the use of social media, blogs, and emails for advertising, interactive marketing is customized to facilitate two-way communication with the clients as they link up directly with the organization. This ensures company marketers understand customer preferences, and guide them in making informed choices when making purchases. As Artificial Intelligence takes on a new form, the question is; will robots change the future of marketing?

RobotShop's Black Friday Sale 2019

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

RobotShop's Black Friday Event is here! Starting today, take advantage of incredible deals from November 18th to December 2nd. Enjoy discounts on robot parts, domestic robots, robot toys, robot kits and more!

RobotShop Expands Operations to the Netherlands and Belgium

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

RobotShop.com, the world's leading source of robotics technology, continues European expansion by launching new operations in the Netherlands and Belgium, serving customers in the Dutch language.

Modelling a Servo Spline

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

I have wanted to design my own servo arms for my robots without the need to attach the servo horns to them. With a 3D printer available I wondered if it was possible to manufacture hubs for the spline on the servo shaft. The problem was to know the geometry of the spline. I am not the only one to be

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in October 2019

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:50:00 -0400

Welcome to the third installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. Let's see what caught our attention this month.

2D Radar Triggers Camera Based on Range

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Simple setup enables a 2D radar to trigger a camera to capture an image of an approaching object (animal, person, vehicle).

RobotShop Unveils the 6th Major Updated Design for Its eCommerce Web Platform

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -0400

This new website design will ensure an improved navigation experience for customers as well as provide easier access to robotics goods.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in September 2019

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the second installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. Let's see what caught our attention this month.

RobotShop Releases Lynxmotion’s New Articulated Robot Arm

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Lynxmotion's new smart servo based articulated robot arm is now available! This modular arm uses the updated Servo Erector Set (SES) V2 robot construction system and includes many new features and functionality.

5 Uses for Underwater Robotics

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Most of the ocean is still unexplored. With underwater robotics, scientists can finally access the true final frontier.

Would You Let a Robot Companion Come into Your Home?

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

There are some obvious benefits offered by companion robots. The concept of a fully-functioning, life-size robot is still one that's not readily available to the public, but it's something that many believe will be commonplace in homes in the future. Keep reading to learn more.

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in August 2019

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the first installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. Let's see what caught our attention this month!

How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the World

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

From chat bots to self-healing vehicles, artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way we work and live. Most professions are already feeling the effects of advanced technology. There are several specific ways that artificial intelligence is changing the landscape in a variety of industries.

Olympics & Robots: What to Expect From the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Robots are on the rise everywhere; even in the world of sports. In the upcoming Olympic games in Japan, they'll be demonstrating exactly how useful their skill-set is. Here's what you can expect from the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

Advice For Putting Together The Best Robotics Resume

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Check this tips to create an effective robotics resume and get a job you want.

Code & Café: A Coffee Shop Where You Can Learn and Play with Robots

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Are you a fan of robots and coffee? This is where you should go next time you visit Montréal! Code & Café is a coffee shop where you can play with robots!

Interfacing a Load Cell With an Arduino Board

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

*note* : for discussing any technical issues with your Load Cell Amplifier Shield, please proceed to our forum and create a new topic here. General Specifications Over the years, many RobotShop customers have asked us about the easiest way to interface a load cell with an Arduino board so they can

Why Is Everyone So Obsessed With Boston Dynamics

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0400

While Boston Dynamics has faced competition from the likes of Unitree, ANYbotics and other engineering companies that have created quadrupled robots, Boston Dynamics often stands out from the rest thanks to its expertise, technology and cool yet sophisticated lifelike robots that often captivates its audience's attention. Everyone seems to be obsessed with Boston Dynamics and for good reasons. Here's why:

Robots are Transforming the Healthcare Industry

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Years ago, robotics was an emerging trend in the healthcare industry. Many were unaware of how the tech could be used to make processes more straightforward and efficient. That's not the case anymore. Keep reading to find out how many ways the healthcare industry relies on robots.

Would You Be Transported By a Robot?

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Once upon a time, transportation robots sounded like science fiction, but today, they are a reality. From segway robots to robot scooters, these super-smart devices can transport people from Point A to Point B, just like conventional vehicles can. There's huge scope for robotics in the transportation sector. In the future, people might not have to drive themselves to work or wait for a bus. The question is: Are people ready to be transported by a robot?

“How Can I Help You?” The Emergence of Robots in Hotels and Restaurants

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Hospitality robots present the opportunity to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and showcase new technology to a growing customer base. But is the general public ready to embrace machines in customer service? The answer – at least in many cases – appears to be yes.

The Ultimate Guide to DIY Animatronics by Steve Koci - Review

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

If you always wanted to learn more about the art of animatronics, you're in luck. Steve Koci, a master in the field, wrote a book based on a series of articles he wrote for SERVO magazine, The Ultimate Guide to DIY Animatronics. What can you expect from his book? Here is my review!

How Mining Robots are Replacing Humans and Saving Lives

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

From the mica found in glittery eyeshadows to the coal that helps create energy to bring power to homes, the mining industry often impacts everyday life. But as one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, mining also can mean losing one's life. Only less than a decade ago, mining jobs only accounted for one percent of the world's labor force but made up eight percent of accidents that end in a fatality, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). Research also indicates that as many as 1,000 human miners die every year in the United States for reasons, such as falling, an explosion or machinery.

But thanks to advanced technology and automation, it's possible that mines across the world will be run by robots. In fact, mining robots are steadily replacing humans and saving lives simultaneously.

How Robots Are Revolutionizing The Construction of Houses and Buildings

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Construction is one of the most labor-intensive industries, and yet it remains one of the least automated. But with recent advancements in robotics, we could soon see rapid changes on building sites all over the world.

How Soon Will Robotic Delivery Become Mainstream?

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

We see it in any movie or television show that gives us a glimpse of the future — robotic delivery. How long will it be until robotic delivery becomes mainstream? Let's take a closer look at what it will take to turn these fictional delivery-bots into reality and those who are working on getting them onto the streets.

Passionate About Robotics? Become a RobotShop Community Ambassador!

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Are you passionate about robotics? Do you like connecting with fellow robotics enthusiasts? Want to help build a world full of robots by creating, sharing and discussing all things robotic? This is your chance!

How to Get Your Children Interested in Robotics

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

With the rapid advancements in robotics, there is a rising importance in educating the younger generation about robotics. But the question is how do we do this in a fun and engaging way? Read more to find out.

The Synergy of Man and Machine: Improving Humans with Wearable Robotics

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:10:00 -0400

The sci-fi inspired cyborg is almost the opposite of the direction that today's technology is moving. Wearable robotics don't replace human elements, they enhance. The wearable robotics ideal is systems that fit comfortably under clothes and provide the needed support to reduce physical strain for the wearer. The applications for this technology are endless, and some examples are in use today.

Simple People Counter Using Radar

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Radar uses simple detection filtering to count people, vehicles, or other objects.

How Today's Robots Are Revolutionizing Retail Stores

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Retail companies have used robots in their warehouses for years. Robots can sort and locate products faster than human employees, so they offer obvious advantages to large retailers.

People living in some cities may have noticed a new trend, though. Some stores now have robots working on retail floors, where they stock shelves and assist customers.

RobotShop Now Offers Pay Over Time Options

Mon, 27 May 2019 15:00:00 -0400

No matter how you shop, payments should be a breeze. RobotShop now offers different pay over time options on its US website with Klarna. Klarna offers flexible payment options at checkout, so you can choose whichever is best for you.

Home Robots: Which Ones Should I Get For My Domestic Needs?

Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Here is a list of the best domestic robots you could have at home.

Robotics at the Service of the Environment

Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Environmental damage and climate change have long-lasting impacts on the world and the way people live. Some organizations have turned to robotics to help their efforts.

Robots offer many options for improving the environment, whether they operate on land or at sea. Solving the environmental dilemmas of the present and future require scalable and sustained efforts. By incorporating robotic equipment into these processes, organizations can continually expand their efforts.

Robots can automate tasks, make a worksite safer, and accomplish duties that are logistically difficult for a person. And, if the robot uses artificial intelligence or machine learning technology, it can act on provided data to optimize its routine for faster results, better efficiency, or a more environmentally friendly way of doing things.

Why Do We Need Soft Robotics?

Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Soft robotics involves highly compliant materials; it is a subfield of robotics focused on creating robots that act very similar to living organisms, including the way they move and adapt to surroundings. Now that we have a better glimpse of what robotic applications in soft robotics may be, let's have a look at where we stand and where we are going with this in the upcoming years.

Riverdi e-paper displays

Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

What technology stands behind e-paper?
About new partnership with Lummico - the innovative
e-paper tag producer.

How to Make an Internet-Connected Lock: The GO-Lock

Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

We had the pleasure to sponsor a very interesting school project that targeted a real-world problem. These two smart students developped their own connected lock and are sharing today the story of their project. Who are we? We are Nathan Hampton and Quinn Sulejmani. Two Engineering Design and Dev

The Future of Drones in Construction: Market and Applications

Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Drones are being used for surveillance, capture the breathtaking view of the earth below, and deliver goods to high-rise apartments and in remote areas. Here is an overview of the potential of using drones in the construction industry.

RobotShop releases Lynxmotion's new smart servo motors

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Lynxmotion has just released their new line of smart servo motors, intended to make smart servo technology accessible to all. So what are they all about, how do they work and how can they be used to create robots?

RC Speed Controller (ESC) Arduino Library

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

More and more people are starting to use what's called an "ESC" (Electronic Speed Controller) in robotic applications or DIY projects. These are low cost, readily available motor controllers that can drive brushed or brusless DC motors and most of the time are found in Radio Control (RC) applications. Given this market, they use standard RC PWM signals as input but with some "twists" to avoid any issues of safety.

New Range Reporting FMCW Radar

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

FMCW radar reports distances to multiple objects over a wide field of view.

Commercial robot developers to survey the state of technology at Robotics Summit & Expo 2019

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Boston event is an opportunity to see leading roboticists and suppliers.

5 Ways Robots Help Fight Fire and Disasters

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Robots aren't just for play and tinkering. While it's fun to put robot parts together, did you know that rescue operators and firefighters also rely on them to save lives?

Professional and Service Robots are often used in hazardous environments because they can do things that humans can't. Today's technology is revolutionizing the roles of robots and robotic systems.

Litter-Robot III Open Air - About The Hall Effect Sensor

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

The Hall Effect Sensor is the sensor responsible for the tracking of the globe's position. It's what makes your Litter-Robot so intelligent.

The Future is Here: How the Military Uses Robots

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

For the modern American military, the new frontier of robotic warfare is here. Robots are widespread throughout the branches of the United States military, serving in all manner of key roles - and their usage and their importance to the mission of the services is only growing.

How Self-driving Cars Will Change the World As We Know It

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Self-driving cars are leading us on the road to a driverless future. How do they work? What effects will they have on the job market?

Take Advantage of Great Offers During the 2019 National Robotics Week

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 08:53:00 -0400

The National Robotics Week, also known as the RoboWeek, happens during the month of April and this year, it's its 10th anniversary! It promotes the importance and existence of robotics! During this event, RobotShop will offer discounts on all sorts of robotic products, such as educational kits, robot toys and more. It is a great opportunity to introduce your kids or yourself to the field!

Machine Learning in Your Industrial Robotics Application

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Machines that are coded with Artificial Intelligence (AI) mimic human actions and think like humans. Machine learning and AI capabilities have been quickly emerging in industrial robotics technology. In their journey to boost productivity, manufacturers intend to improve the rigid skills of traditional industrial robots.

Top 10 YouTube Channels for Learning Robotics, Electronics and Programming

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

YouTube is revolutionizing the way we consume audiovisual material! It's like the new television of the 21st century, a new educational destination online. It can be a big time waster but don’t get me wrong, it can be a powerful tool, especially when it comes to learning robotics, electronics or even programming!

Touch panels. Resistive, capacitive – which one is right for me?

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Choosing options with one touch on our smartphones has become intuitive for us. Touch screens are very common nowadays - coffee machines, audio devices, car settings, etc.

If they are such a vital part of our everyday life, wouldn't it be nice to know more about them? :)

Making Self-Driven Cars Better Drivers

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

AI has been making leaps and bounds, and its potential seems limitless. We see AI being used to help doctors diagnose disease, sniff out fraudulent transactions, and a whole range of other applications with a promising future.

Agricultural Robots: How They Ease Farm Labor

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:20:00 -0400

Unfortunately, farmers find it increasingly difficult to find enough workers for their fields. Instead of relying on human employees, farms can turn to a new generation of
agricultural robots that work autonomously and intelligently.

Introducing the EVE3 Modules –The Most Recent Generation of Riverdi Intelligent Displays Solutions

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

We are happy to introduce the newest generation of the popular EVE displays – the EVE3 modules.

ROSshow: Visualize ROS topics inside the terminal

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Visualize ROS topics including PointCloud2, Image, NavSatFix, time-series plots, and more from inside the terminal using ASCII/Unicode art.

Comment fabriquer un drone/UAV - Leçon 3 : Propulsion

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

À présent que vous avez choisi ou construit un châssis, l’étape suivante consiste à sélectionner le bon système de propulsion. Un système complet de propulsion comprend des moteurs, des hélices, des contrôleurs de vitesse électroniques (ESC) et une batterie. Presque tous les petits drones/UAV multi-rotors sont électriques, et presque aucun n’est à essence. Pour cette raison, nous allons nous concentrer sur la mise en œuvre d’une propulsion électrique utilisant des moteurs à courant continu sans balais.

How UAVs are Changing the Oil and Gas Industry

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

As of 2019, UAVs have seen widespread adoption throughout the commercial survey industry. For oil and gas companies, UAVs can significantly reduce risk, improving both the accuracy and the timeliness of surveys and inspections.

Robots are Changing the World: Should You Fear Them?

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In case you don’t realize it yet, robots are already everywhere. They are changing the world. Here’s what you need to know about them.

Safety Is a Priority When Designing Collaborative Robots

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:20:00 -0400

Collaborative robots, or cobots, are here to stay in a variety of major industries. As our factories become more dependent on melding human intuition with autonomous efficiency, robotics engineers must place a greater emphasis on safety.

Netflix - Love, Death & Robots

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

NetFlix released their new series, Love, Death & Robots. The series has been compared to "The Matrix" mixed with "Black Mirror" and has technological aspects in most episodes. Which robot is your favorite?

Montreal's Robotics Festival 2019: Space Edition

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:05:00 -0400

We had the chance to be part of the FIRST Robotics event which was held in Montreal earlier this month. This year, the competition's theme was "Destination: Deep Space". Here is a recap of the event.

How to Work with an Industrial Robot Integrator

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Whenever a manual process becomes automated or new mechanical systems are replacing older equipment, robot integrators are needed. Robot integrators provide specialized experience and expertise in maintaining and installing robotic equipment. They play a vital part in the longevity of your robots.

Once a robot integrator has been selected, it’s imperative that you work with the robot to ensure that it knows your exact requirements and goals. In order to have a productive robotic system, you need to establish a solid working relationship with your robot integrator to achieve profitability and ROI in your business.

Robotics In Schools: Vertigoal 2019

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Robots are gaining in popularity and we see more and more of them in schools. I’m not talking about robot teachers or janitors but about students being introduced and showing a growing interest in robotics. That's what I had the chance to see at the CRC Robotics event.

Celebrate Arduino Day - Get up to 40% Off

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:20:00 -0400

With discounts up to 40%, Arduino Day is the perfect occasion to fill your toolkit with plenty of good offers!
Sale starts on March 15 and ends on March 17!

Exciting Advances in Industrial Automation

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:00:00 -0500

The last two decades have been busy ones for industrial automation. Let's take a closer look at some of the most exciting advances in industrial automation and how they're impacting their respective industries.

Nanobots - Robots Inside Us

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:45:00 -0500

The emerging field of nanorobotics may still be in its nascent stages, but increasing investments in this technology show promise for the future. Considering all the potential of continued research and development of nanobots, here are a few considerations to take into account for the state of nanorobotics today and its future applications.

Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano – Advanced ESC Calibration

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

When using the Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano as a UAV flight controller (or another MultiWii based controller), the ESC's (electronic speed controllers) used to drive the brushless motors need to be calibrated. This is to normalize the RPM output for a given input signal on all motors. ESC's are not all equally made and reference points therefore need to be setup.

Robots in Space: Past, Present, and Future

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Today, space robots are a reality, and they help scientists and aerospace engineers explore the Solar System -- something humans just can't do. And things are just getting started. As technology develops, there are endless possibilities for space robots in the future.

Benefits of Drones In Construction

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:20:00 -0500

The construction industry has been around for many many years, however the tools we use have changed the way we’re able to do construction. Some design principles for buildings have stayed the same for millennia, but the process has evolved.

Opportunity Rover

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

NASA's Mars Opportunity Rover, launched July 7, 2003 and initially intended to last 90 days, is finally over. You did an outstanding job!

Integration Riverdi modules with Arduino

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Riverdi company is the leader in intelligent TFT display modules. We use cutting-edge technologies and the experience gained for years on the market, thus we can provide the best display solution for the specific application. The modularity of our products makes it possible to accomplish various requests of the project – from simple hobby design to the industrial application!

In this short article we will show you how easy is the implementation of Arduino board to our display via the Arduino TFT shield.

Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Robotic Surgery

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Surgery is something that, until the 2000s, was considered the purview of medical specialists. If you went to the hospital for a surgical procedure, you could expect to be attended by a human surgeon — at least, until the advent of robotic surgery. What is robotic surgery?

Introducing the Robot & Tutorial of the Month Contest

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Are you passionate about robotics? What if you could get rewarded for sharing your knowledge or projects with others? Well, here is your chance!

Carbide Shapeoko 3 CNC Router

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The world of DIY has been moving pretty fast these couple of years, especially since the introduction of cheaper and robust tools on the market. This is a small introduction to the world of CNC router with the Carbide Shapeoko 3.

Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 1 : Pour commencer

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Bienvenue au premier opus du Grand didacticiel de RobotShop, une série de 10 leçons qui vous apprendront comment réaliser votre propre robot. Ce tutoriel est destiné à quiconque est prêt à se lancer dans la robotique et a une compréhension de base de termes tels que «tension », « courant », « moteur », et « capteurs ». Bien que cela puisse sembler assez basique, même des personnes ayant déjà une expérience en construction de robots peuvent trouver ici des informations utiles concernant la méthode générale de construction d’un robot.

Litter-Robot III Open Air: The secret behind the Globe

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

If you've heard of the Litter-Robot (or if you own one), you might have a general idea of what it is and how it works. Most of you may think that the globe is just a plastic sphere that rotates and drops the waste into the drawer. But the globe has many well-hidden secrets that are fundamental parts of the machine. In this guide, we will have a closer look at this robot's anatomy, but we'll also be covering a few quick troubleshooting tips that may help you keep your Litter-Robot running.

Drive Motor Sizing Tutorial

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

This tutorial is intended to complement RobotShop's Drive Motor Sizing Tool by providing you with a step by step explanation as to the calculations behind the dynamic tool. It takes into consideration that the designer has not selected any parts and therefore specifications are not available. It does not include a variety of factors such as inertia and is intended to be a starting point for determining torque for a wheeled project.

Change Lives of Elderlies One Robotic Pet at a Time

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Recently the use of companion robot animals, both dogs and cats, is something that has been adopted by senior facilities, like nursing homes and assisted living homes, as well as individuals. For example, the Tabby Cat Interactive Companion is specially designed to provide companionship to seniors who suffer from loneliness, dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Best Robots at CES 2019!

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

CES 2019 was quite eventful this year with a whole bunch of new robots announced. If everything goes right, you might even be able to get your hands on a couple of robots on this list in the following year! There is no clear order in this list, I just wanted to show off the ones that struck me the most.

Top 10 News in the Robotics Field - 2018

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Worried you missed everything that happened in the robotics field? Now in 2019, we are taking a look back at the stories that caught our attention in 2018. Let's see what are the top 10 news according to our team and members.

RobotShop Launches USA/International Website in Spanish

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

RobotShop's International E-Commerce platform now offers its service in Spanish! Customers can now order in a new language with the same optimized distribution, shipping fees and customer service.

Simple Motion Detection with Object Filtering

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

A simple motion detection solution with object filtering is available using short range radar sensors.

YouTuber Builds A Robot To Shock Him Into Correctly Practicing the Guitar

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The Electrocuting Practice Robot

A robot that detects the notes you are playing and delivers an electric shock if you play the wrong note.
Made using an Adrunio and programmed in Python.

Up to 50% Off During RobotShop's Boxing Week 2018

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Why settle for a Boxing Day when you can have a Boxing Week! The sale starts on Friday December 21st and will end on January 2nd! RobotShop will offer discounts up to 50% on a selection of products such as microcontrollers, robot kits, electronic parts, etc. Isn't it a great way to start a new year?

‘Machine Learning University’ from Amazon is available to all

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

If you ask a normal consumer what activities they associate with Amazon, most will still refer to their e-commerce platform. Amazon however has many, many areas of development, one of which is A.I. development. On November 26, Amazon announced that the courses used to train their engineers in A.I. are available to all, for free.

3D Printed Large Dragon Tower and Paint Job

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

I made videos on YouTube and files on the thingiverse for a large dragon tower I somewhat designed. Enjoy!

Black Friday 2018 - Discounts up to 80%!

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

With discounts up to 80%, the Black Friday sale is back with plenty of good offers! Sale starts earlier this year: Monday November 12. Don't miss your chance! Add a reminder to your calendar, or follow us on Facebook to get exclusive tips and notifications for the best deals.

Pleiades - Spiri Quadcopter Robot Platform

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400

We have been entering a very cool new UAVs / Drone product from Pleiades called "Spiri" and their technical art director Caroline Glass prepared a Blog post for us to talk about the project. It's a very interesting platform that will push the industry toward the more "robotic" side of UAVs & Dro

Top Tech and Domestic Robot Holiday Gifts 2018

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Here we are!

Holiday season is just around the corner and it's time to think about gifts for family and friends! Do not worry RobotShoppers, we are here to help you find the perfect gift for them! If you want help to find a domestic robot for your dear ones or a robotic kit for the adult robot nerd in the family, have a look below at our selection we prepared just for you.

Top Robotic and Tech Toys Holiday Gifts 2018

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400

With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us are looking for the perfect gift for our loved ones. It is sometimes difficult to find something to offer to a technology and/or robotics enthusiast.
Here is a list of the 2018 Top Robotic and Tech Toys for Holiday Gifts:

Intelligent Machines?

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

The age-old question? Can machines think?

My answer: yes, but not yet.

Plenty of people will disagree, but before you jump to conclusions, read on.

Geeetech Pro B Prusa i3 Review

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Hello all!

So I have had a pro B printer for a while probably around 4 or 5 years. Sorry I haven't done much for a review. I mostly describe my personal mistakes with it but today I am going to talk about the actual printer itself not what I did to get it to work.

My K2SO Project

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Well, for many years I've always wanted to build a 2 legged walking robot. I have already built 3 R2-D2s, a functional lifesize Wall*E and a few other smaller robots droids. But as of 18 months ago I had this crazy idea to build a lifesize K2SO from Rogue One. These video's show my progress so far. Its 3D designed and printed by myself and my project time of completion is the end of 2019.

A little background info:

its 100% 3D printed in PLA

I'm using a CR-10 printer, 123D and 3D STudio Max för designing the parts and slicing with Simplify 3D.

The next stage I'm focusing on are the legs and walking

RobotShop Launches Its New Community Platform

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

RobotShop is thrilled to announce today the official launch of their new Community platform. This new platform can be considered as the most complete community platform available for anyone interested in robotics and what it can bring to our world.

Coming Soon: New RobotShop Community Platform

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

It's official the new RobotShop Community Platform is set to launch on September 18th! RobotShop will offer, to its current members and future users of the new Community platform, a more convenient area to engage, showcase projects and prosper.

RobotShop Expands Operations to Spain

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:33:46 -0400

RobotShop Inc. announces today that it expands within Europe by launching a dedicated store for Spanish customers, RobotShop.com/es. Spaniards can now order in their own language and currency with improved distribution, shipping fees and customer service.

Lynxmotion - MES Reconfigurable Folding UAV Frame Kit

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

The Lynxmotion team worked onto release a frame kit that would be able to suit the need for schools when it comes to choosing the kinds of platforms they need as well as being able to experiment with various types without the need to buy each one individually. Our Lynxmotion MES Reconfigurable Folding UAV Frame Kit allows the user to quickly switch between Y6, Quad and Hex configurati

Lynxmotion - MES Power Distribution Board (PDB)

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 14:40:06 -0400

Our Lynxmotion MES-PDB (Multirotor Erector Set / Power Distribution Board) was created based on needs for our Lynxmotion MES frame system that will be released soon. Designing this board, the issues were to properly power all motors (up to eight motors), distribute the ESC signals and power the Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano. All this with simple connections that would not require any soldering from the user's side.

Why Do We Need Robots?

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM7m11hkEWAWhile the democratization of robots is making them more and more present in our daily lives, most people still have mixed feelings about the future. Many apocalyptic movies have depicted a future where robots are either exterminating human

RoboCup 2018 - Montreal June 18 to 22

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:50:59 -0400

RoboCup 2018 is set to take place in Montreal from June 18 to 22 at the Palais des Congres. Around 4000 participants from 35 countries will compete in a variety of challenges to see which robots are the most versatile and intelligent.

Our Journey In Drone Racing - Final Chapter

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 09:00:43 -0400

Hello everyone, Seán as usual. This is the third and final chapter of a journey where my team and I had to build, fly and compete in a drone racing event (click to read the first and second chapters). It has now been about a week since the national finals of Syndic8. We entered the competitio

Interview with Hollywood Producer Amy Kim - Robots in Movies

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:00:11 -0400

Earlier this year, we had the pleasure to collaborate with Daphne & Velma by providing 3 Lynxmotion Phoenix Hexapods. We're super excited to see the movie released earlier this month, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share with you our interview with the movie's producer Amy Kim. Amy will sha

New Version of Pixy Now Available on RobotShop !

Thu, 31 May 2018 14:54:50 -0400

Pixy2 and Pixy2 Pan & Tilt are now available on RobotShop

Saildrone Obtains $60M in Series B Funding

Mon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Congratulations to Saildrone which have just raised $60 million in series B funding (May 2018) to continue development and deployment of their autonomous sailing robot. Saildrone, which launched commercially in 2016, has as its current mission is to build and deploy a fleet of 1,000 fully autonomous ocean-capable vessels.

Our Journey In Drone Racing - Chapter 2

Tue, 22 May 2018 12:38:28 -0400

Hi, this is Seán again. So it has been a while since the first post of our journey in drone racing and a lot has happened since then. The national competition will be on the 15th of May (only 5 days away from when I'm writing this. Yikes!). So let's get right down to it. Why are we competing in Dr

Is the Future of Agriculture in Robotics?

Thu, 17 May 2018 13:11:28 -0400

Modern combine in a field - Soon this will be an autonomous robot Every single day we are reminded that the robot revolution is moving forward. From autonomous vehicles to automated cashier, the robots are taking a larger and larger place in our daily lives. And while our attention has been focus

M.I.T.'s Rapid Liquid Printer

Fri, 11 May 2018 10:42:58 -0400

Rapid Liquid Printing, a new process developed by M.I.T.'s Self Assembly Lab and Steelcase, is a new process which uses gel to suspend the material being printed. There are no limits on size and the process is touted as being considerably faster than existing 3D printing methods.

Interview with TheBrickWall, LEGO geniuses

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:57:45 -0400

You may have probably stumbled upon one of their videos depicting some incredibly ingenious concepts of Lego builds. From Zambonis to hay-balers, their YouTube channel has gathered over 13 million views in less than 3 years. Their latest invention, a LEGO brick picker called "Rumba", caught our eye

How I Built a RC Star Wars Tie Fighter

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 14:06:12 -0400

What do you do with two wheelchair motors, a welder, and a desire to learn robotics? You build a freakin’ Tie Fighter. At least, that's what Allan Carver does. Allan is one of our loyal customers and is sharing with us some details about his latest project that went viral a couple of weeks ago.

Have you met Sophia, the first robot to receive citizenship?

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 08:25:47 -0400

You may or may not have heard, but the world saw the first robot obtain citizenship last fall. Although this was a historic milestone in the history of robots, it hasn't come without its lot of controversies (both about the citizenship and the praise for the robot). This left many a bit clueless ab

The Arduino Cookbook Review

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:11:11 -0400

Arduino is a 15-year-old brand and I believe that nowadays everyone with even a minor interest in technology may be owning one of these microcontroller boards. But how many of you are actually using it or have ever made a useful project with it? Sometimes the Arduino is abandoned on a shelf or lays

Up to 70% Off for National Robotics Week!

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0400

National Robotics Week at RobotShop.com National Robotics Week (RoboWeek) is organized by iRobot with the support of an Advisory Council, which recognizes robotics technology as a pillar of American innovation, highlights its growing importance in a wide variety of application areas, and emphasizes

Our Journey In Drone Racing - Chapter 1

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 09:58:01 -0400

Hi, my name is Seán Tjong! My friends and I are entering a drone competition as part of our school curriculum. We've decided to document our adventures in drone building and racing. We're excited to write and share our project's journal on RobotShop's Blog. We will update you on a regular basis on

IOT temperature logger with GSM transmission and 1wire sensor

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:23:59 -0400

Learn how to build your own IoT temperature logger with data uploaded to the cloud. This project uses itbrainpower.net dual SIM full-size GSM shield [a-gsmII] for data transmission (or itbrainpower.net dual SIM full-size GSM GNSS shield [b-gsmgnss]) and Dallas/Maxim 18B20 1wire temperature sensor.

How to Build a Retro Console with a Raspberry Pi and a Nespi Case

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:14:22 -0500

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 emula

Drive Motor Sizing Tool

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500

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.

CES2018 Is the Year Robots Truly Took over the Show

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:04:41 -0500

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

CC Logistics - WhatsNext Arduino Compatible Lineup

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 10:15:26 -0500

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 products called What's Next?. Behind the colorful names and packaging hide some excellent products which are aiming at the future.

How to replace your Litter-Robot's Cat Sensor

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:26:45 -0500

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

The 7 Best Robots From CES 2018

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 12:06:21 -0500

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 o

LiDAR : Light & laser based distance sensors

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

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 measurement/object detection. In this article, we will go over the different characteristics, the various types of sensors, their typical use cases and some of the products that we currently offer with these features.

New LIDAR-Lite V3 High Performance (LLV3HP) now available at RobotShop

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:27:02 -0500

*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

How Coding and Robotics can be used in School

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 08:00:04 -0500

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

Neato Botvac D3 and D5 Now Offers Coverage Maps

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 12:06:33 -0500

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

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 11:42:39 -0500

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 times

Would you have sex with a robot?

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

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 couple of weeks ago, two research

Servo Magazine's Review of the Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:11:44 -0500

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 Continues European Expansion and Launches Operations in Germany

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 07:00:08 -0500

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 an

The Best Of The Best Robots 2017

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 19:00:18 -0500

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 c

The Best Robots on a Budget 2017

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 11:00:16 -0500

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

The Best Drones 2017

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:22:25 -0500

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 5 best drones. Don't forget to check out our other Gift and Best of Guides: The Best Vacuum Robo

The Best Robotics Learning Kit 2017

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:20:02 -0500

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 5 best robotics learning kits. Don't forget to check out our other Gift and Best of Guides: The

The Best Robot Building Kit 2017

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:19:43 -0500

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 5 best robotics building kit. Don't forget to check out our other Gift and Best of Guides: The B

The Best Vacuum Robots 2017

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:19:32 -0500

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 5 best vacuum robots for your home. Don't forget to check out our other Gift and Best of Guides:

The Best Microcontrollers 2017

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Black Friday 2017 - Featured Deals

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:51:44 -0500

All of our teams are getting ready to break records this year. With discounts up to 99% on a vast range of products, free same-day shipping*, and hassle-free returns, this Black Friday 2017 promises to be the best we've ever done. Take a first look at some of our favorite deals coming at the

Top 5 Best Robots for Kids 2017

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 08:23:28 -0500

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 5 best robots for your kids of all ages. Don't forget to check out our other Gift Guides: Top 5

Top 5 Best Robots Toys 2017

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 08:23:17 -0500

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 5 best robots toys. Don't forget to check out our other Gift Guides: Top 5 Best Robots for your

Top 5 Best Robots for School 2017

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 08:22:51 -0500

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 5 best robots for school. Don't forget to check out our other Gift Guides: Top 5 Best Robots fo

Top 5 Best Robots for your Home 2017

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 08:22:33 -0500

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 5 best robots for your home. Don't forget to check out our other Gift Guides: Top 5 Best Robots f

How To Enable Active GNSS Antenna On LTE 4G Shield

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:11:31 -0500

itbrainpower.net l-LTE v1.07 4G/LTE CAT 1 shield and l-LTE v 1.07 4G/LTE CAT 4 shield, the smallest 4G/LTE shields available today, have one high-performance GNSS [GPS+GLONASS] engine embedded. By default, the GNSS antenna circuitry is configured for passive antennas [does not have enabled the GNSS

101Hero, The World's Cheapest 3D Printer

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:16:05 -0500

Rarely has a technology attracted both enthusiasts, professionals and the general public as did the 3D Printing technology. It will most certainly take decades until we see machines printing a Hamburger or car manufacturers mass producing vehicles entirely in 3D printing as some have imagined. Never

Starting today, get the FlowArm PLTW V4 Software for free!

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The FlowArm PLTW software is used extensively by Project Lead The Way CIM course. The newest version of the software is free to download and fixes minor issues and includes new features.

RobotShop Announces Canada and Europe Distribution Exclusivity with Solar Pool Technologies

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:34:06 -0400

RobotShop.com, the world’s leading robot store for all your robotic needs, announces today that it has partnered with Solar Pool Technologies as the exclusive distributor of the revolutionary robotic solar-powered pool cleaner, the Solar-Breeze NX for Canada and Europe. RobotShop Inc. announce

Robotics Scandal Shakes Egypt - What's The Truth?

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:55:56 -0400

Yesterday, our Web Intelligence Unit investigated a surge in traffic and stumbled upon a viral story coming from Egypt. The author of the post, which has been shared almost 10,000 times as we're writing these lines and received the same amount of likes and reactions, spotted something disturbing in

How to Start a Tech Camp in your City in 5 steps

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:41:50 -0400

One of the common questions parents will ask me is how did Beckwith Tech Camp get started? Like most people who suddenly appear, it takes years of practice and work to get to that point. I started literally in my basement, playing with Lego, wiring circuits together, and making matchbox cars through

Say hello to the new Shoutbox on Let's Make Robots (LMR)

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 15:10:00 -0400

Fellow LMRians, We’re thrilled to introduce today the new and improved Shoutbox for Let’s Make Robots! Based on your feedback and knowing the Shoutbox was where great conversations started, we worked on implementing a new system for the community with substantial improvements both under and o

5 Times Intel Drones Wowed Us

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 09:00:20 -0400

Drones and UAVs are used more and more in the professional and recreational sector. Every day they're getting more and more powerful, precise, smart,... These innovations can be harnessed for the aforementioned applications, but also in the entertainment sector. Intel is a leader in this and has bee

Sketchup 3D CAD & 3D Printing

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:23:03 -0400

With the release of very low cost 3D printers, consumers quickly realize that in order to create a custom plastic part, the model first needs to be created in 3D. While some 3D printer manufacturers include sample 3D models which are ready to print, the process of creating a custom design and ultimately ending up with a plastic part is still not intuitive to most people.

How to enable or disable auto-centering on a remote

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:19:01 -0400

You might find yourself one day with an RC remote control with the auto-centering of a joystick enabled and wanting to enable or disable it. This is a very easy thing to change as you'll see here. To illustrate this post, we used a Spektrum DX E remote, but the concept can be applied to many (though

Litter-Robot II Basic Troubleshooting Guide

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

For those who have been enjoying the Litter-Robot automatic self cleaning litter box for a few months or a few years, you know that this is a great product that has very few issues. But, it is a robot with sensors etc. that can fail with usage. We do have tricks and things to verify for basic issues

4 Tips to Choose the Best Domestic Robot for Your Home Needs

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:28:35 -0400

Domestic robots are at the cutting edge of latest technological developments. Home-use robots range from Spanish robot tutors to emotional humanoid robots that provide companionship and solace. Other popular categories include robotic personal assistants and home cleaning robots. There are even cute

Entering The World of Robotics - My Experience as a Tech Camp Teacher

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:26:49 -0400

Robert More is a happy customer at RobotShop and he's teaching kids at Beckwith Tech Camp. He's sharing with us his experience and the process they follow. At Beckwith Tech Camp, we believe every camper will find something that will interest them in the world of robotics. Whether it is in the d

Contemporary Robotics - Defense

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 13:49:00 -0400

We're moving towards a world full of robots, that's a fact. In this series, we're taking a break for a second to assess where Contemporary Robotics are at today and what the future looks like. For this sixth and final chapter, we're taking a look at the state of robots in the military and defens

Enjoy Time-Limited Offers for Force Friday!

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:43:55 -0400

RobotShop is happy to participate in Force Friday 2017. We're excited to share with you today brand new products and exceptional discounts! Build your own Droid ™ with the Droid Inventor Kit from littleBits littleBits Droid Inventor Kit With the new Droid Inventor Kit, kids can

Neato Botvac D7 Connected Available Soon at RobotShop

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Neato Robotics announced today the release of the new Neato Botvac D7 Connected and it will be available at RobotShop in Q4 2017. The Neato Botvac D7 Connected is the latest of the D Connected Series. It will contain all the features from the Neato Botvac D5 Connected, but there will be a few add

Contemporary Robotics - Medical

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:21:46 -0400

We're moving towards a world full of robots, that's a fact. In this series, we're taking a break for a second to assess where Contemporary Robotics are at today and what the future looks like. For this fifth chapter, we're taking a look at the realm of medical robots. Contemporary Robotics - M

Contemporary Robotics - Professional

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:10:05 -0400

We're moving towards a world full of robots, that's a fact. In this series, we're taking a break for a second to assess where Contemporary Robotics are at today and what the future looks like. For this third chapter, we're focusing on robots in the professional world. Contemporary Robotics - Pro

Contemporary Robotics - Industrial

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:48:40 -0400

We're moving towards a world full of robots, that's a fact. In this series, we're taking a break for a second to assess where Contemporary Robotics are at today and what the future looks like. For this fourth chapter, we're studying robotics in the industrial world. Contemporary Robotics - Ind

Have you seen our Newsletter's makeover?

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 09:07:50 -0400

RobotShop’s newsletter just got a style update! Besides its aesthetic makeover, the newsletter format will also propose an experience tailored to your needs and preferences. Subscription to RobotShop’s newsletter will continue to feature new monthly product arrivals, to inform you of time limite

Contemporary Robotics - Domestic

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:58:52 -0400

We're moving towards a world full of robots, that's a fact. In this series, we're taking a break for a second to assess where Contemporary Robotics are at today and what the future looks like. For this second chapter, we're focusing on Domestic robotics. Contemporary Robotics Domestic Domestic

Contemporary Robotics - Education

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 09:27:49 -0400

We're moving towards a world full of robots, that's a fact. In this series, we're taking a break for a second to assess where Contemporary Robotics are at today and what the future looks like. For this first chapter, we're focusing on robotics in Education. Contemporary Robotics Education Roboti

Raspberry Pi Free Style Powering

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 08:32:57 -0400

This tutorial enables you to power your Raspberry PI II / B+ / ZERO/ 3 from any power sources that supplies voltage between 6.5V up to 20V and current >1A.

Robot Roundup - Are you still doing your own chores?

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:25:38 -0400

If you grew up watching Hanna Barbera’s futuristic 1962 cartoon, The Jetsons, you might wonder where our version of Rosey the Robot is today. The show was actually set in the year 2062 – so we’ve still got 45 years to catch up with the flying cars, 9 hour work week of simply pushing buttons,

Fathers of Robotics: Ismail Al-Jazari

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 08:56:57 -0400

This is the last part of three in our series "Fathers of Robotics". With robots getting more and more present in our daily lives, it's interesting to look back and get to know the great minds who first conceived a future where machines would help humans. Fathers of Robotics - Ismail Al-Jazari

Fathers of Robotics: Joseph Engelberger

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:54:19 -0400

This is the second part of three in our series "Fathers of Robotics". With robots getting more and more present in our daily lives, it's interesting to look back and get to know the great minds who first conceived a future where machines would help humans. Fathers of Robotics - Joseph Engelberg

Fathers of Robotics: Isaac Asimov

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 09:56:34 -0400

This is the first part of three in our series "Fathers of Robotics". With robots getting more and more present in our daily lives, it's interesting to look back and get to know the great minds who first conceived a future where machines would help humans. Fathers of Robotics - Isaac Asimov Isaa

Why Do We Need Robots : Survival

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 10:08:18 -0400

This is the last part of three in our series "Why Do We Need Robots?". The goal is to highlight the major reasons why robotics will be part of our future, and an essential one, by looking a bit further. While the democratization of robots is rendering them more and more present in our daily live

Why Do We Need Robots : Artificial Intelligence

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:53:37 -0400

This is the second part of three in our series "Why Do We Need Robots?". The goal is to highlight the major reasons why robotics will be part of our future, and an essential one, by looking a bit further. While the democratization of robots is rendering them more and more present in our daily l

Why Do We Need Robots : Demography

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:45:39 -0400

This first part of our series "Why Do We Need Robots?" is looking at why the current demography trends makes a future full of robots essential for mankind.

Smart Feeder Available at RobotShop

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:40:23 -0400

If you are planning to leave for a long period of time, the SmartFeeder will allow you to stay connected and take control of the feeding times for your pet. To help you raise a healthy pet, the SmartFeeder gives you comprehensive insights for your pet.

Will Robots Take My Job?

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:59:15 -0400

With the rise of AI and automation, it's reasonable to ask yourself : will robots take my job? We might have an answer for you.

Litter-Robot II Advanced Troubleshooting Guide

Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Considering we've received a huge response on our Litter-Robot II Basic Troubleshooting Guide, we've decided to help our customers further by creating this advanced troubleshooting guide. This guide will help you with opening up the Litter-Robot II to verifying connections of the motor and circuit board.

Make Your Voice Heard With Our New Ideas Module!

Wed, 24 May 2017 13:49:29 -0400

It’s our great pleasure to introduce our brand new crowdsourcing module here on LMR! Its purpose is to crowdsource ideas with the members of the LMR community and see which are the ones the community wants to see made.

Who's Barking? BBB Meets h-nanoGSM. [BeagleBone Black GSM How To]

Tue, 23 May 2017 14:01:39 -0400

About this post Twenty to thirty minutes guide lines about connecting BeagleBone Black with the ITBP h-nanoGSM shield. Main parts BeagleBone Black h-nanoGSM - GSM shield [nano] or any other ITBP modular modem, 1pcs. one cell LiPo battery [3.7V, > 250mA], or

Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano - Raw Sensor Values

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:09:44 -0400

The Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano Flight Controller (with GPS) was originally designed as a flight controller for drones but, it also has awesome applications for robotic rovers too. Composed of an ATmega2560 (Arduino Mega Chipset), a collection of sensors, GPS and a host of I/O options it is an ideal "sensor ball" for navigation, positioning and more.

Should Robots Pay Taxes?

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 14:42:52 -0400

What may have been a strange question a decade ago is becoming much more relevant as technology rapidly progresses. Put into the public conversation by several prominent figures in society, the question has been raised amid fears that mass automation is on track to displace a large sector of the workforce. While the ideology behind those calling for a tax varies, the two most common uses for the proposed tax are to either retrain the displaced workers or to provide a basic income if no other job prospects are available.

Discounts Up to 60% Off for National Robotics Week at RobotShop

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 13:00:55 -0400

Are you ready for National Robotics Week 2017? The eighth annual National Robotics Week event will be held April 8-16, 2017. RoboWeek 2016 was awesome and 2017 promises to be even better! RobotShop offers discounts up to 60% for National Robotics Week. Celebrate with us!

Log and Plot Weight Data with PhidgetBridge

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

An easy tutorial to show you how to log and plot weight measurements from a Load Cell using the PhidgetBridge and the corresponding FlowBotics App.

Rebates and Chance to Win an Arduino Based Robot Kit on Arduino Day 2017 at RobotShop

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 13:17:47 -0400

Ready for Arduino Day 2017? A worldwide event bringing together Arduino People and projects. This 24 hours-long event is organized directly by the community or by the Arduino team, where people interested in Arduino get together, share their experiences, and learn about Arduino and robotics. Celebrate with us for rebates and the chance to win 1 Mini DFRobotShop Rover or 1 DFRobotShop Rover.

Comment faire un Drone/UAV – Leçon 8 : Avions

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Comment faire un drone/UAV - Leçon 8 : Avion L'utilisation de petits avions sans pilote pour FPV et cartographie autonome est de plus en plus populaire, surtout compte tenu de l'engouement pour les multirotors FPV et de la disponibilité croissante de pièces. Cet article développe plusieurs considérations pour décider si un appareil est adapté pour votre application drone, et si oui, pour vous aider à choisir le bon type.

Neato Botvac Connected Robot Vacuums Now Support Google Home

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:41:12 -0400

Google Assistant and Google Home are now available for the Neato Botvac Connected Series. You can use your voice to control your Neato Botvac Connected Series robot vacuums with Google Assistant using your Google Home.

iRobot Roomba 900 Series Now Compatible with Amazon Alexa

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

iRobot has announced updates to the iRobot HOME App that expand the value of connected Roomba vacuuming robots within the smart home. New Clean Map reports will provide visual post-cleaning maps that display information about the robot's cleaning performance, such as the dirtiest floor areas and

Guide de dépannage de base du Litter-Robot III Open Air

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Depuis la sortie du Litter-Robot III Open Air, nous avons reçu de nombreuses demandes de clients désirant obtenir un guide de dépannage pour ce robot. Nous avons donc décidé d'aider nos clients en créant ce Guide de dépannage de base du Litter-Robot III Open Air. La Litter Robot III Open A

Litter-Robot III Open Air Basic Troubleshooting Guide

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

UPDATED: Litter Robot 3 Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide: https://www.robotshop.com/community/blog/show/litter-robot-3-utimate-troubleshooting-guide

Since the release of the Litter-Robot III Open Air, we have received many demands for a troubleshooting guide for this robot. We have therefore decided to help our customers out by creating this basic Litter-Robot III Open Air Basic Troubleshooting Guide.

Job Offer: RobotShop is Looking For a Community Manager

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:35:56 -0400

Are you specialized in community management, ready for a new challenge and would like to be part of an industry with exponential expansion? Are you looking for an employer who offers rewarding challenges, encourages creativity as well opportunities for advancement? If so, RobotShop would be greatly interested in meeting you and you may be the person we are looking for to join our growing team!

All Sciences Lead to Robotics

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Robot Visions by Isaac Asimov Ever since the stories of Isaac Asimov, robotics had long been restricted to the imagination. Although it had been unclear in the past, the present state of technology shows that robotics has become a tangible reality. The evolution of robotics follows the same cour

Custom PCB for Line Follower Robot

Sat, 04 Mar 2017 05:54:29 -0500

Introduction:Since a lot of our followers asked for a tutorial to guide them to make a basic Robot we decided to provide this instructable that describe a step by step making of LINE FOLLOWER Robot, so you will find all the necessary software and hardware parts to make your own R

UPS Testing Air Drone Delivery

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 09:09:34 -0500

UPS has entered the drone delivery race. Take a look at their teaser video.

Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano – MultiWii & LED Ring

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:20:21 -0500

This tutorial is about the connection between a Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano and the DFRobot LED Ring. Some folks around the MultiWii project (software that runs inside the Quadrino Nano) developed a piece of software to get visual feedback from the flight controller to an available LED ring.

Makita DRC200Z Industrial Robot Vacuum Available Soon at RobotShop

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

We are excited to introduce you to the new Makita DRC200Z Industrial Robot Vacuum, which will be available here at RobotShop. This robot vacuum has been developed by Makita to answer a need in the industrial market. Makita has come out with a Roomba-like robot vacuum. It's been designed for commerc

Intel's Superbowl Drone Coordination

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:20:11 -0500

Superbowl 2017 was quite a rollercoaster for fans of both teams and kept viewers at the edge of their seat. The halftime show was really well done and Lady Gaga did a great job. At one point, she was singing and the camera shows lights behind her which were "dancing" in the sky, eventually forming a simple American Flag. It turns out that it was actually 300 drones!

Future Robotics: Hydrogen Metal

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 09:12:53 -0500

If you thought the most expensive material on the planet was a diamond, you were likely not considering radioactive elements like plutonium (or drugs like LSD), or very rare like californium. Scientists at Harvard have added a new one to the list of most expensive materials and it may even be at the top of the list - hydrogen metal.

Future Robotics: 3D Printing Graphene

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:02:08 -0500

3D Printed Graphene The structure you see above has the potential to be stronger than steel and considerably less dense. Researchers at MIT, in collaboration with the Office of Naval Research and the Departmnt of Defense, headed by Markus Buehler and supported by the intend to 3D print it usi

Neato Botvac D3 and D5 Connected Available at RobotShop

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 11:38:52 -0500

Ready for a new robot vacuum? Introducing two new connected robot vacuums from Neato Robotics now available for purchase at RobotShop. The Botvac D3 Connected and D5 Connected are new additions to Neato's line of connected robot vacuums which you can control with your smartphone.

Amazon Made History - First Prime Air Drone Delivery

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 11:57:41 -0500

A couple of days back (December 7th) the Amazon company / team made the first real package delivery with a Drone using their "Prime Air" option. This was a completely autonomous flight which makes it an even bigger achievement. They developed multiple prototypes including a special drone that's able

Boxing Week Sale! Up To 75% Off Dec. 20 to 28

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 09:26:13 -0500

Up to 75% off selected products from Dec. 20th to Dec. 28th at RobotShop. Over 300 products on sale.

Future Robotics: Robot With a Human Touch

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:49:33 -0500

In a recent paper published in the journal Science Robotics, researchers from Cornell University presented their latest invention: a soft robot hand that is able to not only touch delicate items, but also to sense the shape and texture of the objects it comes it contact with.

UAV / Drone Flight Regulations & Restrictions - Canada

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:04:21 -0500

Transport Canada: More and more people are flying drones and UAVs. Transport Canada regulates their use to keep the public and other airspace users safe. Before you take to the skies, make sure you understand the rules and follow them. Not doing so could put lives at risk and cost you up to $25,000 in fines and/or jail time.

Win a Hatchimal Facebook Contest Winners are Announced

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 09:17:38 -0500

Thank you to everyone that participated in our Black Friday contest to win a Hatchimal. We know how much these creatures are wanted for Christmas and we were happy to give 10 away that we had reserved for Black Friday.

Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale 2016 - Free Products Results!

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 13:34:58 -0500

Congratulations to all the customers that found a free product hidden in our product catalog during our Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale! Again this year, our Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale was a hit. In all this frenzy, we hope you enjoyed the hunt and left with a free product. Come back again for products for your family and friends for the upcoming holidays.

Top Hatchimals Alternatives

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 12:44:42 -0500

Hatchimals no longer available in stores? RobotShop understand your grief. Here are the top alternatives to Hatchimals:

Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale Starts in 1 Week! Find Free Products and Discounts up to 99%

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500

Black Friday Sale You are the first to know: RobotShop's Black Friday Treasure Hunt is back this year! More than $15 000 worth in products to give away. Up to 99% off selected products. Participate in our Black Friday treasure hunt sale! Again this year, search our catalog in order to find your

Hatchimals Hatch at RobotShop, What Are These Creatures?

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 14:41:33 -0500

New toys hit the market every holiday season, but few generate the energy and excitement that comes along with Hatchimals. At RobotShop, we are proud to announce that we are hatching some of these new toys, and they are available for pre-order through our website. What Are Hatchimals? A surpr

Cybathlon: Cyborgs Compete for the Gold Medal

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:09:42 -0500

Man versus machine has quickly become man merges with machine as assistive technologies continue to develop. Today, the loss of a limb does not automatically translate into the loss of mobility. This year introduced the Cybathlon, where athletes compete for gold using their assistive technologies. Prosthetics range from body-powered replacements to high-tech interfaces that involve direct brain control.

RobotShop.com Wins Legal Battle Against Robotshop35.com

Sat, 05 Nov 2016 11:13:07 -0400

On October 10, 2016, the Commercial Court of Rennes acknowledged that Robot Access Services engaged in passing off and unfair competition against RobotShop by operating robotshop35.com and ordered them to stop using this domain name with a penalty of €5,000 per week. The 27-page judgment detail

Top 20 Robot Holiday Gifts 2016

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Gift Center 2016 Another great year has gone by and it's already time to think about buying gifts for friends and family for the holiday season. Need help finding the right gift for the robot enthusiast in your life? RobotShop is here to help with gift suggestions for this coming holida

Today's Wearables Are Tomorrow's Cyborgism!

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:32:14 -0400

Who doesn’t want to be super intelligent, or amazingly strong or very fast or perhaps have added senses? We all know our five basic senses, sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. There is a company that promises much about added senses and they are working hard on providing their first added sense to the market.

Over 1000 Dancing Humanoids Break Guinness Record

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 11:52:47 -0400

More than 1000 humanoid robots (1007 to be exact) staged a dancing performance at the Qingdao Beer Festival in the eastern coastal province of Shandong in China, beating UBTECH's previous record of 540 robots.

RobotShop Announces New Flat Rate USPS Shipping at Only $2.99

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 11:06:16 -0400

RobotShop announces that it has recently partnered with UPS Mail Innovations in order to offer a flat shipping rate of $2.99 for delivery of packages of 1 lbs or less shipped within the United-States. UPS Mail Innovations is a low-cost shipping solution provided in collaboration with UPS and USPS. With UPS Mail Innovations, you'll benefit from the known reliability and strength of the UPS network, and the convenience of USPS last-mile delivery.

Monitor Type 1 Diabetes With xDrip Bridge and Improve Your Lives

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:30:13 -0400

About two years ago, we had an unfortunate surprise. Our little five-year-old boy was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Not only was the hit very hard on our family, but ten days later, our youngest son had developed the same disease (two out of three of our children). This post will explain how we improved our lives with the xDrip Bridge for Type 1 Diabetes.

Arduino.cc and Arduino.org Merge!

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:40:24 -0400

Arduino, the world’s leading open-source ecosystem for educators, Makers and IoT developers of all ages, today announced that Arduino LLC (aka Arduino.cc) and Arduino srl (aka Arduino.org) have settled their differences and signed a settlement agreement.

"How to": Modular, Mobile IoT Hardware

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:18:39 -0400

The main purpose of this "how-to" article it is to guide you on how to make a convenient and elegant modular GSM or 3G hardware platform using an Arduino Pro Mini (and related) board, a j-328GSM3GLader Arduino Pro Mini adapter board and c-uGSM / d-u3G / h-nanoGSM modem shields. The purpose of a programmable GSM interface is to be able to communicate with electronics / hardware directly via the cellular network (SIM card required), without the need for a cell phone. You may use such a platform as a mobile IoT interface (access sensor data remotely, or control actuators) or as an SMS / GPRS / DTMF automation platform.

Future Technology: Batteries

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 08:01:55 -0400

Mobile devices need power, and when it comes to electricity, LiPo is currently the most popular choice, but will it last? Researchers at UC Irvine have stumbled upon a battery technology which allows for a near infinite number of charging cycles without significant corrosion or decline in capacity.

LIDAR-Lite v3 - Available for pre-order

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Everyone has been eager to know when the LIDAR-Lite would return to market, so we are very happy to announce it is now available for pre-order: LIDAR-Lite v3. The second thing everyone was insistent on asking was: "Will this work with my previous setup/project/custom mounting/etc.?". In this post, we will cover in more details the similarities and differences of the new LIDAR-Lite.

Make Your Own Arduino-Powered Deskbot Pal: Lesson 6 – Going Further

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 07:58:47 -0400

In this sixth and final installment of the "Make Your Own Arduino-Powered Deskbot Pal" you’ll discover ways to enhance your Desktop Pal by adding more sensors and other hardware. As a bonus, you’ll also learn how to implement a compact MP3 player to play recorded music and sound effects!

MakeBlock mBot Online Rescue Robot Contest

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 08:02:54 -0400

This online contest’s theme is mBot Rescue Robot. Contestants must design their own rescue robots based on the MakeBlock mBot, which can be used in some rescue scenarios. Open to ages 10-16. Many prizes!

Make Your Own Arduino-Powered Deskbot Pal - Lesson 5: Programming for Interactive Response

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:34:17 -0400

Desktop Pal is an animatronic friend, powered by an Arduino-compatible microcontroller and a small assortment of basic sensors. Using two servos for movement, Pal’s head moves up and down and side to side, reacting to objects that come nearby. In this installment you’ll learn how to program the Desktop Pal so it integrates all of its components – motors, switches, and sensors – to work together as a single unit.

Arduino Tutorials - How to Stack Wheatstone Bridge Shields

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:17:06 -0400

A common question concerning our Wheatstone bridge amplifier shield is "How can we stack two together with three or four load cells?" This is actually quite simple and only requires a few components...

Double 2 Telepresence Robot Unboxing

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:28:43 -0400

In the 21th century, the transmission of the information is probably the area that has had the greatest increase in terms of use and progress. The most important aspect that has led to this improvement is the speed of transmission (the time that it take for information to go from one end to the other) and the accuracy of the data (unchanged content without external interference or communication issues). Consequently, telecommunications has experienced an exponential growth. Telepresence Robots come to the rescue, and thankfully RobotShop and Double Robotics are here to offer you the Double 2 Telepresence Robot.

Future Technology: Structure & Biorobotic Stingray

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:54:15 -0400

As a follow-up to our previous article "Future Robot Technology", we are excited to see that researchers at Harvard University have unveiled a true bio-mechanical creation, a robotic stingray that reacts to light.

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Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400

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Arduino-Powered Desktop Pal – Lesson 4: Adding “Stereo” Ultrasonic Vision and Passive Infrared Sensing

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:28:13 -0400

In this fourth installment, endow your Desktop Pal with more sensors to increase its functionality. You’ll add a second ultrasonic sensor to enable your Pal to have a kind of "stereo" vision; a passive infrared (PIR) sensor to detect nearby motion, and even a "squawkbox", to give your Desktop Pal a rudimentary sound effects -- also helpful for audible feedback during development.

Arduino-Powered Desktop Pal – Lesson 3: Integrating the Servos, Ultrasonic, and Switch

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:09:56 -0400

In this third installment, learn how to effectively program the servos, ultrasonic sensor, and switch of your your Deskbot Pal for smooth, interactive action. In this installment of the Desktop Pal series, you'll learn a number of important Arduino sketch concepts, including interrupts, timers, sensor averaging, switch debouncing, and more.

Hobby Robot Industry Standards: Hubs & Mounting Patterns

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 13:39:04 -0400

Most designers looking to make a small to medium sized mobile robot quickly discover that there are very few standards in the hobby robot industry, to the point that connecting products together is quite a complex design challenge. This article covers mostly mechanical patterns found in hubs and connectors which are available from a variety of hobby robotics parts manufacturers.

Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano - MultiWii Data Logging

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 13:32:07 -0400

We often get user requests for a way to datalog movement as well as GPS position, but did not have a proper DIY solution other than saying that they need to implement a few sensors and define a protocol to get all the information stored to a storage solution. Then we looked around since we knew our

Arduino Temperature SMS Alarm - 3G GSM Thermal Supervisor System

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:18:32 -0400

Build yourself your own Arduino temperature SMS alarm - thermal monitoring system having MAXIMUM and MINIMUM temperature thresholds, keep alive messages and (oldies but goldies as) SMS paging and remote ARM/DISARM system. You can supervise one or more 1WIRE temperature sensor(s) and page via SMS the "heating and chilling events" and keep alive messages, including last temperature.

Arduino-Powered Desktop Pal - Lesson 2: Program Setup and Testing

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:51:10 -0400

The Deskbot Pal, an animatronic emoji bot that’s easy to build, and easy on the pocketbook. The Pal can be personalized with your own 15 pieces of flair – or more if you’d like! It’s powered by an Arduino-compatible microcontroller, and requires no special construction tools, even soldering. This is Lesson 2 of the Desktop Pal series. If you’re just starting with the project, you’ll want to begin with Lesson 1, Make Your Own Arduino-Powered Deskbot Pal, where you’ll learn the component parts of the Desktop Pal, and how to construct it.

Unboxing - RPLidar A2 360° Laser Scanner

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:29:09 -0400

Most of you, by now, are likely aware of the RPLIDAR 360° Laser Scanner. This amazing product gave hobbyists everywhere the chance to get started on SLAM-based projects at an affordable cost and with a piece of equipment of good quality. Of course, improvements to this product were possible and RoboPeak did just that, by bringing us the RPLidar A2.

RobotShop Adds New Free Shipping Options For Europe

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 08:46:05 -0400

Nearly 1 year ago, we announced free shipping in France for orders over 200€ as well as free shipping in the UK for orders over 200£. Today we announce that these free shipping options have also been added for customers in the following European countries: Germany, Belgium, Netherland, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, Austria, Denmark, Ireland and Portugal.

iRobot Roomba 980 Now Available at RobotShop

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 11:18:37 -0400

We are happy to announce that the iRobot Roomba 980 is now available for purchase on our website. The Roomba 980 comes with great new features and a new navigation method the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation makes it the best Roomba out yet.

Arduino-Powered Deskbot Pal - Lesson 1: Assembly

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:39:31 -0400

This tutorial series will help you design and create your own "Deskbot Pal"; an affordable stationary robot that’s super simple to build. Desktop Pal is made to be personalized. Deck out your Pal with your own custom flair and bling and then give it a personality.

New Author - Gordon McComb

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 13:24:00 -0400

RobotShop is proud to announce that Gordon McComb will become a regular contributor on the RobotShop Blog. Gordon McComb is most widely known as a writer and editor of technology books and articles. He has written over 65 books and thousands of magazine articles and newspaper columns during his 36 years as a professional author.

RobotShop Continues Expansion and Launches Japan Subsidiary

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:26:27 -0400

RobotShop Inc. announces today the launch of its subsidiary, RobotShop Japan Co., Ltd. RobotShop officially begins operations in Japan by launching a logistics center in the territory as well as a dedicated website.

NASA Valkyrie Robots - The New Generation of Space Robots

Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

NASA in on a "Journey to Mars". According to the space agency, we should see the first humans landing on Mars by 2033. Along this journey, NASA is planning to send robots to prepare the big landing. In 2013, NASA unveiled four sister robots which are the first of the next generation of robot

Collaborative Robots – Chapter 2: How to Identify Potential Processes For Automation

Wed, 11 May 2016 07:54:44 -0400

At this point, we need to discuss the strengths and limitations of process automation with collaborative robots. Although you probably have ideas as to what processes you would like to have automated. many are probably not the best choices to begin with, and we need to be realistic about what the technology can do today. Some applications are easier to automate than others and as a first integration you should start small and simple. Ideal tasks for a first collaborative robot are tasks that are highly predictable and repeatable. These are easiest to automate with a collaborative robot.

Future Technology: Robotics

Mon, 09 May 2016 08:32:57 -0400

Can past technological accomplishments help predict future disruptive technology and innovations or should we try to think outside the box? Science fiction books, TV shows and movies provides a great source for inspiration, but what will robots really be like in the next 25, 50 or 100 years?

RobotShop and AutoPets Announce Distribution Exclusivity for Litter-Robot Products in Europe

Tue, 03 May 2016 08:13:07 -0400

RobotShop.com, the world’s leading robot store for all your robotic needs, announces today that it has partnered with Automated Pet Care Products, Inc., DBA AutoPets. AutoPets is the maker of Litter-Robot, the automatic self-cleaning litter box. RobotShop is now the exclusive distributor of the

Navio2 or The Raspberry Pi Flight Controller

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:03:05 -0400

The world of consumer and professional drones is evolving very fast and so are flight controller systems for UAVs & Drones. At the same time, many developments are being made for consumer electronics at a low cost and the Raspberry Pi is one of the leaders in this field. This raised questions

Top Tech Trends for 2016 Part 2 - The Device Mesh

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:21:23 -0400

Imagine that you are a structure of valuable data, and wherever you are going needs to receive this data in order to keep up, be in sync with everything around. If you use your car it will be pretty similar as if you are using a point to point connection, what if you car breaks?

Unboxing - Micsig Tablet Oscilloscope

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 10:10:56 -0400

Once upon a time, a portable oscilloscope meant a device that required two field technicians to carry around because of its weight and size. Joking aside, these times are fortunately far behind us now, but a real portable solution (of high quality and functionality) is still not easily affordable for most hobbyist. Today, we present to you a device which will change all of that: the Micsig Tablet Oscilloscope.

Smart Servo: The Difference Between Smart And Regular Servos

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:30:24 -0400

Robots keep evolving and so do robot components used the make these new stronger, faster and more precise robots. One of those new components present in more advanced robots, are smart servo motors, also often called robot servo motors. In this article, we will expose the main differences between regular servos and new smart servos.

SMS Alarm System (Magnetic Contacts) Using Arduino and 3G / GSM Shield

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:59:43 -0400

This project will show you how fast you can build your own alarm system capable of supervising one or more magnetic contacts and inform you via SMS of the "burglar event". You even have the possibility to control (ENABLE/DISABLE) the alarm system remotely, via SMS commands. For SMS communicati

Top Tech Trends for 2016 Part 1 - VR Headsets

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:04:24 -0400

Virtual or augmented reality, virtual reality as been around for a few decades now and has evolved tremendously since. It is referred to as immersive multimedia or computer-simulated reality, it replicates an environment that simulates a physical presence in places in the real world or fictive world, allowing the user the interact in that world, it artificially creates sensory experiences, which can include sight, touch, hearing and smell.

Celebrate Arduino Day and National Robotics Week With RobotShop and Save Big

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:59:03 -0400

Again this year, RobotShop is participating in Arduino Day by offering a great selection of Arduino products at a discount. Special special discounts up to 30% will be offered on selected Arduino products all day Saturday April 2nd. Some specials will even continue into National Robotics week which ends April 10th.

Comment fabriquer un drone/VAT – Leçon 7 : FPV et longue portée

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Les leçons 1 à 6 de cette série de tutoriels comprennent les éléments de conception sous-tendant la construction d’un VAT /drone multirotor sur mesure. La leçon 7 est toutefois entièrement facultative et décrit les pièces utilisées dans les applications de pilotage en immersion (FPV : First Person View) et de commande longue portée. Cet article s’oriente plus vers les applications RC « sur le terrain », par opposition aux vols en salle ou dans des espaces où des prises murales pourraient fournir une alimentation électrique. Veuillez prendre note que cet article ne couvre qu’une très petite fraction des informations nécessaires à la bonne compréhension d’un système FPV/longue portée et vise principalement à rendre le lecteur plus familier avec les concepts, les termes, les produits et les principes derrière le fonctionnement du FPV et des drones à longue portée.

Litter-Robot Open Air Available Now at RobotShop

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:30:37 -0400

Update: The Litter-Robot Open Air is now available in Europe and United Kingdom at RobotShop! Litter-Robot announced a few months ago that they were coming out with a new product in the robot pet care category. The Litter-Robot Open Air, is the newest model and a major revision to follow the

Control Neato Botvac Connected Robot Vacuum Via Smartwatch

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400

A new update to the Neato Botvac Connected App now give users control right from Apple and Android smartwatches. The smartwatch can now start and stop the robot vacuum, receive notifications and monitor its progress with just a glance or a tap on the wrist.

A World Full of Robots

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 11:09:36 -0400

American author, inventor, Google’s director of engineering and forward-looking prognosticator Ray Kurzweil once wrote, "We won't experience 100 years of progress in the 21st century - it will be more like 20,000 years of progress (at today's rate)." If he's correct, then the revolution in robotics that's just beginning to pick up steam is likely to transform the world as we know it in very short order. What does this mean for industries of the future?

Tony Dyson & R2-D2

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500

For many of us, R2D2 was one of the first "real" robots we wanted to "get to know" as a robot friend (sorry C3P0, you were just too opinionated). Tony Dyson was the master builder of the R2D2 droid, and he passed away on March 4, 2016 at the young age of 68.

An even cheaper Wi-Fi board

Sat, 05 Mar 2016 18:19:29 -0500

For a few cents more than the ESP12F you get it with a programmer daughter board, a RGB led, a button and a photoresistor.This is ideal for small robot with networking abilities.Can be programmed with Arduino IDE as a NodeMCU v1.0 .

RobotShop Chooses Robot Lab to Accelerate the Development of MyRobots.com, the "Facebook® For Robots"

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:30:27 -0500

RobotShop announces the creation of a spin-off for MyRobots, The "Facebook® for robots", which will be integrated into the Robot Lab network, the first robotic incubator. RobotShop, the world's leading source for domestic and professional robots, has been developing, since 2009, a unique technology to allow robot owners and robot manufacturers to connect their hardware to the Internet via a universal API. The advantage of such a system is a centralized service which monitors, manages and controls robots and smart objects, and ultimately facilitates the coexistence and communication between machines as well as between machines and humans.

Update: Project Lead The Way & RobotShop Accelerator Program

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:37:06 -0500

UPDATE: Congratulations to Brady Flannery and Chris Hurd for being featured on Time Warner Cable (TWC) News: http://www.twcnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2016/02/25/cazenovia-hs-student-develops-robotics-invention.html "Necessity is the mother of invention" and one of the best ways to come u

Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano – Sensor Calibration

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:19:49 -0500

The Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano uses the MultiWii project and it therefore needs an initial setup in order to work properly. Some of the on-board sensors will require calibration to perform correctly and in this tutorial we will cover the basic operations for this calibration.

Litter-Robot II Repair Guide – Chapter 5: Sensor Harness

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500

This guide will help you with the replacement of the Litter-Robot sensor harness. This is chapter 5 of the RobotShop Litter-Robot II repair guides.

Guide de réparation du Litter-Robot II – Chapitre 5 : Harnais de capteurs

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500

Dans ce chapitre de notre Guide de réparation du Litter-Robot II, nous allons vous aider à remplacer le harnais de capteurs sur votre Litter-Robot II.

Save Big with RobotShop's New Price Match Functionality!

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:54:07 -0500

RobotShop is always improving it's website functionalities as well as making sure that the best prices are provided to customers. This is why RobotShop's website now has a new Price Match functionality. We have worked hard in the last year to improve our prices to offer the best selection at a fair price while making sure that our customer service remains top notch. Have we missed any price improvements? Let us know by testing our new price match functionality.

Arduino vs Raspberry Pi

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500

Arduino has grown almost exponentially in popularity since it was first released and is well known in the world of robotics as an inexpensive, highly versatile and easy to learn software and hardware platform for electronic and robotic experimentation. However, the introduction of the Raspberry Pi single board computer is one of the first real indications of a tendency to make electronic experimentation affordable to the masses. Priced at not too much higher than an Arduino, many people who are looking to get started in robotics don't know which to choose, or where to start. So if you are new to robotics and are wondering where to start and what to get, this article is here to help.

Undeniably Robotics - Trends in Robotics

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 14:21:14 -0500

Humans create technology as an extension of our intelligence. We created the ladder to reach higher, the train to share goods and provide better transport, created the automobile for individual travel and computers and the Internet to share information. These devices are all somewhat extensions of ourselves, and we continue to develop technology to improve our lives and livelihood.

Boxing Week Sale! Up To 70% Off Dec. 25th to 31st

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 10:57:17 -0500

Up to 70% off selected products from Dec. 25th to Dec. 31st at RobotShop. Over 300 products on sale.

FAA Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Registration

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 13:20:18 -0500

Big release this week, the FAA regulations about Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) is finally released and it will affect any UAS flying in the United States. Starting on December 21 the federal law will require all UAS to be registered. This will apply to owners of drones above 0.55 pounds (0.45kg) but less than 55 pounds (24.95kg).

Star Wars BB-8 Unboxing and Review

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:08:44 -0500

When we think about Star Wars tech, we think about 3 things: light sabers, spaceships and of course, droids! The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie is set to hit the big screen on December 18th 2015. The movie is not even out yet and a new character is getting every Star Wars fan's attention: BB-8. The good news is that Disney teamed up with Sphero to bring this new robot to life!

ROBORACE - The First Global Autonomous Car Racing Championship

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500

The creators of Formula E along with the tech-investment group Kinetic have announced the first global autonomous car racing championship, the ROBORACE, which will start in 2016. The Formula E is a class of auto racing that is using only electric-powered cars.

Collaborative Robots - Chapter 1: What Can Collaborative Robots Do?

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 13:11:56 -0500

Although collaborative robots are a new technology, this does not mean that they are necessarily complex. In fact, it’s the complete opposite. While traditional robots have evolved to satisfy the need for high volume industries, collaborative robots have been designed for the challenges of high mix manufacturing found in all SMEs.

Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale - Free Products Results!

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:48:31 -0500

Congratulations to all the customers that found a free product hidden in our product catalog during our Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale! You are one of the happy winners of the first edition and should count yourself priviledged.

Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale! Free Products and Up to 99% Discounts

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:04:25 -0500

Participate in our Black Friday Weekend treasure hunt sale! This year, search our catalog in order to find your free product. We have more than $15 000 worth in products to give away. Our Black Friday category also has special prices up to 99% discount. Hurry while supplies last. Find your free product and add it to your order; only one free product per customer. Free products can also be combined with products already on special. Sale starts November 26th 11am EST and ends November 30th.

Should Robots Have Legal Rights?

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:28:21 -0500

It doesn't take a lot of imagination to see where the future of robotics is heading. In fact, with modern robots, it doesn't take any imagination - that future is already here. Robotic technology, as well as artificial intelligence, is advancing rapidly, and robots are increasingly playing a larger role in society. What rights or legal standing should robots have?

Unboxing The Neato Botvac Connected

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:02:27 -0500

We are happy to present you with an unboxing video of the new Neato Botvac Connected robot vacuum cleaning robot. We cover opening the box, taking a look at the package contents & included accessories, new features as well as the Wi-Fi app which enables it to be a "connected" device.

Top 20 Robot Holiday Gifts 2015

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Already November and the time to think about buying gifts for friends and family for the holiday season. Finding the right gift for the robot enthusiast in your life is not easy, but RobotShop is here to help with gift suggestions for this coming holiday! You can see the robotic products suggest

Samsung POWERbot VR9000 (Airborne Copper) Now Available at RobotShop

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500

We are proud to announce that the Samsung POWERbot VR9000 (Airborne Copper) is now available at RobotShop. The POWERbot features a powerful Cyclone Force system that generates strong centrifugal forces. It's one of the first robot vacuum to use a cyclone vacuum system.

Power Cane for Disabled

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 12:58:03 -0500

Gregg Teaby, a retired engineer, creats a powered walker to help his disabled daughter. His latest design uses the Lynxmotion track system.

Comment fabriquer un drone/UAV - Leçon 6 : Faites tout travailler ensemble

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Dans la leçon 5 vous devez avoir fini l’assemblage du drone (mais pas encore installé les hélices). Les fils peuvent ne pas être très ordonnés, mais voyons cela ensemble, à présent que vous êtes tout excité en pensant à votre premier vol. Ne vous précipitez pas, car même de petites erreurs peuvent entraîner un accident. Il vous reste encore quelques étapes à franchir avant votre premier vol, donc soyez patient, et suivez les instructions ci-dessous. Comme pour la leçon 6, nous allons continuer celle-ci en supposant que vous utilisez une commande RC (la méthode la plus largement utilisée à l’heure actuelle, pour contrôler un UAV).

Free Dash and Dot for Learn Coding Contest During EU CodeWeek

Fri, 09 Oct 2015 12:06:07 -0400

We live in a world where technology is moving fast. In order to manage these rapid changes and to stay up to date with the world around us, we need to develop our understanding of how technology works and develop skills and capabilities, that will help us adapt to the evolution of technology. Lea

Guide de réparation du Litter-Robot II - Chapitre 4 : Micro-commutateur capteur de chat

Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Dans ce chapitre de notre Guide de réparation du Litter-Robot II, nous allons vous aider à remplacer le micro-commutateur capteur de chat de votre Litter-Robot II.

Litter-Robot II Repair Guide - Chapter 4: Cat Sensor Micro Switch

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400

This guide will help you with the replacement of the Litter-Robot cat sensor micro switch. This is chapter 4 of the RobotShop Litter-Robot II repair guides.

Guide de réparation du Litter-Robot II - Chapitre 3 : Prise d'alimentation

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Dans ce chapitre de notre Guide de réparation du Litter-Robot II, nous allons vous aider à remplacer la prise d'alimentation de votre Litter-Robot II.

Litter-Robot II Repair Guide - Chapter 3: Power Jack

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400

This guide will help you with the replacement of the Litter-Robot power jack. This is chapter 3 of the RobotShop Litter-Robot II repair guides.

Get Free Robots and Parts by Becoming an LMR Reviewer

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:48:30 -0400

Call For Reviewers Let's Make Robots and RobotShop would like to invite you to participate in our "Call for reviewers" on Let´s Make Robots (LMR). Reviews are great for both manufacturers and LMR members, so both can share expertise and parts. What do they gain? Manufacturers: they gai

Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano - Wireless Communication

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 14:49:37 -0400

The Quadrino Nano UAV flight controller uses MultiWii which allows for a standardized serial communication of live data from the controller. Since this protocol is known and used for the standard general user interface (MultiWiiConf & WinGUI), some people developed their own application to setu

Pixy CMUcam5 for LEGO Available Exclusively at RobotShop

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:43:21 -0400

Camera and Vision sensors are becoming more and more popular lately. People find them useful and incorporate them into all kinds of projects that require vision and image processing. With a good algorithm and a powerful processor, these small jewels of technology can detect colors, shapes, faces and

Explore Virtual Reality with Leap Motion 3D Motion Controller

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:25:21 -0400

Have you heard of augmented reality or virtual reality? As wikipedia puts it, augmented reality (AR) is a live, direct or indirect, view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data. There is a lo

FlowBotics Studio App Contest 2015

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:18:28 -0400

Use FlowBotics Studio to create a popular (stand-alone) robot-related software application (“App”). Don’t have FlowBotics Studio? Don’t worry! If you have been a member on LMR for over 6 months, then you can register and get FlowBotics Studio – Download ($40 USD value) absolutely free! If you’ve been on LMR for less than 6 months, or are a new member, you can register for the contest and get FlowBotics Studio – Download at half price.

RobotShop Among the Fastest Growing Companies in Canada, 4th Year in a Row

Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:56:47 -0400

For the fourth year in a row, RobotShop is ranked among the fastest growing companies in Canada according to the 2015 Profit 500 ranking. RobotShop is ranked honorably the 280th place this year. According to Industry Canada, there are around 1.1 million active businesses in Canada. In these last 5

Miele RX1 Scout Robot Vacuum Unboxing

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:16:29 -0400

Miele is a German company that has been in the production of high end household appliances for over 100 years. They established themselves in North America about 25 years ago and have been producing vacuum cleaners since 1927. Since then they have manufactured appliances with high power, functional

RobotShop to Carry the New "Neato Botvac Connected" Robot Vacuum

Fri, 04 Sep 2015 16:08:55 -0400

We are proud to announce that the "Neato Botvac Connected " robot vacuum will soon be available at RobotShop. A release date will be announced shortly, and more information to come.

RobotShop Acquires LetsMakeRobots.com

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400

RobotShop.com announced today the acquisition of Let’s Make Robots (LMR), a website that brings together the world’s largest community of robot makers and enthusiasts. Let's Make Robots RobotShop, the leading source for robots and robot parts on the web already hosts one of the largest com

Comment fabriquer un drone/UAV - Leçon 5 : Assemblage

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Maintenant que vous avez sélectionné tous les composants principaux de votre UAV, vous pouvez commencer l’assemblage. Ce guide va essayer de couvrir les erreurs courantes rencontrées lors de l’assemblage d’un UAV multi-rotors, ainsi que de fournir quelques conseils utiles concernant la configuration.

Guide de Réparation du Litter-Robot II - Chapitre 2: Carte de Circuits Imprimés

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Dans ce chapitre de notre Guide de réparation du Litter-Robot II, nous allons vous aider à remplacer la Carte du circuit sur votre Litter-Robot II.

Litter-Robot II Repair Guide - Chapter 2: Circuit Board

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400

This guide will help you with the replacement of the Litter-Robot circuit board. This is chapter 2 of the RobotShop Litter-Robot II repair guides.

Cytron's Rero Reconfigurable Robot

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:17:37 -0400

The ReRo Robot is a robot construction kit that features easy to use hardware design and programming tool. ReRo stands for reconfigurable robot and it's designed to target younger generations and people with lesser technical skills. Eliminating the tiny screws and nuts was Cyton's main task to make

DFRobotShop Rover Tutorial - Control With Android App / Bluetooth

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:22:15 -0400

The DFRobotShop Rover products have been out for a while and we have received many questions since then on both our support center and on our forum. One common question we get is how to control the rover using a smart phone / tablet?. This tutorial will cover a simple Android-based solution to make this happen for you and your rover!

RobotShop Expands and is Hiring Humans

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400

The robotics field is growing exponentially and so is RobotShop. As such, we have recently opened some positions that anybody interested in robotics would love. Job Bot - by Nate Working at RobotShop is not for everybody though, you need to have a PROBOTS personality. You might be wondering wh

$50 Off Matter and Form 3D Scanner and New Bevel

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:50:05 -0400

This week only, we are offering a $50USD discount on the Matter and Form Portable 3D Scanner. Don't miss your chance to purchase this already truly affordable 3D scanner. Make your ideas a reality and fast track the design process. This 3D scanner is designed to slide smoothly into your workspace

Guide de réparation du Litter-Robot II - Chapitre 1 : Moteur

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Dans ce chapitre de notre Guide de réparation du Litter-Robot II, nous allons vous aider à remplacer le moteur de votre Litter-Robot II. Vous pouvez trouver ici nos Guides de dépannage du Litter-Robot II : Guide basique de dépannage du Litter-Robot II Guide avancé de dépannage du Litter-Robot II. Vous pouvez vous référer à notre Guide de dépannage avancé pour vous aider à ouvrir votre Litter-Robot II.

Litter-Robot II Repair Guide - Chapter 1: Motor

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400

In this chapter of our Litter-Robot II Repair Guide, we will help you replace the motor on your Litter-Robot II. You can find our Litter-Robot II troubleshooting guides here: Litter-Robot II Basic Troubleshooting Guide Litter-Robot II Advanced Troubleshooting Guide

6-Year-Old Child Builds and Flies Lynxmotion VTail Drone

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:03:29 -0400

Drones were flying at the Jason Gymnasium floor in Jefferson City last week for the intergenerational pilot program, created by the Lincoln University Cooperative Extension and the Paula J. Carter Center. We were very impressed to see that children as young as 6 joined in on the building, learnin

Will Robot Pets Replace Real Pets In The Future?

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:40:40 -0400

Robotic pets are becoming more and more common and more present in households. These artificially intelligent machines made to ressemble common pets such as cats and dogs now mimic pets more naturally and are less work to take care of than actual pets. Over the years we have heard customers name the

Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano - Battery Monitoring & Alarms

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:44:40 -0400

This article is intended to help you get started with battery monitoring and the buzzer feature present in MultiWii. We'll cover proper connections / wiring and software setup as it relates to the Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano flight controller (MultiWii compatible).

RobotShop Launches Construction of Phase 2 of its Logistics Center in Mirabel to Support its Growth

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:10:55 -0400

Today we announce the beginning of the expansion work on our logistics center in Mirabel, Canada, Phase 2 of 4. We are adding 20,000 additional square feet to the existing building. This growth is due in part by the strength of the market and a large number of new robotic products being launched on

RobotShop And PulsedLight Announce Distribution Network Expansion

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 13:28:17 -0400

RobotShop.com, the world’s leading robot store for all your robotic needs, announced today that it has partnered with PulsedLight in order to become a master distributor of the popular LIDAR-Lite optical distance measurement sensor and future technology developed by PulsedLight, a manufacturer of

Robomow RS630 Robot Lawn Mower Review

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 11:07:33 -0400

Willingly or not, the grass is growing and needs to be cut. Time to put those grass cutting shoes and pants, get the lawn mower ready for use and all this under sweating temperatures. You're thinking of all the other things you could be enjoying at that moment while cutting the grass, or you're jus

Cheap 40W Laser Engraver from China

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 03:55:06 -0400

I have wanted a laser engraver for quite some time but the price has always been prohibitive for me. Recently though, I found some engravers from china on Amazon for about $500.00 USD and free shipping. Plus, I contacted the vendor and found that the unit would ship from California. I read all the r

Buyer's Guide: How to Choose / Compare 3D Printers

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:59:02 -0400

A 3D printer is a device used to create three-dimensional objects like toys, tools, model airplane parts and more from a digital 3D file. Around 10 years ago, 3D printing was relatively unknown and unused beyond the professional community. The machines were very expensive and sophisticated, specially designed for industrial use and not really affordable for the general public and were used mostly by designers and engineers to make complex pre-production prototypes, or one-off devices. Nowadays, 3D printers are becoming more accessible to the general public, with competitive prices, low maintenance and a multitude of features. With it, the market is experiencing a huge influx of 3D printers, with new models being released almost every week. In the near future, having a 3D printer at home will be as common as having a television or a desktop computer. However, the question remains : how do you choose a 3D printer that fits your needs?

DRC-HUBO Humanoid Robot Wins the DARPA Robotics Challenge

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400

This past Saturday the team from South Korea which designed, built and programmed their humanoid robot DRC-HUBO took home the $2 million dollar first-place prize as part of the 2015 DARPA Robotics Challenge. The focus of this year's challenge was to create a robot which could complete a variety of t

How to Choose a Lynxmotion Robotic Arm

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400

As you may already know, RobotShop offers all Lynxmotion robotic arms & grippers on our online catalog, which are based on the modular servo erector set. So, while you may already have decided that you would like to use a Lynxmotion robotic arm, you may not be sure which kit would best fit your project. This article intends to help you choose the right Lynxmotion robotic arm for your needs.

Neato Botvac D Series Available at RobotShop

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400

We are proud to announced to our customers that the new Botvac D Series is available at RobotShop! These new models feature a combo brush that is uniquely designed to pick up pet hair and is quieter, too, especially on hard floors like wood and tile.

Lynxmotion Quadrino FCT - MultiWii Made Easy

Thu, 28 May 2015 11:45:18 -0400

With the release of our Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano UAV Flight Controller, we developed an improved version of the Quadrino FCT (Firmware Configuration Tool) which allows for an easy to setup MultiWii experience. Furthermore, we included an algorithm that now takes your multirotor physical properties

Ecovacs Winbot W730, W830 And W930 Comparison

Tue, 26 May 2015 13:19:08 -0400

The new Winbot 830 and Winbot 930 are hitting the market and we are getting a lot of questions to explain the differences between both robots. We therefore thought we could help by explaining the differences. We will also take a look back at the Winbot 730 to compare all models.

Comment fabriquer un drone/UAV - Leçon 4 : Contrôleur de vol

Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400

À présent que vous avez choisi ou conçu un châssis UAV, et choisi les moteurs, hélices, ESC et batteries appropriés, vous pouvez commencer à sélectionner un contrôleur de vol.

Is Advanced AI + Robot Army = End of Human Race?

Thu, 21 May 2015 09:13:50 -0400

In many post-apocalyptic stories, the impetus for the end of order and reason is a "robot uprising" - the idea that robots created by humans have gained sentience and want either their freedom, or to rule humans. The question is, could this really happen? Could the human race be enslaved or even wip

Sharp Sensor Mount on Lynxmotion Robotic Arm

Wed, 13 May 2015 11:26:38 -0400

Many customers who use the Lynxmotion AL5 series robot arms have asked how they can mount a distance sensor to the end of the arm. Up until now, we never had an optimal solution, so we decided to release an upgrade kit which contains both a new mounting plate as well as a Sharp IR distance sensor. T

RobotShop - New Shipping Fees And Website Functionalities

Tue, 05 May 2015 10:47:25 -0400

RobotShop once again announces new functionalities in order to help customers with their robot purchases. We are always evolving and adding new features based on customer comments and the latest technologies used in the industry. This time RobotShop adds Notify Me options as well as an easy to use shipping estimator.

Essential Spring Cleaning Robots

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:33:11 -0400

It's time to start thinking about spring cleaning. Yes, it's the time of year we dread again. Luckily we have the help you need with these essential spring cleaning robots. This is what domestic robots are for; helping you with chores that are not only long but, also not enjoyable, so you can spend more time with your friends and family. Here are a few robots that will interest you when it comes to spring cleaning.

RocketSkates Electric Motorized Skates Unboxing

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:23:00 -0400

The RocketSkates are electrical motorized skates making them a new addition to automated personal transportation. We will have two models available for sale on the RobotShop website by the end of April; the R-8 model and the R-10 model. The model that we will be unboxing in this post is the R-6 mo

Neato Botvac Maintenance Guide

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Maintaining your Botvac is very important, as it can save you money on repairs and extend the life of your robot. Here's a video to help you with the maintenance of your Botvac robot vacuum. This maintenance can be done every few cleaning cycles, depending on the frequency of use and your environment.

ESP8266 wifi module issues I have had

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 23:32:21 -0400

The ESP8266 is very powerful little module, but a very picky one as well. In working with original ESP-01 I had very limited success with it and it just acted "flakey". I do understand now what most of the issues were with this module. Number one: it likes its groceries! When powering this modu

NodeMCU ESP8266 simple httpd (web server) example

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:43:17 -0400

I want to add a simple webserver to my NodeMCU bot, and...<begin old man grump>In looking, I did not find anything really clean-cut, most of the examples I find for anything these days are so cluttered and look like they where written by a robot monkey (a poorly coded one). It's seems if there

Discounts at RobotShop For National Robotics Week

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:01:49 -0400

Are you ready for National Robotics Week 2015? The sixth annual National Robotics Week event will be held April 4-12, 2015. We invite you all to join us in the celebration of the National Robotics Week. For this very special week, RobotShop is offering a discounts on selected products for

LIDAR-Lite Laser Rangefinder - Simple Arduino Sketch of a 180 Degree "Radar"

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:03:54 -0400

We would like to introduce you to the LIDAR-Lite Laser Rangefinder [RB-Pli-01] from PulsedLight. This affordable and compact laser range finder is all the robotics enthusiast with ranging needs could want! It features laser range finding for distances of up to 40m

Capteur de Distance Laser LIDAR-Lite - Croquis Arduino d'Un «Radar»

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:03:54 -0400

Déterminer la distance d'un objet face à votre robot est une tâche assez simple et s'effectue de manière fiable depuis bien longtemps à l'aide d'un sonar et de capteurs de distance IR. Dans la plupart des cas, ces deux types de capteurs répondent aux besoins de base du robot lorsqu'il s'agit d'une mesure de distance. Un sonar peut fournir une bonne portée sur la plupart des surfaces, mais il dispose de larges faisceaux de détection qui peuvent facilement être perturbés. D'un autre côté, les capteurs de distance IR fournissent un faisceau resserré très étroit mais qui souffre des différences de réflexion sur des surfaces différentes, modifiant ainsi les lectures de distance. Jusqu'à récemment, il n'existait aucune bonne option pour les projets dotés d'un budget d'amateur et qui nécessitaient un petit faisceau de détection à longue portée, et à haute précision, pour la mesure de distances.

ESP8266 running NodeMCU as a controller

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 04:30:29 -0400

Every since the ESP8266 modules were released, I have wanted to try one. I ordered a few once they came out last year, but did not get to try them out until this year. After trying one module that seemed to work but never could be connected to, I tried another and was finally able to get one t

New Product - Lynxmotion UAV / Drones 16mm Aluminum Clamps

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:17:15 -0400

At Lynxmotion UAV we were looking at the future of our UAV / Drones lineup and had to take decisions for our next models. There are many ways to make a UAV frame and we wanted to keep the Lynxmotion spirit of being modular and expandable; something you can use to build your frame design and be ab

Arduino Day - Saturday March 28th, Discounts Up To 30%

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:19:11 -0400

RobotShop is participating in Arduino Day by offering special discounts up to 30% on selected Arduino products. These specials will be in effect not only for Saturday March 28th the official Arduino Day but, for the whole weekend. Large specials are offered on the most popular products you love. No maximum orders on these specials and back-orders are allowed. Don't miss out and celebrate Arduino Day with RobotShop!

RobotShop Now offers Free Shipping for Orders Over $75

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:53:52 -0400

RobotShop once again announces changes to shipping rates in order to improve customer service. From now on, free shipping in North-America will be offered for all orders over $75 before tax instead of $200. This includes all products in RobotShop's vast range from domestic robots to robot parts. The free shipping option will appear in your cart as soon as your order total is over $75. This will greatly improve that number of products on the RobotShop website that will come with free shipping.

Determining the ID of a Phidget Board

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:43:12 -0400

If you plan on using multiple Phidget devices in your project, then you'll need to use the unique serial number of the board to distinguish between each one. This is easy to do in Flowbotics, but first, you'll need to get the serial number. The serial number is listed on each device, or you can

Launch The Drone! Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano - Official Preview

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:37:04 -0400

The scene is that of a futuristic drone / UAV control center where a commander has full view over any situation and relays commands to small number of skilled professionals which in turn operate a fleet of UAVs.

The FlowBotics Developer Zone is now live!

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:17:39 -0500

Robotics is moving fast, and soon enough, applications ("apps") made specifically for robots will become a multi-billion dollar industry. The new FlowBotics Studio software development platform is the ideal tool to create such "robot apps" and includes everything you need to make your robots smarter, easier to use and more functional. The FlowBotics Developer Zone is for anyone who is interested in creating robotic apps - from the curious but inexperienced enthusiast to the seasoned robotics developer. This website has the resources for anyone to get started quickly with creating their first FlowBotics Studio application.

RobotShop Expands Across The United Kingdom

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:37:15 -0500

RobotShop launched today a new branch of the RobotShop website dedicated to shoppers from the United Kingdom. This new website allows for optimized logistics for customers including very competitive shipping rates and a large product selection. Other advantages of this new website is that all prices indicated are in British Sterling Pounds (£) and taxes are included in the prices of the products. Our website indicates pricing both including and excluding taxes. There are therefore no duties, taxes and/or custom fees charged by your country upon delivery. We handle all orders within 24 hours if all items are in stock.

Consumer Robotics is Hot. Confidence is Way Up

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:33:51 -0500

Picture this: you wake up in the morning and decide that you'd like to get some chores done before you even leave the bed. From your smartphone, you open up some apps that control several different systems in your home - from lighting, to cleaning, and even to cooking and entertainment. You choose t

Maple Mini ebay clone

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:57:01 -0500

I was looking at eBay one night and saw a Maple Mini clone. It was under $5 so I took a chance. For any that don't know, the Maple boards are Arduino like uC's designed by Leaf Labs. They make ARM Cortex controller boards. This little board has the following short list specs:MCU: STM32F103RCBT6, a 3

Update: New FAA UAV Regulations 2015

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:39:57 -0500

There have been new recent developments in the US regarding small UAVs / Drones. The FAA has released their "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The document and regulations are open to public opinion for the next 60 days. As stated in the FAA proposal, the regulations seem to be specifically intended to regulate non-hobby / non-recreational use of drones.

Panasonic Enters The Robot Vacuum Market With Rulo MC-RS1

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 11:14:12 -0500

Panasonic takes a hold on the robot vacuum market by developing a new robot vacuum cleaner named Rulo MC-RS1. This new robot vacuum is set to hit stores in Japan end of March and soon after in other countries. The Rulo MC-RS1 is the first triangular robot vacuum to hit the market. Most robot va

Phidgets Lesson 4: RFID

Thu, 22 Jan 2015 12:00:28 -0500

In this lesson, we take a look at Radio Frequency Identification, RFID for short. These systems use data strings stored inside special tags (or transponders) to uniquely identify people or objects when they are scanned by an RFID reader. These types of systems are found in many applications such

Comment fabriquer un drone - Leçon 2 : Le châssis

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500

À présent que vous avez décidé de créer votre propre drone multi-rotors personnalisé ou semi-personnalisé, la première étape consiste à choisir le châssis. Vous pouvez soit créer le vôtre, soit fonder le projet sur un kit châssis de drone. Il existe de nombreux types de configurations et châssis différents utilisés pour créer des drones multi-rotors. Ce guide couvre les types de châssis basiques/classiques, les matériaux utilisés pour construire le châssis, ainsi que les aspects de conception. Nous accueillons toutes les informations dont vous disposez dans la section des commentaires ci-dessous.

10 Tips for Getting Started with Robotics

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Ok, so you know nothing about robotics huh? Well, you've come to the right place. Unfortunately, there are lots of people like you out there. Robotics isn't an easy hobby, and there really isn't a whole lot of information out there, especially compared to other hobbies. But, with a little diligence and hard work, you'll be up and running in no time. Below are 10 hints and tips to getting started. Hopefully, they'll help you avoid some common mistakes.

Wheeled Robot Motoric With 3 Ultrasonic Sensors

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 11:38:35 -0500

by : Antonius (@sw0rdm4n) http://www.ringlayer.net A. PART LISTS - 1 sn75441one or l293dne (h-bridge ic) - 1 Arduino Uno - 3 HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor (Front, Left and Right Sensor) - Arduino smart Car Robot Plastic Tire Wheel with DC 3-6v Gear Motor - Any Wheeled Chassis You can make any chassi

Zeus 3D Printer / Scanner from AIO Robotics

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 11:31:42 -0500

Tools for the DIY enthusiast have evolved quite a lot over the past century, evolving from a simple set of hand tools to the sophisticated 3D printers seen today. If we look back just a few years, the MakerBot Thing-O-Matic was quite revolutionary in the industry, though still quite hard to use. MakerBot has since releases a lot of new (and better) 3D printers, but other companies have been growing and releasing their own 3D printer products which bring additional features and improvements to the market.

Boxing Week Sale! Up To 60% Off Until Dec 31st

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 11:01:38 -0500

Boxing Week Sale Up to 60% off selected products until 9am Dec. 31st. Over 300 products on sale. Some of the products on sale this week: Take advantage of our boxing week sale to buy the perfect robotic gift for your loved ones or for yourself. BEETHEFIRST 3D Printer BEETHEFIRST 3D Pr

Lynxmotion Introduces New SSC-32U USB Board

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:06:23 -0500

Many of you may know the Lynxmotion SSC-32 Servo Controller board: it is one of our most popular products and is found in most Lynxmotion robot kits. It has a long history, designed years ago by Mike Dvorsky, a great contributor that worked with the founders of Lyxnmotion. Today, we're announcing the release of the successor board: the Lynxmotion SSC-32U USB Servo Controller board.

Robot Lab, the First Robotics Incubator, Partners with the RobotShop Accelerator

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Europe's first "robotic incubator" opened in Paris with the objective of providing all the tools and expertise needed to exponentially increase the growth and advancement of robots and connected objects of tomorrow. Robot Lab, launched by Alexandre Ichai and backed by Robot Capital Investment Fun

Yes or No to SexBots?

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Love With Robots - Photomanipulation from Steiner Creative Back in 2012, I bought the domain name www.robotshop.xxx. It was more for Brand protection than selling Sexbots, but I certainly foresaw at that time the possibility of a future where the relationships between humans and technol

Black Friday Weekend! Up to 60% Discounts. FREE Hexbug in Every Box.

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 11:01:31 -0500

Black Friday Weekend Sale Up to 60% off selected products. Plus receive a free Hexbug Nano with every purchase from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. (On Black Friday only for orders placed through our European website) Free Hexbug With Purchase Some of the products on sale this weekend Don't mi

RobotShop Surpasses 2000 Reviews & 5/5 stars on Resellerratings.com

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:08:26 -0500

RobotShop Reseller Ratings In the world of online shopping, it's difficult to know which companies can be trusted. With an estimated 100,000+ e-commerce websites in the US alone, and new ones appearing daily, finding a product on a website does not always guarantee that you will get it. As custom

RobotShop Names Julie Gendron Vice President - Consumer Robots Division

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:25:34 -0500

It is with joy that we announce the nomination of Julie Gendron as Vice President - Consumer Robots Division. Julie has a background in instrumentation and robotics and has had a considerable experience in research and development at L-3 Communications MAS before joining RobotShop January 30, 2007

RobotShop Adds Responsive Website Design

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 13:22:59 -0500

The RobotShop e-commerce website has been around since 2003 and has been the trusted online source for finding robots and robot parts. Over the last 11 years, the Internet has evolved and so have we; changing and updating the website's design multiple times in order to further improve the shopping e

Neato XV-11 Open LiDAR Project, Hack It and Get it For Free!

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500

William Cox from RobotBox created the Open Lidar Project. Basically he offers a 400$ bounty to the first person who is able to get useful data from the Neato XV-11 LiDAR and open his procedure and code. This initiative is inspired by a similar bounty offered by Adafruit to the first to hack the K

RobotShop Customer Feedback

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:49:34 -0500

In The Mail We always encourage customers to provide us with feedback concerning their experience with RobotShop. It is possible to send your feedbacks in your order comments field, in a support ticket, in our forum or blog. Do not hesitate to answer emails for reviews and feedbacks since we do

Waterproof Servos are Here, Robot Fish Rejoice

Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Hitec has just released waterproof servo motors! These servos can function while immerse in water and come in two versions: Micro and High Torque. Hitec Waterproof Servo Motors Thanks to these servos, is is now very easy to create underwater robots or vehicles since the usual waterproofing h

2014 Robot Holiday Buyer's Guide / Gift Center

Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500

It's the time of year again where people start to think about the right gift for friends and family. If you're not too familiar with technology, finding the right gift for the technically-oriented family member is not easy, but we're here to help! According to the RobotReport's Everyth

Phidgets Lesson 3: Object Detection

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500

This lesson will help you choose and install a sensor for detecting objects. There are plenty of sensors that can do object detection, each offering different pros and cons, so you need to decide which one will fit your project best. When choosing a sensor, you need to ask yourself how you’ll be

Comment fabriquer un drone - Leçon 1 : Terminologie

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Donc, vous cherchez à vous lancer dans les drones et les UAV? Cette série de didacticiels est conçue pour vous aider à comprendre le domaine émergeant des UAVs et à vous guider à travers les processus de la construction de votre propre UAV en utilisant des pièces du commerce. La terminologie et les définitions utilisées ici sont destinées à vous donner, vous le lecteur, une compréhension de chaque terme plutôt qu’une définition de type dictionnaire. Bien que de nombreux mots ont des significations multiples, la définition est utilisée dans le contexte des drones / UAV.

How To Use MultiWii as a Servo-Based Gimbal Stabilizer

Fri, 24 Oct 2014 10:55:02 -0400

This post explains the different steps necessary to use a MultiWii compatible board for two axis servo-based stabilization. Many people try to make projects that require stabilization and don't really want to have to worry about programming; fortunately MultiWii comes to the rescue and helps you get

The Maritime RobotX Challenge Starts Today!

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 19:04:11 -0400

The AUVSI Foundation is well known for running many international student robotics competitions. The RoboSub competition is one of the largest outdoor international competitions that has been running annually since 1998. In this competition, university students must build a fully autonomous roboti

Phidgets Lesson 2: Running the Examples

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:02:42 -0400

Phidgets supports a variety of languages, but before you start programming, you'll need to get the library for the language you like working in, which can be found on the language pages on Phidgets.com. While you're there, you'll also find the code examples and an in-depth API.

Phidgets Lesson 1: Installing Phidgets Drivers

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:00:41 -0400

Phidgets are easy to use sensors and controllers for programmers. After just a bit of coding, you'll have your computer connected to the real world via an assortment of sensors as well as motors, relays, remote control, RFID, LEDs and more! But first, you'll need to get the drivers i

Calling All Robot Inventors!

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:51:58 -0400

The RobotShop Technology Accelerator Program is in full swing and we are looking for new inventors. We have a new, fresh look for the Accelerator page and are here to help you commercialize your robotic product / invention. What is the Accelerator Program you ask? If you are an inventor and/or devel

RobotShop Acquires FlyingEinstein’s Technology and Releases the Quadrino Nano

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 11:47:03 -0400

RobotShop announced the acquisition of the technology behind Flying Einstein LLC, a manufacturer based in Florida which designs and produces flight controllers for UAVs and drones. The first product, released today on pre-order, is the Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano Drone/UAV Flight Controller (with GP

Laser range finder hack

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 08:56:59 -0400

Today I found a PLR 15 laser range finder from Bosch for 45 Euro in a German DIY store. I bought and disassembled it to see if it could be used as a laser ranger finder in robotics. The main issue will be to debug the communication protocol. I hope it outputs distance measurements over serial

iCLEBO Arte Robot Vacuum Promotion

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 15:32:29 -0400

RobotShop is offering a promotion on the iCLEBO Arte Robot Vacuum while supplies last. With the puchase of this robot you will receive a free accessory package including 2 Microfiber Mops, 10 HEPA Filters and 2 Side Brushes (L and R). This is a $50 value and comes absolutely free with purchase on

Guide de Dépannage Basique du Litter-Robot II

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:31:34 -0400

Ceux qui ont le plaisir d'utiliser la litière autonettoyante automatique Litter-Robot depuis quelques mois ou quelques années, savent que c'est un excellent produit qui a très peu de problèmes. Mais, il s'agit d'un robot avec des capteurs, etc. et qu'il peut donc tomber en panne de par son utili

UAV Flights / Restrictions / Suggestions

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:26:50 -0400

New FAA UAV Regulations 2015 Drones / UAVs are becoming very popular; the onboard flight controllers are increasingly intelligent and capable, prices for UAVs are dropping and people of all ages are becoming involved. Even small UAVs which fit in your hand can easily reach several hundred feet ab

Arduino PID Motor Controller

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 15:12:23 -0400

LINKS TO LEARN : http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php/topic,8652.0.html http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=13269.0 http://www.billporter.info/2010/08/07/sagar-update-new-motor-controller-and-motors/ http://www.billporter.info/2010/01/01/s-a-g-a-r-s-smart-motor-controller/

Robo Sapiens: Witnessing the Evolution of the Human Race

Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:09:13 -0400

Vision of a bionic runner In many ways, the human race has advanced radically in a very short period of time. People born with missing limbs can now live full and “normal” lives, as can those who have suffered injuries and amputations. This is a far cry from the days when an amputat

How long should a Roomba battery last?

Sat, 16 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400

With proper care, one iRobot Roomba battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles before you need to replace it. Here are some things you can do to extend Roomba's battery life and keep Roomba cleaning at peak performance.

An Introduction to FlowBotics' Phidgets Apps

Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:17:33 -0400

RobotShop and DSP Robotics just launched some new apps to get Phidgets quickly working on your computer. These apps are made with FlowBotics Studio, the new robotics software development platform. The new apps make it really easy to use Phidgets (you don't even need to install the Phidgets driver

New FlowBotics Apps for Phidgets Products

Thu, 07 Aug 2014 10:59:36 -0400

FlowBotics Studio is a powerful graphical programming software which helps you easily create programs which interface with external hardware. One important feature of FlowBotics Studio is that you can also create stand-alone executable (.exe) programs which can be installed and used by others who do

Maker Camp 2014 - Science and Technology

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:08:05 -0400

Each year, Make has an online summer camp covering many topics relevant for makers. This year's Maker Camp in currently in full swing (July 7th-August 15th) and includes many interactive discussions on Google Hangout. Last week's theme was Science & Technology, and it covered electroni

New Design for Comparison Tables

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:13:28 -0400

RobotShop has launched a new design for comparison tables to improve the user experience. This new design facilitates comparison between products. To name a few features: - On a single screen you can compare more products than before. The number of items you see is adjustable depending on the si

New Robomow Robot Lawn Mowers Getting Rave Reviews

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:56:30 -0400

Robotshop has been selling robot lawn mowers for nearly 10 years but, they have never been as popular as this year with the new Robomow models. Robomow has taken more than 10 years of innovation, and tests in this industry in order to create the best robot lawn mower out there. Their hard work has

DELL using Lynxmotion Quadruped and Drone in its Commercial

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 15:55:39 -0400

[youtube Hi All, Yesterday one of our RobotShop Forum members "osfreak" posted a video of a Dell commercial which used Lynxmotion products. If you look closely starting at about 0.16s you can spot an SQ3 Quadruped walking Kit and parts included in the AL5 Robotic Arms. On top of that, you

RobotShop to Provide Project Lead The Way (PLTW) with New Robot Arm Kit and New FlowArm PLTW Software

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 09:15:22 -0400

Lynxmotion's AL5D robot arm kit has been an integral part of Project Lead The Way's (PLTW) Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) curriculum, allowing the students to practice robot programming and assembly line design using an affordable hobby robot arm kit. RobotShop has been working with PLTW

Lynxmotion Crazy2Fly Sport UAV - Flight Video

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:00:53 -0400

[youtube After being in the shadow of the VTail's UAV platforms, the Crazy2Fly is ready to take the place it deserves. With its easier to understand (and set up) Quad X (or +) configuration, you will be in air in no time. As the video shows, this baby is more than capable when it comes

Leap Motion Controller and Advanced Human Input Devices

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 13:43:46 -0400

Leap Motion Gesture Controller RobotShop recently received samples of the new Leap Motion gesture input device and see incredible potential for use with manipulating virtual objects as well as for control or physical robots. When you first see the Leap Motion device on its own, it's almost impos

Embrace Wearable Technology and Become a Cyborg!

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 20:17:55 -0400

Bionic Man vs Bionic Woman Even today’s young people have heard of Steve Austin, The Six Million Dollar Man, and his girlfriend, The Bionic Woman. After separate accidents, each of them was surgically repaired and enhanced by the government and they became secret agents. Steve Austin

RobotShop Among the Fastest Growing Companies in Canada, 3rd Year in a Row

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:11:14 -0400

For the third year in a row, RobotShop is among the fastest growing companies in Canada, ranking 186th according to the 26th Annual PROFIT 500 ranking. In 2013, RobotShop was ranked 151st, while in 2012 we were ranked 63rd. As a comparison, Industry Canada reports there are around 1.1 million active

RobotShop - Hubsan FPV Mini Quadcopter

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:22:05 -0400

Hi All, We are proud to show you our latest Mini Quadcopter, the Hubsan FPV Mini Quadcopter. It is a little drone packed with a lot of nice features, including: • Latest 6-axis flight control system with adjustable gyro sensitivity • Permits super stable flight • Lightweight airframe

RobotShop Improved Shipping Rates

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:26:18 -0400

RobotShop Shipping Rates We are proud to announce that RobotShop has recently made changes to shipping rates in order to improve service to customers. From now on, free shipping in North-America will be offered for all orders over $200 before tax instead of $250.This means that all of your f

Ecovacs Deebot D77 Unboxing

Fri, 30 May 2014 15:56:49 -0400

The Deebot D77 system will change everything you thought you knew about robotic vacuums. It is the first 3-in-1 robot in it's class to empty itself automatically when it returns to it's docking station. You therefore no longer need to empty the dust bin after every few cleaning cycles. The canister

Self-Driving Cars

Fri, 30 May 2014 11:54:11 -0400

Google announced recently that its self-driving car project is moving to the next phase: they are building electric prototypes with no steering wheels or pedals, just Go and Stop buttons. These vehicles will be tested in the state of California, who just approved new laws for prototype autonomous cars. Here is a short video of how the new Google Car works.

A Review of Robot Builder's Bonanza

Thu, 29 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400

This is a review of Gordon McComb's book, Robot Builder's Bonanza. Ever since I started robotics I have searched to the ultimate how-to book. Frankly it just doesn't exist. Don't get me wrong, there have been excellent books written, but none of them seem to meet all the right criteria. But,

The Baxter Research Robot is Here!

Thu, 22 May 2014 15:07:38 -0400

What has a pair of seven degree of freedom robotic arms, 360 degree sonar and inherited a bunch of robust features from its industrial "father"? Why, the Baxter Research Robot of course! This next generation educational / research tool combines features normally found only on expensive industrial ro

20% Off On All iRobot Domestic Robots

Thu, 22 May 2014 14:11:41 -0400

Update: The iRobot discount has been changed to 10% Off. Act now, this discount is only for a limited time. Here is your chance to purchase an iRobot vacuum or floor cleaner at a great price. RobotShop is offering a 20% 10% off the retail price of all iRobot Domestic Robots. This include

Neato Botvac 80 Unboxing

Fri, 16 May 2014 15:48:01 -0400

We received our first batch of the new Neato Botvac 80. Unfortunately, they are now all gone and did not stay in our warehouse for very long. We are currently waiting on a new batch from Neato. But, for those who are wondering which robot vacuum to choose, we have unboxing pictures for you as w

RobotShop and Lynxmotion Forums Merge!

Thu, 15 May 2014 12:09:40 -0400

RobotShop is pleased to announce the merge of the Lynxmotion and RobotShop forums. This merge will bring together two popular communities to discuss anything and everything related to robotics. Visit the new forum at https://www.robotshop.com/forum/ Back in September 2012, RobotShop acquired Lynx

Using the Arduino PID Library for precise position control of X and Y axis on RepScrap printer

Mon, 12 May 2014 22:53:54 -0400

I've updated the test code I'm using to manage my X and Y axis DC motor / linear encoder closed loop controller. I am currently using the Arduino PID Library by Brett Beauregard for this, and having great success. (Videos to come tomorrow.)I am *NOT* going to&nbs

New Hokuyo Laser Range Finders for Robotics

Tue, 06 May 2014 11:58:11 -0400

The Hokuyo scanning sensors are great 2D obstacle scanners. They can be used in fixed locations to detect if an object enters its scan area, and can be used on mobile platforms that need to do obstacle detection and avoidance as they move. There are two categories of sensors: outdoor sensors tha

The Hovis Genie is Out of The Bottle

Sat, 03 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Hovis Genie Specifications Dongbu Robotics released the Hovis Genie, a new humanoid robot. This platform is built on the Hovis Eco biped platform but the legs have been replaced by a holonomic omniwheel drive system and an additional smart device holder in the chest. The resulting robot is ver

Robot Construction Kits

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:30:13 -0400

Robot Construction Kits can be distinguished from normal robot kits since they use modular parts and allow you to assemble different robots using the same parts. A robot kit on the other hand only allows you to build one robot. Robot construction kits are a great investment because they tend to incl

Robots for a Mine-free World

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 17:11:16 -0400

Human and Machine United to fight the Landmines I am proud to say that in 1996 I was part of a NATO-led multinational force in Bosnia and Herzegovina tasked with demining and bomb disposal. As a combat engineer with the Implementation Force (IFOR), our job was both extremely exhilarating and abso

iRobot Roomba 880 In-Stock Soon At RobotShop

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:25:29 -0400

The new top of the line iRobot Roomba 880 is now available for purchase at RobotShop. New stock will be coming in shortly so hurry up and place your order today. iRobot Roomba 880 Robot Vacuum The new iRobot Roomba 880 features the revolutionary AeroForce Performance Cleaning System. Roomba 8

The Robowow Secret - The World's First 3-in-1 Domestic Robot?

Fri, 04 Apr 2014 12:30:33 -0400

A few days ago Robomow launched a humorous video introducing a new 3-in-1 Domestic Robot that mows your lawn, cleans your pool and vacuums your floors. They call it the Robowow. The only robot that can vacuum your home, clean your pool and mow your lawn! It's no secret that creating Robowow p

Controlling a Raspberry Pi / Arduino Bot from the Internet Part 2 of 3

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:29:07 -0400

This is part two of a three part Series to explain how I control my BotTwo semi-Autonomous Robot from a webpage on the Internet. In Part One, we talked about the Interaction and Communications between the end user device (laptop/tablet/phone), the Web Server presenting the c

Controlling a Raspberry Pi / Arduino Bot from the Internet Part 1 of 3

Sun, 30 Mar 2014 11:37:45 -0400

This is a three part Series to explain how I control my BotTwo semi-Autonomous Robot from a webpage on the Internet. BotTwo has a few modes of operation. In one of his Autonomous Modes, he can wander about aimlessly, simply avoiding objects, all the while b

Medusa Project - Showcase

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:16:34 -0400

Medusa Project - Draft A few months ago, Eric Pinkel contacted RobotShop/Lynxmotion and myself asking if we wanted to be a consultant for their big VTail Medusa project. Very interested and amazed by the work already done by Eric and his team, we immediately stepped in to help whenever

Neato Robotics BotVac Available Soon at RobotShop

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 16:19:52 -0400

Neato Robotics announced today their new BotVac series of robot vacuums. The BotVac has many improvements compared to the standard XV series of Neato robot vacuums. For example a precise edge cleaning side brush, a bigger dirt bin, larger main brush that cleans closer to walls and a new navigatio

Programming DAQs using FlowBotics Studio & FlowStone

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 15:03:55 -0400

In this tutorial we are going to cover Data Acquisition boards (or DAQ’s as they are better known) and how to program them using FlowBotics Studio which uses the FlowStone graphical programming language inside. Data acquisition devices form the basis of most robotics systems obtai

Now that was FAAAST!

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:42:03 -0400

Hey there guys,A week earlier, our fantastic LMR member Lumi was kind enough to sponsor me a gripper arm and a pan tilt bracket (for 3DOF). I was planning to use it in a project for a local exhibition. More on that soon! Let's see how the shipping went.The goods were shipped on the 6th of March ( Th

Tickle, the robot masseur

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400

How about a robot to massage and relax you? This little autonomous robot masseur called Tickle should please fans of relaxing Swedish massages. It wanders around on the back with its nubbed rubber caterpillar tracks and when it senses it's going to fall (near a slope) it pivots and stays on the

Robot Reverse Engineering: Designing an Autonomous Transatlantic Boat

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:59:12 -0500

Some of you may have hear about Scout -- The Autonomous Transatlantic Robot. She is a 12-foot long robotic solar-powered boat designed and built by 7 college/university students from the USA. She was launched in August 2013 from Rhode Island and programmed to autonomously cross the Atlantic Ocean

Grillbot Unboxing and Sneak Peek of Insides

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:54:01 -0500

Grillbots are now available for shipment so you can start cleaning your BBQ for the beginning of the season. For those of you in cold weather, why not BBQ early and impress your friends with this new robot? We took unboxing pictures of the Grillbot for your viewing pleasure with a bonus picture o

Arrival of the Mini UAVs / Drones

Wed, 26 Feb 2014 14:33:13 -0500

Heli-Max new Mini's Arrival, the 1SQ and 1Si RobotShop recently received the first shipment of several new Mini UAVs / Drones. Unlike many small R/C quadcopter kits on the market, these are RTF (Ready To Fly) models, so everything needed to fly is inside the box. Charge the battery, plug it in an

STEM Toy Startup TROBO: Kickstarter Launch, ABC Kids Expo and Maker Faire Orlando

Wed, 26 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500

ORLANDO, Fla. – TROBO the Storytelling Robot as the company launches its Kickstarter campaign and participates in both the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas and Maker Faire Orlando.

Barobo Actuator Disassembly

Wed, 19 Feb 2014 15:09:03 -0500

Barobo Linkbot Barobo's Linkbot all-in-one smart actuators allow anyone without any knowledge of robotics to create and "program" robots. Each actuator is packed with many features including: • Atmel AVR Microcontroller: Compatible with Arduino so you can re-flash with your own firmware usin

Titan the Robot is a robot ... in costume

Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Titan the Robot or Gitex the Robot, which I introduced to you last month, is actually an android physically and electronically manipulated from the inside by a human dancer. There, the myth has been exposed (except for those who already knew it). At times, this seemed a bit obvious because of how

Robots With Insect Brains

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:23:36 -0500

It has been a few years since RobotShop released the original DFRobotShop Rover, and we continue to be amazed and delighted with what people are using them to do. Recently German researchers used the DFRobotShop Rover as well as additional parts (light sensor, camera, software) to mimic the simple n

M3CANUM DOG Project

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500

M3CANUM DOG Project We're always curious what our customers do with the parts they purchased. Dimitri Dekyvere was kind enough to share a video of the versatile LEGO robot he created using the new EV3 construction system along with LEGO compatible Mecanum wheels. The M3CANUM DOG is a very compact

Are you ready for your own personal A. I. ?

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:52:32 -0500

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the intelligence exhibited by machines or software, and the branch of computer science that develops machines and software with intelligence. Source: Wikipedia Do you remember HAL 9000 from Stanley Kubrick's “2001: A Space Odyssey”? This supposedly infallible c

Grillbots Now Available at RobotShop

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:00:59 -0500

Grillbot, the star of the CES is now available for order at RobotShop. The Grillbot is the world's first robotic grill cleaning robot. It is fully automated, safe and easy to use so you can go ahead and do other things than scrub grease and grime off of your BBQ. Grillbot has a one-button operati

Lynxmotion Transitions to Arduino / BotBoarduino

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:44:44 -0500

Lynxmotion BH3R Hexapod Walking Robot Lynxmotion is announcing today that all Lynxmotion kits based on the Basic Atom Pro have been discontinued. Our supplier of the Basic Atom Pro microcontroller modules has notified us that they are changing their focus and the future availability of their micr

The Trackbot Gets a Price Cut, Who Wants a Powerful Spy Robot?

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Inspectorbots Trackbot The Trackbot by Inspectorbots is a powerful surveillance robot capable of navigating very rough terrain riddled with debris. Its small size makes it particularly suitable for crawling into small tunnels, pipes, and generally inaccessible places for humans. Thanks to i

Fischertechnik Robotic Projects

Sun, 12 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500

About Fischertechnik Fischertechnik computing kits come in all shapes and sizes, each allowing the exploration of modern systems controlled by computer logic and makes it easy to build a robot yourself, even walking robots!

PID Tutorials for Line Following

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 13:21:10 -0500

Hey there guys. This post is outdated. Visit https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/39972 for the updated tutorial.Hello LMRians,In this writeup, I will try to create a tutorial for tuning your robot using PID to follow a line. This tutorial won't go deep down into the details of PID and

Celebrate the Holidays with Nao

Wed, 25 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Nao Celebrates the Holidays Nao, the popular humanoid robot, has some holiday wishes for all humans as shown in the video below. We understand that it is not the new year yet, so for those who want to keep celebrating Christmas, we invite you to sing Jingle bells rock along with the littl

ROBOTIS BIOLOID

Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500

About Robotis BIOLOID Robotis Bioloid is an educational robot kit for building various robots such as an autonomous exploration robot, quadruped puppy robot, hexapod spider robot, dinosaur robot, bipedal humanoid robot and more. Boiloid is made up of three basic components: the CM-5 central contr

Meet Sid

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 09:49:52 -0500

Sid Interactive Robot Arm Game "Sid" is Si digital's latest interactive remotely-controlled robotic arm. According to their website: "Sid was created as one of our many hack weeks here at Si digital. The underlying objective is always to create something as a team that we wouldn't normally get

Roméo: Aldebaran Develops Full Scale Humanoid Robot

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Aldebaran Roméo Aldebaran, the manufacturers of the very popular Nao humanoid robot, just unveiled their new full-scale humanoid platform: the Roméo. This new 1.4 m tall, 40 kg robot is still in the drawing board but a first prototype is planned to be completed by March 2011. It features s

RobotShop, “The Amazon of Robotics”, Enters The Drone Market By Acquiring DiaLFonZo-Copter and Launches Lynxmotion UAV

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 12:01:28 -0500

RobotShop is very proud to announce today the acquisition of DiaLFonZo-Copter, a recognized leader in the design and production of multicopters. With this acquisition, RobotShop is pleased to announce the launch of the Lynxmotion UAV product line. As described in a press release published today,

Read GCODE and parse CoOrdinates

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 16:31:43 -0500

So my polargraph had come to a halt, i had it running a processing sketch on a pc, and extracting shade data from images one pixel at a time. it had some cooool effects, im really happy with it but its time to move on.I found i can convert a line/vector drawing to GCode in Inkscape, and as GCode is

Invasion of the Telepresence Robots!

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:26:29 -0500

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

FlowBotics Studio Grand Tutorial - Servo Erector Set

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 21:21:07 -0500

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

Buy I-Sobot, World's Smallest Humanoid Robot, For Only $95.99

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500

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 an excellent Chr

The 2013 Robot Christmas Gift Guide!

Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:38:46 -0500

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 excell

Running both 5v and 3.3v devices on I2C

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:09:10 -0500

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 Sparkf

Agait E-Clean Mini, The World Smallest Robot Vacuum

Sun, 10 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500

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 price point b

"Steamer" Steam/Vacuum Cleaner Robot To Enter Market in February 2007

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500

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 ha

RobotShop Ultimate Challenge: iRobot Roomba 780 Tested

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500

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 relev

Robots - Some Animated Shorts

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 12:39:30 -0400

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 misconstrued

RobotShop Unveils the 5th Generation of It's Web Platform, Launches new Robot App Store

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 13:25:19 -0400

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 fi

SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 13:21:39 -0400

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

Meet Atlas, The Official Robot Competing in the DARPA Challenge

Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400

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 industrial accident.

RobotShop Ultimate Challenge: Neato XV-11 Results In; Roomba Outclassed

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400

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 thinkin

Dynamixel Pro - Based "Thor-OP" Humanoid Revealed

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400

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 DARPA humanoid ch

Neato XV Signature Series Now Available in Europe

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:11:48 -0400

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!

Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 5 : Choisir un contrôleur de moteur

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400

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 robot est « comment puis-je contrôler les moteurs ? » Après quelques recherches, l'expression contrôleur de moteur sort du lot.

Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 4 : Comprendre les microcontrôleurs

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Il est maintenant temps de choisir un microcontrôleur pour votre robot. Un microcontrôleur est un dispositif informatique capable d'exécuter un programme (c'est à dire, une séquence d'instructions) et est souvent désigné comme le « cerveau » ou le « centre de contrôle » d'un robot, car il est habituellement responsable de tous les calculs, de la prise de décision, et des communications.

New Robot Runs At 16 MPH Untethered. Scared?

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:58:59 -0400

WildCat by Boston Dynamics Boston dynamics unveiled the "WildCat"; their latest robotic creation. The aptly named robot a can gallop at 16 mph untethered and can maneuver much like its predecessors "BigDog" and "AlphaDog". You can see its impressive performance in the video below. Did you n

Build Your Own Johnny-Five?

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Rumor has it that Eric Allard, the original designer of Johnny-Five, the star of everyone's favorite robot movie, Short Circuit, may be planning on releasing blueprints and selling parts to build your own! The folks at Johnny-Five.com write: "It's not for sure, but Eric Allard, the man who origi

LEGO Wall-E

Sun, 29 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Hopefully by now, most of the American robot lovers out there have seen the wonderful movie, Wall-E. In addition to the amazing builders that have create Wall-E models, there are quite a few very well made Wall-E models built out of LEGO bricks. The Brothers Brick have posted two great LEGO Wall-E

Humans Lose Again, Robot Solves Rubik's Cube in Less Than a Second

Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Fast Rubik's Cube Robot Everybody has seen a Rubik's Cube solving robot. They usually do a great job at it but, although they are faster than average humans, a trained human can usually beat them in terms of speed. This new robot solves the cube not only in the most efficient way possible, but is

Successful Unmanned Flight Test of F16

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 15:38:12 -0400

The term "Drone" is becoming more and more popular in everyday conversations due largely to its increased use in militaries around the world. Hobbyists have also jumped on board with the focus being on multi-rotor aircraft which are able to hover in place and be used for surveillance, but never real

iRobot to Robotic FX, "You stole our design"

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Robotic FX manufactures a tactical robot for military operations. It can be equipped for hazmat and EOD operations. The Negotiator and its bigger brother, the Negotiator 6X, are water resistant, can climb stairs, and weigh around 20lbs and 46lbs, respectively. Robotic FX has also recently won a

LEGO Robotic Projects

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400

If you want be able to design, build and program complex autonomous robots but have limited experience and don’t know where to start, LEGO Mindstorms is perfect for you! In the video below you can see one of Menno Gorter's LEGO Creations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa7IAvvYPOs LEGO has de

Rise of the Robot Cars

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 14:10:36 -0400

K.I.T.T. Can you envision a world where cars drive themselves and "drivers" around, even those who are impaired, can sit back and enjoy a very safe ride? Sound like something out of a science fiction movie? Get ready to be amazed! This year, four brands will begin selling vehicles with the abilit

Full Metal Dalek, Fiction Meets Dedication

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Making replicas of robots seen in movies is not uncommon and there are many replicas of R2D2, Wall-E and Jonny 5 to name a few. Many of these incorporate a high level of detail while being faithful to the original robot's look and feel.

Robosnail Automatic Aquarium Cleaner Unboxing

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:33:03 -0400

The Robosnail Automatic Aquarium Cleaner is available for shipment and can start making your fish happy. The RoboSnail is the first robotic aquarium glass cleaner in the world and it is very neat to see it clean. Curious to learn more about this innovative product? We have an unboxing and video just

Mesa Imaging's SwissRanger 3D Camera Outputs Depth Info For Each Pixel at 29 fps

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Sample output from the SwissRanger 3D camera A new video camera, developed by Mesa Imaging, captures 3D images at up to 29 fps. The 176x144 pixel camera outputs live video footage with depth information for each pixel. The camera gives precision depth information from 0.3m to 3m, with an accuracy o

Guide to the Power Supply Options for Lynxmotion Controllers

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:43:31 -0400

The Lynxmotion BotBoarduino, Bot Board II, and SSC-32 are known as great controllers, but some people get confused about VL, VS, and their different configurations. Well, here it is: the definitive Guide to the Power Supply Options for the Lynxmotion Controllers! Before going into the specific

Is the RoboCop Remake a Glimpse Of The Drone Future

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:42:14 -0400

Robocop 2014 The trailer for the upcoming RoboCop movie has recently been released and it provides a glimpse as to the new movie's plot. True to the original, the remake depicts a wounded police officer who is brought back to life with what seems to be very advanced full-body prosthetics. This en

New Lynxmotion Wheeled Rovers

Fri, 30 Aug 2013 15:25:53 -0400

Lynxmotion is well known for its high quality robotic construction kits, especially walking robots and robotic arms, but did you know the same modular SES system can be used to make wheeled rovers? Lynxmotion has recently released two new wheeled rover kits based on this principle: the A4WD2-KT and

What tasks can a drone perform?

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400

When the word "drone" is mentioned, do you automatically think of spy operations and military strikes? While many people make this connection, it is only the tip of the technology iceberg when it comes to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Exciting new uses for UAVs (AKA drones) are on the horizon, an

Goosebusters, UAVs vs Geese in Ottawa

Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400

While our neighbors in the USA use drones for warfare and spying, here in Canada we have other types of applications for UAVs that address other types of peace-disturbing assailants: geese. If there's something strange in your neighborhood. Who ya gonna call? Goosebusters! Steve Wambolt was hi

Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me?

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400

If your Roomba Discovery 4XXX/4XX series is having a problem or is not working properly, it will communicate this to you by beeps, songs, and lights. The following table is essential in understanding possible problems the Roomba can have. Roomba will tell you what problem it has in order for you to know what to correct. This table illustrates the most common error codes, what they mean, and how to resolve them.

Build Your Own Hot Air Flow Soldering Iron

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Well, it's no secret that posting around here has been pretty slow lately. I do have excuses though - first the trip to San Diego, then much sleep afterwards, then a trip to the beach before school started, then school started on Wednesday, then catchup. So, here we are, back ready for more robot lo

Robot Localization - So a robot really knows where it is

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:54:28 -0400

Robot Localization Making a Robot know where it is I started looking into localization for use with sandbot but there have been many other things that conspired to prevent me progressing with it. I put it here as a placeholder and will come back to this when I have more time to think about it.. Intr

Roomba Fetches You a Beer

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 13:37:38 -0400

Brewster Robot The Brewster robot came to our attention via the RobotShop Forum. User robmcc hacked an older model Roomba, some servo motors, and what looks like a complex and custom-made mechanical rig to fetch and transport a can of beer. Without further delay, here is the robot in action:.'>

Scan Yourself With Volumental

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 13:37:10 -0400

Owning a 3D printer can be lots of fun and opens up a lot of possibilities for fabricating objects. However, if you want to print an object, you need to design it in a CAD program. This is a limitation that Volumental is trying to remove. By making it easy to scan objects (even people) and getting t

AR.Drone 2.0 Now Available at RobotShop

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:07:31 -0400

AR.Drone 2.0 by Parrot The popular quadcopter AR.Drone 2.0 is now available at RobotShop and in stock. Since this is a very popular flying platform, we expect it to sell very quickly, so if you want yours without any delay, we recommend placing an order as soon as possible. This quadcopter co

Build Your Own 4bit Digital Compass

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Here's a nifty project I found off of Hackaday - how to build your own 16 point (4bit) digital compass. Instead of using the popular 3bit Dinsmore compass the author decided to build his own. The author attached a magnet to a reflective encoding disk. Using four infrared photoreflectors he was able

My 8x16 led matrix

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 05:08:47 -0400

UPDATE: 6 Oct, 2013Ok, I have been too lazy to update this as this was done a month or so ago. I hereby declare this project complete. It is now bigger and better! Below are some photos and a video of the completed matrix and driver board(click any picture for a larger view)-The Matrix-The dri

DelFly Micro is World's Smallest Ornithopter - Weights Only 3g with Camera

Sun, 11 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400

DelFly Micro The DelFly Micro, built by Delft University of Technology, is the world's smallest ornithopther. The flapping robot has a 10 cm wingspan and even includes a video camera. In a mere year-and-a-half, the team decreased the weight from the 16 grams of the DelFly II, to the amazing 3 gra

Chapter 7: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Main Brush Casing Gears

Fri, 09 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400

This repair guide explains how to replace (or clean and lubricate) the main brush casing gears on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are p

SES V1.1 Videos by Chris and Jim

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:06:24 -0400

We would like to thank Chris and Jim from Project Lead The Way (PLTW) for creating several videos around the Lynxmotion Servo Erector Set (SES) V1.1. Videos are one of the best ways to get a good understanding of a product. This set of seven videos include unboxing / package contents of the SES V1

Get Your Car Parked by a Giant Robot

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:34:48 -0400

Automated Parking As we wait for a future where cars autonomously park themselves after they have transported us around, it is currently possible to get your car parked by a giant robot. Automated parking towers are able to store a vast number of cars very efficiently (saving time and space). The

LEGO Linear Actuator

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0400

LEGO has recently come out with a new linear actuator piece as part of their new Power Function sets. The new actuators have a movement range of 5 studs, or about 1.6 in (4cm), which correspond to 26 full revolutions of the input shaft. The actuators also have a built in clutch mechanism to

NASA Shows Their 2020 Mars Rover Design

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 13:37:52 -0400

2020 Mars Rover Robotic missions to mars have been highly successful. So far, Sojourner, Spirit and Curiosity are roving the red planet and conducting experiments, but why stop there? NASA is already planning their 2020 mission. Based on Curiosity's success, they are planning on sending out a ver

Mouse Controlled Robotic Arm

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Oleg put together this pretty neat robotic arm that he can control using a standard USB mouse. He used a Lynxmotion robotic arm with a wrist upgrade, an Arduino as the brain, a USB Host shield in order to interface a regular computer mouse, and a custom made servo motor controller. This is a rath

How to make a simple Autonomous Vehicle

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:58:29 -0400

Every technology can be understood and recreated by anyone once they are clear with its fundamental operation. One such technology I am going to deal with is the Autonomous vehicle/Robot. Most of the beginners think (as I did when I was a beginner) that only master minded Engineers and Scientists c

Ecovacs Winbot Window Cleaner Unboxing

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 14:09:08 -0400

The Winbot 730 from Ecovacs finally arrived and is available for immediate shipment. Want to know more about this robot? We opened up a brand new robot just for you. The Winbot 730 is part of a new line of window cleaners that does not need two halves that hold together with permanent magnets. Sa

ASIMO Gets Stage Fright

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:37:18 -0400

ASIMO working at museum In the past, ASIMO's public performances have heavily monitored by humans and orchestrated by hidden operators. With the hope of rendering the robot more autonomous, Honda has partnered with Japan's National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation to create an interactiv

Spread Grass Seeds With Lynxmotion

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 13:37:58 -0400

Instructable user randofo created a seed spreading robot by using a Lynxmotion Tri-Track kit and various other robot parts. Grass-seeds Spreading Robot In this instructable, randofo details the building process quite well including pictures and quite a humorous tone. He details, the mechanical

South Korea Deploys Sentry Guns to the DMZ

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0400

A month ago, South Korea deployed its first armed robots to its demilitarized zone. The robots can detect moving targets but do not open fire automatically. Which is rather relieving since they are equipped with 40mm grenade launchers and high-speed machine guns. Korean Sentry Guns

2013 DARPA Humanoid Challenge Updates

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:52:58 -0400

Atlas going for a ride We covered previously the announcement of the 2013 DARPA Robotic Challenge. Today, DARPA released two very interesting videos: one presenting Atlas, the official humanoid platform for the challenge developed by Boston Dynamics, and another introducing the other contestant

DIY Robots Make a Sandwich

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The Linux way of getting a sandwich Besides loving robots, we love to eat sandwiches. So when we see robots making sandwiches that we can (probably) eat it makes us really happy. How to make us even happier? Make those robots DIY and made from parts you can find at RobotShop. The robots i

3D Robotics & the Maker Movement

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:13:31 -0400

RobotShop recently partnered with 3D Robotics / DIY Drones a manufacturer of open-source UAVs, founded in 2009 by Chris Anderson and Jordi Munoz. 3D robotics is popular for three main reasons: Their UAV flight controllers and software have been developed with the community and have

Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 10 : Programmer votre robot

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

La programmation est généralement la dernière étape concernant la fabrication d'un robot. Si vous avez suivi les leçons, vous avez à présent choisi les actionneurs, l'électronique, les capteurs et autres, et vous avez assemblé le robot et, avec de la chance, il ressemble à quelque chose qui correspond à ce que vous aviez initialement décidé de construire. Sans programmation, le robot n'est qu'un presse-papiers coûteux bien que très agréable à regarder.

RobotShop Secures An Additional 100 000 sq. ft of Land

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:59:13 -0400

Today, we announce we secured an additional 100,000 square feet of land (highlighted in yellow in the picture below) that is adjacent to the 60,000 square we already own, totaling more than 160,000 square feet (3.67 acres). RobotShop Land RobotShop is maintaining a strong growth year

25M$ for the Robotics Industry from Russian Tycoon

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Grishin Robotics Dmitry Grishin, co-founder and chairman of Mail.ru, one of the largest internet companies in Russia, recently launched Grishin Robotics. The Russian tycoon is now following his dream of working towards the creation of personal robots. Our planet has not seen revolutionary breakth

Ultra fast Delta robot

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Watch the speed and accuracy of this industrial robotic arm. Developed by MIMIX Motion, this Delta (a parallelogram) robot has 4 axes that converge into one where the gripper is located. The latter always stays correctly orientated in the same way thanks to 4 arms (we talk about a parallel robot

Roboblock robot kits

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

RobotShop has received several robot kits from the manufacturer, Roboblock. Firstly, the Roboblock Spider Hexapod Kit. With 6 legs, this robot comes unassembled. It has 18 servo motors in the legs and can achieve 180 degrees of freedom in total. It has a 128 kilobyte memory. -Roboblock Quadrup

Anki Creates Truly Intelligent Robot Toys

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:48:08 -0400

Anki DRIVE Earlier this week Anki, a new robotics company, was introduced at the Apple WWDC 2013 by Apple CEO Tim Cook. "Anki uses iOS devices and the iOS platform to bring artificial intelligence and robotics into our daily lives." -Tim Cook Anki is launching Anki DRIVE, a physical gaming

RobotShop Among the Fastest Growing Companies in Canada, 2nd Year in a Row

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:16:27 -0400

For the second year in a row, RobotShop is among the fastest growing companies in Canada, ranking 151st according to the 25th Annual PROFIT 500 ranking. Profit 500 Awards The companies on this year’s PROFIT 500 are a breed apart; they dominated their markets, employed thousands and grew expone

MyRobots Now Officially Free, Watch its New Intro Video

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:37:19 -0400

MyRobots.com The MyRobots.com cloud monitoring service is officially FREE! All references to the initial token system (where payment would be required for data transfer) were removed on May 31st. This means that the current data transfer and storage service will remain free for all. Additi

Arduino to Release Their First Mobile Robot!

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:15:49 -0400

If you have visited the Arduino website lately, you may have noticed a strange circular board under "Hardware" which Arduino has simply named the "Arduino Robot". Arduino is set to release this new product in July of this year. The round shape is obviously for maneuverability (just like most

An Indepth Look of FlowBotics Studio V2

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

What is FlowBotics Studio? FlowBotics Studio is a new robotics software development platform: it boasts the powerful FlowStone graphical programming language, and includes many demo robotics projects to get you started. It can be used to control just about any robotics platform, data acquisition

Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 9 : Assembler un robot

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

À présent que vous avez choisi tous les blocs de construction de base utilisés pour fabriquer un robot, l'étape suivante consiste à concevoir et construire une structure ou un cadre qui les maintient tous ensemble et donne à votre robot une apparence et une forme distincte.

UAVs to Help Make the World a Better Place

Wed, 29 May 2013 18:13:08 -0400

UAVs in Haiti Drone Adventures, is exploring how to use new technology, namely drones, for humanitarian aid. As shown in the video below they are using UAVs to help map Haiti and understand the social and geographical changes in the country. Since robots aren't particularly helpful to h

A Review of Getting Started in Electronics

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

This is a review of getting started in electronics. After hearing lots of talk about Forrest Mims Getting Started In Electronics, even from electronics/robotics veterans, I decided to pick up a copy. Since this book is published by Radio Shack, you can probably pick up a copy at a lo

PP2 - PICmicro Processor Unit version 2

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Zac Soden details his cheap and simple microcontroller, the Pic Processing Unit or PPU.. A couple of years ago I posted an article on the PPU (see page 2) - a complete micro-sized PIC16F84 processor board for robot applications. Since then I have recieved heaps of feedback on the PPU but some recent

How to Build A BEAM Trimet

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

This article details how to build a solar powered BEAM robot, the Trimet. Tools and equipment required: - Soldering iron (about 18W with a fine bit) and solder - Safety glasses (wear them at all times) - Long nose pliers - Side cutters - Wire strippers (optional) - Hot glue gun and glue sticks (or a

Building An Infrared Proximity Detector

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

A short article on how to build a simple infrared proximity detector. Adapted from the Stamps In Class robotics curriculum. After setting up your robot's motors and letting it run, one of the first things you'll realize, is that most likely it will run straight into a wall.

Building a Maze Solving Robot - My Experiences

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

This year (2001), my parents have assigned me the task of doing a science fair project. After many many brainstorming ideas, I've finally settled on the idea of a project about maze solving robots and algorithms. I read Robot Science and Technology's article about the C* algorithm, with just a

Turn Yourself into a Giant Cardboard Robot

Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

[via Facebook] Jason Lentz has an amazing cardboard robot costume, and frequents events like Burning man and the recent Maker Fair in SF. He has quite a collection of robot suit iterations in his Flickr page, and if you're feeling envious, you can buy one of his robot arms on Etsy for a mere $85

Lynxmotion Servo Erector Set V1.1 & FlowBotics Studio V2 Released

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:48:44 -0400

The long-awaited Lynxmotion Servo Erector Set V1.1 is now available for immediate purchase! Lynxmotion SES V1.1 Robots SES stands for "Servo Erector Set", a versatile set of servo brackets and mechanical parts used as modular building blocks for hobby servo motors. The Servo Ere

iRobiQ: a fun and interactive robot on sale at RobotShop

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Here's a fantastic product that we've just received in store: the iRobiQ. The iRobiQ is an advanced entertainment robot which has 5 facial expressions (happy, surprised, neutral, disappointed and shy) and can move around while avoiding obstacles. It can interact and respond intelligently in a ne

Fake Google Autonomous Car Pranks Manhattan Residents

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:37:59 -0400

Fake Google Driverless Car F.A.T. played a practical joke on Manhattan residents recently by creating a fake Google driverless / autonomous car and "autonomously" roaming the streets. They displayed terrible driving skills (even staged some accidents), and acted as offensively as they could. See

Ecovacs Robots Now Available at RobotShop

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:26:20 -0400

Ecovacs Robots We are happy to announce the availability of the Ecovacs product line at RobotShop. This innovative manufacturer currently produces three different robots: the Atmobot, the Deebot and the WinBot. Atmobot is an air-purifying robot that roams the house seeking pollutants in the

3D Print Your Robot Hand

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:54:08 -0400

Liam's Robohand Richard Van As, a master carpenter from Johannesburg, South Africa, decided to make a set of mechanical fingers. He’d lost four of the fingers on his right hand in an unfortunate work accident. As a tradesman, having a disabled hand is a big professional detriment, so he decided

RobotShop Rover for Arduino: Package Contents

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

RobotShop Rover This article is a follow-up to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial Series and includes all the hardware chosen in the "Practical Example" at the bottom of each lesson. The RobotShop Rover for Arduino is a small tracked platform designed around the popular Arduino USB microcontroller.

Don't squash it! World's smallest flying robot takes off

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:17:35 -0400

RoboBee The Wyss Institute at Harvard just unveiled the smallest robot capable of flight. The "RoboBee" weighs less than a gram and can steer, hover and take off by flapping its wings more than 120 time per second. As shown in the video below, it's quite stable and maneuvers well using its elec

Update from the WallE Builders Group

Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Both Jawa Lunk and Scot Washburn have sent us some cool updates from the Wall-E builders group. For those not familiar with the Wall-E builder's group, it's an array of hobbiets that are building scale models of Wall-E, the star of the upcoming Pixar film about a robot named Wall-E.

Propose With a Drone, Win Her Heart With a Robot

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:51:54 -0400

UAV Proposal by Fresno Aerial Photography Nothing says "I love you" better than a robot, right? That's exactly what Jason thought when he proposed to his girlfriend Christina. Did she say "Yes!"?. Watch the video below to find out. We believe there are many cheesy ways of proposing but we

PETMAN Gets an Outfit

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:42:10 -0400

Petman tries on its new clothes PETMAN, the biped humanoid from Boston Dynamics, recently got to do its job: to test military clothing and equipment. As seen in the video below, the robot was given some clothes and equipment to test... and it did just that. It is very interesting to see the rob

Honda's Walking Assist Machine - Like an Exoskeleton, but Not Really

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Honda recently had a media extravaganza in which they demoed their recently announced "Stride/Bodyweight Assist Machine", an experimental device that aids human walking by reducing stress on joins and muscles. It's a cross between an exoskeleton and a chair - the former because it's powered and ai

A chess playing robotic arm

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Wow! This DIY robotic arm is clearly more interesting as an opponent than a simple computer. A chess player and developer in his spare time has tinkered with a Lynxmotion AL5A robotic arm programmed in Python in order to play him for hours on end. The arm moves the pieces by itself but considers

Adorable Robots Film A Documentary About Humans

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:43:58 -0400

Cubiebot, Filmmaker Robot Cubiebot, a little robot made from hobbyist robot parts and cardboard is directing and filming its own documentary. As a matter of fact, many of these filmmaker robots are on the loose interviewing humans about their relationships with other robots. As shown in the v

Mantis, the Giant Ride-In Hexapod

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:44:53 -0400

At RobotShop, we're lucky enough to see hexapod robots every day, but sometimes there are some hexapods which are more impressive than others. Mantis Giant Hexapod We recently discovered "Mantis", a 2.8m tall, two ton hexapod vehicle created by Micromagic Systems. The project took four years t

2013 Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon Participants

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:30:22 -0400

The Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon 2013 is currently taking place. The hacking marathon where participants compete to create the best cloud monitoring robotic application started on April 6th and will be ending on the 14th of the same month. So far 29 teams from all around the world are hard at w

Embrace the Era of Cloud Robotics and Social Machines

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:13:03 -0400

You better read this post up to the end to get the scoop Cloud robotics is proving to be the most natural and efficient way to create and manage modern robotics technology. Robots are no longer limited to their physical, onboard components, instead, they are able to access an ever-broadening arr

History of Robotics

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

This section is intended to provide you with an overview of the history of robotics. As you may have guessed, the history of robotics is intertwined with the history of technology, science and the basic principle of progress. Technology used in computing, electricity, even pneumatics and hydraulic

Robot Tended Tomato Garden

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

This is one of the most refreshing and clever uses of robotic technology that I've come across in a while - using robots to tend a tomato garden. The garden came about from the work of postdoc Nikolaus Correll who works in the MIT Distributed Robotics Lab and was part of an undergraduate class tau

BionicOpter, Festo Builds a Dragonfly

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:08:07 -0400

BionicOpter by Festo Festo, the german automation company, recently unveiled its latest creation: BionicOpter, a robotic dragonfly. This new robot emulates the complex flight technique of a dragonfly and is capable of high manoeuvrability as shown in the video below. Once again, Festo uses bi

Robot Giveaway - 10 Years of GoRobotics, $1000 in prizes!

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Update: The contest is now closed. I'll be gathering the entires and sending them to our judges over the next week or two. Stay tuned for a post announcing the winners. If you won I will also contact you via email. Thanks and good luck! The past few months have been a lot of fun, with us giving awa

Kebab Robot

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Here's a robot which should simplify things for those who serve shish kebab! (Or shish taouk in Montreal, a grilled chicken doner kebab.) The Kebab robot automatically slices the grilled meat just after the right length of time while turning it on the grill. It's equipped with a camera on the

Self-balancing robot

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The fascinating thing about robots is that we can get them to do anything... or almost. After the gymnast robot Hinamitetu with the fixed bar, now comes the acrobat robot on a ball. This prototype has 3 wheels to stabilize the yellow ball and works with two Gyroscopes. It's incredible what you

Gaiking Trailer: Shogun Warriors in a giant robots film

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The Toei Animation studio recently announced during the Tokyo Animation Fair 2010, the upcoming release of a new robot movie namedGaiking. In fact, Gaiking is a Goldorak style giant robot, which was part of a Go Nagai animated series from the 70s (1976). Mattel, which owns the toy line correspond

ALERT! - ALERT! - ALERT! from MyRobots.com

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:35:03 -0400

Alert! MyRobots.com is introducing Alerts! Effective immediately, you can now define alerts for all your robots so they can react to their environment and signal you if there is anything worth your attention. What is an alert? In MyRobots.com terms, an alert is a message sent once a certain con

Immortality as an Investment Opportunity

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:05:43 -0400

2045 Milestones Dmitry Itskov, a Russian mogul, recently launched the "2045 Initiative". His main goal is to promote the development of technology aimed at achieving immortality. As shown in the image above, the project has very ambitious milestones that can be arguably a bit too optimistic.

Robot Combat League, or Real Steel for Real

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:05:14 -0400

Robot Combat League The SyFy Channel recently launched the new "Robot Combat League"; a new series featuring large, ~2m tall humanoid robots fighting against each other one on one (almost identical to the robots in the movie "Real Steel"). Each robot is controlled by two operators (one for th

Chapter 2: Roomba 500 Series Maintenance

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Maintaining your Roomba is very important. Here is a video for a suggested routine maintenance for your Roomba 500 to 700 series. This cleaning can be done after every few cleaning cycles depending on your environment.

Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 8 : Disposer des bons outils

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

À ce stade, vous devriez disposer de tous les principaux composants pour votre robot, dont des actionneurs, des contrôleurs de moteur, un microcontrôleur, des capteurs et des systèmes de communication. Vous approchez à présent de la phase d'intégration où vous allez assembler toutes ces pièces, dans ce qui sera probablement un cadre robotique personnalisé. Pour cela, votre atelier/ laboratoire/ antre va devoir être prêt et disposer de tous les outils appropriés.

Precise Path RG3 robotic lawn mower

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Precise Path RG3 (Robotic Greens Mower3) is a new robotic lawn mower model. The RG3 is powered by three lead acid batteries and a 24-volt DC motor. Its robotic autonomy is 3 hours on a single charge and it travels at a speed of 5.5 km/h (it takes 8 hours to recharge). This robotic lawn mower is

A Tutorial on Using Machine Vision for Obstacle Avoidance

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Roborealm has an interesting tutorial on using machine vision for obstacle avoidance in ground-based vehicles. The tutorial shows a series of image processing steps which can be chained together to detect the "highest" point in an image, based on the ground color. Presumably, that highest point is

Robotics Clubs

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Robotics is more than a passing trend. Just as Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak (founders of Apple Computers) were part of the "Homebrew Computer Club" before personal computers were widespread, robotics enthusiasts are coming together to form robotics clubs around the world. The ideas, prototypes and i

2013 Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon Announced

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:33:40 -0400

Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon The 2013 Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon has been announced! This year, the organizers are addressing the issue of robot remote monitoring via MyRobots.com: Robots are intended to be autonomous agents that go about minding their own business and accomplishing t

Calculateur de vitesse du véhicule, tr/min, et diamètre de la roue

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Jauge de vitesse et de régime Utilisez ces outils pour calculer la vitesse du robot en résultant, la régime moteur requis, et le diamètre de la roue correspondant. Calculez la vitesse du véhicule : [raw] Vitesse du véhicule :

Outil de conversion d'unité

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Outil de conversion d'unités Instructions: Sélectionnez l'unité appropriée et entrez la valeur à convertir. Couple**: kgf-cm gf-cm

Vehicle Speed, RPM, and Wheel Diameter Finder

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Speed and RPM Gauge Use this tools to compute, the resulting robot speed, the required motor RPM, and the corresponding wheel diameter. Solve for Vehicle Speed: Vehicle Speed: [in/sec] Motor Speed:

Calculateur de couple de bras robotique

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Le calculateur de couple de bras robotique est destiné à vous aider à choisir le bon moteur pour chaque articulation de votre bras robotique. Le couple (T) nécessaire à chaque articulation est calculé comme pour le pire des cas (levée d'un poids à 90 degrés). Vérifiez que vos unités sont

Outil de Dimensionnement d'un moteur d'entrainement

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Dimensionnement d'un moteur d'entraînement L'outil de dimensionnement d'un moteur d'entraînement est conçu pour donner une idée du type de moteur d'entraînement nécessaire à votre robot spécifique, en reprenant des valeurs connues et en calculant les valeurs nécessaires à la recherche d

Stats Monkey : The journalist robot

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The French newspaper, Le Monde, wrote that journalist robots already exist and work quite well. The experimental program of artificial intelligence, "Stats Monkey", is able to autonomously write sports news. It can produce a headline of a particular game in only 2 seconds without spelling or gra

Unit Conversion Tool

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Unit Conversion Tool Instructions: Select the appropriate unit and enter a value to be converted. Torque**: Kgf-cm gf-cm Kgf-m

Roboplow the snowplow robot

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

With RoboPlow remote control robot, your days of shovelling snow in front of your house are over. And even, more importantly so is a lot of physical exertion and heart attacks when snow falls. Even your kids can have fun! Roboplow is a snowplow robot created by DIY types from their garage.

The Human Brain Project Wants to Simulate a Brain, Gets 1B$

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:14:21 -0500

The Human Brain Project The human brain is arguably the most intriguing and complex part of our bodies and the way it works has puzzled scientists for most of human history. Enter The Human Brain Project; a European commission charged with the task of recreating a human brain inside a super

Tutoriel du Couple pour un bras robotique

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:10:19 -0500

Ce tutoriel est destiné à compléter le Calculateur de couple de bras robotique qui se trouve dans la section Outils dynamique du Centre de formation de RobotShop. Les équations utilisées dans le calculateur pour déterminer le couple nécessaire à toute articulation de levage donnée (pour lev

NAO and Sony Rolly dance together

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

NAO the small robot from the French company Aldebaran Robotics and Sony Rolly perform together in a dance. Over the music from our childhood cartoons, X-Or, the two robots show their autonomous dancing skills. NAO is a humanoid robot with 25 degrees of freedom, a computer with integrated Wi-Fi,

GoRobotics Selected to be the Best Robotic Resource for Electrical Engineering

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:31:16 -0500

If you have a keen sense of observation, you would have noticed the badge over to the GoRobotics logo, if not, here it is again. Top Resource for Electrical Engineers We are very proud to announce that GoRobotics was selected to be the Best Robotics Resource for Electrical Engineers by the

Behold the Totally Revamped RobotShop Blog

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:07:52 -0500

New Robotshop Blog Look With the objective of providing our customers with the best service possible, not only did we upgrade the look and feel of our blog, but also supplemented with all the content from GoRobotics.net. More than meets the eye But don't get fooled bu the pretty colours; This

GoRobotics Merges with the RobotShop Blog

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:04:54 -0500

GoRobotics Education GoRobotics has been renewed and integrated into RobotShop blog. In the objective to keep one of the best online resources for robotic learning evolving and current, we revamped its looks, re-categorized its posts, added a bunch of new content and merged it with the RobotS

Don't Be a Square! Get a Cube 3D Printer

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:33:15 -0500

Cube 3D Printer RobotShop now carries the Cube 3D printer from 3D Systems. This is a very friendly 3D printer that allows you to make colourful objects quite easily thanks to several web applications 3D Systems puts at the disposal of the printer owner. See the samples of the thing

Arduino kit to levitate objects

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Semageek displays a setup to perform "magic" with an Arduino Kit. Arduino is an open-source robotic and electronic project (micro-controllers) for both hardware and software platforms. An object is levitated using the magnetic field produced by a magnet.

Cooking and Domestic Robot

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

A major trend in robotics is cooking and domestic robots, especially over the last three years. And this is without taking into account those domestic robots that do the dishes or place your laundry in the washing machine. This is what we call "robotics for the benefit of humanity" :-) There is

GoRobotics February Robot Prize Giveaway!

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

It's time once again to give away some cool robot prizes to celebrate the 10th birthday of GoRobotics! If you didn't win last month's contest, have no fear, try again this month (and the month after!). We have some great robot prizes from our sponsors, SuperDroid Robots, Apress, and Pololu. Th

Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 3 : Donner un sens aux actionneurs

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Maintenant que nous avons acquis des notions générales sur la robotique dans Leçon 1 et décidé du robot à construire dans Leçon 2, nous allons maintenant choisir les actionneurs qui feront bouger le robot.

Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 2 : Choisir une plate-forme robotique

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Suite à la première leçon, vous avez maintenant une compréhension de base de ce qu'est un robot et de ce que font normalement les robots actuels. Il est temps à présent de décider du type de robot que vous allez construire. Une conception d'un robot personnalisée commence souvent par une « vision » de ce à quoi le robot va ressembler et de ce qu'il va faire.

Basics: How Do I Choose Appropriate Sensors?

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

For a robot to react to its environment, it must first obtain information about its surroundings. Robots are not limited to just sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. Robots can not only sense but give accurate values for a variety of environmental factors that humans are otherwise unaware of or

How to make a Lego robot spider

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Easy: just take some parts from a Lego Mindstorms kit with some plastic parts. The legs are from a locomotion concept by Klann Linkage. They work in pairs by converting the rotational force of the motor into movement on both legs. Four gears in all make the eight legs move forward. http://www

Robotic Kits

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

About Beginner Kits Beginner Robot Kits have the following general characteristics: Suitable for an average age of 8+ (see each kit for specific information) Easy to assembly and no soldering required Pre-programmed or remote controlled Usually one or two degrees of freedom (motions)

05.24.2013 - Get Ready to Change the World of Robotics

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:56:41 -0500

Servo Erector Set V1.1 FlowBotics Studio V2

Gears EDS

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

About Gears EDS The GEARS-IDS Invention and Design System gives teachers the industrial strength tools they need to create world class engineering and robotics challenges for their students in the comfort and convenience of their own classrooms. The GEARS-IDS Invention and Design System is offe

Get a Massage From WheeMe the Robot

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:31:01 -0500

Wheeme Giving a Massage We tend to associate giving or receiving a massage as a process involving only humans - until now. Of course, robots don't need massages, so they tend to concentrate on providing them instead. The WheeMe Massage Robot by DreamBots is a palm-size four wheeled robot

Professional Development Platforms

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Professional Development Platforms Professional development platforms are ideally suited to higher level education and research institutions. Increasingly, educational and research institutions are looking past the hardware to focus solely on robot intelligence. Professional platforms a

RobotShop and DSPRobotics to Re-engineer FlowBotics Studio

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:59:30 -0500

FlowBotics Studio V2 We announced today our strategic partnership with DSPRobotics. We aim to develop a new version of Flowbotics Studio that will no only include several sample programs for driving Lynxmotion kits, but also will allow roboticists to use the full power of the FlowStone visual lan

The Man Behind (Inside) Robot from Lost in Space Dies

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Bob May, the actor that played "Robot" from the original Lost in Space TV show has died. He died at the age of 69 from congestive heart failure. Lost in Space debuted in 1965, and is a retelling of the Swiss Family Robinson story, in space. Apparently May got the part because, " ... he fit in the

Lynxmotion

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

About Lynxmotion Think of the Lynxmotion series of servo brackets as a variety of different modular parts for servos that essentially allows you to build your own custom robot. Lynxmotion is known best for its modular metal brackets that are used to make the frames of a variety of different robot

Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 7 : Utiliser des capteurs

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Contrairement aux humains, les robots ne sont pas limités aux seuls toucher, vue, ouïe, odorat et goût. Les robots utilisent divers capteurs électromécaniques différents pour explorer et comprendre leur environnement et eux-mêmes. Émuler les sens d'une créature vivante est actuellement très difficile, c'est pourquoi les chercheurs et les développeurs ont eu recours aux solutions de rechange que sont les sens biologiques.

Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 6 : Contrôler votre robot

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

La définition que nous avons choisi pour un « robot » nécessite que l'appareil obtiennent des données sur son environnement, prenne une décision, et engage des mesures en conséquence. Cela n'exclut pas la possibilité d'un robot qui soit semi-autonome (ayant des aspects qui sont commandés par un être humain et d'autres répondant de son propre fait). Un bon exemple de cela est un robot sous-marin sophistiqué ; un être humain contrôle les mouvements de base du robot tandis qu'un processeur embarqué mesure et réagit aux courants sous-marins afin de garder le robot dans la même position sans dérive. Une caméra intégrée au robot envoie un signal vidéo de retour à l'humain, tandis que les capteurs embarqués peuvent suivre la température de l'eau, la pression et bien plus. Si le robot perd la communication avec la surface, un programme autonome peut entrer en action pour le ramener à la surface. Si vous voulez être en mesure d'envoyer et/ou de recevoir des commandes à partir de votre robot, vous devrez déterminer son niveau d'autonomie et si vous voulez qu'il soit filaire, sans fil ou entièrement autonome.

2008 Robot Hall of Fame

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:31:34 -0500

The Robot Hall of Fame honors the highest accomplishments of robots in science and science fiction. Their first group of robots inducted into the Hall of Fame in November 2003 represents the best of imagined and real robots. The Hall of Fame celebrates landmark scientific achievements as well as app

Bots High Documentary

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:27:08 -0500

Bots High Remember BattleBots? The TV show where two remote controlled robots would enter a weaponized arena and fight it out for 3 minutes or until one stopped moving. The name "Bots High" is a combination of "Robots" and "High School". Well, even though the show ended, the competitions have

INEX ROBOTICS

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

About INEX Robotics IN novative EX periment Co. Ltd.” is an educational robotics manufacturer with its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand. INEX reaches many countries all over the world in different countries and states.

The Arduino Documentary is Live and Open

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Arduino, the very popular open source microcontroller from Italy, is making headlines again. This time, its own documentary has been released and is free for everybody to watch. Arduino Documentary The documentary was independently made and depicts the origins, the philosophy, and the gre

VEX Robotic Projects

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

About VEX Robotics VEX Educational Robotics is a robotic building system which allows you to design, build, control, then disassemble and rebuild remote-controlled, autonomous or semi-autonomous robots. There is also a VEX Pro series which allow you to make even larger and more powerful robots.

How to Build a Simple Robot - Beetle Robot

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Do not miss the new up-to-date and detailed How to Build a Robot - Grand Tutorial Series. The following article will show you how to build a simple robot, called "The Beetle Robot", created by Jerome Demers. It's great for beginners and is easy to do.

Get Your Smart Human From Htech

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:03:18 -0500

Henry and the Incredibly Incorrigible, Inconveniently Intelligent Smart Human Author Lynn Messina imagined a world where robots are the norm and humans are convenient appliances to do menial chores around the house. In her book Henry and the Incredibly Incorrigible, Inconveniently Intelligen

Boxing Week Sale

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:21:53 -0500

Boxing Week Sale Are you looking for a robotic deal? look no further, from December 24th 2012 (we are starting early!) to January the 2nd 2013 you can benefit from awesome robotic deals. Visit our sales section today and get some discounted robotic sweetness.

The Usual Humanoids

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:54:14 -0500

Humanoid robots are becoming larger and more capable, and the prices are dropping every year, contributing to the dramatic increase in popularity. Since we are privileged to have access to the most popular ones, including the Bioloid, DARwIn OP, Nao, and Robokind, we created the picture below so y

2012 End of the Year Message From RobotShop's CEO

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:29:44 -0500

Season’s greetings everyone! It’s been an incredible year. I am grateful to be surrounded by such a great team and also to be part of this exciting adventure which is RobotShop and the robotic revolution. We have accomplished many things this year, all with the objective of fulfilling ou

Arduino Wavefront Algorithm

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:48:30 -0500

First Up... If you want to find out what Wavefront Mapping is all about head over to the Society of Robots Tutorial. It has a great wtite up and its where I first learnt about it. Basic's done, So lets talk about Map size limits.....The Arduino 2560 & 1280 both have 8k of SRAM (where the ma

All Robots Get Together, Most Epic Robot TV Ad

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:39:30 -0500

Minds + Machine TV Add General Electric has released what might be the most epic robot-themed TV ad ever. Take a look below. The ad features many well known real robots as well as robots from science-fiction. The fictional robots include Robbie, B-9 (Lost in Space), the original K.I.T.T.

I For One Welcome Our New Robot Lamp Overlords

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:33:55 -0500

Pinokio Face Tracking Lamp Students from Victoria University (Toronto, Canada) created a real-life version of the Disney Pixar lamp and called it "Pinokio". This playful robot can detect and track faces and also express emotions using its movements and reactions. It uses servo motors to actuate i

Make the world around you with a 3D printer

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:58:15 -0500

MakerBot Replicator 2 3D printers are types of robots that are revolutionizing the manufacturing sector. They make product creation accessible to (almost) everyone by taking care of the precise and often cost-prohibitive work involved in building a physical object. In the same way regular comp

Autom, a Robot That Helps You Lose Weight

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:03:08 -0500

Autom Diet Robot Autom is a small companion robot created by Intuitive Automata. Its main goal is to encourage people to have a healthy diet, and exercise regularly with the objective of loosing weight and staying healthy. This robot uses its social capabilities, which include speech and eye-

Black Friday Sale at RobotShop

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:44:33 -0500

Black Friday Sale In order to thank you all for being happy RobotShop customers, we are offering you a great promotion for this year's Thanksgiving holiday. From Friday, November 22nd, to Monday, November 26th, you can get a total value of 70$ for free when ordering the Neato XV-21 Thanksgiving bun

New Apps on the MyRobots App Store

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:28:17 -0500

New Apps on the MyRobots App Store Lynxmotion, the popular robotic kit manufacturer, just made all of their robotic applications available via the MyRobots App Store. Their applications are mainly used for controlling servo motors using their popular SSC-32 servo motor controller, and for makin

Bad Idea: Giving a Razor-Sharp Knife to a Robot

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:43:11 -0500

CIROS Robot Cuts Cucumber The Korean Institute of Science and Technology had the very good (read "terrible") idea of giving a very sharp kitchen knife to a robot and teaching it how to use it. Fortunately until now, CIROR, the knife-wielding humanoid robot, can only cut cucumbers with its new too

BeBionic3 Arm Is the Most advanced Bionic Arm

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:56:18 -0500

Nigel Ackland uses bionic hand to pour beer Nigel Ackland had the misfortune of losing his hand in an accident. He is now the proud owner (and tester) of a BeBionic3 robot hand. This bionic prosthesis senses the electrical activity in his arm muscles and activates gripping or wrist rotating a

More Than 1000000 Views in Our YouTube Channel

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:25:14 -0500

RobotShopTV Youtube Channel We are happy to announce that our YouTube channel RobotShopTV got over one million views! It makes us happy and proud to know that you are watching our videos. Below you can see one of our latest videos for your enjoyment. Head to our channel for more robotic

Roboticapp Releases Updates for the MyRobots App Store

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:04:26 -0500

New RoboticApp Apps The creative minds behind RoboticApp recently released new versions of their popular applications with new functionality - and made them available via the MyRobots App Store. RoboChat: received an update and still provides interaction with your iRobot Roomba using a chat

HUBO Shows What Is Expected in Robotic Disaster Response

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:27:36 -0400

HUBO holding a powertool We reported on the DARPA Humanoid Challenge before, but now we finally have a video that shows what would be the ideal winner of the contest, as imagined by the Universities behind the HUBO humanoid robot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3gnPp97jD8 Of course this is just

Bossa Nova Creates mObi, the First Commercial Ballbot

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:33:12 -0400

Bossa Nova Robotics, the manufacturer of countless robotic toys, has unveiled their newest robot at the 2012 RoboBusiness Summit in Pittsburgh. mObi, A ballbot bt Bossa Nova Robotics The new "mObi" is certainly not part of Bossa Nova's toy robot lineup, and is the first commercial ballbot i

A4988 and steppers My experience and mistakes

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:32:51 -0400

I've bought a few of the pololu stepper drivers A4988 to populate a ramps1.3 board used in printrbot. Before building the mechanics I soldered together the ramps board and plugged it all together with my arduino mega2560 and the drivers. Having tried to work out the best software combination with

Meet Baxter, the Robot with Common Sense

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:37:48 -0400

Heartland Robotics, founded by Rodney Brooks as reported before, changed its identity to Rethink Robotics. And rethinking robotics they do as they recently released Baxter, a robot with common sense as they brand it. Baxter overview Baxter redefines industrial robots since it allows small an

Makerbot Replicator 2 Available at RobotShop

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:09:05 -0400

MakerBot Replicator 2 MakerBot Industries keeps innovating in the 3D printing field. Not very long ago, they unveiled the replicator, a more performant 3D printer that enabled hobbyists to print larger and more complex objects. Now, a few days ago actually, they released the new Replicator 2

RobotShop is the 10th Quebec Growth Leader

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:20:38 -0400

L'actualité Growth Leaders As announced by L'actualité magazine last week, RobotShop finds itself to be the 10th fastest growing company in Quebec. After being ranked among the top 200 Canadian fastest growing companies by Profit, RobotShop has now been ranked as the 10th Quebec leading company

The Future of Robotics, As Forbes Sees It

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:57:45 -0400

ALIZ-E Project Nao Human-Robot Interaction The Forbes web site started a new column about the future of robotics. Unlike other news sources, instead of focusing on the latest technological advances and research, they are interested in the real-world application of robotic technology. In other

RobotShop Takes Over Lynxmotion's Legacy

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:30:06 -0400

RobotShop is very proud to announce today the acquisition of Lynxmotion, a leading manufacturer of educational robotic kits. As described in a press release published today, RobotShop will be taking over all of Lynxmotion's operations and effectively continuing Lynxmotion's mission of allowing robot

Running Away Is Futile... Robots Are Now Faster Than Humans!

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:04:26 -0400

Boston Dynamics' Cheetah Boston Dynamics' "Cheetah" robot just broke its own speed record. This in and of itself is quite an achievement, considering it was already the fastest legged robot in existence, but it also broke Usain Bolt's record (100m and 200m sprinting world champion)! The cheeta

CRX10 Educational Platform Now Available at RobotShop

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:57:36 -0400

CRX10 Educational Robot The CRX10 is designed to satisfy the demand for versatile, affordable and safe educational robots. This capable little rover is easy to use and links theory and practice in order to help students learn the principles of robotics. The robot includes wireless communication,

Chapter 13: Roomba Discovery Motherboard Connections

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:34:45 -0400

Chapters Menu Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba Discover

Chapter 12: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Cliff Sensors

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:33:36 -0400

Bad Idea: Give a Super Powerful Laser to A Robot Snake

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:00:55 -0400

We all certainly love robots and we are thrilled to see new advancements in robotics. However, sometimes we wonder if humans have already gone too far in their quest to make ever more capable (and dangerous) robots. The "LaserSnake" illustrates well this well: LaserSnake Cutting Through Metal Rese

Help Improve Robot Vision With Your Kinect

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:41:45 -0400

Kinect@Home Discerning shapes and recognizing objects takes humans several years to learn and it is an essential skill to survive and interact with the world around us. Machines also need to learn this important skill and although some researchers have made progress in recognizing objects, shap

Chapter 11: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Drive Wheel

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:01:25 -0400

Chapter 10: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Caster Wheel Drop Switch

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:00:44 -0400

Chapter 9: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Front Caster Wheel

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:10:46 -0400

Chapter 8: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Side Brush Gear Assembly

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:01:43 -0400

Robots Have Tact? Robot Fingers That Can Feel

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:54:26 -0400

Biotac Sensor Robots just gained a new sense: touch! Researchers from the University of Southern California, developed a sensitive robot finger that is filled with fluid and features a fingerprint just as human fingers do, they call it Biotac. As shown in the video below, they are usi

Chapter 7: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Side Brush Motor

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:08:44 -0400

Chapter 6: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Speaker

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:39:44 -0400

Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Motherboard

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:26:59 -0400

Introducing Miimo, Honda Joins the Robotic Lawn Mower Market

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:11:46 -0400

Usually, when we think of Honda Robotics, we immediately picture the Asimo, their amazingly advanced humanoid. This might change next summer when Honda introduces a new robot: Miimo, a robot lawn mower. Miimo and Asimo having an argument As described by Honda in their press release, the robot will

Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:00:44 -0400

Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:11:50 -0400

Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:43:40 -0400

Mars Curiosity is the Most Epic Robot Mission, And NASA Knows It

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:12:03 -0400

Curiosity on Mars The Mars Curiosity Mission is by far one of the most important robotic achievements of all times. Today, we got the first 360 degrees panorama from the rover and it is quite stunning. See it for yourself over at 360cities.net. Needless to say, NASA is very proud of their achi

Giant Mechs Are Now a Reality, Kuratas Are Here

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:13:44 -0400

Kuratas Ride-in Giant Robot The Japanese did it again. This time they are fulfilling the dream of pretty much any robotic geek: to have your own functional giant Battle Mech that can be piloted by a grown adult and used to cruise through the city and defeat all your arch-enemies. Suidobashi heavy

Meet the DFRobotShop Omni Rover

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:34:06 -0400

Most three and four wheel drive omnidirectional robots cost $500 and up and are usually intended for the research rather than the hobbyist market. For those who have the knowledge to design and build their own omniwheel driven robot, matching all the parts can be a daunting task: finding the right m

Aldebaran buys Gostai

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:50:14 -0400

Back in May, Softbank purchased more than 80% of Aldebaran Robotics for $100 million. Then, Aldebaran purchased Karotz, the company which previously purchased Violet, creators of the Nabaztag. Now, Aldebaran has purchased Gostai, creator of the Jazz telepresence robot. "The association of our exper

Chapter 13: How to Replace Roomba 500 Series IR Bumper Sensor Boards

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:22:25 -0400

This repair guide explains how to replace Roomba 500 Series IR bumper sensor boards. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 13

Chapter 12: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Light-Touch Bumper Array

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:16:34 -0400

This repair guide explains how to replace the light-touch bumper array on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 12

Chapter 11: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Motherboard

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:55:34 -0400

This repair guide explains how to replace the wheel module on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 11 H

Chapter 10: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Speaker

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:48:23 -0400

This repair guide explains how to replace the speaker on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 10 Ho

Chapter 9: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Main Brush Casing

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:04:16 -0400

This repair guide explains how to replace the main brush casing on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 9

Chapter 8: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Main Brush Motor

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:55:05 -0400

This repair guide explains how to replace the main brush motor on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 8

Chapter 6: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Brush Deck Module

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:16:08 -0400

This repair guide explains how to replace the brush deck module on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 6

Chapter 5: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Side Brush Module

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:10:04 -0400

This repair guide explains how to replace the side brush module on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 5

Curiosity Has Landed!

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:56:43 -0400

It has been years in the making; hundreds of engineers and scientists and debate after debate of where and how to land - but the rover Curiosity has finally touched down and is working properly. Image from Curiosity - Courtesy of JPL The rover, equipped with not only a multitude of cameras (17

iRobot RP-VITA - Telepresence Robot For Hospitals

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:37:32 -0400

iRobot already has robots for the home, the military and even for undersea exploration. In 2009, iRobot launched "iRobot Healthcare", but until now we have not heard much from that division. Now, with the release of RP-VITA (based on iRobot's AVA platform), iRobot is making its way into hospitals

Robot Catches Your Trash

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:28:19 -0400

Don't you hate standing up to throw that candy wrapper or paper ball to the garbage? It takes a lot of energy to stand up, walk over to the garbage can, and then throw the litter away. If you have a garbage can without a lid, you might be tempted to throw (basketball style) your trash into the can,

Chapter 4: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Wheel Module

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:21:38 -0400

Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba 500 Series

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:17:54 -0400

Chapter 2 coming soon: Maintenance This repair guide explains how to perform general disassembly on the Roomba 500 series robot vacuum. It is suggested to consult this guide when attempting any other repairs, as it will explain how to open up the frame to begin the repairs. Some of the 500 seri

Chapter 1: What Is Roomba 500 Series Saying To Me?

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:19:11 -0400

If your Roomba 500 series is having a problem or is not working properly, it will communicate this to you by speaking, beeping, playing songs, and flashing lights. The following tables are essential in understanding possible problems the Roomba can have. Roomba will tell you what problem it has i

New Product: Arduino Leonardo

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:02:26 -0400

We all love Arduino. This open-source microcontroller is incredibly successful, mainly thanks to the fact that it is powerful, very simple to program, and has allowed the community to develop derivatives and accessories. Arduino Leonardo Recently, there has been a new addition to the Ard

OmniCorp Will Soon Release RC 2000

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:45:45 -0400

ED-209. Looks familiar? The robotics security giant OmniCorp wants your city to be safe. Adding to their growing list of defense robots will be their newest development, the RC 2000. They are very secretive at the moment about the technology involved, but it is said to combine the resilience and

R/C with arduino & NRF24L01+ 2.4GHz Antenna Wireless Transceiver Module

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:22:39 -0400

October, 11th 2012Well, my prototype remote controller is nearly finished now.Bellow you can see the ON/OFF switch placement (that's for you Hoff).The backside of the board after a hand of nail polish (yeah, I know, yet another archaic method). Also notice the little blue jumper wire that I ha

Another Year, Another Awesome Robot Film Festival

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:31:35 -0400

Robot Film Festival 2012 The 2012 Robot Film Festival took place last weekend (on July 14th) in New York. The festival opened with a per-screening of the upcoming movie Robot & Frank, winner of the Sundance Film Festival. http://vimeo.com/45874395 The festival features a myriad of short fil

Feedback Friday

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:42:27 -0400

In The Mail We are back with another "Feedback Friday". As you may know, at RobotShop, we strive to offer the best and fastest service possible. We do this by answering all of our communications within 24 business hours (the majority of which are answered within 3 working hours) and by shipping y

Angry Robots: The Origin of Dubstep

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:36:03 -0400

For some time we thought dubstep was simply a new awesome type of music that probably comes from aliens, and that features some amazing beat drops. However, we now understand that it comes from angry robots. Dubstep As shown in the menial kitchen robotic dispute in the video below, a rather

Controling Robots With Your Mind, The Latest in Laziness?

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:45:51 -0400

Researchers from the Vere project are using an fMRI machine to "read" thoughts from a human user and use those signals to control the motion of a small humanoid robot as demonstrated in the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXFmRzNZHqc This project is very interesting because the use o

Curiosity's Most Terrifying 7 Minutes of Autonomy

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:55:19 -0400

Not many robots enjoy full autonomy; humans often prefer to supervise them and make sure they are doing their job right. However, there are some situations where direct supervision is impossible. For instance, when sending robots to explore space, the communication latency increases as they get fart

Choose the best robot for you. RobotShop helps you Compare

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:24:32 -0400

Robot Vacuum Comparison RobotShop is the leading source for domestic robot technology. We offer a varied selection of Robot Vacuums and our services are unmatched. We have several models of robotic vacuum cleaners and it sometimes can be difficult to choose the right model for a situation or enviro

Feedback Friday

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:20:20 -0400

In the Mail It is the time again to review our mail and share with you some of the most interesting feedback we got this week. Get ready from a blitz of positivism from our beloved customers: Outstanding customer service! Was expecting to have to ship in our broken unit and then wait for repairs an

New iRobot Roomba 790 Available for Order

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:51:47 -0400

Roomba 790 Vacuum Cleaning Robot The new Roomba 790 from iRobot is now available at RobotShop. You can place an order right away and the stock should be coming in the following days. What is new about the 790? iRobot Roomba 790 Remote Control The most important innovation in the Roomba 790 is its

MyRobots Connect Unboxing

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:33:19 -0400

We announced in the past that the MyRobots Connect, a serial-to-ethernet gateway that allows you to connect simples devices to MyRobots.com was available in stock. MyRobots Connect Kit Now, we decided to present it in a video to show what you get when you buy one and how easy it is to connect i

Get POPSCI June's Hottest Gadget: Windoro

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:32:06 -0400

The savvy tech geeks at POPSCI recently included the Windoro as part of Junes's hottest gadgets; we couldn't agree more with that choice. Windoro WCR-I001 Window Cleaning Robot The Windoro is really the first window cleaning robot available to normal consumers. This autonomous robot uses microf

Go Sphero! Get Your Robot Ball Today

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:59:28 -0400

Sphero, by Orbotix Sphero is an amazing robotic ball that can be controlled via a Smartphone using Bluetooth. There are various free apps designed specifically for this robot ball allowing it to be programmed to follow patterns, play games, scare your cat, and more. Most importantly, it is no

Feedback Friday

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:16:31 -0400

As it is tradition now for Fridays, let's review some of the feedback we got from you, our beloved customers. In The Mail Really happy with the turnaround time and shipping of a new unit right away, along with the free shipping back {for the defective unit}. This is pro service and I will be sure t

3D Printed Robotic Hand You Can Make

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:19:24 -0400

3D Printed Animatronic Hand Hairygael has put together an amazing project. He 3D printed an entire robot hand and forearm and used hobby servo motors and an Arduino board to drive it. As you can see in the picture above, the hand looks amazing and if you watch the video below, you will see it mo

RobotShop "The Amazon of Robotics" is the 63rd Fastest Growing Company in Canada!

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:49:41 -0400

PROFIT 200 Canada's Fastest-Growing Company The 24th annual PROFIT 200 ranking of the top 200 Canada's fastest-growing company has been released today. We are very proud to report that RobotShop is the number 63 on that amazing list with an 843% growth in the last five years. We must say

Thanks to Our Awesome Customers

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:22:32 -0400

In the Mail At RobotShop, we strive to put robotics at your service by providing you - yes you - our beloved customer, the best service we can. For this reason, we are happy to receive your comments, suggestions and feedback about your experience. Take a look at just some of the comments that c

Heartland Robotics Announces its Official Launch

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:01:18 -0400

Heartland Robotics Heartland Robotics (covered before) is a company that promises to bring the robotics industry to North America by creating a low-cost robotic manipulator that will make complex-robotics available to everyone. But... you probably knew all that already. What is new and exiting is

"Smart Pebbles" Can Replicate Objects On-the-Fly

Mon, 28 May 2012 13:57:03 -0400

Smart Pebbles 2D Duplication An MIT research group created tiny robots called "smart pebbles". Although individually these robots do not have a lot of intelligence, they can collaborate and function together in order to replicate simple objects as shown below. The video below shows only

Play Golf With Robots This Summer

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:28:30 -0400

We believe golf is a fine sport, but until recently it was not very "robotic". In the hopes of adding more cybernetic interest to golf, allow us to introduce some awesome golfing products we now carry. CaddyTrek Autonomous Golf Caddy Why pay a human to drag around your expensive golf clubs when yo

Cool Robots From ICRA 2012

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:47:05 -0400

For those of you who could not attend ICRA 2012, here is a video compilation of all the awesome robots that were present including, DARPA, ARM, NASA's Robonaut2, Willow Garage PR2, ReconRobotics Scout and Intuitive DaVinci. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6MZV88AvXo#! Via IEEE Spectrum.

Should You Get a Robotic Vacuum Cleaner?

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:12:08 -0400

Since the day robotic vacuums were introduced, household cleaning was changed forever. Due to their sleek design and advanced technology, people are hitting the market to purchase their own robot vacuum cleaner. But is the device worth it? Let's get started with the basics and then check out the mo

Tetraplegic Woman's Brain Moves Robot Arm

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:47:08 -0400

The BrainGate2 technology allowed a tetraplegic (or quadriplegic) woman to control a robotic arm using her brain as shown in the video below. This technology uses a brain implant that broadcasts the neurons' signals to a computer interface and although the prospect of poking electrodes into your bra

Arduino Microcontroller Feature Comparison

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:04:29 -0400

Arduino is fast becoming one of the most popular microcontrollers used in robotics.There are many different types of Arduino microcontrollers which differ not only in design and features, but also in size and processing capabilities. In this article, you’ll understand the differences between the

Survive The Robopocalypse

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:22:45 -0400

At RobotShop we understand that robots are friendly and that they only want to make us happy. However, in the very unlikely (but still possible) event that robots become self-aware, form a collective consciousness and want to destroy us all, we would like you to be prepared. The following vi

Spyder LB1200 Robot Lawn Mower Unpacked

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:49:52 -0400

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Are you dreading mowing the lawn? Robot lawn mowers have been around for some time now, and almost all of them operate the same way. However, in the Spring of 2009 we all witnessed the latest revelation in lawn mowing technology with the Spyder

HERB Can Now Microwave Meals, Lazy People Rejoice!

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:57:38 -0400

HERB, the Home Exploring Robot Butler by Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute, is now able to Microwave meals completely autonomously as illustrated in the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k715Rd9mJJw For those of you not familiar with this robot, allow him to introduce himself in t

Can a Robot Vacuum Do Other Tasks?

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:23:43 -0400

Behold a compilation of highly scientific tests conducted by our highly skilled engineers. These thorough experiments show Roomba, Neato, and other robot vacuums attempting tasks and undergoing tests that will potentially make our human lives more enjoyable. If you ever wondered if your Roomba

Neato Robotics Raises $12.2 Million In Funding

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:39:11 -0400

Buy the Neato Robotics XV-11 at RobotShop.com Neato Robotics, the maker of the awesome Neato XV-Series Robots just closed a deal for12.2M$ in funding from strategic partners including Vorwerk Ventures, and Noventi Ventures. "The funding is a strong vote of confidence from our current investor

New DARPA Challenge: Make a Robot Action Hero

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:39:31 -0400

DARPA Robotic Challenge The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for the development of new technology for use by the military, issued a new challenge to all roboticists of the world to create a new generation of Rescu

MyRobots Connect Now in Stock

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:51:54 -0400

We are proud to announce the MyRobots Connect, an Ethernet-to-serial gateway, is now in stock! With this module you can easily connect your robots to the web by using wireless serial communication via XBee. What is this, why do I care? MyRobots makes it possible for smart devices and connected robot

The New Neato XV-21 Is your Pet's Best Friend

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:59:07 -0400

Neato XV-21 There is a new member in the Neato Robotics family: the XV-21. Beside sporting funky colors, this new model has an improved filter capable of retaining fine dust and particles while maintaining a high airflow, and a unique brush that combines bristles with the original rubber flap

Oddwerx, The Best Smartphone Robot Yet?

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:23:10 -0400

Oddwerx Ike And Lucy Oddwerx, produced by OLogic Inc is a very impressive and very capable smartphone robotic platform. The platform is compatible with all the major software development platforms including MyRobots.com, Android, IOS and ROS. This robot even won the California Cloud Robotics Ha

Robots Celebrate Easter Too

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:06:43 -0400

Happy Easter to all robots and all humans! As seen below, robot manufacturer Clearpath Robotics has been having some Easter fun with a few TurtleBots. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jagdw-G3mU

Google Project Glass, A.K.A. Terminator Vision

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:34:01 -0400

Project Glass by Google Google is at it again and is giving us a peek at another mind-blowing project! Project: Glass, from the Secret Lab Google X aims to create an augmented reality mobile interface that will enable us to get on-the-go information by superimposing it on top of our field of vi

"Raisons d'Être" of Robots

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:32:59 -0400

Robots can be used in almost any situation and are primarily intended to help humans in some way, shape or form. If you are unsure of what you want your robot to do or simply want to concentrate your efforts on specific tasks, here are some ideas: Amusement & Companionship Building a r

Robot Car Helps Blind Man Get a Taco

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:49:25 -0400

We love to see robotics used to enable humans to regain their lost abilities and freedom. See how a Google self-driving car enables a blind man to drive again and do whatever he feels like doing (even going to get a taco). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdgQpa1pUUE This shows the true potent

Rubik's cube solving robot

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:46:02 -0400

This blog is dedicated to build a Rubik's cube solving robot. I'll not give you any guarantee to even update this blog or finish it. I just want to share and discuss some ideas.The first thing I did was to buy 3 Rubik's cubes at taobao.com (a kind of Chinese Ebay), each around 10 RMB. I bought

Outsource Your Chores Through a Robot Via the Heaphy Project

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:15:15 -0400

When we think about cloud robotics, we understand it consist of off-loading the computationally intensive tasks from a robot to a more powerful external resource that will process the data and send an answer or instructions on what to do back to the robot. We usually envision this computational o

Robotic Research, Initiatives and Education

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:00:58 -0400

Research underway in higher education (colleges, universities and graduate laboratories) as well as government and private labs will form the basis of tomorrow's toys, domestic robots and more! If you encounter a dead link, or have found that content linked to from these pages is inappropriate, plea

Amazon Buys Kiva Systems, The Largest Acquisition in Robot History?

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:48:11 -0400

The giant Internet retailer Amazon announced earlier this week the acquisition of Kiva Systems, the creators of a ground-breaking robotic order fulfillment system. The transaction will amount to a whooping 775 M$. See the video below to have a better understanding of why Amazon believes this ro

Windoro Unboxing, Robots Can Now Clean Your Windows Too

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:02:59 -0400

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 th

Robot Operating Time & Efficiency

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:33:45 -0500

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

University of Pennsylvania Amazing Quad-Rotors

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:16:51 -0500

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 The Jobs of the Future, More Than a Million of Them

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:52:21 -0500

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

Gears in Sketchup

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:34:52 -0500

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

Robot Lawn Mowers: More Than Your Usual Mower

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:14:31 -0500

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, including

Who is Coming to the Cloud Robotics Hackathon?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:48:15 -0500

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 coverag

Why Robotics?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:06:22 -0500

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 pro

Humans Want More Domestic Robots, Study Says

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:05:46 -0500

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

Asus Agait Valentine Special! Say "I love you" With a Robot

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:29:18 -0500

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 Day

MyRobots.com Launches Its Robot App Store

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:58:43 -0500

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 of

Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon! Hack Robots, Hack the Future

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:29:57 -0500

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. Cloud

Real Steel Giveaway! Real Steal?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:14:05 -0500

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

Kids Get It, Robots Will Be Integral Parts of Their Lives

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:39:14 -0500

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

Arduino Robotics Projects

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:01:26 -0500

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 in

Justin Bieber is Actually a Robot

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:38:17 -0500

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 robotics

Happy New Year for all Robots and all Roboticists

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:51:35 -0500

During this end of the year, we could remember all the amazing robots 2011 brought to us including the new Asimo, the awesome bionics projects and incredibly popular Tankbot. But instead, we would like to show you a single picture that might inspire you, or more likely instill some fear into

Project Ideas & Materials

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:01:05 -0500

Choosing the right technology for the classroom can seem like a daunting task given the variety of different products on the market, their capabilities and multitude of features. RobotShop has divided the most popular robotic kits and presents the information in such a way that it can be used to dif

RobotShop Boxing Week

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:06:46 -0500

Boxing Week Sale at RobotShop The boxing week starts today (December 23rd) at RobotShop, so we encourage you all to come and check out our sales! Among the most notable products are the Zibits ZX-34 R/C toy, the adorable Little Inu Interactive Pet Dinosaur and, for Canadian customers only the

Live! From the cloud, It's MyRobots.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:02:30 -0500

MyRobots.com - Connect your Robots, Reap the benefits Breaking news, MyRobots.com is live and running! MyRobots.com aims to connect all robots and intelligent devices to the Internet. In doing so, we augment their capabilities enabling them to be remotely monitored and controlled. We strive to make

Find the Perfect Gift for the Roboticist in Your Life

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:21:59 -0500

Click Me For a Surprise It's the time of the year again to please the Roboticist in your life with geeky robotic gifts. There is so much choice and so many awesome robotic products that it can be difficult to choose the right one , but don't despair, RobotShop has its Holiday Gift Cente

Quad-Rotors Team Builds a 6m Tower

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:54:21 -0500

Quad-Rotor Building Tower "Intelligent" quad-rotor robots are quite capable and never cease to amaze. We saw them doing aggressive aerial manoeuvres in the past, but this time it seems the quad-rotors are through showing-off their reckless flying and are moving on to more constructive ende

Thank You RobotShop, Thank You Roboticists

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:44:22 -0500

Robot Turkey Today we received a nice heart-warming message from one of our customers, see it below: I dropped my Roomba a few weeks after I first got it years ago, and broke the IR sensor. (What a newbie - I was holding it by the dustbin). I taped it back on for a few years but eventually it got s

Get a Neato XV-11 or XV-12 and Save 50$, Only for a Limited Time

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:45:15 -0500

RobotShop has a Thanksgiving treat for you. If you buy a Neato XV-11 vacuum cleaner between today and November 29th, you will get an automatic 50$ discount. This is a very considerable savings that can allow you to get even more robots! I know what Canadian readers are thinking: "It is not tha

The Clock is Ticking for Cloud Robotics

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:10:34 -0500

MyRobots.com Today the MyRobots.com team added a countdown timer on their website signalling the imminent launch of their new Cloud Robotics service. After months of planning, design and implementation, the highly anticipated BETA launch of MyRobots.com is scheduled for December 20th 2011, 9AM (G

MyRobots.com Starts The Countdown For The BETA Launch, Prepare for Liftoff

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:55:00 -0500

MyRobots.com Starts The Final Countdown Today the MyRobots.com team added a countdown timer on their website signalling the imminent launch of their new Cloud Robotics Service. After months of planning, design and implementation, the highly anticipated BETA launch of MyRobots.com is scheduled for

How to synchronise two CMOS Camera Modules for Stereo Vision

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:07:49 -0500

It has been a while since my last posting on this topic. In the meantime I made significant progress as you can see here:There is now a PCB with all necessary stuff on it which for example completely alleviates all I2C chip configuration problems I had in the past with my first wire-connected protot

RobotShop Ultimate Challenge - Infinuvo QQ-2 Plus

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:13:28 -0500

Robotshop Ultimate Challenge The RobotShop Ultimate Challenge for robot vacuum cleaners is complete! With the Infinuvo Cleanmate QQ-2 Plus having completed the Challenge, this concludes our current round of robot testing. Well, at least for now. Who knows what we'll be testing next here at RobotSho

Arduino Nano on PCB

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:48:23 -0500

As I wrote in Chopstick Junior 1.0 (there you can see it in the robot) here comes the part with the Arduino Nano on a PCB.Why I did this?Well, it's just a try to use the Arduino Nano for other robots too. This gives me the chance to remove the MC and put it in another robot or just upgrade this one

New ASIMO Is The Most Impressive Humanoid so Far

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:46:03 -0500

New ASIMO from Honda Robotics Running Honda Robotics released a new version of ASIMO which is much faster and much more agile than its predecessors. The new ASIMO, is capable of running much faster, has dexterous hands and can even jump on one foot. This robot is clearly the most advanced human

PETMAN, An Early Version of The T100

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:25:14 -0500

PETMAN has to be the most physically capable humanoid robot in terms of flexibility, range of motion and robustness. It has been developed by Boston Dynamics, the same people who created BigDog, and is intended to tryout military equipment. Check out this video in order to see the robot, walk, move

More Vacuum Testing, More Robot Destruction

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:44:03 -0400

The RobotShop tech team released a new video for their 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

Robotiq Price Drops, Becomes The Most Affordable Adaptive Gripper?

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:30:15 -0400

Robotiq Adaptive Gripper The Robotiq adaptive gripper, is a gorgeous heavy-duty dexterous hand for industrial manipulation and research. As you can see in the video below, it can manipulate objects of various sizes and shapes without issue. This type of robot is used in research and in i

Robot Vacuums Revolt! Meet the E.ziclean Revolution

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:36:07 -0400

e.ziclean Revolution Robot Vacuum European RobotShop customers rejoice! The all-new E.ziclean Revolution by e.zicom is now available for purchase in Europe and should instigate many households to become cleaner and healthier. Will this robot be the first to trigger the Robolution? We don't know

Get a Robotic Geek's Dream Job, Join the RobotShop Tech Team

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:27:40 -0400

This is an amazing opportunity for any robotic geek out there who loves robots and wishes to be fully immersed in everything robotic. As a Robotics Technician you will be exposed to our ridiculously large variety or products spanning every single area in the personal robotics market and wi

Roomba 500 Gets Brutally Tested by RobotShop's Technical Team

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:50:38 -0400

The RobotShop Ultimate Challenge is moving along quickly now; the Roomba 500 series has completed all the tests and its final score is now available. If you recall, the robot vacuums are being scored by 15 different performance tests: how well they pick up debris, how fast they clean, how loud they

RobotShop Ultimate Challenge: Results In for Roomba 500

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:00:55 -0400

Robotshop Ultimate Challenge The RobotShop Ultimate Challenge is moving along quickly now; the Roomba 500 series has completed all the tests and its final score is now available. If you recall, the robot vacuums are being scored by 15 different performance tests: how well they pick up debris, how f

iRobot Roomba 780 Now Available

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:44:29 -0400

We are proud to announce that RobotShop is the first Canadian retailer to have the latest iRobot Roomba in stock and available for order. The iRobot Roomba 780 has many new features and is waiting for you to order it along with its many fellow robot vacuums. iRobot Roomba 780 What's

Arduino UNO Super 2-Day Sale, Don't Miss Out!

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:20:54 -0400

RobotShop Arduino Super Sale Attention all RobotShop adepts! We are having an exclusive two-day sale on the awesome Arduino UNO Microcontroller. Arduino is hands down the most popular open-source microcontroller on the market, and it is an excellent choice for beginners and advanced experimente

RobotShop Begins Ultimate Challenge: Roomba 500

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:19:49 -0400

Robotshop Ultimate Challenge The Ultimate Challenge for robot vacuums has begun! For this instalment we go on-site to the RobotShop's test lab to get a look at the Roomba 500 series being put through different tests. Check it out below: We're also pleased to tell you that you'll be gettin

Tankbot Now Available at RobotShop

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:16:31 -0400

Desk Pets Tankbots After a long wait,the Tankbots from Desk Pets are now in stock at RobotShop. These little robots are very smart and can be controlled via an Apple iPad, iPhone or an Android smartphone. They also feature autonomous modes that include roaming around freely, solving a maze and more

Panasonic’s Evolta Robot Wants to be an Ironman Triathlete

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:38:44 -0400

Evolta to participate in the Ironman Triathlon Evolta is a small robot created by Panasonic to market their Evolta batteries. The little green robot is extremely energy-efficient and has accomplished many feats so far such as climbing the Grand Canyon using a rope and driving the Le Mans race t

New Mint Plus Available for Preorder, Now With 100% More Cradle

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:57:46 -0400

We all love the Mint, the small floor wiping robot from Evolution Robotics that came out last year. Today, Evolution Robotics is launching their new Mint Plus and you can preorder it at RobotShop. We expect to have it in stock on the first weeks of October 2011. Mint Plus on charging Cradle

Doubt Robots are Taking Over the World? See the Infographic

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:01:26 -0400

Robots are becoming increasingly capable, intelligent and flexible. As a result, they can perform an increasing amount of tasks and are also taking more and more jobs all over the world. The infographic below created by Mezzmer Eyeglasses explains the situation of robots in the workplace brilli

DFRobotShop Rover Pre-order Promotion

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:38:51 -0400

Good news everyone! (you should read this in Professor Farnsworth's voice). Until October 3rd 2011, the new DFRobotShop Rover V2 Mecanum kit and DFRobotShop Rover Expansion Plate are on sale. This means that you can obtain a rebate of 20% and 10% respectively when you pre-order! You can find

Documentary about Cyborgs by a Cyborg

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:16:13 -0400

The recently released Deus Ex: Human Revolution video game is raising some very interesting questions regarding Cyborgs, bionic implants (or augmentations as they are referred to in the game). The documentary below explores the similarities between the fictitious augmentations and the cu

Chatbot Chitchat, What Happens When AIs Get Together?

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:48:20 -0400

Chatbots have always been very popular computer programs and provide, among other things, a way for people to converse without the need of another human. Some chatbots have even been given a humanoid robotic avatar. This being said, their train of thought is not always very clear and can l

Polymorph Robotic Arm

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:10:05 -0400

Making a robotic arm is a good introductory project for those wanting to get started with robotics. A simple robot arm can be straight forward to build and would require hobby servo motors to actuate each joint, a control system such as the Arduino, and a power source. Nevertheless, one of the mos

NeuroSky Mindwave EEG Sensor Available For Preorder

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:56:51 -0400

There are many ways of controlling your robot, complex computer programs, joysticks, speech, your own body motion and it can be pretty cool, but wouldn't it be nice if you could control your robots via your thoughts? NeuroSky Mindwave Controlling robots or other machines directly with your

iRobot 110, A Robot You Can Throw

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:41:30 -0400

iRobot has been working for some time now on an inexpensive (relatively speaking) military robot that would allow soldiers to explore hard-to-reach areas without risking their lives. You can see the results of their efforts in the video below, the iRobot 110 throwable robot. http://www.youtube.c

Where is WALL-E?

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:34:19 -0400

If you ever wondered how all fictional robots would look like in a single picture, see below for the answer in this beautifully rendered Where is Wally? parody (Where's Waldo? for Canada and USA). Where is WALL-E? You can click on the picture to see it full-size. While looking for WALL-E, keep a

Child Gets Robotic Hand From Mercedes and Touch Bionic

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:43:30 -0400

What happens when a 14 year old Formula 1 enthusiast emails Mercedes-Benz asking for a contribution for a new 58 000 $ bionic arm? If Matthew James (from Woking , UK) serves as a reference: he gets it. Matthew was born missing part of his left arm and hand and is now the owner of a very advance

Swarmanoid, Robot Collaboration At Its Best

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:14:53 -0400

Swarmanoid Swarm robotics -using several simple collaborating robots to accomplish very complex tasks, instead of using a single very complex robot- is becoming increasingly popular. The Swarmanoid project is a perfect example of what can be achieved by using a swarm of small robots. As

Firmware Update Released, Make Your Neato XV-11 Smarter

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:42:06 -0400

Neato Robotics has just released a firmware update for their smart robotic vacuum cleaner XV-11. As illustrated in the table below, your Neato XV-11 vacuum robot will get many new features from this upgrade, such as spot-cleaning capabilities, wiggle action that allows for better docking,

Learn Artificial Intelligence at Stanford for Free

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:26:51 -0400

Standford AI Class If you ever wanted to learn about AI in a prestigious university, this is your chance. Stanford University is offering its fall Introduction to Artificial Intelligence class I for free for everybody willing to register. All the class contents and lectures will be made av

DFRobotShop Rover 2.0 Soon Available For Pre-order

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:38:10 -0400

The DFRobotShop Rover is the most affordable programmable mobile robot and no doubt, one of the most popular. This Arduino-based tracked platform is pretty neat and is very useful for beginners or seasoned roboticists who need a versatile robotic platform that just works. Original DFRobotS

National Geographic Gets Into Robotics

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:21:43 -0400

The August issue of National Geographic magazine features a fascinating article on robots, find it on newsstands July 26th 2011. In "Making Robots Human," the author Chris Carroll explores the world of robotics, and the advances in technology that allow robots to speak, blink, smile and perform

The First Robot Film Festival Was a Success, New Robotic Stars Are Born

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:35:29 -0400

On July 17th and 18th, the first Robot Film Festival took place in New York City. Organized by popular roboticist Heather Knight, the festival brought together robotic builders, engineers, artists, and robot lovers in general. As in other film festivals, there was a screening of the selected films

To Fight This Robot, Strong Enough, You Are Not... or Maybe You Are

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:04:50 -0400

Jedi Bot is a robot arm wielding a foam "lightsaber" that will try to attack or defend itself from human opponents. This system used the Kinect in order to track its opponent and was put together by students from Stanford. Of course, this is not the first robot wielding a lightsaber, but

Robots for Humanity, PR2 Helps Humans in Need

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:27:25 -0400

PR2 from Willow Garage is now able to help people with disabilities to perform everyday tasks such as manipulating objects shaving and more. The video below illustrates the scope and the results of the Robots for Humanity project that Willow Garage, the Healthcare Robotics Lab at Georgia Tech,

MyRobots.com Pioneers Cloud Robotics, Interview With Mario Tremblay

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:28:14 -0400

Robotics Trends published an interview with Mario Tremblay, CEO of RobotShop. The interview goes into the details of MyRobots.com, a cloud robotics initiative. MyRobots.com Design Preview The interview is transcribed below for those who want to know every detail about the future of cloud

AutoWed, the Wedding Vending Machine

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:14:59 -0400

We reported on robotic weddings before, but this time we are announcing a much more elegant, charming and definitely cheaper / faster way of getting married. Ok, it might not be all that fancier, but at least it's pink. AutoWed In our fast-paced lifestyle, getting married can be seen as a daunti

We Love Quadrotors, Even When They Fail

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:43:03 -0400

In previous posts, we reported on the aggressive quad-rotors from the University of Pennsylvania which are capable of doing amazing things quite effortlessly. Achieving such impressive results required a lot of hard work, testing and trial-and-error. The video below focuses on the "error" part

Obama is the Friend of Robots, Announces Robotic Revolution

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:56:01 -0400

United States president Barak Obama announced a major manufacturing initiative from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The idea is to create an "Advanced Manufacturing Partnership" (AMP) that brings together major U.S. manufacturers and top U.S. universities in order to invigorate the loc

Neato Goes to Europe: Meet The New XV-15

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:03:12 -0400

We had countless requests for the Neato XV-11 smart robotic vacuum cleaner from customers in Europe, but we could not sell it there since the robot was simply not certified for that market. Today, we are happy to announce that there is a new Neato robotic vacuum specifically for our European fri

Robots Shift Shape and Fits In Your Clothes

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:38:24 -0400

The Fit Bot by fits.me started as a human male-shaped robot that would adjust to a man's body size in order to test fit clothes when buying at on-line retailers. Now, they developed a female version of the robot that can don ladies' clothes in a "prettier"way. Fits Me Robot Detail As shown in t

Interview With DIY Robotics Guru Gordon McComb

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:56:55 -0400

Gordon McComb is a seasoned robot builder and author of the very popular and incredibly useful book Robot Builder's Bonanza. This book is an almost necessary resource for all robot makers ranging from DIY weekend tinkerers to commercial robot builders. Gordon McComb has written more than 60 books

Ultimate Challenge Robot Vacuum Competitors Revealed

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:42:04 -0400

Robotshop Ultimate Challengege As promised in the first instalment of the recently unveiled Ultimate Challenge, RobotShop is now pleased to give you Episode 2: Robot Vacuum Challengers. See which robots will be competing in this first Ultimate Challenge: And in case you missed the first ep

Find a Robot For You With The New RobotShop Search

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:32:15 -0400

It is very important for us at RobotShop that our customers find the robot or part they need in the fastest and most efficient way. That is why RobotShop announces today their new smart search engine that will allow you to find the robotic product you are looking for. If you are curious, y

RobotShop Microcontroller Instructables Contest

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:53:51 -0400

Tinkerers, hackers, roboticists, and geeks of the world rejoice! RobotShop is partnering with Instructables to bring you an awesome contest. RobotShop Instructables Microcontroller Contest Instructa...what? Instructables! For those of you living under a rock, Instructables is a great website

German Robot Plays Pool

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:54:36 -0400

Thomas Nierhoff, a masters student at the Technische Universität München (TUM) programmed a humanoid robot to play pool. Of course we have seen PR2 play pool in the past but this robot does not need any special accessories to hold the pool cue. As shown in the video below, the robot can be very ac

Robot Hacker Makes Documentary about Love

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:36:44 -0400

Tim Heath is a robot maker and hacker. We wrote about his work in the past with cellphone robots. Now he is into a new project that requires a completely new set of skills: marriage. Cellphone-based Quadcopter, one of Tim's Projects Much like hacking together robots out of cell phones and v

I'm Here, A Robot Love Story

Mon, 30 May 2011 11:03:45 -0400

For all cinephiles out there, you are in for a treat. There is a new short film by Spike Jonze. It is a robot love story called "I'm here". You can see the trailer below and you can go directly to the film website in order to have full cinematic experience and see the entire movie for free. The

Ultimate Useless Machine, The Robotic Version

Thu, 26 May 2011 13:34:04 -0400

We all like the World's Most Useless Machine. For those who do not know what it is, see the video below, it is pretty funny and self-explanatory. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z86V_ICUCD4 Lately, we saw a more robotic and definitely more moody useless machine. As shown in the video below, this ma

DLR Engineer Hits Robot Like a Girl, Robot Takes it Like a Man

Wed, 25 May 2011 15:32:35 -0400

As we reported in the past, DLR is the proud creator of Justin a very advanced humanoid robot. Lately they have been working in a very robust robotic arm and hand system. The videos below show how they punish their robots with hammers and baseball bats in order to demonstrate how well they e

Get a Grip on Robotics with the Robotiq Adaptive Gripper

Tue, 24 May 2011 10:12:10 -0400

RobotShop is proud to announce the immediate availability of the Robotiq Adaptive Gripper in our catalogue. Robotiq Adaptive Gripper We have seen this impressive griper in action in the past and really like its flexibility and adaptability. The finger design allows the gripper handle very

Why Get a Single Nao When You Can Get Two?

Fri, 20 May 2011 15:18:29 -0400

Get the Second Nao at Half Price This is an incredible promotion from RobotShop and Aldebaran. If you purchase a Nao H25 by June 15th 2011, you can get a second one at half price. This represents savings of almost 8000$. As you may already know, Nao is an awesome humanoid robot that can be u

Android + Arduino + ROS = Cloud Robotics

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:15:56 -0400

Another important announcement for the field of robotics was made at Google IO 2011 that complements the announcement for the Android Open Accessory Kit. As shown in the video below about Cloud Robotics (this presentation is very interesting and explores somewhat involved robot programming), the

Google Embraces Open Hardware

Fri, 13 May 2011 10:21:35 -0400

Google announced in the yearly Google IO event the release of the Android Open Accessory Kit. This kit consists basically of an Arduino Mega combined with the USB host shield and some customized firmware. What this allows us to do is to create Android applications that will interact with an Arduino

Truly Awesome, Jedi Robots Are

Tue, 10 May 2011 12:23:30 -0400

With light sabres, Yaskawa equipped robots. Hmmmmmm. For this year's IEEE International Conference on Robotics, the robotic company equipped two robotic arms with Jedi and Sith light sabres and taught them to fight. OK, maybe not to fight but it makes a nice fight choreography as shown in

Improved Warranty Extended to All Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Fri, 06 May 2011 15:43:19 -0400

Years ago, RobotShop started offering our Limited Lifetime Warranty on the Roomba, and as of late 2010, on the Neato XV-11 also. Considering the run-time and amount of work the average robotic vacuum cleaner goes through, it made buying with RobotShop a smart decision. Now RobotShop is extending th

RobotShop Goes the Extra Mile for Their Customers

Thu, 05 May 2011 14:34:12 -0400

At RobotShop, we sometimes get pretty strange requests from customers wanting some special service or exceptions on their order, and we always strive to give the best service and to make sure our customers are satisfied and get what they want. The picture below shows a sample of our warehouse team d

Robot Catches Two Balls at Once, Humans Wish They Could

Thu, 05 May 2011 14:32:42 -0400

It becomes more and more obvious that robots outperform humans in tasks that require speed, precision and complex computations. The video below featuring Rollin' Justin, a mobile version of the well known Justin humanoid robot from DLR, catching two balls that are thrown at it. http://www.yout

WALL-E Ancestors Recycle Your Waste Today

Mon, 02 May 2011 10:13:14 -0400

ZenRobotics, a Finnish company, is willing to use intelligent robots to pick and sort recyclable materials in order to reduce waste and eventually save the earth and they describe in their trailer below. Yes, you read right, they have a "trailer". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPDH2uSaQeY From o

Product ETA is Now Public!

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:59:23 -0400

Although at RobotShop we try to have the fewest possible items out of stock, some products are back ordered from time to time. In order to allow customers know when to expect an item to be back in stock or to know how much time they will need to wait before their order is shipped, the RobotShop w

RobotShop Announces Ultimate Challenge Series - Wimpy Robots Beware

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:08:24 -0400

Here at RobotShop, besides the geeky (but admittedly awesome) projects Carlos and the other engineers are pumping out, we field hundreds of requests on a daily basis about the products we sell. Being very serious about the level and quality of our customer service, we endeavour to be as helpfu

Robots Beg For Money, Humans Comply

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:50:39 -0400

Among other things, robots can be made into adorable and pathetic little begging machines. The novelty and the sheer cuteness of a begging robot makes them quite effective and so far there are many sucessful examples. Gimme Gimme is a very pitiful and probably creepy looking robot. It simply follo

Quad Delta Robot Pic & Place LEGO Robot

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:24:07 -0400

This insane creation, entirely made out of LEGO, came to us via our forum. Not satisfied with making a single pick-and-place delta robot, Shep built four of them and put them above a conveyor belt and made them sort colored blocks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VxCl6w3HS0 The video shows h

The RobotShop Accelerator is Born

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:03:57 -0400

As a leading robotics distributor, RobotShop often gets requests from inventors and developers to help them bring their products to market, but due to lack of resources, we only accepted products ready to be distributed. This is about to radically change. RobotShop Technology Accelerator We are la

Exterminate All Humans with Ride-In Daleks

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:52:48 -0400

Inflatable Ride-In Dalek The robopocalypse is near. Now you can get your very own Ride-in Dalek from Dr. Who at RobotShop and EXTERMINATE ALL HUMANS (read in Dalek voice). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S1Xl8BMhF4 The 1.3m tall Ride-in Daleks are made by Kids@Play and can fit a small human of at

Boxing Robot Packs Some Punch

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:08:59 -0400

Usually robots are intended to help us out by accomplishing unwanted or dangerous chores, but the Punching Pro is designed to punch you in the face over and over again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FedXZvRK4-M The robot throws punches following certain patterns in order to simulate different figh

Boy Scouts Get Robotic Merit Badge

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:03:44 -0400

The Boy Scouts of America have a new badge to add to the 120 badges that can be earned: the Robotic Badge. Boy Scouts Robotics Badge This badge replaces some of the older skill badges, such as blacksmithing, and shows how relevant robotics is becoming in our everyday lives. The Boy Scout Soc

New Products From Aperture Science

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:42:07 -0400

Aperture Science, the well known research company, came up with some new awesome domestic robotic products. Do not be surprised to see them listed at RobotShop. You can see the new and innovative products below as presented by Cave Johnson, Aperture Science Founder and CEO. http://www.youtube.co

Da Vinci, The Surgical Robot With a Sense of Humor

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:37:38 -0400

The Da Vinci surgical robot created by Intuitive Surgical is a 1.3M $ surgical robot that can conduct complex non invasive operations. This robot is incredibly precise and dexterous as you can see in the video below as it operates on humans and test dummies. We know that surgical interventions are

Geminoids Meet Their Original Humans

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:31:16 -0400

Geminoid F, Geminoid HI-1, and Geminoid DK met their original humans, an anonymous young lady, Prof. Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University, and Prof. Henrik Scharfe of Aalborg University, in Denmark. Geminoid-Human Reunion This is the first (and probably the last) time that the Geminoid robotic fa

Hanson Robokind, Expressive Robots are Here

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:52:19 -0400

Hanson Robotics released their Robokind platform to the market. There robots are exclusively available at RobotShop for immediate worldwide distribution. Robokind Zeno Humanoid Robot What is a Robokind? The Robokind platform consists of a humanoid robotic body combined with an expressive head.

SmartBird Could be Spying on You Right Now

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:10:15 -0400

We love Festo's creations. The most recent addition to their family of soft, flexible, nature-inspired robots is the SmartBird. As shown in the video below, at first sight, the robot looks like a regular sea gull (albeit a silver one). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnR8fDW3Ilo This autonomous

Robonaut 2 is Out of His Box

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:20:33 -0400

As you might remember, Robonaut 2 was sent to the ISS a few weeks ago. As shown in the video below, the human astronauts had a big surprise when they finally opened the storage crate that contains the humanoid robot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkagxtiy1-M It seems the naughty robot got o

Robotiq Adaptive Gripper Gives Yaskawa Arms a Soft Touch

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:15:38 -0400

Robotiq Gripper with Yaskawa Arms It is always exciting to see Quebec robotic innovation. Robotiq is a Quebec company that developed a very interesting robotic gripper that can adapt to various types of objects as shown in the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87skD0jny78 Even more impr

How Hard can Impersonating a Robot Be?

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:36:53 -0400

Humans tend to think that impersonating a robot is simply a matter of moving stiffly and talking in a silly way. In the hilarious video below, Simon Peg and Nick Frost impersonate two of the best known robots in the world, namely R2D2 and C3PO, which can be very challenging. http://www.youtube.c

Watson Becomes a Physician

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:56:31 -0400

After defeating Brad Rutter and Ken Jennings at Jeopardy!, Watson, the robot by IMB, went on to become a physicians helper. What would be the most suitable job for a robot that can quickly search trough an immense database and find the answer to a question? We do not know. But diagnosing illnes

Trends in Robotics

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:37:36 -0500

Listed below are just a small fraction of the examples of the robotic revolution. By reading the signs of times, we can clearly see the trends and imagine the future. These trends allow us to take appropriate action to make a better future. Industry Robotics Market Size On 9 October 2002, a Ser

Exciting week for Nao and Aldebaran

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:40:27 -0500

There have been two noteworthy developments in the last week for Aldebaran and Nao, their humanoid platform. Let's have a look at this exciting news. Nao Charging Station As announced in Tokyo last weekend, Nao get's a charging station that allows the robot to autonomously recharge itself when ne

RobotShop's New Headquarters

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:53:53 -0500

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new RobotShop headquarters took place on March 8th. The first shovel full of dirt, symbolic of the beginning of construction work on the new RobotShop headquarters, took place at 305-18005 rue Lapointe, in the heart of the Proservin integrated industrial park, in

Google's Autonomous Car Gets Aggressive

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:57:34 -0500

Goggle made an impressive demonstration of their car in "aggressive mode". You can see the autonomous car perform around a closed course at high-speed in a parking lot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMdcWHnbhsw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaGJ6nH36uI It is exiting to see that the autonomous

Robots Brains on the Clouds

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:39:13 -0500

Skynet is slowly becoming a reality. A Google researcher suggests that the future of robotics is in cloud-computing. This means that robots could offload their more complex tasks to remote servers that could do the heavy computations. It also means that robots could instantly learn new skills

Elfoid: Telenoid's Unholy, Possessed Baby

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:08:48 -0500

Hiroshi Ishiguro hits us again with a new creepy robot. The Japanese roboticist has been populating the Uncanny Valley with his creations for some time now. This time, he brings us a smaller version of the very scary robot Telenoid R1. Although this new version is much smaller than the ori

Robonaut 2, the First Humanoid Robot in Space

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:11:40 -0500

One small step for a robot... We'll let you figure out the rest. Robonaut 2 by Nasa an GM Robonaut 2, a.k.a. R2 for short, was developed by NASA and GM in order to help humans perform their job, whether it is on the ISS or down on earth. This robot became the first, but certainly not the

Carlitos' Projects: Speech-Controlled Arduino Robot

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:41:32 -0500

We all dream of having appliances and machines that can obey our spoken commands. Well, let's take the first step towards making this happen. In this second iteration of Carlitos' Projects, we are going to build a speech-controlled Arduino-based robot. You may be thinking that makin

RobotShop TV Evolves

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:47:58 -0500

For some time now we have been bringing to you cool videos about new Robotshop products, projects and much more though our Youtube Channel. Making videos is an art and we have learned a few tricks with time. Now, we are ready to bring you a new and improved RobotShop TV experience (in HD). ht

DIY Roomba Refurbishing

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:18:28 -0500

Roombas are definitely awesome cleaning robots. Once in a while, after they have cleaned a lot, they need to be maintained in order to keep them in good shape and performing well. Besides emptying the dust bin and removing hair from the brushes, it is also important to clean the entire Roo

Volvo Innovates, Dodge Stalls

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:10:33 -0500

Volvo keeps innovating with their safety and autonomous driving technology. We remember the autonomous urban trains from some time ago, now they have developed what they call "City Safety Technology" for their 2011 S60 This technology basically monitors the car's surroundings and applies the brake

Google To Send Robots to the Moon

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:56:33 -0500

As previously discussed, Google (a.k.a. Skynet) is getting involved in the development of very advanced robots. One of their most notorious robotics projects is the Lunar X-Pize competition. See the video below for a global explanation of what the X-Prize Foundation is. http://www.youtube.com/watc

RobotShop Blog and GoRobotics RSS Feeds Merge

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:25:20 -0500

GoRobotics.net goes RobotShop We are proud to announce that in an effort to bring to our readers the best and most complete robotic news, product reviews and robotic project coverage, we have merged the RobotShop Blog RSS Feed with the GoRobotics RSS Feed. What does it mean? This means that no

Celebrate National Robotics Week at RobotShop

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:37:46 -0500

National Robotics Week 2011 As you may already have guessed, robotics is very important to RobotShop. That is why we have joined the National Robotics Week movement. From April 9th to April 17th 2011, we invite you all to join us in the celebration of the National Robotics Week. This event is in

Robots in Education, Prepare for Tomorrow's Challenges

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:37:03 -0500

At RobotShop, we strongly believe robotics will be taking a larger and very important part in education. The video below summarizes our views and shows how important robotics in education is when preparing for the future challenges. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4_Ds3tkn0s Those who were at the

Robotshop at CRC 2011

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:05:12 -0500

As we announced previously, RobotShop was at the CRC Robotics Challenge this year. On this 10th anniversary of the competition we had lots of fun at our kiosk. RobotShop CRC Kiosk This is an amazing competition for high-school and CEGEP students, allowing them to design and build their own rob

Watson Tied Humans at Jeopardy! We Might Not be Doomed... Yet

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:01:43 -0500

IBM Watson Watson, a super computer from IBM is challenging the human Jeopardy! champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter in the first Man vs. Machine Jeopardy! competition. Below you can see a nice teaser for the competition. The first round already took place on Monday, February 14th 201

Jazz Telepresence Robot Available at RobotShop

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:38:00 -0500

We are proud to announce that the very awesome Jazz telepresence robot by Gostai is available for sale at RobotShop. This robot can virtually teleport you to any place in the world and allows you to work remotely. As a result, you can save on business trips, boost productivity, quickly manage probl

Rhex

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:56:58 -0500

I definitely want to build a 6 legged Rhex robot. Below are some drafts I made today with Sketchup. 6 standard servos HS-325, a LiPo battery, two Sharp IR distance sensors and a tilt switch. 2011.2.14I thought about how to synchronize the legs of my Rhex robot. I want to use servos, no kind of

Human-like Robot Heads by David Hanson

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:04:17 -0500

Hanson Robotics Zeno Human-like Robot Usually, human-like robots come from Japan or Korea, but Lately, Hanson Robotics (from the USA) has been working hard on producing remarkably accurate human-like heads for robots. These heads can express emotions through facial expressions, can talk and

SaRTrE Autonomous Auto Train, Let the Robot Drive

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:46:28 -0500

SaRTrE Volvo Auto Train Volvo is testing their new Safe Road Trains for the Environment, which basically means, cars that drive autonomously. The system is intended to be used on highways where a lead (human driven) truck will be followed by autonomously driven cars. The cars will receive instr

CHARLI is Going to RoboCup 2011

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:55:13 -0500

As we all know, the ultimate goal of the RoboCup is to have a team of fully autonomous humanoid robots beat the human world champions at soccer by 2050. CHARLI form RoMeLa will be the ancestor of those robots. It will play in the humanoid adult size category at RoboCup 2011. You can see CHARLI

NextGen Education And Research Robotics Summit

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:35:36 -0500

Robotic Summit 2011 On March 10th, 2011 Robotics Trends will be hosting the NextGen Education & Research Robotics Virtual Summit. This year's summit will focus on the use of robotics to accelerate learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among K-12 and college-l

Arduino RGB LED Mood Cube

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:34:17 -0500

Arduino-Compatible RGB LED Mood Cube RobotShop is putting together a series of video tutorials in order to get you up and running with electronic and robotics projects. The first such project is an Arduino-compatible RGB LED Mood Cube. This is basically the high-tech geeky version of a mood light

Automato Ketchup Dispensing Robots are Cute, Very Messy

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:50:08 -0500

Many robots like ketchup (remember Blinky?). The Automatos are among them. This team of ketchup dispensing robots put together by MIT students can be very useful if you need to put ketchup everywhere except on your hot dog. See the videos below for some messy robotic action. http://www.youtube.com

Humanoids Controlled With the Kinect Roundup

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:58:31 -0500

Since the Kinect was released, lots of robotic applications have been developed around it. One of them is the teleoperation of humanoid robots using skeletal tracking. The pioneer in humanoid robot control using the Kinect is Taylor Veltrop, who controlled his Veltrobot (based on the KHR family) us

CRC Robotic Competition 2011

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:22:17 -0500

Canadian Robotic Competition The 10th annual CRC Robotics challenge “Mill-bornes” 2011 will take place on February 10 to 12 at Lester B.Pearson High School. RobotShop has been a long-term partner and supporter of the CRC and once again this year we will be present at the competition covering

IBM Watson Beats Human at Jeopardy

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:43:04 -0500

IBM really wants to beat humans with their computers. In the past, they created Deep Blue which was able to defeat the human Chess champion. Now, they developed Watson, an information retrieving machine which is intended to defeat the human Jeopardy champion. Watson has already accomplished this by

Carlitos' Project: RGB LED Mood Cube

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:45:06 -0500

This is the first in a series of electronic or robotic DIY projects. These projects are accompanied by instructional videos that will help you trough the many steps involved in completing the task at hand. For this first iteration, we are making an RGB LED Mood Cube. Glowing colour-changing obj

LG Hom-Bot Cleans Your Floor, Feeds Your Dog

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:26:24 -0500

CES 2011 is full of cool products including some very interesting robots. the Hom-Bot, by LG is not only capable of cleaning the floor like any other robot vacuum, but it can also control other appliances using the ThinQ technology (which we suppose is an IR remote). The robot is also equi

AVA, iRobot Shows-Off Tablet-Controlled Robot at CES 2011

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:57:26 -0500

iRobot unveiled AVA, their technology demonstrator, at CES 2011. AVA, which stands for "Avatar", is an autonomous robot equipped with Primesense cameras (similar to the Kinect), laser range-finders, sonars, and even the old-fashioned bumpers. Although the computational-heavy sensor data proce

Aldebaran Developer Program, The Future is Nao

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:13:32 -0500

Some time ago, Aldebaran Robotics launched their developer program for their popular Nao humanoid platform. The idea is to prepare the little robot for mass commercialization by releasing it to a select group of developers who will create applications for it. The robot is sold to the devel

EngKey, Korean Children to be Taught by Robots

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:35:54 -0500

South Korea is testing English teaching Robots in their elementary school classrooms. EngKey, a 1 meter tall autonomous robot that can be used by foreign English teachers to teleport into the Korean classrooms, is being used in 21 Korean elementary schools at the moment. The 29 deployed robots fo

Bots High, Like Football for Geeks

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:46:48 -0500

At RobotShop, we sometimes wonder where all the robot parts we sell end up, what robots are being made with them and which robots were successful and which were not. The impending release of Bots High, a documentary about a group of high school students who build combat robots to compete in the

iRobot Unveils New Roomba 700 and Scooba 230

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:21:40 -0500

iRobot unveiled their new generation of Roombas, Scoobas robotic vacuums and floor cleaners. They are smaller, sleeker and definitely cooler. iRobot Roomba 700 Series The new Roomba 700 series has several new features including: Improved cleaning head which provides 20 percent better picku

Robot Helps You Celebrate The New Year

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:05:44 -0500

From RobotShop we wish you all a happy new year. May 2011 be filled with all the robots you always wished to have. If you are looking for creative and original ways of celebrating the new year, the THKR-4 is a very good choice to have at your New Year's party. This robot is one of the competito

Playful Polar Bear Destroys Indestructible Robot Camera

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:05:20 -0500

In an effort to film polar bears in their natural habitat going about their everyday activities, the BBC devised several robotic spy cameras that can operate in the frigid conditions of the North Pole. The various robotic cameras created by the BBC are presented and described in the video be

50 Billion Connected Devices by 2020, How Many Robots?

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:29:34 -0500

Internet of Things Hans Vestberg, CEO of Ericsson, believes there will be over 50 Billion "connected devices" by 2020. The world's leading telecom provider says that "in the future everything that would benefit from being connected will be connected". This effectively creates the upcoming Inte

Robot Uses Obstacles Instead of Avoiding Them

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:29:20 -0500

So far Robots have been programmed to avoid things when navigating in their environment. Sébastien Lengagne of Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Tsukuba, Japan developed a method for robots to use objects (which would otherwise be seen as "obstacles")

Happy Holidays to all Robot Enthousiasts

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:19:52 -0500

We wish you all a very happy holidays filled with love, joy and robots...lots of robots. If you need a last minute robotic gift for someone, you can quickly put together this holiday paper-craft robot below. You could also go crazy and add some LEDs in order to make it even more robotic. Thi

Happy Holidays from RobotShop

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:00:13 -0500

At RobotShop, we would like to wish you all a very happy holiday season. May this holiday season be filled with joy, love and lots of robots! We know you will take care of the joy and love, let us take care of the robots with this robotic holiday round-up. PR2 could soon become Robot S

Nao Christmas Special

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:44:41 -0500

Nao, by Aldebaran Robotics, has been busy this holiday season and prepared some cool presentations for us all to enjoy! Below, its official holiday greeting. Robots can have the jitters too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqZHkxbiXWA After conquering its stage fear, Nao was able read A Chri

Nao Becomes Less Hotheaded, Arms Grow Faster Than Legs

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:29:41 -0500

Aldebaran announced recently an update to the very popular Nao. The little robot has now a more robust body, longer curved arms that allow for further reach, an improved motion engine that allows for smoother movements, a cooler head with better heat management, improved speech recognition

Heartland Promises the PC of Robots

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:41:59 -0500

Heartland Robotics, a company founded by Rodney Brooks (founder and former Chief Technological Officer at iRobot, and MIT professor) is developing what should constitute a true robolution. Their main objective is to change the way we currently view robots by making them ubiquitous. Heartland R

Gostai Jazz Telepresence Robot Unveiled

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:37:25 -0500

Gostai, the creators of Urbi, the popular Open Source control software for robots, just released their new robot: Jazz. Jazz from Transformer (winstonltl.blogspot.com) Transformers fans, don't get too exited, because this is not a transforming robot from outer-space, it is a telepresence rob

ROS Turns 3, PR2 Rolls for 7 Days, Willow Garage Goes Crazy

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:41:31 -0500

Many new things happened at Willow Garage recently. So let's go ahead and have a look at all the awesome news. ROS Turns Three The Robot Operating System celebrated its third anniversary. It has come a long way since its beginning and should go even further in the future. See the video below for

Arduino + Toy = Robot!

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:10:39 -0500

This is a nice video from a while ago describing how to quickly and cheaply put together a robot by using an old RC toy, an Arduino (actually a Seeeduino), a Ping distance sensor and a couple of other components. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc6DKDFwg9c More in-depth videos of the construc

Robot Doctors Will Cure Us... Right Before They Enslave Us

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:35:41 -0500

A paper presented by a group of computer engineers from Vanderbilt University at the Humanoids Conference in Nashville describes how robots can be used to diagnose and treat emergency room patients. Medical Droid from Star Wars While human would still take care of the most serious patient

Dust Ball, Robotic Vacuum Concept Goes Full Circle

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:39:04 -0500

So far, all robotic vacuum cleaners follow the same design: a circular (or rounded) two-wheeled mobile platform that brushes and vacuums the floor while bumping into obstacles. This robotic vacuum cleaner concept by Dave Hakkens is definitely original and is certainly a completely new appro

Real Steel Trailer Released

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:17:08 -0500

The trailer for the upcoming DreamWorks movie Real Steel has been released! The movie is set in the near future and features robot fights which are a mix between the current robot wars competitions and human boxing. Hughes Jackman plays an underground robot maker and coach who gets a chance t

The Trons, Trashy Robots Can Rock Too

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:01:18 -0500

The Trons is a robotic rock band (or orchestrion) from New Zealand. They are mainly made out of old junk and salvaged electronics, and have performed over 80 "live" shows in the last three years. Although they are cybernetic, we are sure they play form the bottom of their harts ...er microcontro

PaPeRo Video is Funny in a Strange Way

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:57:26 -0500

PaPeRo, the little armless companion robot from Nec, is got a new video ad. Of course it is in Japanese and features some crazy/funny/silly Japanese action. Besides featuring a bunch of screaming men, it also show off the robot's features. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nubojTH1Y9c For those o

Ham De-boning Robot is Precise, Fast and Pitiless

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:26:31 -0500

Robot arms skilled at wielding knives and carving meat, can be a bit scary, specially for us fleshy humans. Nevertheless, the HAMDAS-R by Mayekawa Manufacturing is a very impressive machine. It is capable of de-boning ham using a razor sharp knife by adapting to the shape and size variat

BLINKY: Do Not Trust the Happy Robot

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:40:51 -0500

The trailer for the upcoming short film BLINKY by Ruairi Robinson has been released. See it below. [vimeo 16755989] The film is set in a not so distant future and features a domestic robot that apparently turns into a rampaging killer...Either that, or it enjoys ketchup too much. Blinky is

Robot Balances Pencil, Any Human Wants to Try?

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:43:43 -0500

Inverted pendulums (i.e. balancing a stick on a moving platform) never ceases to fascinate humans, especially when it is done by a robot. Pencil Balancing Robot The robot illustrated in the video below is capable of balancing a pencil on its tip. The motion of the pencil is tracked by two im

Neato XV-11 Hacked!

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:53:54 -0500

About a week after the Open LiDAR project was announced, the Neato XV-11 has been hacked and now its juicy LiDAR data can be used by everybody. This effectively makes the Neato XV-11 not only one of the most advanced vacuum cleaner robots in the market, but also, the cheapest LiDAR available.

Kinect + Robots = Awesomeness

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:45:57 -0500

Kinect Hacked The Kinect was quickly hacked a few weeks ago and now, the development around this sensor is advancing very fast. The Kinect is a 3D camera made by Microsoft that not only senses a full colour video, but also sees the depth of objects and scenes. [vimeo 17007842] In the robotics f

Top Ten Coolest Robots of 2010

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:01:20 -0500

Some time ago, we announced the nomination for the Top Ten Coolest Robots of 2010. You voted and now the results are in. Let's have a closer look at the ten lucky robots and find out which one is the big winner. #10 Google Car and Bae Systems Taranis Tied These two robots are tied in the number

Transcendent Man to be Launched in 2011

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:10:54 -0500

Sentient Robot The trailer for the upcoming movie Transcendent Man has been out for some time and it has now been confirmed that the long awaited film will be released early next year (2011). Transcendent Man introduces the life and ideas of Ray Kurzweil, the renowned futurist who journeys the w

Nabaztag in the Nude

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:52:58 -0500

At RobotShop, we have a weird tendency to disassemble our robots (especially lately). This time, we bring you the total dismantling of the cute and innocent Nabaztag. This little rabbit is a very interesting piece of equipment since it has a powerful ARM processor, RFID reader and WiFi capabil

Hack the Neato XV-11 LiDAR and Get it For Free!

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:20:27 -0500

As launched by our friend William Cox, the Open LiDAR Project aims to reward the first to be able to successfully hack the Neato XV-11 LiDAR. More precisely, the first person to get useful readings out of the Neato XV-11 LiDAR and published his code and procedure under an open license, will get

Build Your Own Robotic Floor Cleaner with LEGO

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:59:09 -0500

For all of those wanting to have a robot floor cleaner such as the Mint but not being able to afford such a luxury, there is always the choice of doing it yourself...with LEGO! Pulito, was built following precisely this spirit. The video below shows the robot navigating and cleaning around the hous

Festo Bionic Innovation

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:23:45 -0500

For quite some time now, Festo, a leading pneumatics company, has been innovating in the robotics field by creating impressive and very unique robots inspired by nature. The video below, is a good summary of their innovative work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X5KdVS1LFk Make sure you also hav

Obama vs. Screaming Robot Seal, HRP-4C Stands Close-by

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:35:14 -0500

In his recent trip to Japan, USA President Barack Obama had the pleasure to meet with HRP-4C (the robotic dancing Diva) and Paro (a robot baby seal). He also got to sit in the latest Toyota i-REAL personal transportation vehicle. Below you can see a video of the event. Note how noisy PARO can be.

The Open Lidar Project - Hack the Neato XV-11 Lidar for a $400 Bounty!

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:01:52 -0500

Howdy folks,I got inspired by Adafruit's Kinect Hacking bounty and got to thinking. What if I sponsored a hacking project myself? So, I got to thinking and decided we really needed to get the Neato Robotics XV-11 scanning lidar system hacked and useful to robot builders. So, I'm offering up $401 ($2

Lucky UAV Films Bikini Models

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:49:53 -0500

Everybody knows that robots take jobs that are simply too dangerous or that human do not want to do, filming and taking pictures of bikini models is definitely not one of them. Nevertheless, a very lucky hexacopter UAV got this highly coveted job. UAV Photographing Bikini Model If you want to

2010 Robot World, Korean Robot Showcase

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:56:51 -0500

Robot World is a Korean robotic trade-show. The latest installment was held from October 28th to October 31st 2010, showcasing Korea’s latest military, industrial, and service robots. Of course, some international exhibitors Aldebaran Robotics from France (showcasing the Nao) , and DasaRobot from

Autopsy Confirms It: Mint's Insides as Cool as Outsides

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:33:50 -0500

For those curious to see what is inside their Mint, but unwilling to void the warranty by opening the robot up, have no fear - RobotShop had the exciting opportunity to open up and disassembling one of Evolution Robotics' Mint Automatic Floor Cleaners for you. If you thought Mint was cool on the

HRP-4C Dances, Sings, and Tries to Blend-In with Humans

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:49:32 -0400

HRP-4C, HRP-4's older sibling, did a nice dance demonstration along with some human fellows. The female robot comes from the well known humanoid robot family made by Kawada. Although the HRP-4C is by far the most human-like of the family, it still has a long way to go in facial expressions, moti

Neato XV-11 Disassembly, See the Guts of Your Robotic Vacuum

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:19:27 -0400

Wondering what hides inside your Neato XV-11? What kind of motors, sensors, circuit boards can we find in the Neato XV-11 Robotic Vacuum? Unveil the mystery of your robot vacuum entrails by watching our Neato XV-11 disassembly video. At RobotShop, we had the pleasure of taking the entire r

HRP-4C Dances with Humans

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:34:09 -0400

HRP-4C, HRP-4's older sister, did a nice dance demonstration along with some human fellows. The female robot (or gynoid) comes form a large humanoid robot family made by Kawada. The HRP-4C nevertheless, is by far the most human-like of all the brothers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcZJqiUrbn

RobotShop Goes to Europe

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:16:52 -0400

RobotShop Launches European Branch RobotShop is launching today RobotShop Europe, a branch of the RobotShop website dedicated to the European Union. For many years, our European clients have been requesting that RobotShop set up in Europe. Once again, RobotShop shows that we listen to our customer

Mint Automatic Floor Cleaner Demo Cleaning Cycle

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:14:13 -0400

Curious to see how Mint actually cleans in a real home environment? Don't miss our Mint Automatic Floor Cleaner Demo video.'> RobotShop took the mint for a test drive to see how well it could handle debris and pet hair. If you are a fan of swiffer cloths, you will love Mint. It is so quiet tha

Universal Robot Gripper From Balloon and Coffee

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:27:29 -0400

iRobot and the University of Chicago released a video of their universal robotic gripper. This gripper that can conform to the shape of seemingly any object. Once it conforms to an object it uses vacuum to become rigid and grip it. This exploits the property of granular materials such as coffee to b

Strongest Mobile Robot Ever form Kuka, OMG

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:54:17 -0400

By combining one of their holonomic (omnidirectional) youBot mobile platforms with the Titan, their largest and strongest robotic arm, Kuka created the strongest mobile robot ever. Giants planet-defending robots, here we go! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcZJA3XyVjQ Via Hizook.

New Roomba Resource Center

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:28:32 -0400

RobotShop launches the Ultimate Roomba Resource Center, a webpage dedicated to all things Roomba. All brought together in one place, the Ultimate Roomba Resource Center has a little something for everyone, whether you're looking to buy your first Roomba, or already are a seasoned Roomba owner and

RobotShop Launches the Ultimate Roomba Resource Center

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:21:21 -0400

RobotShop is pleased to announce the launch of the Ultimate Roomba Resource Center, a webpage dedicated to all things Roomba. All brought together in one place, the Ultimate Roomba Resource Center has a little something for everyone, whether you're a new customer looking to purchase your first Room

Robopocalypse to be Led by Spielberg and Black

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:00:26 -0400

Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson Steven Spielberg announced he will be directing the upcoming Robopocalypse movie. The popular director showed lots of interest for the Robopocalypse book by by Daniel H. Wilson and prepared for the production in advance as it was being written. The film

Vote For Your Favourite 2010 Robot

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:15:15 -0400

RobotShop is putting together a list of the most noteworthy and outright coolest robots for 2010 and we need your help. You can participate by voting in a poll on the RobotShop Forum that will decide which are The Ten Coolest Robots of 2010. We have selected twenty of the coolest robots from a cr

MadeInGermany (MIG) Autonomous Taxi Cab

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:47:18 -0400

The MadeInGermany (MIG) car was developed by researchers from the Freie Universität Berlin. The Modified Volkswagen Passat uses, LiDAR, Radar, cameras, GPS and more to navigate the streets of Berlin autonomously. In the system demoed below, a human used an iPad to summon the autonomous Taxi

Aggressive Quad-rotors Round-up

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:25:47 -0400

The University of Pennsylvania GRASP Lab has been doing pretty amazing job with their quad-rotors UAVs. University of Pennsylvania Aggressive Quad-rotors UAVs These robots can do pretty impressive manoeuvres that humans would have a very hard time to imitate. They fly trough free-falling ho

Google develops autonomous cars, becomes Skynet

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:03:26 -0400

Google Autonomous Car Google, the ubiquitous Internet giant, is leaning more and more towards robotics. Google's interest in robotics started with the clever naming of their Android cell phones, and continued with their acquisition of several UAVs. Now, they are road testing fully autonomous ca

Panasonic Hair Washing Robot Will Make You Even Lazier

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:17:26 -0400

Panasonic has a new robot dedicated to washing human heads. The idea is to use this robot in hospitals and with the elders. The robot is able to scan the head to be washed and plan the most optimal way to wash it. The video below shows more details on the robot and the washing process. http://ww

iRobot Turns to the Heavens

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:47:52 -0400

Roomba's manufacture, iRobot recently filed a patent for a new indoors navigation system. The system is called "Celestial Navigation System" and is intended to be used on domestic robots that work indoors. iRobot Celestial Navigation System patent This navigation system is intended to compet

The Arduino Uno and Mega2560 Are Here

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:14:36 -0400

[caption id="attachment_920" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Arduino Uno and Mega2560 New Packaging"] [/caption] The new Arduino Uno and Mega 2560 are in stock at RobotShop. These two successors, for the Arduino Duemilanove and Mega respectively, were released on September 25th, and

The Robotics Trends Advisory Board Is Born

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:18:06 -0400

Robotics Trends Robotics Trends announced its Advisory Board initiative on September 28th. The formation of the Advisory Board brings together robotics professionals recruited from a wide variety of industries, including academia, government, military, robotics media, distributors, and intelli

Upcoming Robot Arm from Invenscience

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:24:12 -0400

Upcoming Invenscience robot arm Invenscience is developing a new large scale robotic arm that will use their ridiculously powerful Torxis servo motors and a gripper developed for their previous Advanced Robotic Manipulator. Torxis High Torque Servo Motor There are not many details availabl

Raytheon Unveils the XOS 2, Iron Man Starts to Worry

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:54:02 -0400

Raytheon XOS 2 helping soldier do push-ups The second iteration of the Raytheon's exoskeleton has been recently unveiled. It is now much lighter, stronger and faster then its predecessor. The XOS 2 is a wearable robotic suit capable of radically increasing the strength of the human wearing it.

Obama Invests in Robots

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:07:10 -0400

United States President Barack Obama announced as part of the President's FY2012 Budget, the creation of grants for Robotics Technology Development and Deployment. The funding will target companies developing service robots, drug discovery robots, and bomb disarming robots (under the DARP

Cyborgs to Colonize Space

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:11:41 -0400

Smithsonian Museum curator Roger Launius among other scientist and historians, argue that humans will eventually need to colonize other planets in order to prevent extinction from a massive catastrophe, and since the Earth resources is likely not going to be sufficient for our increasing

RobotShop Announces VIP Repair Services

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:57:41 -0400

RobotShop Robot Hospital RobotShop announced today important changes to the RobotShop Robot Hospital. RobotShop will now be offering their very unique repair services to customers that have purchased their robot at RobotShop only. Repair services will no longer be available for customers who buy

Super Strong Walking Robot

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:36:51 -0400

Core Biped Transport Robot The Core project, by fuRo, the Future Robotics Technology Center, consists of a very large biped robot that can carry up to 100 Kg. It is meant to be a human transportation vehicle but we can envision how it could become a three meter tall rampaging humanoid quite easi

HRP-4 Unveiled

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:00:31 -0400

Kawada industries unveiled their next generation of humanoid robots. The HRP-4 is leaner (much leaner), more flexible, and faster than its predecessors. Kawada HRP-4 The new robot is 1.5m (~5 feet) tall and will sell for 300 000 $. Although this might seem expensive for the average robo

Giant Electromagnets Control a Tiny Surgery Robot

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:43:18 -0400

Octomag Eye Surgery Robot The Octomag, a giant but friendly electromagnets arrangement, is able to control a very small surgery robot with 5 DoF (degrees of freedom) in free space. This means that the tiny robot can be moved and rotated in free space in every possible way. It is capable o

Tandy Trower Launches Hoaloha Robotics

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:58:24 -0400

Tandy Trower, the 57 years old retired Microsoft employee and creator of the Microsoft Robotic Studio, launched a new Seattle-based start-up called Hoaloha Robotics. The main goal is to produce a unified programming environment and robotic interface (à la ROS) in order to commercialize afford

Sea Swarm, More Robots to Clean-Up the Oil Spils

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:07:42 -0400

Seaswarm Prototype A very interesting robot project has been developed by a team from the MIT. It consists in using swarm robotics to clean up oil spills. As shown in the video below a fleet, or even a single robot, can be set to tirelessly clean-up the ocean surface from floating oil. Powere

TRAKR Gets Reviewed Inside and Out

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:33:00 -0400

The new TRAKR from Wild Planet is a very interesting mobile spy toy on its own, but it also has lots of hacking potential. Wild Planet is even embracing this hacking movement by providing documentation about all the platform features. Soon enough, this toy will be converted in a very inexpe

Nao Enrols in RoboCup by Itself, Grows in Our Hearts

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:53:38 -0400

Aldebaran's Nao keeps making progress and, as depicted in the video below, was able to register by itself in this year's RobotCup. The video below illustrates a rehearsal of the registration process where Nao introduces himself and presents the required forms. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b

CARPI, a Powerful Robotic Conference

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:58:20 -0400

CARPI 2010 - 1st International Conference on Applied Robotics for the Power Industry The first International Conference on Applied Robotics for the Power Industry (CARPI 2010) is about to take place in Montreal. Starting on October 5th, this three-day conference will bring together experts from t

The Mint Robotic Floor Cleaner Available at RobotShop

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:29:14 -0400

The Evolution Robotics Mint is a smart floor wiping and moping robot that will take care of floors in a new and and innovative way. Instead of using brushed and vacuum, this robot wipes the floor with well known microfiber cloths (e.g. Swiffer and Pledge). Mint Robotic Floor Cleaner The Mint uses

The Neato XV-11 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Gets Unboxed

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:44:16 -0400

We are lucky enough to have received one of the early Neato XV-11 engineering samples. We took this chance to take a few pictures and shoot an unboxing video in order to share with everyone this awesome experience. The only difference between this sample unit and the regular XV-11 is the former sp

Servo Motors Family, From Tiny to Giant

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:38:08 -0400

At RobotShop, we carry a wide variety of servo motors but it only becomes apparent once all the major kinds are put side by side. Family of Servo Motors From left to right, the picture above shows the Dagu Micro, the HS-85MG (Mighty Micro), the HS-422 (one of the most popular servos), the HS-785

4D Systems Arduino Full Colour Display Shields

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:05:14 -0400

4S Systems Display Shields for Arduino 4D Systems has recently released four new Arduino Shields that allow their displays to be easily interfaced with the Arduino (or other shield-compatible microcontrollers). These shields allow the Arduino to display all sorts of full colour images (includ

Nao Gets Emotional On Fox News

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:23:52 -0400

Nao Close-up Nao keeps making headlines and becoming more and more popular. The little humanoid has been featured on Fox News. As reported by the anchors, University of Hertfordshire is developing the robot's response to human emotions. This aims to create better communication between robots

Robotic Ice Cream Maker, Brain The Size of a Planet...

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:36:23 -0400

Marvin From The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy This Japanese robotic ice cream making machine must be the most expensive and slowest way of making ice cream. One can imagine that if the robot big (actually huge) head is filled with computational power, it must be a very bored and depressed rob

Mini Sumo Bot Parts!

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:01:01 -0400

IntroI decided to make a mini sumo robot a few weeks ago instead of doing an obstacle avoider. Turns out that once you think about it, mini sumo bots and obstacle avoiders are pretty much the same! The only changes I would need to make would be to the code. Great! Sumos can also double as line follo

RoMeLa's 7 Types of Robots

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:02:21 -0400

This rather inspiring video from RoMeLa is every interesting and shows a nice summary of all the amazing robots at the innovative approach used in order to develop them. This is definitely a must see for all robot geeks and no so geeks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfR6tiSW-AM Via Mak

The LineScout Power Line Inspection Robot Is The Most Current There Is

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:56:39 -0400

LineScout, the Power Line Inspection Robot Hydro-Québec Research Institute (IREQ) developed and BC Transmission Corporation have developed the new LineScout, a Power Line Inspection Robot. This nifty robot is able to work on the power lines while they are operating (at very high tension). It h

Kondo Turtle Now Available at RobotShop

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:25:05 -0400

Behold, the cutest robot made out of servos and brackets in a long while: the Kondo Robot Turtle. This cute turtle is now available for purchase at RobotShop Kondo Animal Series: Turtle Robot Kondo, the manufacturer behind the very popular KHR-2HV and KHR-3HV humanoid robots is working on a series

Google Gets a Quad-Copter, is "Drone View" in the works?

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:53:11 -0400

Microdrones Fleet Wiwo.de and The Register, and Fortune report that google has acquired a md4-1000 from the German company Microdrones GmbH. That type of UAV can fly for roughly one hours on a single charge and could photograph pretty much everything on its way. Maybe Google is seeking a cheaper

Robots Have Needs Too

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:38:00 -0400

Maslow's Hierarchy of Robot Needs The chart above depicts the robotic version of the original Marlow's human needs. Now, it is much more clear why robots will eventually enslave us. Also, keep in mind that (at least according to this chart) to vacuum the living room is the equivalent of bec

C.R.A.B. Like a CGI ED 209

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:58:10 -0400

ED 209 from RoboCop If the title caught your attention it is because you are a real robot geek! There seems to be a pattern when humans envision robotic law enforcement... and it almost always ends in rampage and a killing spree. The videos below by Jamie Martin explore this (most likely)

DLR-Biped, Justin Gains Legs But Looses Arms

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:46:01 -0400

DLR-Biped Schematics DLR's Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics unveiled the DLR-Biped a walking biped platform that could very well become Justin's legs (given they can support its weight). This outstanding platform was developed in a mere 10 months and uses technology borrower from previo

Engineers Just Want to Have Fun, Robocoaster Goes F1

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:49:05 -0400

Engineers and researchers form the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, in Tübingen, Germany and making some interesting "scientific research" about the way humans perceive motion by riding a giant industrial robot arm from Kuka while playing video games. As depicted in the video b

Become a Roboticist and Make a Robot

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:29:42 -0400

RobotShop Grand Tutorial Series: How To Make a Robot Nowadays everybody is making robots, if you do not want to be left out we suggest you have a look at a new series of tutorials that will be released on the GoRobotics Blog. The first out of ten lessons has been published today. The remaining

Arduino, The Movie

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:54:36 -0400

Arduino Duemilanove Arduino might be the first microcontroller to get its own movie (or documentary at least). The LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación industrial (in Spain) has commissioned the creation of a documentary about Arduino and has just released the trailer, as shown below. The movie

Telenoid R1 is the Creepiest Robot Ever

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:24:45 -0400

Telenoid R1 Frightens Humans Hiroshi Ishiguro is a master of creepy robotics, and now has managed to produce the creepiest robot by far: Behold the Telenoid R1. The robot is intended to be a telepresence companion that will emulate the facial expression and body gestures of the human cont

The RoBoard Gains an LCD, Robots Show Their True Colours

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:18:39 -0400

The RoBoard has been controlling robots for some time now. It is a single board computer featuring a Vortex86DX, a 32bit x86 CPU running at 1 GHz with 256MB DRAM, lots of PWM IO for controlling servos, and more. RoBoard RB-110 Single Board Computer A recurring feature that was always asked w

The DFRobotShop Rover is Here, Arduino Goes Mobile

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:00:38 -0400

DFRobotShop Rover - Mobile Tracked Arduino Based We are proud to announce that the DFRobotShop Rover, an Arduino-compatible robotic tracked platform, is available for immediate purchase right now. The Rover has been available for pre-order for some time on the RobotShop website but it is only tod

Rex, Robot Legs form New Zealand Lets Paraplegic Walk

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:04:17 -0400

Rex Robotic Exoskeleton Rex Bionics, a New Zealand company has developed a set of robotic legs that enables paraplegics to walk again. With the Rex robotic exoskeleton paraplegic can walk on hard surfaces, turn, go up the starts and more...for a 150 000 $ price-tag. Although the concept is

Robot Flips Pancakes, Is Not Easily Discouraged

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:10:07 -0400

In an heroic effort to learn everyday household skills, this robot arm form the Italian Institute of Technology has learned the indispensable pancake flipping skill every robot needs (as thought by Dr Petar Kormushev andDr Sylvain Calinon). Despite the great difficulty of this task (who hasn't w

Curiosity Killed the Robot

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:42:18 -0400

Bielefeld University has unveiled their humanoid robot which features curiosity and learning capabilities. The Roboter asks what an object is by pointing at it with its Shadow Hands and learns the objects name and grasping pattern from a human trainer. The robots features curiosity in the sense tha

Refurbished, Repurposed, Reborn

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:01:10 -0400

RobotGrrl has been busy refurbishing an old robot of hers. It is not the first time that her Technorobot has changed jobs: it has been an emotional line follower prototype, a snowplow, and now it became an XBee messenger robot. Refurbishing it was OK, it only took 4 hours. The only thing that w

Lego Mindstorm NXT Controlled with Arduino

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:52:40 -0400

Clinton Blackmore form the Southern Alberta Robotics Enthusiasts club put together some pretty neat software to control Lego NXT motors and sensors by using the Arduino microcontroller. Lego NXT robot Controlled by Arduino As shown in the video below, he is using the Mindsesors Multiplexer for NXT

Now Robots Poop Too

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:18:59 -0400

Ecobot III, the eating and pooping robot Robots are becoming highly advanced and, in an effort to become energetically independent, they now poop. Ecobot III is a robot capable of extracting energy from food by digesting it and ultimately getting rid of the leftover waste (i.e. it poops). It wa

GoRobotics.net Goes RobotShop

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:33:17 -0400

GoRobotics.net goes RobotShop Today is a great day in the history of GoRobotics.net. This year (which also marks the 10 year anniversary of GoRobotics.net), RobotShop has taken on the mission of continuing the legacy or Mr. William Cox, the founding father of GoRobotics.net, by maintaini

From Trash to Giant Transformer

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:46:36 -0400

What is better to promote a "green lifestyle" than a giant robot? A giant Optimus Prime made from old car junk. Optimums Prime made from junk This jaw dropping sculpture weights 6 tons and stands 10m tall. it features the very well known and beloved Optimus Prime from the Transformers series. I

Androids Invade Montreal, But it is Just for Laughs

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:53:39 -0400

Playful funny Robots are loose in the streets of Montreal as part of the Just For Laughs Festival 2010. Androids in Montreal Do not worry, the robot invasion and occupation has not started yet, we can still enjoy a few extra years of freedom. These, so called, Androïdes are actually humans in d

Rout-X, my CNC router

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:57:22 -0400

Long time ago, about 5 years I think, I started looking up DIY CNC machines. I bought the 4 axis EZ Driver combo kit from Hobby CNC, together with the CNC plan they had at the time. But I didn't had time to order the acme screws and linear bearings and I left USA and returned to Romania. Over there,

HERB, Intel's Butler Robot

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:40:13 -0400

Earlier HERB Intel has been developing for some time a Home Exploring Robotic Butler (HERB, for the relatives). It features, among other things, two Barrett arms with grippers (since it was upgraded from the previous one-armed version) , a Segway RPM base, and a Hokuyo UTM-30LX Scanning Laser

ANA Gundam Jet

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:11:57 -0400

Life-sized Gundam Statue All Nippon Airways (ANA) has created a custom jet displaying a life-sized Gundam painting on one side and the Gundam logo on the other. This, along with the giant (life-sized) Gundam statue and a Gundam Café in Tokyo, has been created in order to commemorate the 30th a

Neato XV-11 Available for Pre-Order Now!

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:43:08 -0400

As announced previously, the Neato Robotics XV-11 is now available for pre-order at RobotShop. The first shipments of the XV-11 will begin in August. You can find it along its robot vacuum friends on the RobotShop catalogue. The demand for these little smart vacuum cleaning robots will be very h

A Full-Sized Unmanned Helicopter Flies for the first time

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:33:27 -0400

Little Bird Unmanned Full-sized Chopper The Little Bird, a full-sized autonomous helicopter made its first flight last June. For the first time, a full sized autonomous robot performed an entire flight (including take-off, obstacle avoidance, and landing) by itself. The helicopter is a modified

Taranis UCAS Unveiled

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:13:00 -0400

BAE Taranis UCAV The Taranis is an Unmanned Combat Aircraft System (UCAS) developed by BAE Systems for the UK military. This stealth "swept delta" aircraft is intended to be fully autonomous and look utterly awesome. Although test flights are programmed to start in 2011, it is important to note tha

BEAR Gives Injured Soldiers a Smile

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:49:36 -0400

BEAR by Vecna Robotics The Battlefield Extraction-Assist Robot (BEAR) is a new robot for the US military intended to rescue wounded soldiers in an active battlefields. It has been developed by Vecna Robotics form in Cambridge, MA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMIU-5fJd6A This robot is much

Bina48, Like A.L.I.C.E. With a Wig

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:50:20 -0400

Bina48 Interview New York times reporter Amy Harmon has recently interviewed Bina48 a humanoid robotic bust that can have human-like conversation with other humans. Chat robots have been around for a while and started with the famous A.L.I.C.E. In the past, people could chat with these robots tho

HRP2-JSK is PR2 Best Friend

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:05:55 -0400

We are happy to announce that the PR2 from Willow Garage has a very good friend, the Kawada HRP2-JSK. Since robots do not have emotions (yet) or know the concept of friendship (yet), by "fiends" we mean that they can use the same open source code to perform the same tasks. This might not seem

EATR - The Vegetable Munching Robot

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:37:59 -0400

As reported by The Economist some time ago, the US military has partnered with Robotic Technology of Washington, DC in order to produce the Energetically Autonomous Tactical Robot (a.k.a. EATR). The robot is expected to achieve energetic autonomy by eating plants. Although this might seem as

Arduino is a Hit, Why?

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:04:13 -0400

At RobotShop we know that the Arduino is very popular among roboticists, hobbyist and professionals alike. Its success is mainly due to the openness of its design, and its utter ease of use. Also, the fact that it is an affordable platform that can be programmed using an Open Source ea

FURO the South-Korean Waitress Robot

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:20:34 -0400

FURO - The Korean Emotional Service Robot Future Robotics has recently unveiled their new FURO (Future Robot) . It features an LCD displaying its feminine face, purportedly capable of displaying "attractive" emotions, and a larger LCD touchscreen for human interaction. The full system is of human

Virtual Breadboard - Free Arduino Simulator

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:59:11 -0400

Virtual Breadboard is a free circuit prototyping software that has readily available hardware and software simulation tools. It can simulate various hobbyists microcontrollers including the popular Arduino, and the Parallax Basic Stamp. As shown below, this software not only simulates the Arduino h

Beer Fetching, PR2 Style

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:22:22 -0400

As a follow up of our recent Beer-Fetching post, we are happy to report that the PR2 is making a remarkable progress in this area. The people at Willow Garage have been busy (and thirsty) programming the PR2 so it can fetch beer as dictated trough a web interface by their human masters. The project

We Approach the Robotic Holy Grail: Autonomous Beer Fetching

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:18:46 -0400

For ages, humans have wanted robots to do one simple task: to go to the refrigerator and bring refreshments such as Beer, and food to the lazy human watching TV. We have shown lately a beer-fetching robot. Now, the people at the Denver based Gamma Two Robotics have created a voice controlled beer

Robot Baby Matrix

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:06:44 -0400

Kudos to the IEEE Spectrum people for having put together this rather interesting matrix of child-sized humanoid robots. They are classified by appearance (from robotic to freakishly human), and capabilities (from simulating a runny nose to full autonomy). It is good to note that the familiar

Iran Has a Humanoid Robot

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:47:41 -0400

Surena II (2) is a new humanoid robot developed by the Tehran University in Iran. It is the first Iranian humanoid robot, it weighs 45 kilos, and is 4.76 feet tall (1.45m) and is intended for "sensitive and difficult jobs". Surena II - Iranian Humanoid Robot The robot has been unveiled on

iRobot Roomba vs. Samsung Navibot

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:37:34 -0400

The iRobot Roomba has reigned supreme in the robot vacuum market for a long time. But recently, many new vaccum robots have been released by very prominent manufacturers such as Phillips, Samsung, Asus and MSI. The new generations of robots features, in general, smart maping capabilities that al

Willow Garage Ships Out the Beta PR2 Robots

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:53:50 -0400

The people at Willow Garage have reached a new milestone last Tuesday morning when they completed shipping out their eleven PR2 Robots for their Beta Program. Now the PR2 is out in the wild and we are looking forward to see what awesome tasks it will perform (besides folding towels and playing pool)

Neato Robotics Launches The New Robot Vacuum XV-11 on July 15

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:48:10 -0400

After some trepidations and delays, Neato Robotics has announced they are launching their new XV-11 spatially smart robot vacuum on July 15th. On this date, the robot will be available for preorder at various retail locations and will ship out in August 2010. Neato Robotics XV-11 For those wh

Robot Lizard Searches and Rescues, is a bit scary

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:30:44 -0400

Georgia Tech has been developing a Lizard Robot that can bury itself under the sand (or a sand analogue) and navigate its way into hard to reach places. Very much like a sandfish, the robot is covered by a smooth skin (made out of sexy spandex) and can freely move its (aluminium) body segments

Motion Capture Exoskeleton, Johnny 5 Style

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:42:58 -0400

Some time ago, the RobotShop team decided to build a telepresence system. Usually, these kinds of systems are sadly limited to a web-cam and a screen on wheels, and are simply a glorified videophone. This is not the case at RobotShop since we love robots and are all for crazy projects. This is why,

iCub learns to catch a ball

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:23:41 -0400

iCub Robocub is a humanoid robot that looks like a "big" baby (one meter tall!). The result of a European project and fitted with more than 50 sensors, it was created with the aim of studying the cognition and learning of children. Be aware that this robot initially comes as an empty shell. It

China wins the Humanoid Robot Olympic Games

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:03:28 -0400

Event if China was absent from the 2010 soccer World Cup in South Africa, this did not prevent it from winning a different world cup: the soccer category of the robot Olympics. The Olympic Games for humanoid robots was organized by the Harbin Institute of Technology in China. 18 universities fro

Robot Rodem for moving people with disabilities

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:24:33 -0400

Robot Rodem is a new type of robotic mobile vehicle like a Segway because it can be controlled via body movements. It is mainly intended for people with disabilities and those elderly who are frail. But, it can also be used as an indoor vehicle for anyone. Rodem is steered either with a joystic

Robo Pong the robot that throws the ball in table tennis

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:21:49 -0400

Robo Pong by Newgy is a robot which can train you in table tennis by throwing the ball to you. Along the same principle as ball throwers in tennis, Robo Pong throws the ball to you at regular intervals. The big advantage of this machine is that it also retrieves the balls that you return to it a

New world record of robots in line

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:44:08 -0400

A new world record, more fun than official, was just made in Kansas. A circuit with an electric line which resembles rails was arranged at the Station in Kansas City. 50 robots followed the line at the same for a few seconds. The circuit in itself was impressive too: no less than 122 meters! Her

A robotics park in Alabama

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:37:11 -0400

According to Robotic Trends, the development project of a robotics park in Alabama is coming along nicely. The RTP robotics technology park, located in Tanner in Alabama (USA), already has a website at www.alabamartp.org. The construction is in phase 2. Phase 1 comprised of 68 000 square feet (

Nesbot, the robot by Nestlé

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:32:52 -0400

Nestlé already designed a robot called Nesbot some time ago in order to promote its Nespresso brand. It prepares coffee (espresso, 6 different flavors), serves it and moves among the guests! The start-up behind the design of this robot is Bluebotics. More information in the complete PDF

Philips also has a vacuum robot: the HomeRun

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:06:56 -0400

Philips has also just released a robot vacuum model. Called HomeRun, it looks like a Samsung Navibot. Adaptable to any surface, it is best on tiles or hard surfaces. Its video camera allows it to see the room and surfaces to clean. With a 1.40 hour battery life, the HomeRun returns to its base

The robotics market is growing strongly in Europe

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:31:44 -0400

According to an article in Usine Nouvelle, the robotics market largely picked up in 2010 as opposed to 2009. Growth is very strong especially in industrial robotics. The large crowds at the Automatica 2010 exhibition in Germany confirmed the trend. Robotization in German is also stronger than i

Noby Baby interaction demonstration

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:55:30 -0400

A few days ago we told you about two new robots that have emerged in Japan: M3-Kindy and Noby. Noby is a humanoid baby that simulates a little baby aged 9 months. The purpose of this type of robot is to be able to study its interactions with humans in behaviors that resemble a real baby. The vi

Robot that climbs stairs by jumping

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:29:17 -0400

This very special robot prototype is capable of climbing stairs by jumping. The same thing for the descent in which it absorbs the shocks by immediately positioning its chassis at ground level. The operation: 4 electric jacks allow this unusual feat. It's really ingenious and spectacular but it r

Robots that clean beaches in Japan

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:25:51 -0400

July 19, 2010, is a holiday in Japan (Marine Day which takes place on the 3rd Monday in July) and for the occasion this year a competition of cleaning robots on the beach (the 13th event focused on robotics) has been organized. What a great environmentally-friendly idea! The event is centered on t

A robot controlled by an Android phone

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:53:24 -0400

Is Google going to offer mini robots controllable via Bluetooth for each purchase of an Android telephone? No, that's not the plan but it would be a good idea. Meanwhile, Hideyuki Takei and Reo Matsumura have created this small robot controlled via an Android cell phone. Really fun and successf

Electro-Lux Bio-Robot Refrigerator

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:08:41 -0400

Electrolux has unveiled the concept of a bio robot refrigerator at the Electrolux 2010 Design Lab, which is generating chatter in the blogosphere. The idea of this cooler robot is based on a luminescent biopolmyer gel which surrounds individual items of food. The optimum cooling temperature of e

Topio Dio the waiter and bartender robot

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:48:17 -0400

Topio Dio is a new humanoid service robot (bartender). The design company is TOSY, a Vietnamese company that specializes in robotics. This specimen has been presented at the Automatica 2010 show in Germany. TOPIO Dio is 1.25 m tall and weighs 45 kg. The robot possesses a total of 28 degrees of

EMIEW 2: A roller-skater robot from Hitachi

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:33:35 -0400

Japanese company Hitachi which specializes in electronics, has created a robot that can roller blade. The little EMIEW2 humanoid robot has small wheels and shock absorbers which allow it to roll on surfaces that are not perfectly smooth. It's 80 cm tall and weighs 14 kg. Its maximum speed is 6

Robocup 2010 in Singapore

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:18:32 -0400

Robocup 2010 has started in Singapore. It runs from June 19 to 25. Five hundred teams from 40 different countries are competing at the event. Particularly followed are the soccer tournaments featuring a certain Nao, from French company Aldebaran Robotics. The competition's internet site: http

A Lada Samara Diva transformed into a robot

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:29:40 -0400

Lada robot A designer, Nikola Nikolov from the Re-Creation studio, has created a fantastic (art) robot prototype from an old car. In this case it's a Lada Samara Diva (see photo below). Lada Samara Diva The scrap-metal robotic sculpture is almost 2 meters tall and weighs 90 kg. All th

CHARLI L says hello to you

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:32:04 -0400

Charli-L (Cognitive Humanoid Autonomous Robot with Learning Intelligence) is a humanoid robot developed by Virginia Tech at the Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory. Dennis Hong and his team of talented students have developed this robot which can speak, walk and learn from its interaction with hum

Nao performs at Shanghai

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:18:33 -0400

We told you earlier about our exclusive interview conducted with Bruno Maisonnier from Aldebaran Robotics. Extract: Shanghai 2010? The Shanghai 2010 world expo is a real accolade. Nao is both the mascot of the French pavilion and one of the main attractions of the French pavilion. It might also

Robots in a Scottish hospital

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:04:17 -0400

A hospital in Scotland will be the first in the United Kingdom to be equipped with robots for staff. They will not carry out medical tasks but rather hospital staff chores. The Forth Valley Royal Hospital will welcome these new robotic employees who will carry food to rooms, be able to dispense

Justin the humanoid robot ready for space

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:11:42 -0400

Justin is a German humanoid robot created at the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics in Wessling, Germany. The robot comes in several versions, including one particularly intended for space with super easy to use arms and hands, a head and a torso. The aim of Justin is to go and repair satell

Octavia learns magic

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:58:29 -0400

We already talked about Octavia, the Navy's android, a couple of weeks ago. Today, here's Octavia again in a video alongside a magician. The conjuring trick requires the robot to guess under which cup the object is hidden after they've been mixed up. The humanoid guesses correctly without any p

Is Megan Fox a humanoid?

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:46:19 -0400

The pretty actress, Megan Fox, is on the cover of the July 2010 edition of "Interview." Interview is an American magazine devoted to celebrities and was created by Andy Warhol and Gerard Malanga in 1969. The beauty appeared looking almost perfect. A face with the plastic beauty reminiscent of a

AR Drone Quadricopter: 299 dollars

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:33:49 -0400

French company Parrot has just announced the prices for its AR Drone. It will be available to buy for 299 dollars from September in the United States. As a reminder, AR Drone which has been presented at the CES in Las Vegas then at E3 2010, is a quadricopter controlled by an iPhone. It has 2 vi

Karotz, Nabaztag's new name

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:13:13 -0400

Karotz is the new name for Nabaztag. Mindscape acquired French company Violet but the development of the Wi-Fi rabbit has continued and a new version should be released in 2010. We assure you: the design will stay the same. In addition, 2 USB ports will be added as well as a webcam. There will

Kuka Youbot: the Open Source arm

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:12:59 -0400

The manufacturer of the Kuka industrial robotic arm has unveiled a mobile platform with open interfaces and open source software. It's a first: a manufacturer of industrial robots heading towards consumer robotics. The arm has a multidirectional mobile platform, a hand with 5 degrees of freedom

The PR2 by Willow Garage plays pool

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:35:34 -0400

The PR2 robot by Willow Garage, which has been covered in several articles, has decided to start playing pool. And, it works rather brilliantly as you can see in the video below. Its small advantage compared to a human player is to be able to visualize balls and the best trajectories to follow i

RobotShop at the Robotics Summit

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:45:46 -0400

Here we go! RobotShop is at the Robotics Summit 2010, June 16, on www.robovirtualevents.com. It's a unique opportunity for all the players in robotics (all categories) to get acquainted and to make contacts in the industry. For the occasion, RobotShop is present everywhere on the site and is one i

AR-Drone, iPhone Controlled Quadracopter, Prices Announced

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:44:46 -0400

The iPhone controlled flying robot, AR-Drone, which was debuted at CES this year, now has a price tag. Parrot has announced that the autonomous quadracopter will retail for $300 USD and be available in September. While Gizmodo says, "ouch!", we say "wow!" because I was fully expecting a >$500 p

Adept buys out MobileRobots

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:35:59 -0400

The company, Adept, a leader in industrial robotics has just acquired MobileRobots Inc, a specialist in mobile robotics. This is a significant take-over because it's unusual. MobileRobots, a New Hampshire company with annual revenues of 5 million dollars, provides autonomous robot and self-guide

AUVSI competition of robotic boats

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:44:48 -0400

AUVSI is the association for unmanned vehicles. The AUSVI foundation is organizing a competition of robotic boats: the Autonomous Surface Vehicle Competition (ASVC). The robotic boats have to follow a specific course: slalom between clearly identified markers then return to dock. Different cour

A first frame of Real Steel with Hugh Jackman

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:20:10 -0400

After Iron Man, it's Real Steel's turn with Hugh Jackson to promote robots in the cinema. This time in Real Steel, the robot doesn't fly but boxes. Hugh Jackson, a former boxer, has become a coach of robots which measure 2.40 meters in height and weigh 900 kg since humans are banned from fighting.

A vacuum robot at Electrolux Design Lab 2010

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:45:35 -0400

Many designers are competing in the Electrolux Design Lab 2010. And, amongst all of the concepts proposed, there's one vacuum robot prototype. The general idea of this year's Electrolux competition is to design a technological specimen which can be practical in reduced spaces but is also energy-ef

RobotShop at Robovirtualevents on June 16, 2010

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:34:28 -0400

RobotShop will be at Robovirtualevents this Wednesday, June 16, 2010. The Robotics Summit is an unmissable event if you're a robotics professional, or even simply an enthusiast or are employed by a company which works in the field of robots. It's a virtual conference that provides networking and

Exoskeleton hand from LEGO

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:43:43 -0400

Here's yet another example of what you can do with LEGO: an exoskeleton to make a robotic hand. The designer is David Hyman from MOC pages. His prototype uses 3 rotation sensors for the fingers and two touch sensors for the wrist. It's not a whole hand but rather a hand with two fingers: the th

Mega Robot Humor

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:57:58 -0400

Mega Robot is back, finally for those who have still not seen it since its first appearance on the web in 2007 on Koreus. This giant robot seems very sure of itself but unfortunately its overzealousness causes it a little worry in the end : -) A funny animation video by Kaktus Film. http://www.yo

Ultra fast robotic hand

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:03:17 -0400

This robotic hand is quite amazingly accurate. By the Ishikawa Komuro laboratory at the University of Tokyo, this hand prototype shows very promising reflexes and speed. With only three fingers, the hand can juggle with a straw, throw then catch a flying object (a cell phone here), hold and move

Robonaut R2 almost ready for space

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:54:50 -0400

Robonaut R2 is almost ready to take off for its space mission. The astronaut robot which will take off for the International Space Station at the end of 2010 is almost finalized and ready for liftoff. Robonaut R2 weighs 300 pounds, or about 136 kg. It is able to manipulate objects and perform

Giant robotic chess game with LEGO

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:10:31 -0400

It will have taken one year, 4 people and 30 000 dollars worth of LEGO to achieve this giant robotic chess game. 100 000 LEGO and NXT pieces have been used here to carry out this project. The giant chessboard measures about 16 m2, or 4 meters by 4 meters. There are 3 game modes: human against h

RobotErectus is ready for the World Cup

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:32:29 -0400

RobotErectus is a robot prototype of a soccer player which seems visibly ready for the soccer World Cup in South Africa :-) It shoots the ball, it can even pick the ball up from off the ground and throw it in, it jumps, it can move to the side and it can even bow to the crowd (surely after it's sco

New Microcontrollers and 32 Bits Category at RobotShop

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:31:04 -0400

RobotShop blogs will have a new Microcontrollers category which will showcase the new corresponding products available in our online robot store (for example, the 32 bit microcontrollers here). Think back, we recently introduced you to the domino FEZ microcontroller by GHI Electronics. To mark t

M3-Kindy and Noby: two new Japanese robotic children

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:39:11 -0400

Japan has just unveiled two new humanoid robot prototypes, M3-Kindy and Noby. -M3-Kindy is a 5 year old android weighing 27 kg with 42 degrees of freedom. The M3-Kindy robotic child is packed with sensors: more than 109 in total (including video camera eyes). It was developed with the aim of stud

GoRobotics 10th Anniversary Giveaway Winners!

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:09:49 -0400

Ok folks, I know it's taken a while, but the results are finally in and we now have winners for the GoRobotics 10th anniversary giveaway! I'm super excited about this and very grateful to our prizes sponsors: Pololu Solarbotics , Vex Robotics, Apress, and No Starch Press. Before listing the w

Myon: a special humanoid robot

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:28:21 -0400

Myon is a new humanoid robot designed by the industrial design studio, Frackenpohl Poulheim (in Cologne), and developed by the Neurorobotics Research Laboratory at Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany. The size of a 12 year old, Myon has the special ability to continue to operate even if some o

Robots that inspect electric lines

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:12:17 -0400

According to Physorg, a new breed of robots is in the process of making its appearance. The surveillance and maintenance of kilometers of electric lines is often a very long task, extremely costly and also dangerous for humans. A single one of these new robots can monitor 260 km of electric line

Self-assembling flying vehicles

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:05:58 -0400

Here's a very special robotics development: Its 4 independent robots but which are capable of regrouping together to move and even fly off. Invented at the Swiss Federal Institute, these robots can communicate amongst themselves and know precisely their positions in relation to each other. Once

Chiba Institute videos

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:37:12 -0400

The Laboratory of the Institute of Advanced Technology of Chiba in Japan is showing many videos of their prototypes on Youtube. There you can find a strange giant spider which transports a man sitting, a robotic mini crab as well as a flying butterfly species. It's exciting to discover: http://

Belvedere the companion robot

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:21:05 -0400

Belvedere the Buttlerbot is a DIY robot based on the iRobot Create platform (Roomba base). It was made by a robotics enthusiast for his family and mainly for his son, Ethan (dancing in the photo above). Belvedare can avoid obstacles, serves food and drinks, talks, tells jokes and plays music. I

The Corpora and Qbo now have a Youtube channel

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:21:20 -0400

Qbo by The Corpora, an open source robot project that we told you about recently now has its own video channel on Youtube. An address to remember: http://www.youtube.com/user/QboRobot As a reminder, the Qbo by Francisco Paz aims to bring artificial intelligence to the home. http://www.youtube.c

Quadruplet robot that performs

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:19:49 -0400

This robotic quadruplet has certainly attracted attention at the Robo-One competition. Four robots attached to each other were the clowns and entertained the audience there. It's rare to see a robot be funny but it's pretty refreshing to watch. Here are the four Kondo humanoid robots. When did r

EMILY the life guard robot in Malibu

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:02:58 -0400

Emily, for Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard, is a new life guard robot on Malibu beaches, ready to replace Pamela Anderson. The company Hydronalix specializes in marine robotics and is the manufacturer of it. This life guard robot is able to swim and save people from drowning 6 times fast

Mindstorms NXT that walks all by itself

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:33:32 -0400

The video is not recent but it is worth watching. This LEGO Mindstorms NXT walks all by itself on two legs like a human being, a little like Petman by Boston Dynamics. It shows once again that with LEGO Mindstorms you can do anything, or almost. Over to your screwdriver and bolts! :-) http://www

Police robot prototype

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:10:07 -0400

Here's a terminator police robot that could scare those who want to speed off and try to escape the police. For the moment, it's just an idea. This auto-moto is halfway between Robocop and a beetle. The idea: unmanned inside (so safer), it chases fugitives. It's an idea of Carl Archambault's,

GHI FEZ Domino Microcontroller

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:38:23 -0400

We've just received in the RobotShop store the Fez Domino microcontroller by GHI Electronics. FEZ stands for "Freaking Easy." It's a microcontroller which can be programmed in Microsoft .NET Micro Framework and is compatible with Arduino Duemilanove shields. One of the differences with Arduino i

A flexible surgical robot to operate on the heart

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:11:12 -0400

Pierre Dupont's team at Boston University is in the process of developing a surgical robot which could be maneuvered in veins whilst also being harder than a catheter. The new technology called a "concentric tube robot" would have the flexibility of a catheter and the stiffness of a needle. The te

Robotinho on Roomba QuadDrive: a robotic guide on 4 roombas

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:05:41 -0400

Robotinho is a museum guide robot that talks and gives explanations to groups of children and tourists. But its main feature lies in its means of locomotion: the Roomba QuadDrive, 4 Roomba robot vacuums placed side by side with a Robotis Dynamixel RX-64 servo, which makes it an omnidirectional ro

Asus to also have its own vacuum robot: the E-Clean

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:00:41 -0400

Asus recently launched the AGAiT E-Clean, a robot vacuum. The robot by Asus also removes soil microbes with its ultraviolet lamp and can even add a touch of perfume. It has a battery life of an hour and a half (it automatically returns to the base) and it takes 3 hours to recharge. The E-Clean

CTC wins 46 million dollar contract

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:30:35 -0400

CTC (Concurrent Technologies Corporation) has won a contract worth 46 million dollars from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane (NSWC Crane) (United States). The project aims to develop land robotics systems which will eventually be able to save the lives of American soldiers in combat. The ma

The robot that lights fireworks

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:10:35 -0400

How do you use a LEGO Mindstorms NXT to set off fireworks safely? This video shows you how. The robot is a MINDSTORMS NXT kit which uses two light sensors, one for detecting the lighting of a firework. The prototype also uses an ultrasonic sensor to adjust the height of the lighter in comparison

Fish Robot Leader

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:11:23 -0400

Here's a fish robot that can lead an entire school of fish. Researchers at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University has managed to create a robotic fish capable of displaying leadership and being the leader in a school of fish by using mathematics and artificial intelligence. One possibl

Giant Transformers Robot

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:10:04 -0400

Chinese art students have built a Giant Transformers robot. Height: 32 feet, or 9.77 meters. Its weight: 4 tons (4000 kg). The steel and tire monster has been built out of... an old truck (photo below). Their project has cost around 4500 US dollars. Watch the animation video created for t

Kondo-KHR robot dances

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:53:12 -0400

For the 6th anniversary of Kondo KHR robots, Kondo has indulged in some remarkable artistic performances. This took place in Tokyo at the Kondo Cup. Here's a traditional Japanese dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn2uMnkDi4U More rock but still impressive: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T

Robotics + Internet = RobotShop

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:38:47 -0400

Here's a video that talks about the main facts and statistics in the world of robotics and the web. It makes us aware of the speed at which technology is evolving in our society and flooding our daily lives. The robotics market is undergoing radical transformation: between now and 2025 it should r

Giant R2-D2

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:13:57 -0400

Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, has without doubt the largest R2-D2 in the world. The famous astro droid from the Star Wars film is actually a building... in disguise! And it even seems functional, a window opens! What you can't achieve with a little imagination and definitely some a

Carnegie Mellon robots use physical science

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:53:33 -0400

The Carnegie Mellon University soccer robots (USA) use physical science to score goals in soccer. The soccer player robots that are competing in RoboCup 2010 in Singapore use the principles of physics which predict the ball's behavior. Soccer robots don't only analyze their own movements but als

Robot kit on promotion for cat and dog lovers

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:50:03 -0400

RobotShop has only just created a nice promotion (package) on domestic robots, this time for pet lovers: cats and dogs. Starting with cats: -Domestic Robot Package for cat lovers: save 50 dollars. This includes an iRobot Roomba 562 vacuum, a Litter-Robot Litter Box, an automatic food dispenser an

Tribute to the I, Robot film

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:17:24 -0400

Here's a really fun video montage based on the film, I, Robot, with Will Smith. It's a tribute to the film (which is inspired by laws defined by Isaac Asimov), and to robots. I, Robot which was released in 2004 is a film by Alex Proyas who plunges us into our society in 2035, where daily life is

Heartland Robotics hires Scott Eckert

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:16:48 -0400

A company founded by Rodney Brooks (who founded iRobot), Heartland Robotics, just hired Scott Eckert as CEO. Scott Eckert is a former executive of Dell, and a guru of online sales. He also founded and directed Motion Computing. He will replace Patrick Sobalvarro at Heartland Robotics. Heartl

A monkey controls a robot from a distance with its mind

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:39:43 -0400

An incredible demonstration by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh in the United States: a monkey managed to move an articulated robotic arm by using only its mind. The use of control by the mind with sensors in the brain is not a world first, but it still has an effect. All the more so in

Steam robots by Crabfu

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:15:54 -0400

Crabfu Steamworks specializes in one particular type of robots: steam robots. But that's not all: it also creates art animations and work on moving objects. Read its blog here. The inventor of Crabfu who defines himself above all as an artist, even creates robotic steam millipedes. See also hi

Structures built by robots

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:10:43 -0400

In the future, will complex constructions and buildings build themselves? It's conceivable according to the video below produced by Shimizu Corporation (Japan). The robotic nanotubes would allow structures to self-interlock and certain other parts of the construction could be assembled by humanoid

MSI Vacuum Robot at Computex 2010

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:29:35 -0400

Here's a demo of the MSI vacuum robot at Computex 2010 which is currently being held in Taipei (Taiwan) from June 1 to 5, 2010. The Taiwanese computer and component manufacturer, Micro-Star International (MSI), is coming with a new line of vacuum robots which will compete with Roomba, Samsung

Hello World with a LEGO robot

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:58:27 -0400

How do you say hello with a customized LEGO robot? It's what this B3ta forum user has done. Built from scratch, the DIY Lego printer has been connected to an Apple Mac. The creator wishes to clarify that this has nothing to do with Mindstorms and that he built it all by himself with electronic

Marriedbyrobot claims to be the first wedding robot

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:15:03 -0400

A couple in Chicago claims that their wedding robot marriedbyrobot.com was the first priest with bolts in the world to officiate a wedding. But why? Because, two weeks ago i-Fairy by Tomohiro Shibata and Satoko Inoue stole the spotlight in Japan by making a world tour in the press. The couple's

Man robot collisions

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:08:25 -0400

The German Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics has run some experiments on man-machine collisions. Here, it's rather a case of a Kuku robotic arm against a mannequin head (the same as those you see in car crash-tests). This type of experiment enables the development of anti-collision and safety

iRobot Seaglider works near the BP rig

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:53:36 -0400

The robot, Seaglider by iRobot, is now in the process of working in the collection of data in the Gulf of Mexico, in the ecological disaster zone caused by the BP oil leak. Its main mission, says iRobot, is to pinpoint the oil slicks. The project is led in collaboration with the Department of

Robots to help the autistic

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:39:03 -0400

Popsci has an interesting development in humanoid robots which can help people with autism to improve their daily lives with social interactions and communication in general. "Bandit" is a robot prototype designed to interact with autistic children. It is fitted with two video cameras in the eye

RobotShop domestic robot packages on promotion

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:10:43 -0400

RobotShop has a promotional offer for its readers on domestic robots. This is not an everyday sale, there's so much to benefit from: -Save 120 dollars by buying the RobotShop standard domestic package. It includes an iRobot Roomba 530 vacuum, a Lawnbott Spyder Robot lawn mower, and an Aquaproduc

Japanese robots to conquer the moon by 2020

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:51:11 -0400

Japan plans to set out to conquer the moon using robots before 2020. The Japanese space agency, JAXA, intends to put 2.2 billion US dollars on the table to develop a family of robots that will go to explore the moon by 2020. The first Japanese robots should also land on the moon in 2015. They w

Roboblock PS2 Remote Control

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:07:40 -0400

RobotShop has received a Roboblock Zigbee remote control in stock. This controller is actually made from a Sony PS2 controller. The Roboblock Zigbee remote control is ideal for controlling robots on wheels or legs remotely thanks to its wireless connection. It works with AAA batteries sold sepa

Asimo at EPFL in Switzerland

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:41:38 -0400

The humanoid robot, Asimo, by Honda has stopped by the federal polytechnic school of Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. A member of the audience has reported videos of the Objectif Sciences event (open day at EPFL) which took place on May 29 and 30. You can also see Asimo there center stage walking a

Autonomous quadrotors

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:22:14 -0400

Here's a prototype of an autonomous helicopter with four engines (quadrotor) capable of carrying out extreme movements in confined areas. Daniel Mellinger, Nathan Michael and Vijay Kumar from Grasp Lab at the University of Pennsylvania have designed this ultra easy to use UAV (Unmanned Aerial Veh

Will Astrobotic Technology win the Google Lunar X-Prize?

Mon, 31 May 2010 15:59:12 -0400

If the trend continues, RobotShop predicts that the future winner of the Google Lunar X-Prize will be Astrobotic Technology. The Pittsburgh company is competing with 20 other private companies. The aim of the Google competition is to be able to develop a robot which can go alone on the moon, cross

A video-conference robot at Vgo

Mon, 31 May 2010 14:38:17 -0400

Vgo, a start-up in Nashua near Boston is in the process of developing a telepresence and video-conference robot which can be remote-controlled and attend conferences. Vgo has already raised 8 million dollars and will introduce its robot at the start of June in Las Vegas at an exhibition. The pro

Octavia the Navy's android

Mon, 31 May 2010 13:43:18 -0400

Here's Octavia the android, presented at Fleet Week 2010 in New York, an annual meeting of Navy and American coast guard professionals. It was designed by the US Naval Research Lab to interact with humans (with its camera and sensors) and particularly with naval staff. The robot can express joy,

iRobot 710 Warrior with APOBS against anti-personnel mines

Mon, 31 May 2010 11:26:20 -0400

Here's a video demonstration of the Warrior 710 by iRobot, with an APOBS (Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System). It's a robot for destroying anti-personnel mines used in the military which is capable of destroying bombs stuck in the sand at a distance without damaging the robot. The idea is

Terminator Robot

Mon, 31 May 2010 10:46:12 -0400

Here's a 1.83 m (6 feet) tall robot based on the Terminator film. We don't have much more information on this ultra rare specimen except that the replica with the T-800 is almost perfect. This animated prototype has been built mainly out of steel and aluminum. It uses servos and is controlled r

Norris Labs presents Baxter and RoboFridge (for beer)

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:45:10 -0400

Steve Norris of Norris Labs has developed a friendly beer serving robot. In fact, there are two separate robots. The first one, Baxter or ButlerBot goes to pick up the beer and brings it to the one who drinks it. When it arrives near the robotic refrigerator, Robofridge opens all by itself and

Pleo has new smarts

Fri, 28 May 2010 13:57:50 -0400

Pleo, new smarts for its owners. The new PM 2 firmware is available by download for those who own the small friendly animal. And for those who don't, we recommend you purchase it from RobotShop: Pleo Ugobe Autonomous Robot Life Form Among the new updates we found: -the active Scripts increased

Dinosaur Robots in Chicago

Fri, 28 May 2010 10:39:38 -0400

KumoTek Robotics launches an exhibition of prehistoric robots in Chicago: Sue Escapes. The robots come from Kokoro, Japan. The main attraction is RoboSue, a Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur always ready to entertain the kids! The realism of the animals and their interaction with visitors certainly pr

Iron Man baby

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:29:56 -0400

Here is Iron Man Baby, a video produced by two Quebeckers. The baby from Patrick Boivin appears in Iron Baby and Strob is the uncle of the baby who starts in this remarkable production with special effects worthy of a big Hollywood studio. These two men are not beginners and their portfolio is a

Willow Garage Event

Thu, 27 May 2010 15:46:47 -0400

Willow Garage celebrated its PR2 launch event in style. Not one but a good dozen PR2s were there to dance to the rhythm of the music. What's more, the robots paraded holding the hand of their partner...human partner: -) A great moment for Open Source robotics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGvU

MABEL: tests on a biped robot

Thu, 27 May 2010 13:46:22 -0400

Researchers at the University of Michigan in the US have developed a biped robot called MABEL, capable of walking without falling even when faced with improvised obstacles. Most surprisingly, this 57 kg robot has no vision (no video camera) but only sensors (encoders) which measure the angles of

Scout: DIY Robot with LEGO

Thu, 27 May 2010 12:09:22 -0400

Scout Lego Robot Here's a prototype of the Lego robot made by Belisario Russefl de la Torre. The young man, aged 28 today, built his first robot when he was 10 years old. Scout is the project of a robotic helicopter with two fans. It still doesn't fly but the foundations of the project h

Lockheed Martin Exoskeleton

Thu, 27 May 2010 08:29:42 -0400

Here's a video introducing the latest model of the exoskeleton by Lockheed Martin. The purpose of an exoskeleton is to increase the physical strength and endurance of whoever's wearing it. It can allow soldiers to walk much longer and carry heavy loads without tiring. With the HULC by Lockheed

Bebionic unveils its robotic hand

Wed, 26 May 2010 14:41:01 -0400

The company, Bebionic, has just unveiled its new bionic robotic hand. It can do almost anything like a human hand (video below). Everything can be configured: speed, grip strength and estheticism. Its big advantage is that it's covered in silicone, giving it the impression of real skin. What's

Violinist robot by Toyota

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:24:57 -0400

The violinist robot by Toyota recently made a good impression at the 2010 Expo in Shanghai. It's not its first appearance, far from it since it dates from 2007, but its movements and natural ease have made it seem even more human-like. The robot by Toyota appeared in Japan's pavilion at the Expo

Bridge Robot

Wed, 26 May 2010 10:22:52 -0400

An unusual style for a robot, here's a prototype that you've surely never seen before: the bridge robot! Even if the model shown below is a miniature the size of a toy, the principle could certainly be replicated on a scale the size of a military vehicle, for example. The Stilzkin EXT3 robot i

1.50 meter tall Gundam Robot

Wed, 26 May 2010 09:42:20 -0400

Gundam, one of the animation stars in Japan, will from now on have its own giant robot figurine. This replica is 1.50 m tall and weighs 35 kg. It will cost 3400 dollars. It's not the first time that we've seen replicas of Gundam appearing in several forms. There's already been this giant 20 me

Microsoft makes Robotics Developer Studio free

Tue, 25 May 2010 15:28:59 -0400

Microsoft has been working quietly for some time now (very little publicity) on its Robotics Developer Studio software. And, it has announced a major shift in strategy: from now on Microsoft RDS will be FREE. By making software available for everyone to download, the Redmond company hopes to pro

New LittleDog video

Tue, 25 May 2010 13:56:39 -0400

Boston Dynamics' LittleDog has made progress recently. Not only was this little robotic critter able to move alone over difficult terrain, but now it does so with greater confidence: It jumps, climbs stairs, and reacts to real-time obstacles. "Little Dog" means "petit chien" in French, and it is

All-in-One robot vacuum cleaner design

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:43:32 -0400

Here's an all-in-one robot vacuum cleaner design from Yanko Design. It can operate as a conventional upright vacuum, and the round robotic cleaner can be detached from the main body. Just like a conventional robot vacuum, the autonomous part has no problem vacuuming under the sofa. Moreover, th

ASguard an all-terrain amphibian

Tue, 25 May 2010 09:36:24 -0400

The Advanced Security Guard (ASGuard) is a design by the Center for Robotics Innovation at the University of Bremen in Germany. This robot prototype can go underwater and on any type of rough terrain. Its role is to intervene in rescue operations during accidents or natural disasters. Asguard m

EPFL robotics festival on May 29 and 30 in Switzerland

Tue, 25 May 2010 07:46:30 -0400

On Saturday and Sunday, May 29 and 30, the EPFL Robotics Festival will take place at Lausanne, Switzerland. Robosphere will be in booth No.10 at the EPFL Robotics Festival on the 29 and 30 of May. Approximately 20,000 to 40,000 people are expected. Robosphere, jointly with Robolounge, will disp

Freestyle humanoid with the music of Jacques Brel

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:45:53 -0400

Here is a pretty amazing performance by a small humanoid robot. Surprising for two reasons: The first is that the stunts are rather sophisticated: he can do a handstand comparable to a great gymnast. The second is more mysterious: the music that accompanies the video is a song by Jacques Brel's "

QBO: Open Source robot from TheCorpora

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:18:26 -0400

The TheCorpora blog by Francisco Paz has revealed more details on the Open Source robot QBo. This robot DIY weighs around 10 kg, measures 46 cm high, and it can recharge all by itself. It has four infrared sensors, four ultrasonic sensors, two video cameras in the eyes, two microphones in the ea

Robotic conference table

Fri, 21 May 2010 12:51:30 -0400

Here is a conference table robot that is able to adjust itself by taking various forms. This table is composed of four elements and is able to be separates and re-assembled, without any human intervention. The Intelligence Laboratory Robotics University of Tsukuba in Japan is behind this origina

Military robots exhibited in Germany

Fri, 21 May 2010 11:50:58 -0400

This week Germany has hosted an exhibition devoted to demonstrations of military robots . The Expo brought together European robotics researchers for the 2010 edition of the ELROB (European Trial of UGVs). These kinds of robots are in demand, especially for perilous and dangerous missions for

Anybots commercialize QB, a telepresence robot

Fri, 21 May 2010 10:49:12 -0400

Anybots launch the commercialization of QB, a telepresence robot, for fall 2010. Starting price: 15 000 dollars US. QB moves at a speed of 5.5 km/h and only weighs 35 pounds(16 kg). It’s autonomy (battery) lasts 8 hours, it supports Wi-Fi, and has a 5 megapixel video camera. The principle o

TankPitStop: the Robot that acts as a gas pump

Wed, 19 May 2010 13:45:14 -0400

In the Netherlands, some robots are already replacing gas pump attendants. The robot's code name: Tank Pit Stop. So, you no longer need to leave your vehicle; it's a little like the drive-in at fast-food restaurants :-) This robot was invented in 2008 and costs 75 000 euros. Its effectiveness

The first two domestic robots on sale on IMVU

Wed, 19 May 2010 10:15:44 -0400

The first two domestic robots are on sale on the Imvu.com online community. You can purchase the vacuum robot for 650 credits in the online store. It's a world first: They're the first domestic robots to be sold on the site. The author is none other than JonnySalvo : -) You can buy two models:

Dagu Polymorph Plastic Polymer

Wed, 19 May 2010 09:07:54 -0400

RobotShop has just received a new product in stock that might please those who are building robot prototypes. The Dagu plastic polymer is a non-toxic and biodegradable polyester polymorph element. RobotShop is one of only two distributors in North America to distribute it. This polymer can be

Sergey Brin talks via a telepresence robot

Tue, 18 May 2010 15:04:33 -0400

Sergey Brin, the co-founder of Google took center stage at the Google Lunar X-Prize conference ... while being physically absent. But how, you ask us? He used a Texai telepresence robot by Willow Garage. This type of robot is quite simply the future of teleconferencing. It's very practically w

Contemporary robotics according to RobotShop (YouTube videos)

Tue, 18 May 2010 14:02:34 -0400

We've put together a few videos for our readers on contemporary robotics (domestic, professional, educational, health, military, and industrial robots) and future and research perspectives (last video). The practice and viewing are exciting. These videos are all now also available on our RobotSh

Robot that back flips, runs and jumps!

Tue, 18 May 2010 12:50:42 -0400

You know the fixed bar acrobatics by Hinamitetu. Now, along the same lines, still gymnastics, this robot is able to perform a back flip like a human. You have to see it to believe it. The prototype has been made by a Japanese robotics fan. (See his blog) What's more, his "baby" can even run and

Joke about a lie detector robot

Tue, 18 May 2010 11:49:07 -0400

Here's a joke that we've found on the web that features a lie detector robot at the hands of 3 people. A father, son and mother. Who's lying and who's telling the truth? You'll find out :-) A man returns from work with a lie detector robot. His 12 year old son comes home 3 hours late from schoo

Warehouse robots

Mon, 17 May 2010 15:36:30 -0400

Warehouse robots that help with the packing and stacking of sugar bags, it's a lot faster than "arms". At first glance, these bags of sugar must weigh about 50 kg each. You can imagine the effort spent by workers on carrying out a similar type of loading. Featured in this video, industrial robots

Micropilot MP-Vision UAV

Mon, 17 May 2010 12:05:22 -0400

The Micropilot MP-Vision Glider is an unmanned air vehicle. It can be preprogrammed with specific flight plans in advance. This drone can be optionally equipped with a camera to take snapshots of crops or forest areas, for example. The MP-Vision has a radio control but can also fly autonomous

A leader in online sales of robots in Quebec

Mon, 17 May 2010 10:12:11 -0400

A world leader of online robot sales is hiding in Quebec :-) Mario Tremblay and Sandra Fradet of RobotShop agreed to be interviewed by a journalist from Quebec's weekly, Echo de la Rive-Nord. The startup has existed for 7 years in Boisbriand on the Boulevard des Entreprises, Quebec. "We want to

Priest robot performs marriage

Mon, 17 May 2010 09:06:08 -0400

Tomohiro Shibata, a researcher in robotics and Satoko Inoue, who works for Kokoro (a robotics firm) in Japan, have found an original way of getting married. They used a priest robot. The humanoid robot, I-Fairy, officially performed the marriage. It's a world first. I-Fairy by Kokoro costs abo

International Robotics: robots dancing with humans

Fri, 14 May 2010 14:37:18 -0400

The International Robotics company, the pioneer of "Techno-Marketing" (Trademark) designs robots for commercial purposes to carry out the marketing operations of large companies. What's more, their list of customers is pretty impressive. Robot-Dreams has posted a pretty good demonstration video

MyRobots.com: But what's hiding behind this site?

Fri, 14 May 2010 14:08:17 -0400

The RobotShop team is cooking up a revolutionary concept (according to what I've heard), behind a new site called MyRobots.com. And naturally, like you readers, I'm wondering about a few things. Because no, they haven't let their blogger in on the secret :-( , the little devils :-) So, I asked

Self-balancing robotic cube

Fri, 14 May 2010 12:36:19 -0400

This sculpture is actually a robotic cube capable of keeping its balance by itself with an automatic stabilization mechanism to shift the center of gravity. The modules sway and can maintain the balanced position. Even more incredibly, the structure can be pushed and still not fall. Of course, y

Anti-collision safety on an industrial robot

Fri, 14 May 2010 09:41:05 -0400

The German Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics presented, at the IEEE 2010, a safety demonstration with an industrial robotic arm. In this case, they wanted to study the contact between a robot handling a sharp tool (scissors, kitchen knife, saw, scalpel) and human skin in order to prevent accid

Slow-motion video of RoboGames

Fri, 14 May 2010 08:05:39 -0400

Have you heard of Robogames? It's a set of competitions in which robots compete in merciless fights, like gladiators in the arena. Well, here's the best of Robogames 2010 in a slow-motion video. The video was filmed with a Casio Exilim EX-F1 with 300 images per second. http://www.youtube.com/watc

i-Limb Pulse by Touch Bionics

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:08:08 -0400

The bionic hand by the British company, Touch Bionics, is called i-Limb and its purpose is to replace the amputated limbs of people who have suffered accidents or injuries. The i-Limb Pulse is a revolutionary robotic hand-arm which can grab objects in a natural way. As well as shaking hands with

Video of the underwater robot in the Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 13 May 2010 14:09:25 -0400

We recently told you about the oil spill and the important role played by robots to contain it in the tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico and the BP offshore oil rig. Here's a first new video reported by DeepWaterHorizonResponse yesterday, from a site of support and reflection in order to find a solution

Samarai by Lockheed Martin

Thu, 13 May 2010 12:30:47 -0400

The Lockheed Martin Samarai is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The project had to be abandoned but a new video has just appeared on YouTube. The SAMARAI is a 30 cm single rotating wing which can fly vertically, land, take off again, and go in any direction. It's inspired by the maple seed, which

Nanorobot molecules to repair our cells

Thu, 13 May 2010 10:10:32 -0400

We told you in March about the DNA nanotubes against cancer, developed at McGill University in Montreal. This time the American researchers have developed robotic molecules capable of modifying DNA to repair damaged or flawed tissues, like small robotic spiders. The robot measures 4 nanometers i

The Trons a music band of robots

Thu, 13 May 2010 09:09:12 -0400

The Trons is an experimental group consisting solely of musician robots. The video is not new but the concept is so appealing that we had to show it to you. It's a music band from Hamilton in New Zealand and entirely automated. Perfect for livening up your evenings without racking your brain.

DIY R2D2 Heineken Robot

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:28:42 -0400

It's a sculpture but that doesn't take anything away from it. Here's the R2D2 Heineken robot. This robotics art will please all the Star Wars geeks and fans out there. In fact, it's not too complicated to make your own DIY version: you take a 5 liter barrel of beer or a can of beer (it can also w

The vacuum robot market in France is soaring

Wed, 12 May 2010 09:32:31 -0400

In France, according to Gfk Retail & Technology, the vacuum robot market grew faster than the domestic applications market in 2009. Better yet, at the start of 2010 the increase in the market of robotic vacuum cleaners rose +5.6 % in terms of volume and +12 % in terms of value. The sales of

Video of Colin Angle (iRobot) at TED MED 2009

Tue, 11 May 2010 14:08:29 -0400

As a complement to our article yesterday on iRobot's future strategy in personal assistants, here's a video of the company's CEO, Colin Angle, at TEDMED 2009. It's a "must see" for those who follow the company closely. Concerning medical assistance to the elderly or increasingly dependent, it's es

Volkswagen that parks itself with controlled sliding

Tue, 11 May 2010 12:47:37 -0400

If there's a new current trend in cars, excluding the ecological aspect and "green car", it's the number of tests and ideas of robotic cars which are appearing. Volkswagen has invented a car prototype (a robotic Passat) that reverse parks all by itself, and while executing a controlled slide if you

RobotShop Poll on Cyborgs

Tue, 11 May 2010 11:14:46 -0400

Here's a little poll we just put up on our discussion forum: Which Cyborg ability would you want the most? (= In French: Quelle super-capacité d'un Cyborg souhaiteriez-vous avoir ?) -super strength -armor/resistance to injury -returned use of lost limb(s) (following illness/amputation) -increased

Underwater robots help contain the leak of oil in the Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 11 May 2010 10:12:56 -0400

image foxnews Some underwater robots have helped to lay the huge concrete and steel cover on the leak of oil in the Gulf of Mexico. The cover measures 12 meters in height and was placed 1500 meters deep, guided by robots. It's hoped that the oil spill, failing disappearing, will stop spreading.

Albert, the Belgian robot (Liège)

Tue, 11 May 2010 08:57:47 -0400

Albert is a robot which has been developed by engineering students at the University of Liège in Belgium. Albert will represent Belgium at the end of May in a competition organized by Eurobots in Switzerland. The students who previously finished in 27th place hope this time to rank among

Video We Are Robots at the ETS Montreal and ABB Percussionist

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:37:46 -0400

On Friday evening the We Are Robots techno-dance night took place at the ETS Montreal and SAT. We've already found two videos of the event which featured dancing industrial robots (robotic arms) by the ABB Robotics company. Here's a glimpse of the evening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p0Px3vB-

Smartpool Nitro Pool Cleaning Robot

Mon, 10 May 2010 13:10:19 -0400

RobotShop has just received in stock the pool cleaning robot, Nitro, by Smartpool. We've received two models: -the Smartpool Nitro Wall Climber Robot Pool Cleaner. It cleans the pool floor (75% of its time) and the vertical sides (25% of its time). It also possesses technology which allows

Let's Make Robots integrates the complete RobotShop catalog

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:02:00 -0400

The Let's Make Robots internet site is in the process of integrating the complete catalog of RobotShop. LMR now claims to have thousands of components available for creating robots! And this is in part thanks to our extensive inventory, a full range of parts and accessories for service robots (p

Cyborgs - Info graphic

Mon, 10 May 2010 10:37:56 -0400

The cyborgs are already among us! Here's a fantastic info graphic image which recounts the life of cyborgs in the cinema. To recall, a cyborg is a human who has robotic parts otherwise known as a bionic man, like Robocop for example. The poster shows that cyborgs have been on the big screen since

Cyborgs On The Movie and TV Screen - Infographic

Mon, 10 May 2010 08:00:25 -0400

From the same folks that brought us the Wild World of Robots, comes the Cyborgs On The Screen infographic. Full graphic after the jump. Cyborgs on the screen

BeetleCam by Burrard-Lucas photography of African wildlife

Fri, 07 May 2010 15:20:22 -0400

BeetleCam BeetleCam is a remote photography project of African wildlife by Will and Matt Burrard-Lucas. The two brothers have placed a Canon 400D DSLR camera with two flashes on a robotic mobile base which is controlled remotely. The images reported are superb. However, there was a small

Papercraft Robots

Fri, 07 May 2010 12:49:22 -0400

Botropolis has made a nice compilation of photos showing paper robots (or cardboard to be exact). Making the robots is free, except that you have to print the model with a color printer if possible. This type of scale model is available all over the web for collectors; you just need to search a li

Projet Romeo

Fri, 07 May 2010 09:59:23 -0400

What is projet Romeo? It's a 10 million euro project led by the French company, Aldebaran Robotics, which aims to create an assistant robot for the elderly, people with reduced mobility and the visually impaired. It has received 4.9 million euros of funding from the DGCIS (General Directorate fo

Genesi EFIKA MX Open Client micro computer

Fri, 07 May 2010 08:06:46 -0400

RobotShop has just received the Genesi EFIKA MX Open Client, a very small but very powerful micro computer. It can be used as a central controller for a robot. It's barely the size of two packets of playing cards. The Genesi has 512 MB of RAM, 4GM of SSD hard disk, Bluetooth, WiFi, 100 MBit E

Financing your LawnBott robot lawn mower: 3 months interest free in the USA

Thu, 06 May 2010 14:42:51 -0400

RobotShop.com has just put in place a LawnBott robot lawn mower financing package for 48 American states. RobotShop offers financing of 3 months without interest thanks to its credit partner, Access Equipment & Financing. Then a rate of 12.99%. When the promotion is available you'll see the

Industrial Robot orders see strong gains in 2010

Thu, 06 May 2010 13:26:25 -0400

The manufacturers of industrial robots have seen a sharp increase in their activity for the first quarter of 2010 in the United States. The number of orders jumped +16% while billing on sales skyrocketed by 30% for the first quarter of the year. The comparison is made with the same quarter last

Citroen C4 Robot

Thu, 06 May 2010 11:24:59 -0400

The Citoen C4 robot is not new but here's a little compilation of this advertising gem for those who've never seen it on TV or don't live in France. The concept: to design a pretty cool transformer robot that dances then metamorphoses into its original state, a car. The advertising has been done r

Exclusive Aquabot Promotion for Canada

Thu, 06 May 2010 10:40:56 -0400

RobotShop.ca has a special promotion on for Aquabot swimming pool cleaning robots. If you order your pool cleaning robot before August 31, 2010, you'll automatically be in with a chance of winning the value of the Aquabot Pool Cleaner Junior. Better still! If you order this Aquabot Pool Cleaner Ju

Rodney Brooks receives SME's highest distinction

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:23:32 -0400

photo wikipedia Rodney Brooks, robotics professor at MIT and cofounder of the iRobot company in 1990, has received the highest distinction from SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers). Brooks has received Honorary Membership. SME is a professional organization of engineers created in 1932 in t

Hexapod dance 2010

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:08:59 -0400

After the excellent choreography of the best of hexapod robots in 2009, now here's the Best of 2010. These 6 legged robots have soul and move to the beat. Moreover, it's a popular phenomenon since other robots will dance to the rhythm of electronic music this Friday night in Montreal, in WE ARE RO

Callo the telephone robot

Wed, 05 May 2010 12:36:58 -0400

Ji-Dong Yim and Chris Shaw, two researchers at Simon Fraser University have developed a telephone robot capable of walking, expressing emotions and even being used as a telepresence robot. Callo, which is 23 cm tall, is mounted on a Nokia cell phone. It has two arms, legs and can even dance. Yo

Dr Pepper commercial with Iron Man

Wed, 05 May 2010 10:41:17 -0400

The oldest brand of soda by Uncle Sam (1885), Dr Pepper, has decided to make a joint commercial with Iron Man. In it we see an employee in the middle of cleaning when his name is called by a voice. Then comes a rapid transformation with a robotic bodysuit, like in the Iron Man 2 film. But no su

Willow Garage reveals the 11 recipients of the PR2

Tue, 04 May 2010 15:06:50 -0400

Willow Garage, whose progress we cover on this blog, just announced the eleven recipients of its PR2 robot. The PR2 robot is an open source robot which is characterized by a hardware platform (Personal Robot 2) with an ROS (Robot Operating System) open source software application. Willow Garage r

JoiTech Humanoid Robot

Tue, 04 May 2010 13:54:59 -0400

The Osaka Institute of Technology has created a humanoid robot called JoiTech. The robot which is almost as tall as a man - between 1.30 m and 1.60 m - has been designed with the aim of playing football. It made its first appearance at the Japanese 2010 Robocup. JoiTech has 22 degrees of freedo

BallP: well-balanced and with loads

Tue, 04 May 2010 12:01:28 -0400

Do you remember the acrobat robot? Now here's another more advanced version with BallP which can even withstand heavy loads without falling. BallP, which is 51 cm tall (20 inches) and weighs 7.5 kg (16.5 pounds), balances on a ball with the help of 3 stabilizer wheels, gyroscopes, micro-controll

Can robots think like us?

Tue, 04 May 2010 10:11:50 -0400

Here's a particularly interesting video in terms of thinking about robotics :-) A robot attempting to solve a Rubik's Cube. To begin with, it works rather well... until the cube falls and the robot loses its patience. Then suddenly it attacks the Rubik's cube! We assure you, it's funny, and well

Peperami Robot that sorts salami

Tue, 04 May 2010 08:19:47 -0400

The video below shows three industrial robots in the process of sorting and placing salami of the Peperami brand (mini pepperoni). The speed of execution enables an increase in productivity of +25% compared to the work being done by a human chain. The FlexPicker by ABB Robotics can pick up three

We Are Robots: Electronic Music + ABB Robotics in Montreal

Mon, 03 May 2010 14:54:59 -0400

This Friday May 7, the Society for Arts and Technology in Montreal [SAT], the ETS (a leading engineering school for industry) and ABB Robotics (a leader in the robotics industry) are organizing a night of madness called WE ARE ROBOTS. The program: electronic music with DJs Akufen, Stephen Beaupr&

Sharp range sensors in stock

Mon, 03 May 2010 13:44:39 -0400

The Sharp range sensors, GP2Y0A02YK IR and GP2D120 IR, are not that easy to find at the moment but RobotShop has just received a good supply of these components! Hurry up, it's likely to be a gold rush! As a reminder, the GP2Y0A02YK IR is an infrared range sensor, with a distance range of 20 to

iPad for Industrial Robots

Mon, 03 May 2010 12:20:27 -0400

Here's an example of an application of an interface using the Apple iPad to store then retransmit commands to an industrial robot (arm). The technician first writes a "Robot" text on the iPad, then stores it. Then it sends the information to its iPhone which retransmits the command to the robot.

Turtle on a Roomba

Mon, 03 May 2010 10:48:17 -0400

We've already seen cats which took pleasure in walking on the Roomba. But this is quite unheard of, it could be a first: a turtle on the iRobot vacuum cleaner! She seems to be really enjoying the walk because she doesn't look like she wants to try to get back down, except at the end of the video

Zibits arrive at RobotShop

Mon, 03 May 2010 09:45:04 -0400

The little Zibits robots are landing at RobotShop. And at a small price: less than 10 dollars. These mini robots are controlled remotely with a small joystick. Zibits are actually little collectible toys available in various different versions (design, shape, color). They can move straight ahea

iRobot announces solid results in Q1, share rising from +33%

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:21:28 -0400

iRobot has just announced its first quarterly performance, on the increase compared to analysts' forecasts. The IRBT share took +33% in 1 single day, going from 15 to 20 dollars. The company reported gains of 24 cents per share for the first quarter in 2010 (Q1), while analysts were banking on

MedTech (Robot Rosa) opens its capital

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:01:01 -0400

The NewFund investment fund has just invested 27% of capital in the French company MedTech. MedTech is developing a neurosurgery robot named Rosa. According to the Midi Libre newspaper and the CEO of MedTech, Bertin Nahum, the robot "makes surgical procedures safe and reliable, whilst allowing l

Robot Humor: Dinner + Comics

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:37:05 -0400

It's Friday, so let's relax a little with this post :-) The first video shows a robot dinner. Or, more precisely, a one-to-one meal of two integrated circuits of a computer which was given life: Secondly, we introduce you to two comics about robots on Willow Garage. These are two cartoons by P

Arduino Cheatsheet V.02B: the Arduino cheatsheet

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:12:46 -0400

Here's an image to for all budding roboticists or Arduino specialists: the Arduino Cheatsheet V.02B. This chart is yours to print and put up on your wall ; -) The advantage of this type of image is that it shows all the information together: libraries, constants, structures and types of data, oper

Kondo Cup 2010 in Akihabara, Tokyo

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:18:02 -0400

After the mini soccer World Cup, Robocup 2010 in Germany, the Kondo Cup takes place in Asia. Created in 2006, the Kondo Cup takes place regularly throughout the year. This robot soccer tournament is held in the electronics quarter of Akihabara in Tokyo, Japan. The robots that perform as soccer

MultiCuber: the Lego robot expert in Rubik's Cubes

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:31:28 -0400

We've already told you before about Lego Mindstorms robots which are able to solve a Rubik's Cube with ridiculous ease in record time, such as CubeStormer. This time, here's MultiCuber, the expert in Rubik's Cubes regardless of the number of faces. MultiCuber starts with a 2x2x2 and ends its exerc

FANUC Robots make a career in Cinema

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:20:00 -0400

The company, Autofuss, has recycled three FANUC s430iL industrial robots from the automobile industry to convert them to the arts and entertainment industry. The three robots (Puck, Gilda and Rosie) are now cameramen. They can take complex and accurate shots and we've recently been able to catch

DFKI Robots and its Robotics Innovation Center

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:09:50 -0400

The DFKI and its Robotics Innovation Center in Bremen, Germany, are developing a multitude of robots with numerous possible applications. The video below presents many of the robotics projects underway. The projects are supervised by Prof. Dr. Frank Kirchner. DFKI Robotics develops mobile robots

Quince the Rescuer Robot

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:06:33 -0400

Quince is a rescuer robot prototype ready to respond to natural catastrophes (earthquakes, landslides, etc.) or work in buildings which have been damaged following explosions (gas, for example), terrorist or biochemical attacks. This robot can go on practically any terrain thanks to its 4 indepen

Maido-Kun a Japanese humanoid robot on the moon by 2015

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:04:28 -0400

By 2015, Japan wants to send a humanoid robot to the moon. Code name: Maido-Kun. The Japanese group from Osaka, SOHLA (Space Oriented Higashiosaka Leading Association), made the announcement. This association is financed by 6 private companies in the field of space research. The development an

Mahru Humanoid Robot imitator

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:14:15 -0400

Mahru is a humanoid robot developed by the Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) in collaboration with Samsung. The idea behind this prototype is to get it to repeat the movements of a human by mimicry. Somebody moves in a certain way and the robot moves in exactly the same manner.

Will robots replace cars in a few years?

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:56:34 -0400

What if there were no more cars on our streets in a few years and instead they were replaced by robots? In any case, that's the assertion of Stéphane Malandain, a compter science lecturer in Switzerland. And he's not talking about 40 years' time but well before. The streets will be fille

Videos of the Minoru 3D Webcam

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:29:34 -0400

A few days ago we introduced you to the 3D Webcam by Minoru 3 (click here for the direct link to the product) which has just arrived in store at RobotShop. We showed you a video of the Unboxing of this first commercial 3D camera. Aaron from Singularity Hub has written an excellent post about thi

Autom: a coach robot for losing weight

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:56:42 -0400

Cory Kidd, an inventor at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), has developed a coach robot which helps people who need to to lose weight. In fact, the robot tells those who have the willpower what they need to hear. It helps them by telling them their diet, by repeating to them what they

NAMO the female humanoid robot

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:32:48 -0400

Here's NAMA - for Novel Articulated Mobile platform - a humanoid robot young lady built by the FIBO Institute in Thailand. The job of NAMO is to welcome people at the University of Technology Thonburi and could even be used in museums as a hostess. The humanoid robot has been created to mark the 5

Traveling Man: An 11.60 m tall Robot Statue in Texas

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:37:19 -0400

The city of Dallas, Texas, now has its own robot, like you see in Japan or Korea, with an 11.60 meters tall metal statue. "The Traveling Man" has been created by sculptors Brandon Oldernberg and Brad Oldham with a design and creation agency. The metallic monster weighs 15 875 kg (or 35 000 pound

The Mouth for hearing-impaired people

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:54:47 -0400

The Robotic mouth or how to imitate a human voice. This video is starting to tour the web, mainly due to the unusual appearance of the mouth and the very special sound it emits. But, don't be fooled by appearances, this is serious. It's a prototype for hearing-impaired people by the Japanese Ka

Emotiv Systems: Controlling a Rovio with the brain

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:55:56 -0400

Do you know our Wowwee Rovio Spy Robot, radio-controlled through WiFi? The Rovio can be controlled at a distance via the internet and broadcasts by video and audio streaming. Ideal, for example, if you want to stay in touch with your family on the other side of the world; it can even show you a

RobotShop Swat SuperDroid in the Best of Deals Woot!

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:50:11 -0400

Our Swat Super Droid HD2 tactical robot is in the best of Deals Woot of the week in 2nd position with currently more than 60 votes! It's also in the top Woot of the month in 8th position. The Swat Super Droid is a defense-security robot for bomb disposal. It has a dual camera system with night

Husqvarna DXR 310: a demolition robot

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:23:23 -0400

The Husqvarna DXR 310 is a new remote-controlled demolition robot, ideal for indoors. Its big advantage is that it goes everywhere... or almost. It's just 78 cm wide. It can go up and down stairs and its 4 out-riggers allow it to work on uneven surfaces. The DXR 310 weighs almost 2 tons (1960 k

Robot sculpture from a BMW 645CI convertible

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:01:23 -0400

When you don't know what to do with a BMW 645CI convertible, what better idea than to convert it into a robot!! :-) We assure you, the metal sculptor Bruce Gray used a crashed model and not the one in the photo below. This doesn't stop it from being a truly luxurious robot though. And what a

OWi T3 Solar Transforming Robot

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:52:28 -0400

Here's a new product in stock at RobotShop: the OWI transforming solar robot. The Owi is a robot kit which can transform into three different forms: a tank, scorpion and a robot. This toy robot is ecological and doesn't require any batteries: just solar energy. A nice gift for both children and

Lola a German humanoid robot

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:52:46 -0400

The Technical University of Munich (Germany) and the Institute for Autonomous Systems Technology (TAS) have developed a humanoid robot called LOLA. This prototype has required 6 years of work. It can move autonomously indoors thanks to a sophisticated visual recognition system constantly connecte

Drone airplane that attaches to walls

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:00:39 -0400

Stanford University's Biomimetics Laboratory has developed a drone which is able to cling on walls and stay fixed. The airplane clings on walls thanks to small spines on its front feet. The main difficulty with this technology is being in a position to be able to make the plane land on a vertica

Soccer Player Robots at Robocup 2010 in Germany

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:09:32 -0400

If you wonder whether sporty robots will one day be able to compete with our best athletes, well we believe we already have a good start for a response on that. It's no longer a question of robots that play soccer by moving about slowly. The soccer players at the Robocup German Open 2010 have go

The Hamamatsu Science Museum robots

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:35:30 -0400

The Hamamatsu Science Museum in Japan has a few different robots which entertain the visitors. First there's the little blue and green robot which acts as your talking guide in the museum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfMEQrEG_Vk It can recharge by itself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnfW2M

Improved Petman by Boston Dynamics

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:18:18 -0400

The Petman robot by Boston Dynamics is a mobile robot prototype on two legs which moves like a human being. Petman can walk at a speed of 6 km/h. Look closely at how its feet and legs move in slow motion; he walks like a man. Now imagine once this biped robot has been developed without cords, w

Special Promotion on LawnBott Robot Mower

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:01:23 -0400

RobotShop currently has a special promotion on Lawnbott robot mowers. Should you be the happy winner, this exceptional offer could let you win a complete refund of a Lawnbott Spyder if you buy one, or partial reimbursement of the value of the Lawnbott Spyder if you buy another Lawnbott model. In

Acel by RobotBaka: a fun humanoid robot

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:49:54 -0400

Acel by RobotBaka is a small humanoid robot that we really like. Provided with wheels, this mini transformer can ride like a motorcycle with two front wheels and two mini wheels in the feet. It's capable of hitting a ball, running, dancing and moving quickly. The Youtube link of Robotbaka: htt

Some Bioloid Premium show their super skills

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:53:03 -0400

Here's a video which shows the full range of the capacities of Bioloid robots. They're dancing here to the song "Sorry, Sorry" (5 humanoids synchronized) and then one of them (transformed into a robot dog) opens the refrigerator so that a second one can help itself to what's inside. Ne

SCOUT Dr Robot: a WiFi mobile development Robotic Platform

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:48:56 -0400

We've received a new mobile development platform from Dr Robot: the Wifi Scout. This platform is particularly suitable for remote monitoring which also requires the manipulation of objects. It is powered by two 12-volt motors, has WiFi, a color screen, audio, 6 infrared distance sensors, 3 ult

AILA Humanoid Robot

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:33:50 -0400

AILA is a new humanoid robot prototype presented at Hanover Messe 2010 which is taking place right now in Hanover in Germany (from April 19 to 23). The robot uses RFID and SemProM (Semantic Product Memory) coupled with a 3D camera to grab and carry various objects. Aila is able to remember the s

Tetris Bot: a Lego Mindstorms Robot that plays Tetris

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:48:27 -0400

The best Tetris players now have competition from this Lego robot that plays the Tetris game all on its own. Branislov Kisacanin has created a robotic player prototype with the help of Mindstorms parts, a webcam and a computer. A Texas Instruments DSP board (TI DM6437 DSP board) decrypts what happe

A-Pod: The Hexapod by Kare Halvorsen

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:37:31 -0400

Designer Kare Halvorsen has updated his Hexapod robot. It looks more like a giant ant, very realistic. Since 2009, Kare has been improving its operation and his prototype can now manipulate objects more easily. The hexapod has 2 degrees of freedom on the abdomen and 3 on the head, and has 6 legs

South Korea injects 18 million dollars in underwater robots

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:30:43 -0400

South Korea is going to inject 20 thousand won, that's 18 million dollars, to develop underwater robots. The aim is to invent robots that can swim but also walk on sea beds up to depths of 6000 meters by 2016. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs in Sout

Adept Quattro world's fastest industrial robot

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:08:12 -0400

Adept Quattro is known for being the world's fastest industrial robot in terms of packaging (picking/placing) objects. Watch the video below to be convinced. The speed is simply incredible. And, in order to make it more difficult, the person uses a Wii joystick which constantly moves the recepti

Minoru 3D Webcam

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:29:52 -0400

Another great new product that we've just received in stock: the Minoru Webcam 3D. It's the first commercial 3D webcam. The connection to a computer or robot is made via a high speed 2.0 USB port. The Minoru 3D can also be used as a sensor. Furthermore, it works with Windows XP, Vista and Wind

Robot against American football player

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:05:23 -0400

photos from botjunkie & Cnet Can robots perform as well as humans in sports? This is what the designers at Ziggy wanted to find out during the Robogames. The American football player Joe Nedney pitted his strength against Ziggy to hit the ball as far as possible and accurately. Even if t

Tractor controlled by a cell phone in India

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:03:38 -0400

Two Indian students habe had fun developing a farm tractor which can be steered only by using a cell phone. The tractor has a video camera and sensors which allow it to stop in an emergency if it detects an obstacle or human in front of it. Everything is controlled remotely via the phone: the ac

Dr Robot Robotic Development Platforms

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:35:42 -0400

RobotShop has just received several mobile robotic development platforms from the company Dr Robot. A quick introduction to the new products: -Mobile Development Platform with WiFi Head DRK8080 Dr. Robot: A platform on wheels with sensors, 7 degrees of freedom, Wi-Fi. It comes pre-assembled, re

Videos of Robovie R3

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:59:00 -0400

We were telling you yesterday about the new Robovie R3 robot prototype by ATR-Robotics and Vstone. Well, suddenly today we can finally find videos of this humanoid robot from Japan. As a reminder, the Robovie-R Ver3 is intended to act as a support guide robot for the elderly and people with impai

Little Dog by Boston Dynamics

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:47:22 -0400

Have you heard of Little Dog by Boston Dynamics? It's the miniature version of the famous Big Dog for military use. This robotic mule is able to transport material autonomously in hostile terrain. It's fascinating just how much this little quadruped robot looks like a real animal. The little d

ROBOTC2.0 a programming language for educational robots

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:32:56 -0400

RobotC is a programming language for robotics developed by the Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It's based on the C language and is presented in an easy to use development environment. RobotC supports robot platforms such as the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT and FIRST VEX. RobotC 2

iRobot enters partnership with Jabil Circuit

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:06:17 -0400

The company iRobot has just signed a partnership with electronics manufacturer Jabil Circuit. The agreement concerns manufacturing services. Jabil will produce and test iRobot's consumer goods, which also includes the robot vacuum Roomba. Jeffrey Beck, branch manager of iRobot's domestic robots

Robosphere the robot park in Switzerland

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:25:57 -0400

Robosphere is an amusement park project along the theme of robots in Europe. Located in the Neuchatel canton in Switzerland in Crêt-du-Locle (in the La Chaux-de-Fonds region beside Le Locle), the park should open in 2011 and attract tourists (and the general public), robot enthusiasts as we

Robovie R3

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:37:29 -0400

After Robovie R2 in the desktop robot version 3 weeks ago, there's now Robovie R3, a full-size version. This humanoid robot is human sized and is intended to support the elderly and handicapped. Designed by ATR and VStone, this prototype moves at a speed of 2.5 km/h and its movements have alread

Chinese farmer creates rickshaw robot

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:14:40 -0400

A Chinese farmer has created a human-sized rickshaw robot which can transport him while speaking in a loudspeaker and playing music! Wu Yulu, a well-known Chinese farmer and inventor, is getting ready to show the world his robotic creations at the Expo Shangai which starts on May 1, 2010. From t

Robotic elephant's trunk

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:41:24 -0400

The company Festo is currently working on a prototype of a robotic elephant's trunk, via its Festo Bionic Learning Network department. The trunk, which also resembles an octopus tentacle, uses an air pressure mechanism for movements as opposed to servo motors. Provided with a grabber, it has a t

Coolest Roomba: a robot that tweets?

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:31:23 -0400

Have you ever seen a Roomba that Tweets? We've never! But, this CoolestRoomba Twitter account announces that a Roomba forgotten in the darkness of an old garage has finally found a home. Better yet, it is in the process of resuming its life and wants to talk to humans. Where? on Twitter... We

The car that parks itself

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:58:35 -0400

The Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Laboratory in Stanford (VAIL) has presented to the press a prototype of a car which drives and parks all by itself. Botjunkie was on hand to report this video in which we see a Passat driving on its own and reversing in a parking lot. The ceremony took place in

The future of drone planes

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:49:34 -0400

Drones come in various sizes and with various functions (transport, surveillance, combat) but often the existing planes and helicopters are still rather on the large side. Fortunately at RobotShop we've already taken a step further in surveillance with our Skybotix helicopter drone. In terms of

Gecko Lizard Robot from Stanford (StickyBot III)

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:34:54 -0400

Stanford University has invented a lizard robot, an improved version of its previous prototypes (Stickybot), Stickybot III. StickyBot 3 is a lizard robot (gecko) which can climb up windows thanks to its special suction cups installed on each of its feet. These suction cups are not adhesives in t

Nearly 9 million robots in the world

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:35:55 -0400

Nearly 9 million robots in the world in 2008 (8.6 million exactly). That's according to the official report by IEEE Spectrum using 2009 data from World Robotics. Of the 8.6 million, there are 7.3 million service robots (RobotShop's core business), that's 85 %, and 1.3 million industrial robots.

Robonaut R2 will take off for the International Space Station this year

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:17:02 -0400

Robonaut R2, the astronaut robot that we talked about in February, will take off for space at the end of this year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY-SJyS18lA NASA has confirmed that the robot built with General Motors will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) in the fall of 2010 on bo

Robots fighting humans?

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:41:04 -0400

This video shows images of the Robo-One competition and mentions that the ultimate aim of combat robots is to be able to fight humans. As RD says, that's never been the goal of Robo-One. Rather, organizing robot competitions allows robotics to advance quicker. Plus, if there were fights between h

CTS (Cybernetic Transport System): robotic car by Robosoft

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:12:53 -0400

Robosoft in France has created a completely autonomous robotic car capable of transporting visitors without a driver while avoiding obstacles. The CTS, for Cybernetic Transport System, uses a hybrid GPS navigation system to make its way around and anti-collision detectors so as not to run into pe

Jaguar mobile platform

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:06:32 -0400

We've just received in store the Jaguar mobile robotic development platform. This beast is a real all-terrain vehicle that can go anywhere, including up and down steps with a 45 degree angle. The platform contains the chassis and motors only. It has two tracked arms which facilitate it to move

History of Robots

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:19:39 -0400

Do you really know the world of robots? See also History of Robotics on RobotShop.com. Here is an illustration on the history of robots and robotics that will teach you everything that you don't already know. For example, did you know that the first robot was built by the Greeks in 400 B.C. ? Th

ICRA 2010: from the 3rd to the 8th of May in Alaska

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:22:12 -0400

This year, the International Confrence on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) will take place in Anchorage, Alaska, from May 3rd to 8th 2010. Major players in robotics, such as iRobot, Aldebaran Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Gostai, Willow Garage and Kuka will be present. The theme of the 2010 ICRA is "

Simon the Robot

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:58:12 -0400

Simon the Robot made its first appearance during The Atlanta Conference on Human-Computer Interactions. Simon is the result of 3 years of research on Technology institute of Georgia. The prototype understands what is being said (voice recognition) and has a OpenCV [Open Source Computer Vision] f

Fire Scout detects a Cocaine deal during a flight test

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:42:13 -0400

The US Navy's Fire Scout helicopter robot detected a drug deal (cocaine) at sea during a test flight. The Fire Scout has conducted tests since being based in the high seas aboard the American warship, the USS McInerney. It had completed testing when it saw that a suspicious boat was speeding dur

A Drone above the Alps

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:07:18 -0400

What a wonderful idea to send a Drone to scan the Tyrolean Alps. This drone is equipped with a High Definition camera; the pictures taken show the beauty of this magnificient landscape. It skims the trees and the summit of the mountains while flying. This is very daring since its prototype could

A student from Togo created a robot prototype with TVs

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:14:18 -0400

We offer you this moment of inspiration for National Robotics Week. A student from Togo, Sam TODO, has succeeded in creating a robot prototype with some used television parts. The imagination knows no limits. Even without the financial means. His robot is called SAM10. Sam wants to try to make

Geoff Peterson the Late Late Show robot

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:10:42 -0400

A week ago we told you about the skeleton robot by CBS. Well, just imagine that this prototype was such a hit with the public that CBS has decided to give it a job on Craig Feguson's Late Late Show. It's even been given a name: Geoff Peterson. The humanoid skeleton was built by Grant Imahara fr

Dissection of a Roomba robot

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:07:09 -0400

Here's a two-part video which will delight all robotics technicians. It shows us a complete dissection of a Roomba robot vacuum. The dissected model is from the Roomba 4000 series. The man behind this instructive video is Dino Segovis of Dinofab.com. The Roomba is one of the robots preferred by

Buzz Navibot: It sets off on its own

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:37:07 -0400

Here's a viral video which is circulating the web to announce a new robot vacuum by Samsung, the Navibot. It shows a team at Samsung in the middle of a discussion in a conference room when suddenly the Navibot, quiet until then, takes off! Nice buzz by Samsung on Youtube. The Navibot will soon be

Hitechnic Infrared Ball Robot

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:14:56 -0400

We've just received in our new products an infrared robotic ball by manufacturer Hitechnic. Ideal for robot soccer competitions, the autonomous ball has almost 20 infrared LEDs. It also respects the rules of the Robocup Junior competition. The robotic ball measures 7.5 cm in diameter (3 inches)

Robot guides at Groupe Santander

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:43:59 -0400

Grupo Santander (Bank) in Madrid has 5500 employees spread out in 9 buildings. It's enormous (one of the largest banks in the world in terms of capitalization) and the possibility of getting lost is only proportionally significant. That's why officials have had a genius idea: to implement an arm

Roboplant: the plant robot that feeds on contaminated water

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:05:25 -0400

Roboplant is a decontaminating plant robot prototype by Gilberto Esparza, a Mexican designer. The prototype feeds on contaminated water. Then it transforms this water into energy needed by the robot to move via a microbial fuel cell. Then the surplus is used to feed the plant which then grows no

Historic meeting between Tsutenkaku and Asimo

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:53:52 -0400

It's historical! Like... the first step on the moon. Well ok, not quite but almost : -) Asimo by Honda and Tsutenkaku have formally met in a memorable face to face meeting. The two humanoid robots were a bit embarrassed at first and it was Tsutenkaku who made the first move. http://www.youtub

VIVA LA ROBOLUTION! by Bruno Bonnell

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:40:08 -0400

Exclusive!! Viva la Robolution - Une nouvelle étape pour l'humanité (A new step for humanity), the book by Bruno Bonnell, CEO of Robopolis, will be on sale at RobotShop in a few days. "After the tool that extended its hand, then the machine that increased its strength tenfold, man no

Discounts until Saturday at RobotShop for National Robotics Week!

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:29:27 -0400

It's National Robotics Week in the US this week and RobotShop is marking the occasion by offering you discounts on certain products in our shop. From April 11 to 17, 2010, (until Saturday), take advantage of a 7% discount coupon on any order over 50 dollars on RobotShop.com. COUPON CODE to ENTER

Marathon Robotics: Segway robots to train snipers

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:09:52 -0400

Marathon Robotics has developed some special Segway robots for training snipers in the Department of Defence in Australia. The Segways are especially adapted for military exercises, moving and responding virtually like humans. They move autonomously, can avoid obstacles at the last minute, go in

Tsutenkaku makes its public appearance

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:54:33 -0400

We've already told you about Tsutenkaku, the tower robot from Osaka in Japan. This miniature robotic replica of Osaka's broadcasting tower, which measures 103 meters in height, is 1.70 m tall. This symbol of Osaka recently made its appearance in public as the master of ceremonies at the Electric

RoboSwift the surveillance bird

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:48:54 -0400

RoboSwift is a robotic bird with wings that can move like a real bird (i.e. can flap) and folds its feathers backwards like a swift. This prototype has been invented by researchers at the Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands. This robot was originally designed for (and with) the Dut

PhD in Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:07:43 -0400

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) near Boston will be the third university in the US to offer a PhD in Robotics Engineering. In fact, WPI already offers a bachelor's degree in robotics engineering ('baccalauréat' in Canada, 'bachelor' in the US). What's more, it will now be the only on

Stark Expo unveils the Haztech robot arm by Accutech (Iron Man)

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:08:22 -0400

You could almost believe it's a genuine press release from "Stark Industries" but actually it's a promotion for the film Iron Man 2. The video, site, company, press releases, photos,... it all seems very real but by taking a closer look you can see that the people in the video look more like acto

Dagu Wild Thumper: Videos

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:55:15 -0400

Robot-Dreams likes the new Dagu Wild Thumper and so do we :-) We already told you about it 2 weeks ago. Moreover, we sell this progressive platform with 6 wheels/motors at RobotShop. An all-terrain vehicle which, as its name suggests, can go almost anywhere: uneven surfaces, rocks, mud, up ste

Cars with fuel cells by Horizon

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:42:22 -0400

We recently received two new products: two remote-controlled cars which operate with fuel cells. The first is the H2GO by Horizon: This hybrid electric hydrogen car (runs on energy from the sun and water) is a toy suitable for ages 8 and up. It comes with a hydrogen station, a remote control,

Runbot 2

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:39:34 -0400

After the Runbot created in 1999, there's now Runbot2, developed by the Tokyo Polytechnic University. Even if it still has loads of wires connected to its body, this quadruped robot moves very naturally. It can run like an animal (a dog or a cat for example) in a way that clearly shows us the ra

Robot that swims like a sea mammal

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:07:21 -0400

Here's a robot which looks like the Loch Ness sea monster but which comes to us straight from Japan. A hybrid between a kind of worm and prehistoric monster. It has to be admitted that the prototype is pretty successful and you would easily say it looks like a real sea mammal. You can see other

Kobe Tetsujin 28: a Giant Robot in Japan

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:24:16 -0400

Here's a video of Tetsujin 28, the giant robot in Kobe, Japan. John Palmisano from the site, Society of Robots, has collected the images. This giant metal statue is 18 meters tall and weighs 50 tonnes! The official site: www.kobe-tetsujin.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REhoDQWx7g0 The des

Transformer Robots: the best on video

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:23:16 -0400

Transformer robots have always fascinated both the young and old. Recently, the Transporter films have been adapted to the big screen. But what about real transformer robots? Do they really exist or is it just a matter of pure fiction? You'll be surprised to see that some nice autonomous toy proto

iFeel_IM: a Robotic Vest for the virtual world

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:18:03 -0400

A couple of researchers based in Japan have invented a robotic vest which can transpose human emotions into virtual worlds, like Second Life for example. The iFeel_IM allows the feeling of reality to be intensified in virtual gaming worlds and also shows the other people involved your true emotio

Atomic Swarm Dot Robot: A Robot that goes mad?

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:59:34 -0400

How could a robot become so mad to turn against its designer? Of course it's impossible if you buy a robot from RobotShop. We sell robots to serve humans. On the other hand, if you attempt experiments all alone at your home with prototypes, you're on your own! That's why you should always make

Hajime the waiter robot that serves... and dances

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:56:31 -0400

If you're an avid reader of this blog, you'll definitely remember that a few days ago we told you about this restaurant robot in Thailand? And now the waiter robot can not only serve but dance too! Actually it's a Motoman robot modified at several hundred thousand dollars. But there's no doubt th

New Arduino Wi-Fi by AsyncLabs

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:04:43 -0400

We have just received two new flagship products in our online robotics store. They are the Arduino WiFi BlackWidow by AsyncLabs (large version, which is compatible with Arduino shielding standards) and the Mini Arduino WiFi YellowJacket by AsyncLabs (miniature version for small robots). These

CBS's Skeleton Robot

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:27:48 -0400

The American television channel, CBS, has decided to build a prototype of a skeleton robot for its program The Late Late Show presented by Craig Ferguson. Grant Imahara from Mythbusters is glued to the task of completing this android prototype. As you would suspect with this type of program, it

Les Promesses de la robotique

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:43:28 -0400

On March 30, 'Les Promesses de la Robotique' (the promises of robotics) meeting was held at the 'Mardis de l'Innovation' (Innovation Tuesdays) in France. The guests discussed the progress of robotics and its applications in our modern society. Amongst those attending were several recognizable fa

LG to organize a soccer tournament for vacuum robots

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:37:36 -0400

In order to promote its robotic vacuum cleaners in Korea , LG has decided to organize a soccer tournament. The tournament will be held on May 16 and should have 32 teams participating. The remote-controlled vacuum robots will be used like soccer players. Registration is open until April 30. All

Robotic teddy bear

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:32:33 -0400

A robotic teddy bear has been developed by the Fujitsu Research Institute in Japan. The prototype still has no name but could soon be used in hospitals for psychological support and as a companion. The bear can recognize patients' facial expressions thanks to its camera and responds accordingly

Geminoid F the female humanoid robot

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:30:35 -0400

Hiroshi Ishiguro has just created a second version of its Geminoid humanoid robot: the Geminoid F (for 'female'). This female robot is a copy of an attractive woman in her 20s. Unlike the first Geminoid, it only has 12 servo motors in its face (50 for the H1) and 46 degrees of freedom for her bod

SimMan 3G: A Patient Robot for nurses

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:45:03 -0400

James Corrigan is 72 years old and is a patient robot especially designed for nurses. The University of Houston-Victoria in America has decided to acquire this human simulator. As Victoria Advocate says, this robotic patient is dying of lung cancer but with a quick reboot he'll be all better. In f

Robot Seder: The robots' dinner

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:50:03 -0400

What if robots could prepare themselves a nice family dinner? That's what we can see in this video; no humans are involved. The domestic robot lights the candles for four guest robots, uncorks a bottle of wine and tends the table! And why not eat some bread, some salad and beets after prayer - )

Asimo Widget for your desktop

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:15:55 -0400

Honda has just developed a little fun gadget to put on your desktop: the Asimo Widget. This little robotic widget is placed on your computer desktop and displays the latest news from Honda as well as provides a memo function for taking notes. You also see Asimo walking around on your screen, it'

Restaurant Robot in Thailand

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:06:30 -0400

Lapassarada Thanaphant has paid out 927 000 US dollars to equip her Japanese restaurant with robots waiters. And what robots! The photos were taken on April 1st during the opening ceremony of the Hajime restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. Hopefully it's not an April's fool... (the robots seem pret

Segatoys chick robot

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:07:51 -0400

It's not an April's fool. A Japanese company has created a chick robot which imitates a real 3-day old chick. Actually, it's a little domestic companion for kids or big kids :-) It responds to touch, flaps its tiny wings and lets out little chirps when you ignore it. More info on SegaToys. h

My Desk Friend Pingo (Arimaz) on sale at RobotShop!

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:07:29 -0400

This little Facebook Penguin robot Pingo My Desk Friend has just arrived at RobotShop and is already selling like hot cakes! We were telling you about it just a month ago here (see the info + demo videos). It's made by the Swiss company, Arimaz. Its features include announcing new emails from y

Maintenance touchpad for robots

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:30:04 -0400

According to Industrie.com, the Swiss-Swedish company, ABB, has launched a touchpad allowing the guided repair and maintenance of robots. This tablet PC allows all minor operations to be carried out without necessarily using a technician on site. It explains in detail the procedure to follow in

New Journalist Robot

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:21:24 -0400

Recently we talked about Stats Monkey, the automated program capable of replacing a sports journalist. And now we have the life-size journalist robot. It can move independently, interview people, take photos, conduct internet research and post articles online. The jobs of journalists and blogg

Pirobot can track and capture balls

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:41:06 -0400

Pirobot is a robot prototype which can focus on a ball of a specific color until it gets it and then concentrates on a second ball. In the video below, Pirobot only sees the green ball; it follows it with its eyes (with its camera) until it can finally hold it in its hands. Immediately afterwar

Dagu robotic gripper

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:52:43 -0400

The Dagu robotic gripper is one of our newest products on sale at RobotShop. It's a gripper which comes pre-assembled. It's powered by two servo motors with 2.3kg/cm of torque at 6V and 1.8kg/cm at 4.8V. The gripper opens to a maximum of 5 cm. CLICK HERE TO ORDER OR VIEW MORE DETAILS ON OUR ON

Robot which folds laundry (PR2)

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:10:18 -0400

We've already introduced you to PR2 in the past, the open-source robotic platform by Willow Garage. Recently we saw that the PR2 was able to autocalibrate on its own. Well, now it can also fold the laundry! The PR2 faced the test of folding 50 towels and succeeded with 100%. For now it only folds

HoiHoi-san Manga transformed into robot

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:16:16 -0400

Hobbymedia.it, an Italian blog has mentioned in a post how their Japanese friend Zak created a small robot hack of the manga HoiHoi-san figure. The little plastic doll has been completely assembled (kit toy) by adding wires and Microcontrollers to it. The end result is a small autonomous robot

Botmag (Robot Magazine) is on Twitter

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:17:26 -0400

Botmag aka Robot Magazine now has an account on Twitter. You can follow it on: twitter.com/Robot_Magazine Robot Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine in the United States, whose first issue was released in 2003. It addresses mainly topics such as robot manufacturing, education, events and robotics

Truckbot executes voice commands

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:54:33 -0400

Do you remember Truckbot HTC G1 which we told you about in early March? Well, here is a new version of this little robot from Tim Heath and Ryan Hickman, this time flashier, in green transparent plastic and mainly, with improved capabilities. Truckbot used to respond to commands via a laptop. N

Titan robotic tank by Elenco

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:27:07 -0400

We have just added the robotic tank toy, Titan, by Elenco to our products. Ideal for children aged 10 and over, this remote-controlled tank only costs about thirty dollars! Equipped with 6 wheels, it can go in any direction. Titan is steered at a distance using a wireless infrared remote contro

Wooden robots

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:33:26 -0400

Creating wooden robots, it had to be done :-) We reassure you that these are just decorative and toy robots rather than real functional, mobile and autonomous robots. Produced by Japan's Take-G Toys, these little gems are robotic decorations made entirely out of wood and cost between 50 and 800

Schema, a humanoid robot by Kobayashi Lab

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:21:07 -0400

The Japanese laboratory, Kobayashi Lab, at Waseda University is in the process of developing SCHEMA, a new humanoid robot. It's 1.19 m tall and has 14 degrees of freedom, 6 in the arms and 8 in the head. The aim is to create an emotional humanoid. To achieve this, Schema has been given several t

Spring sale at RobotShop: 73 products on special offer

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:42:03 -0400

At RobotShop it's always Christmas! Take advantage of the spring sale where we have selected more than 73 products to offer you at reduced prices, including: » Nabaztag Ears: $4 instead of $9.99 » Programmable Remote-Controlled Roboni-I Robot: $219 instead of $249 » Automatic Self-Cleaning

Car Transformer Robot

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:58:01 -0400

Here's a really fun toy on Youtube. We are considering possibly adding it to our products. It's a remote-controlled car which transforms into a robot firing missiles. 3 frequencies are available, allowing transformers to engage in combat. Video after the break: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

All-terrain Dagu Robot Wild Thumper

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:42:44 -0400

Here's another RobotShop novelty: the Dagu Wild Thumper, an all-terrain robot with 6 wheels. This mobile platform can carry 8 kg of load and is powered by 6 gear motors. Outdoor exploration and rescue missions are possible applications for Universities or for military use. It is one of the firs

Dagu Robotic Arm with 6 DOF

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:39:00 -0400

Here's a RobotShop novelty which has just come in stock: the Dagu Robotic Arm which has 6 degrees of freedom. It is 36 cm long and comes with PC software. Dagu uses 4 servos for the base and the arm and 6 servo motors in total for its 6 degrees of freedom. It can be programmed to carry out very

Urban Roverbot the all-terrain robot

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:10:00 -0400

Dino Segovis has created an all-terrain robot on a roomba platform. The "Urban Roverbot" is a mobile robot which is not satisfied with rolling on flat surfaces, that would be too easy :-) No, the prototype by Segovis is inspired by Mars Exploration Rover and can roll on broken ground amongst sto

Kanibot spider robot concept

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:18:48 -0400

American designer Norio Fujikawa has just completed the fantastic concept of a surveillance robot in the form of a spider. Kanibot has 6 legs, a video camera + a camera, motion sensors and an antenna to communicate with its base. Kanibot can venture on almost any terrain like a real spider.

Hanako the guinea-pig robot for dentists

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:07:58 -0400

Rather than resorting to human guinea-pigs to practice the dental profession, Japan has decided to create its own guinea-pig robot, always ready to be operated on in the mouth. Hanako the female robotic patient can salivate, have a runny nose, move her eyes and express pain by speaking. She open

Robo-One 2010: Super Dygar establishes itself in the final (videos)

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:52:11 -0400

The combat robots competition, Robo-One 2010, has just ended in Japan. You can view the photos posted by Robot-Dreams on Flickr (including the one above): flickr.com/photos/robots-dreams/sets/72157623564934427/show/. It was "Super Dygar II" which established itself in the final against "Neutrino

Contineo Robotics is born

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:45:17 -0400

The robotics community welcomes a new player: Contineo Robotics. The company will develop robotic hands adept at delicate manipulations, robotic platforms and control systems. The hands will be primarily designed for first responders as well as for military use for handling bombs or explosives.

1.9 million euros for farm robots in Denmark

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:22:12 -0400

The DCSR (Danish Council for Strategic Research) has injected 1.9 million euros into a Danish project called ASETA which aims to robotize some farming operations related to crops. According to Robotland, Denmark figures amongst the leaders in robotics for farms and agricultural enterprises. The

iRobot is 20 years old!

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:40:50 -0400

The RobotShop team wishes a happy birthday to its partner, iRobot, which is celebrating its 20th birthday this year! iRobot is the world leader in vacuum robots and is also actively involved in floor-washing robots, robots which clean swimming pools as well as industrial and military robots. T

Asimo P4 by Honda

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:39:29 -0400

Honda has just unveiled its new model of the Asimo humanoid robot: the P4. Careful though, it's not a new version in the literal sense since this model is based on one developed in 2000. The P4 measures 1.60 m in height like the P3 but it has lost weight: from 130 kg to 80 kg. Asimo P4 has 34 d

Theremin Playing Robot - and upcoming exclusive interview!

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:14:25 -0400

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I posted - had my birthday last week, so it made things a little bit crazy for me. You can all congratulate me on turning twenty-two for the fourth time. Feels good, turning twenty-two again. I may have mentioned some time ago that I'm working on an inter

Robots that play Guitar Hero

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:15:29 -0400

The popular video game Guitar Hero transcends from a game for humans to a game for robots. In Guitar Hero you have to play the guitar following instructions on the screen while trying to make the least number of mistakes possible. But why risk wrong notes when a robot can take charge and achieve

Robo-One: the humanoid robot competition in Japan

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:52:25 -0400

Robo-One is a humanoid robot competition in Japan. It was created in 2002 and has already taken place in other countries including South Korea and the US. The robot participants fight each other as warriors (like fighters of mixed martial arts). The robots are mostly prototypes developed especi

Skateboard Segway with two wheels by XenonJohn

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:01:49 -0400

Yesterday we were telling you about Make Faire 2010 in Newcastle, Great Britain, and a certain Skateboard on two wheels. Its designer, XenonJohn, has just provided all the instructions for making one on his instructables page. He says he's been inundated with emails and requests, as many from tho

The RobotShop Product Catalog is on Facebook

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:04:51 -0400

We've just integrated our product catalog, RobotShop, on Facebook. The catalog can be accessed in the "Catalog" tab directly from our Facebook page. The advantage for social networking fans is that you can browse our site without leaving the Facebook page. The browsing is done by robot category

Robovie R2: the desktop robot

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:04:27 -0400

Robovie R2 is a little humanoid desktop robot which has an iPod Touch in its stomach which allows instructions to be sent to it. It has a video camera, two microphones and speakers. This prototype, which should be commercialized soon, has been created by IRC (Intelligent Robotics & Communica

The Old Robots: a paradise for collectors

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:41:35 -0400

The Old Robots is a site which brings together many old robot models. In fact, it's a collector's site and is not intended for commercial use (no purchases/sales). TheOldRobots.com only aims to inform, according to its policy (Guidelines). The site shows photos and detailed records of toy robot

Les aventures du robot bleu

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:37:48 -0400

Here's a really cute short film for your kids: L'Interprétation des rêves ou les aventures du robot bleu, (The interpretation of dreams or the adventures of the blue robot). This robot is unlike any other because it has no bolts! It's a Canadian animation film in stop motion by Eloh

600 million euros for robotics research in Europe

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:09:34 -0400

Robotland reports that Europe has invested 600 million euros to date in robotics research. It's not specified since when; EURON, via its European robotics research program, has 900 participants involved in 120 projects. The researchers are interested in cognitive systems and vision, mobile and i

Video of UK Maker Faire 2010

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:04:58 -0400

The Maker Faire 2010 just took place in Great Britain (March 12-21) and the UK Robot Group made the most of it by compiling a video of the best appearances at this event. The Maker Faire event is part of Science Fest, 10 days devoted to innovation and creativity in Newcastle. You will see: -Leg

Fireguard the concept of a firefighter robot

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:28:18 -0400

The concept of Fireguard, a firefighter robot, was conceived by a German designer. Fireguard is not going to replace humans by extinguishing fires, but it will check out places where fires are. Equipped with a video camera on its head, it is controlled at a distance by firefighters who can asses

Jet Hitter: a robot for playing baseball

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:32:07 -0400

Researchers at Meiji University in Japan have teamed up with MR Corp to build a robot which allows you to train in baseball. The robot holds the ball 20 cm in the air as if it was an invisible tee so the player only has to hit it. The Jet Hitter can store 70 balls. The designers have planned to

Light Painting with Robots

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:11:46 -0400

RobotBox user jbot added a nifty blog post today about using his robot to paint with light. Inspired by images of Roomba's with LEDs, he added a set of LEDs to his robot, PlexiBot and took some long exposure photos as PlexiBot traveled around. The results are quite beautiful.

DNA nanotubes against cancer

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:12:16 -0400

Researchers at McGill University in Montreal (Canada) have just created DNA nanotubes which can deliver "tiny drugs" to diseased cells. The method used: the researchers take the DNA out of its biological context and rather than using the genetic code for life, it acts as a kind of building block fo

Serpentine robot by Biorobotics Lab

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:19:48 -0400

The Biorobotics Lab at Carnegie Mellon University has just created an especially evolved prototype of a snake. This snake is able to climb on a vertical bar by crawling like a real snake would. It's one of the first prototypes of its kind in the world to achieve such a feat. http://www.youtube.

Niko: the LEGO robot controlled by Twitter

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:36:38 -0400

You'll be surprised to learn that Twitter can even give instructions to a robot! The idea: users type specific commands on Twitter to the @n900niko account, for example of a computer, which are sent to a hacked Nokia N900 which retransmits the instructions to the LEGO Mindstorms robot. Nokia can

Aibo undergoes X-rays

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:02:06 -0400

A radiograph of a person is fairly normal in the medical field. But doing an X-ray on a robot, that's fairly unusual! Below are some X-rays of the dog, AIBO robot by Sony. via plastic pals

The hiccups of Hinamitetu

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:32:21 -0400

You have followed the progress here of Hinamitetu, the gymnast robot now capable of doing a somersault over a fixed bar then catching itself without falling. It should be clear here: this remarkable performance has not been achieved without pains. You have to suffer and persevere to reach perfecti

Voice-controlled helicopter

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:19:23 -0400

The Robust Robotics Group at MIT has created a QuadCopter which can travel about according to vocal instructions. The technician in the video below gives the following order to a helicopter robot: "Go across room 124, then face the windows and go up." This drone carries out the order without dif

Optimus Prime is 2.50 meters tall

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:17:44 -0400

Here is an Optimus Prime (self-robotized character from the film Transformers) which is 2.50 metres tall. It is made of 5000 recyclable parts taken from cars, boats, a dishwasher, motorbike, television and other pieces of metal. It still weighs 550 kg though. Along the same lines as with Robost

Manoï at the helm

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:34:07 -0400

The Manoï robot is known for its various dance skills. We have already shown you it dancing to Japonese rap and spinning upside down on its head. Now it's back with a new, rather original exercise. It moves in synchronicity with a dancer and a second humanoid robot which is life-sized. Mano

Hospi: the robot for hospitals

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:38:16 -0400

Hospi is an autonomous robot created by Panasonic and intended for South Korean hospitals. Hospi can move around patients' rooms and serve meals, clean laundry, medication, X-rays, documents to sign, etc. This type of robot has been used in hospitals in Japan since 2006. Equipped with a video c

A Falcon Robot in Rio

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:43:51 -0400

The Airport in Rio in Brazil has "recruited" a falcon robot in order to ward off birds of ill omen :-) More seriously, this robotic falcon is used to scare the birds which fly above the airport so that they don't collide with planes taking off. Usually, airports use real falcons, not robots. It

France is behind in industrial robotics

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:21:17 -0400

According to Vincent Schramm, the Director of the French association for manufacturing technologies (SYMOP) in an article in Figaro, France has fallen behind its neighbours in terms of industrial robotics. In France, the biggest companies are lowering the low purchase prices which is encouraging

Gordon Bennett Robot Works: New Yorker robotic art

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:07:41 -0400

Gordon Bennett is a New Yorker who fully devotes all his time to his passion which is also his source of income: he creates sculptures of robots. It's a current trend as it's not the first of which we've shown you on the RobotShop blog. Gordon's robots are truly fantastic. His sculptures take o

Cody, a new humanoid

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:53:48 -0400

Cody is a new humanoid robot, a work in progress at Healthcare Robotics Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta). This robot can open closet doors and drawers and can follow a person holding it by the hand. Cody is manipulated with a remote control just like those for video games, or

Sparks the robot from Toy Story 3

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:49:27 -0400

The long awaited film Toy Story 3 will premier June 18, 2010 in the U.S. and July 14, in France (National Independence day). And the film's team just released a new character on the poster: Sparks the robot! Sparks is a light flashing toy with several LEDs for the eyes and it really sparks. It

Boeing A160T Robocopter and K-MAX by Lockeed

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:23:21 -0400

The Boeing A160T Robocopter is a pilotless helicopter that can lift loads up to 1135 kg. The video of the A160 (2007): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gndveJE24bg This robocopter model can also reach an unbelievable height of 12 000 feet (3657 meters above sea level) with 567 kg, this is ideal f

EPIC GigaPan: robots for cameras

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:30:39 -0400

GigaPan robots are automated systems for cameras. These include devices that have taken the world's most important photographs such as the panoramic Obama investiture photo with 1.5 billion pixels. The new range of GigaPan includes the EPIC, the EPIC 100 and the Epic Pro. Prices vary between 350

Realistic robotic fish

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:46:21 -0400

At the Expo FC 2010 in Japan, Osaka University presented a pretty mind-blowing prototype of a robotic fish. Its movements in particular are so realistic you could easily mistake it for a real fish. It measures 10 cm in length, is powered by a solid polymer fuel cell (Power Tube) and a polymer li

The PR2 self-calibrates on its own

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:32:38 -0400

The PR2 by Willow Garage is able to autocalibrate on its own with a new ROS (Robot Operating System) software application. This saves a considerable amount of time since the robot is left alone to work in order to calibrate its sensors. And here it is in the video demonstration below. For a remin

RUM: the underground robotic weapon

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:03:06 -0400

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) hopes to develop an Underground Robotic Munition (RUM) to be used for single use. This robot would be able to go underground and dig a hole towards a potential underground target; once it reaches its destination it would explode, thus destroying its enem

Tsutenkaku the Osaka Tower Robot

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:49:25 -0400

The robot Tsutenkaku is a robot in the shape of a tower which measures 1.70 m and was developed by 7 Japanese companies. Such originality is tough to beat. The creators of Tsutenkaku say that it is the largest humanoid robot in the world. On the technical side, Tsutenkaku walks on its two legs,

RoboVirtualEvents.com: the Robotics Summit site

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:11:03 -0400

We told you in January about the virtual conference organized by Robotic Trends on 16 June 2010. This time the event, called Robotics Summit, has been given its own internet site: www.robovirtualevents.com. This conference aims to be a new international meeting place for roboticists, professiona

Bots High: the battle of robots

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:36:40 -0400

Bots High is a film in progress which shows robots fighting in American High Schools. The video documentary allows us to follow the course of several teams from the initial design of their robot to the final struggle for victory, honor but also for fun at the National BattleBots Championship. Y

Robot that drank too much(Animation)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:56:33 -0400

Here is a somewhat peculiar animation of a robot who drinks and drinks... Masahiro Ushiyama's experiment aims to create a realistic animation of a greeting robot without using facial expressions (mouth, eyes). It is indeed very successful ... even if watching a drinking robot seems as sad as watc

Robopocalypse a Steven Spielberg film in progress

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:48:52 -0400

Robopocalypse is a film in progress from Steven Spielberg inspired on an uncompleted comic book from Daniel H. Wilson. Wilson also wrote "How to Survive A Robot Uprising" :-) and "How to Build a Robot Army". Drew Goddard who wrote the screenplay for Cloverfield, will be adapt

Isaac Asimov: Video

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:18:18 -0400

Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) was an American writer of Russian origins. He was a visionary and considered as one of the leading figures in science-fiction, and he is specially known in robotics by his three laws (1942, Runaround): Fiirst Law: "A robot may not injure a human being or, through i

March Robot Giveaway to Celebrate GoRobotics' 10th Birthday

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:00:27 -0500

It's that time again! Time for the March celebration of GoRobotics' 10th Birthday. We're once again giving away fabulous robot prizes to 3 lucky winners. Previous contests have been great, and we're excited to be doing it again with prizes from our sponsors Pololu, Super Droid Robots, Zagros Robot

Toshiba Wheelie

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:19:21 -0500

Wheelie the robot from Toshiba is a new two-wheel domestic robot showcased by the Japanese on March 10 at the Toshiba Science Museum in Kawasaki. It uses the same principle as the Segway in order to balance on two wheels. Wheelie moves autonomously, avoiding obstacles thanks to its laser and vid

Virtopsy Virtobot: the robot that performs autopsies without incisions

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:34:55 -0500

Virtopsy laboratory for the Medical-Legal Institute of the University of Berne in Switzerland, has developed Virtobot, a robot capable of conducting autopsies on cadavers without opening them up. According to TSR.ch, the device, in addition to this feat, makes it possible to retain autopsy data f

Twendy-One the domestic robot

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:32:45 -0500

Twendy-One is a robot built by the team of researchers working for professor Shigeki Sugano at the Japanese University of Waseda. It's a domestic robot which was created to provide help to the elderly. The design required ten years of work and funding from twenty private companies. It has forty-s

Manoi, dancer and rapper

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:46:50 -0500

Here is the Asian Michael Jackson reincarnated in Manoï robot, which is also a stunt performer. This all makes this little Manoi robot simply amazing. It dances to the rhythm of the music then turns its head back, with both feet up in the air. Maybe if a full size person version is built, i

Husqvarna launches its collection of color robotic lawn mowers

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:47:35 -0500

Husqvarna has announced the launch of its new collection of robotic lawn mowers, all in color. Husqvarna is number 1 in outdoor motorized equipment. The Swedish company was founded in 1689. The new collection of robotic lawn mowers comes in 4 colors: white, brown, blue and orange. From 1995 to

GarbageBot: the selective robotic garbage can

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:01:53 -0500

GarbageBot is a robotic garbage can invented by Osaka University and Mitsubishi. Its eyes contain laser recognition technology which allows it to separate waste: up to six different types of plastic. Because GarbageBot will separate more than plastic to then be recycled, this will also enable re

Element Commune LP-11

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:49:21 -0500

Here is a prototype of the Lego robot from Element Commune: the LP-11. The LP-11 is a new robotic combat mecha which can walk. Its design and colors give it character. Notice too that it lifts its feet like a human; it doesn't slip on the ground, unlike most other models. Video evidence: [flic

Robosoft Kompaï

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:27:49 -0500

The French company Robosoft has just presented the Kompaï domestic robot in New Orleans to assist the elderly, dependants, or autistic people. Robosoft has more than 25 years of experience in robotics and has been providing solutions since 1985 in various industries, such as transport, clean

Kiva Systems: the dance by robots for warehouses

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:42:07 -0500

Three videos, not that recent but very informative, which show the choreographed dances by Kiva. Kiva Systems manufactures autonomous robots for handling goods which automate the processing of orders in warehouses. In particular, this enables increased productivity. Their ballet is quite simpl

First Videos of the Samsung Navibot

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:16:00 -0500

Yesterday in London Samsung presented its new robotic vacuum cleaner which should be on the European market in the next few weeks. The Samsung Navibot is equipped with two processors, 40 sensors and takes 30 photos per second to scan the room. When its batteries are weak, it recharges itself a

Yotaro: a bright baby for Japanese couples

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:49 -0500

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Japanese have just pushed the boundaries of the imagination back a little further in terms of robotics with the creation of a humanoid baby robot called Yotaro. Its purpose? To boost births in Japan. The baby's face is made of translucent silicone and

Robot Catwoman Manoi

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:57:13 -0500

Admire this magnificent robot, Manoï AT01, customized as a robot cat. An improved version of Manoi danced at Clarkson University. It's a real mini robotic Catwoman dancing gracefully and with especially surprising speed for a robot. She moves quickly but doesn't fall. Mind-blowing. Her per

DSO Nano : The Pocket Oscilloscope by SeeedStudio

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:11:08 -0500

RobotShop has received a new project, Nano SeeedStudio DSO poket Oscillator. It is something like an iPod for robotic enthusiasts, this type of product previously cost 10 to 15 times more and was bulkier. This one only weighs 60 grams. The Seeedstudio measures the frequency, cycle, Vpp, Vram, Va

Robot Haibao at the World Expo in China

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:34:48 -0500

The Chinese University of Zhejiang has created the HaiBao robot to welcome visitors to the Shanghai World Expo 2010 (China) that is taking place now. Hai Bao is 1.55 meters high and speaks 6 different languages. It speaks, has a screen on its face, can shake hands with visitors and takes picture

Is the launch of Neato Robotics delayed?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:27:06 -0500

Robot Stock News says that they have tried to order the highly anticipated Neato Robotics robot vacuum cleaner but its launch seems to be delayed. The Neato Robotics is a very promising intelligent vacuum cleaner that will directly compete with Roomba by iRobot. RSN tried to pre-order the prod

Brauer creates radiant robots with recycled pieces

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:41:39 -0500

What a great idea for recycling and reviving old materials. It is even more charming to us when it comes to turning them into robots. Brauer is a French artists who gives life to objects and creates radiant works of art and decorative sculptures. Below are additional photos of robotic art found

SmartDust, the robotic intelligent dust

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:42:35 -0500

SmartDust is an "intelligent dust" network project made up of mini-robots with wireless sensors. As big as a dust particle or a grain of sand, these small and mobile intelligent forms (autonomous or remote control) can be used to explore space and some planets, adjust temperatures, detect earthq

An autonomous helicopter used to fly above nuclear disasters

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:21:45 -0500

Unmanned Systems Laboratory developed a helicopter robot that can fly above disaster areas after nuclear attacks or accidents, or bomb explosions. The autonomous helicopter was developed by students at Virginia Tech College and their professor, Kevin Kochersberger. It measures 1.80 meters and we

A robot arm that serves cocktails

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:11:38 -0500

This robotic arm already works well despite the small failure at the beginning of the video (too much haste). It carries a cocktail glass, moves quickly without spilling a drop, and always keeps the glass in an upright position. This application was developed by Eager in Osaka, Japan. They hope

Robot Costumes

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:54:39 -0500

Robot costumes are in style. We are seeing more and more videos circulating on YouTube and video sharing sites. Robots are gradually starting to stand out and walking around town with robot costumes is rather amusing. If you film a video of an original humanoid or 1950s robot costume, send it

HTC G1 truckbot: a robot tank

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:58:26 -0500

Two web engineers, Tim Heath (Python specialist) and Ryan Hickman (who works for Google Double Click) have developed a mini tank which operates with a mobile phone running on Android. The HTC G1 phone that sits on the tank robot directs the small vehicle which currently possesses limited mobile f

Hinamitetu performs a leap on the horizontal bar

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:07:41 -0500

Unbelievable Hinamitetu gymnast robot performs an acrobatic leap on the horizontal bar. The performance is astonishing: the robot spins around the bar like an athlete before doing a flip; then he grasps the bar like a gymnast. Hinamitetu's hands actually grab the rod as soon as they come into cont

Dancing Manoi robot follows the beat

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:49:34 -0500

This small dancing robot manages to move while following the beat of tomtoms. This is a small humanoid MANOI AT-01 at Yankadi club (Western African Drum) at Clarkson University (USA). Perfect for adding entertainment to your evenings since he lasts longer than a human :-0 http://www.youtube.com

3 million euro in Europe for a domestic robotics

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:50:52 -0500

MEC (Manufacturing Engineering Centre) (University of Cardiff in the United Kingdom) is developing a semi-autonomous domestic robot able to help senior citizens with their daily tasks. The 3 million euro project is also aimed at creating a robot able to provide healthcare and assistance for people

Gaagle Bot : a modified Roomba that Googles

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:43:20 -0500

Gaagle Bot is the name given to this Roomba vacuum robot that has been modified by Swedish geeks. With its video camera and its integrated web server it can either walk around your house or only where you want it to walk. Gaagle Bot reference points the texts that it meets on its path, adds th

Rihanna and the Titan Robot dancing together

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:14:04 -0500

What a surprise to see two altered Titan robots dance beside Rihanna, the singer! It happened at the Echo Music Awards in Berlin, Germany. Rihanna interpreted her song "Rude Boy". More than one human in the hall would have certainly wanted to change places with these robots :-) http://www.yo

A Caterpillar TL1255 for the LAPD

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:53:10 -0500

The LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) bought a remote control mobile robot by Northrop Grumman Remotec. This is a Caterpillar TL1255 that does not have a driver but can be controlled remotely from a distance of 1.6 km (1 mile). The arms of the machine have a range of 12 meters in front and 15

Kojiro the humanoid with a skeleton

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:49:43 -0500

Kojiro is a humanoid robot developed at the University of Tokyo in Japan (JSK Robotics Lab). Its characteristic is that it tries to replicate the movements of a human by imitating the functioning of the human skeleton, muscles and tendons. On one side this robot has things in common with the ECC

A Dalek Robot managed with an iPhone

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:00:16 -0500

Steve de BotBuilder built a Dalek robot capable of working via the iPhone / iPod by using the Wi-Fi and accelerometer of the Apple device. Simply tilt the iPhone to make the robot move in the desired direction. For those wondering what Dalek is, it is a mutant alien robot from the British televi

M3-Neony the Baby Robot

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:52:43 -0500

The M3-Neony baby robot is the result of work done by Japanese researchers from the University of Osaka. Professor Minoru Asada has been directing the research carried out in partnership with the JST (Japan Science and Technology Agency) since 2005. The main objective is to make the M3-Neony int

An Xbox 360 Robot

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:18:57 -0500

How can you recycle an old Microsoft Xbox 360 console into a robot ? That is exactly what Jasper Stevens did when building this tiny sculpture. Rather than putting the console in the garbage or leaving it in a corner, why not use it as a decorative accessory. This is called art robotics :-) vi

ECCE : A humanoid cyclop with a human structure

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:53:06 -0500

ECCE is a humanoid robot with a replicated human structure. Researchers went even further with this one-eyed (a video camera) robot and made the bust of the robot look and move just like a human's bust. The anthropomimetic robot liberates the barriers found with the robotic metallic structures o

HUMAVIPS : Robots able to identify you in a crowd

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:48:33 -0500

The HUMAVIPS project consists of developing Homanoids with auditory and visual abilities in populated spaces. ("Humanoids with auditory and visual abilities in populated spaces"). European researchers are developing a prototype robotic that will be able to find a particular person amongst a noisy

Mini insect robots

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:51:51 -0500

MiddleCreekMerchants made the small insect robots above with the help of electronic pieces: cable connectors for the legs and diodes for the antennas. These mini-robots move in all directions of your desk and are directed with the use of a remote control...for the TV! Certainly this is not revol

NAO robots playing soccer at the CeBIT of Hanover

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:07:38 -0500

The High-Tech fair CeBIT 2010 is currently on in Hanover, Germany. The 4 robots from the University of Bremen (Germany), Rajesh, Penny, Sheldon and Leonard, are all 60 cm high and are members of the soccer team that won the Robot Football World Cup in Austria in 2009. These small humanoids use t

MyDeskFriend : the penguin robot for Facebook

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:05:26 -0500

The Swiss company, Arimaz, has created a small robot in the shape of a penguin that connects to Facebook. MyDeskFriend can read your e-mails and messages from your contacts on Facebook, the news via RSS feeds, check weather, follow the course of your favorite stock, and even interact with other u

The light saber dance preformed by Motoman

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:33:40 -0500

Three Motoman robots perform a light saber dance. The video was filmed at iRex 2009 at the international exhibition of robotics of Tokyo in Japan. If you remember, Motoman is the same one that can make pancakes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G09aHF7-P5o

The Bionic Foot for amputees

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:39:31 -0500

Engineers at the University of Michigan, Kuo and Steve Collins, have developed a bionic foot prosthesis cutting efforts by 30 % compared to classic prosthesis. Its principle is based on the recycling of energy between two steps in order to increase its strength. This is the first prosthesis tha

Dynamizer the humanoid robot that can do everything

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:12:03 -0500

The humanoid robot Dynamizer (a champion at the Robo-One competition) from Japanese national Tomio Sugiura is already a star in the robotics world. Dynamizer does it all: it skis, plays soccer, baseball, cooks and barbecues, it mows the lawn and goes fishing. The video below will inspire your full

MeBot a telepresence mini robot

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:02:56 -0500

MeBot is a new telepresence mobile robot created by the MIT in Boston. It has a small screen to display the face of the person in teleconference, and two little arms. Additionally, its neck can move to express emotions (3 degrees of freedom). MeBot's base is also mobile. A fabulous invention t

RoboCar G the car robot

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:24:14 -0500

RoboCar is an autonomous car prototype manufactured in Japan by ZMP, a robotics startup. This car is remote controlled by computer and it avoids any obstacles only using its sensors, lasers, radar, and embedded video cameras. In fact this model is a replica of the robocar toy that already exists

Robo-Rex a concept for a Lego dinosaur

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:40:01 -0500

Robo-Rex is an invention from Alyse and Remi who shared their photos on Flickr. This is a robot dinosaur made of LEGOs. Their prototype was based on that superb futuristic German advertising from 2008, for the Saturn brand: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzd1OiP27s0 Other photos: via Flic

Robot Bug?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:10:50 -0500

Here is a rather amusing image that attracted our attention. We see an army of eggs with robotic ... legs and eyes. But it looks like one of them took to its heels! Lol :-)

RoboThespian Humanoid: I am a machine

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:48:28 -0500

RoboThespian is a humanoid robot with exceptional acting and singing skills. RoboThespian TM, a British company, built this nice robot to entertain the crowds. Its mission is to educate, communicate, interact and entertain. We can say that it is a great success; watch the video and you may fall

Robot Cats arrive

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:14:14 -0500

Robot cats and other pet robots will soon arrive in numbers as domestic robots. The world population is aging and in 2030, 25% of the population will be over 65 years. To pass the time, many seniors who live alone enjoy keeping a pet, such as a cat. In this case, to alleviate the amount of work

Robot Day in Paris (short film)

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:30:00 -0500

Here is a very nice short film made in Paris portraying the life of a robot for a day. "A day in Paris" was directed by Benoît Millot with images from Sébastien Jousse. It was shot with a Canon 7D. A 3D Production by Microbe Studio with music by Electric President.

i-Sobot extinguishes candles

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:57:01 -0500

A short fun video that shows an i-Sobot playing firefighter. The robot extinguishes candles by spraying them with water from a distance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqSlq63k7sc This is a new video from Paxshikai on Youtube, an i-Sobot fan who has already released dozens of videos where the rob

A traffic control robot in Korea

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:50:52 -0500

Have the Koreans invented a humanoid traffic cop robot? It's quite possible, judging by this video. No, just kidding; it's a real lady... who must get a headache at the end of the day. We'll see if RobotShop can provide traffic robots in Korea, just to keep this hard-working lady in good health

RoboSteel creates the Alien Queen robot from 540 kg of steel

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:53:05 -0500

RoboSteel is an Irish company specializing in steel sculptures such as Terminator, Predator, Aliens or Star Wars replicas. They recycle old iron to give life to their science fiction fantasies. And their latest work of art is quite impressive: a look-alike of the Alien Queen from the movie Alien

SAUVIM: Researchers are developing an autonomous underwater robot

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:40:21 -0500

Researchers have succeeded in developing an autonomous robot for underwater operations. Named SAUVIM (Semi-Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for Intervention Missions), it was developed by the University of Hawaii in collaboration with MASE. The robot performs underwater operations on its own, such

Samsung Navibot Photos

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:19:06 -0500

You remember the news from two days ago announcing the arrival in Europe of Navibot, the new robot vacuum from Samsung? Well, here are new pictures found on Techradar. It's not the first robot vacuum from Samsung in the world since there has already been: the Hauzen VC-RE70V in the United Kingdom,

Skybotix CoaX Autonomous Micro-Helicopter Drone

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:04:43 -0500

The Skybotix CoaX UAV Drone is an autonomous micro helicopter. It is a coaxial helicopter robot ideal for research and education. It features two brushless motors for the rotors and two servo motors for guidance. To communicate, the Skybotix CoaX uses a Bluetooth connection and also an optional

Robotic cat litter-box: Meow

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:25:08 -0500

We sell robotic litter boxes for cats at RobotShop. And for those who are skeptical or unaware, yes, they do exist :-) The Litter Robot 2 for example, is one of the best models available on the market. This type of model is known as a self-cleaning litter box. The principle is simple: your cat

Flying Robot Hummingbird

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:58:56 -0500

Hummingbird is a flying robot insect developed by the Japanese at the University of Chiba. This prototype weighs only 2.6 ounces; it is operated via an infrared remote control, and can fly for several minutes at 10 meters high. Its four wings can flap up to 30 beats per second. Future d

An Underwater Robot that Plans its own Experiments

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:26:30 -0500

The "Gulper AUV" is an underwater vehicle that is programmed to look for information of use to the scientific community. Gulper AUV Sub-Aquatic Robot The group explains that it has 'trained' the robot to retrieve the highest-quality information back to t

Telepresence Robots: the future of Teleconferencing

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:10:55 -0500

Telepresence robots will be working in your place. By watching the video below, you can celebrate the breakthrough of this type of technology whose applications will be numerous. A robotic "tower" that is equipped with a camera retransmitting your face and your voice allows you to attend meetin

Julia Tsao and her FlyFire mini-robots concept

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:39:35 -0500

Remember the MIT's FlyFire project which we told you about three days ago? It consists of the development of tiny multicolored, autonomous robots that can be both mobile and stationary in space. Julia Tsao, a student from California working on a Design Master, produced a few months ago, a simula

Peratech develops electronic skin for robots to experience touch

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:17:15 -0500

The firm Peratech, based in North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom, in collaboration with the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA) is taking a step further in humanizing robots. After finding applications for its QTC (quantum tunneling composites) in mobile phones and video games, it i

Robot teachers will arrive in numbers in South Korea

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:00:18 -0500

By 2012, South Korea should see a great number of robot teachers landing in their classrooms. The Korean government will inject nearly 9 million US dollars in 2011 to increase to 500 number of schools testing out a robot assistant teacher. Then in 2012, Korea will invest 36 million dollars

Samsung's Navibot arrives in Europe

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:35:45 -0500

Samsung's Navibot robot vacuum cleaner arrives in Europe this spring and will be available soon at RobotShop in the robot vacuums category. All RobotShop international customers can purchase it as soon as we have it in stock. Operation: To start, Navibot maps the area it is going to clean by cap

MechRC Spheroidz: all-surface robot

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:41:24 -0500

MechRC introduces its new robot toy, Spheroidz. This strange robot moves inside a transparent plastic bubble allowing it to overcome any obstacle: earth, water, rocks. Spheroidz even goes down stairs (rolling). It is a virtually unbreakable toy, unless someone pierces its bubble of course. But in

2010 World Robot Olympiad (WRO) in the Philippines

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:07:12 -0500

For the first time ever, the Philippines, will host on November 6 and 7, 2010, the World Robot Olympiad. The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) is a robot competition that brings together more than a thousand schools with students and teachers from 30 different countries. Two categories are presented: o

GetRoboticsJobs.com: Robotics job listing site

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:55:56 -0500

GetRoboticsJobs.com is a robotics job listing site based in the United States that offers jobs from around the world. Employers can post their job offers for free. Job seekers can follow the job listings via RSS feed or by email. A great idea for a job listing site targeting robotics engineers

D+Ropop: the cardboard robot mannequin

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:15:21 -0500

Eager, a Japanese company has developed a robot mannequin out of ... cardboard! This is an environmentally friendly solution for the planet. But if it starts walking, this may upset the top-models ... ; -) D+Ropop is made entirely from recycled cardboard paper, it contains 8 motors and weighs on

MIT's Flyfire: miniature robots create a 3D mobile screen in space

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:15:35 -0500

MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) recently introduced the FlyFire project. An image in space is created using miniature robot helicopters with multicolored LEDs. These helicopters move anywhere in 3D space, then hover in mid-air to create the image of your choice. Flyfire could involv

DARPA builds a robot interpreter

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:28:35 -0500

DARPA is currently developing a robot interpreter that would support the troops at war. Right now, troops use human translators who speak in military radios. The Pentagon and DARPA seek to build a robot interpreter with 98% accuracy in 20 different languages. The project is called RATS for Robu

Bartending Robots at the 3rd Barbot Festival San Francisco

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:19:35 -0500

We told you last week about RobotShopFr's twitter account: The 3rd Barbot Festival was recently held in San Francisco. And for the event, robotics creators and fans displayed their specimens to the people attending. For example, the cocktail robot was created specifically for this event: http://

Jazari: the percussionist robot with two Wii remotes

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:44:08 -0500

The musical robot that plays drums is born. Jazari is controlled by two Nintendo Wii remotes. The designer is Jazari Music's Patrick Flanagan. The Wiimote allows accelerating or slowing down the percussion beat as well as adjusting the volume. A real gem for music geeks. Explanations: http://ww

JO-Zero Robot

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:20:16 -0500

The Japanese JO-Zero robot was introduced late in 2009 at the International Robots Exhibition. With twenty degrees of freedom (different movements), including ten in the legs, eight in the arms, and two in size, this mini-robot moves almost like a human. In the future, when a larger version is b

Robot Couple T-Shirt

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:57:38 -0500

Here is a rather amusing T-shirt created by Goapesshirts displaying a robot couple watching TV while having second intentions in mind ;-) Let's note that the real robot couple is the one on the left, in the first picture! The T-shirt costs $ 18 and is called "While the Kids Are In Standby mode,

Safety: 3D images in dangerous places

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:49:19 -0500

A joint project between the Missouri University of Sciences and the University of Missouri - Columbia has led to the development of a robot that provides 3D images of inaccessible or dangerous structures. The prototype, which required 400,000 dollars in funding for its R&D (via the Leonar

Hexapod controlled by an iPhone

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:53:44 -0500

This hexapod robot is controlled by an iPhone, via Apple iPhone's touch screen and accelerometer. This is a homegrown application for the iPhone was written by the video author, Robert Stephenson. The forward kinematics includes six degrees of freedom for body orientation and three DOF for its mov

David Bowen: 3D print of an onion

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:01:54 -0500

David Bowen has built a spectacular machine that prints 3D renderings tracking the different growth phases of an onion bulb. The idea may seem a little crazy, but we can see the results :-) As a matter of fact, this is art. The artist won a prize at the 13th Media Arts Festival in Japan. His c

Quebec students to participate at FIRST Robotics

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:27:04 -0500

High school students in Montreal (Quebec, Canada) will soon be participating in the FIRST International Robotics Competition. For the occasion, Fusion Jeunesse has launched an invitation to the public for February 20 from 11:15 am to 2:00 pm at the Loyola High School located at 7272, rue Sherbroo

10 good reasons to invest in robots

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:33:19 -0500

The video below is not brand new but it mentions 10 important points and advantages for companies considering investing in robotics. It's speaking mainly about industrial robots, but some of these arguments can also be applied towards professional robotics. Investing in robotics has a number of

MechRC Monkey Robot

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:24:31 -0500

The Toy Fair 2010 this year seemed to be short in robot toys, but it had some good surprises up its sleeve. Jim Wyatt of MechRC has announced that his monkey robot will be available for sale this summer. The little monkey robot can be carried over the shoulderlike a companion and interacts with pe

Teleprecesence: Telecommunicator T1, the robot that becomes the eyes you use to see with

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:11:18 -0500

Here is a telepresence prototype, a robot developed to see what the person wearing it is seeing. It wraps around the shoulders like a backpack equipped with an advanced video camera and a microphone. It may be useful for teleconferences, or if you need to talk on behalf of someone far away. This

Tissue dispensing robot

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:15:10 -0500

In Japan, "Street Marketing" is now handled by robots. A prototype is shown below distributing tissues to passers-by. It can very well replace the tissues with advertising cards for a company that wants visibility at a fair, for example. Interobots Inc developed the Mospeng-kun, a 1.20 m tall (4

iRobot announces to have delivered its 3000th Packbot

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:39:54 -0500

iRobot, a world leader in robotics, announced today that it had sold its 3000th Packbot robot. Introduced for the first time in 2002, the PackBot is a Tactical Mobile Robot that allows military or civilian rescue teams to examine suspicious objects from a distance (such as bombs and bomb parcels

Iron Man 2 Robot from Hasbro

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:23:55 -0500

Hasbro unveiled a toy version of Iron Man 2 at the 2010 Toy Fair. And this remote controlled miniature version of Iron Man equipped with lights, sounds, and projectiles does not hesitate to shoot the cameraman onsite :-) Price: somewhere around $ 50. It will be available in the fall of 2010 and is

DARPA wants to develop an affordable robotic hand

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:55:15 -0500

DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) wants to develop an initiative to build a robotic hand which imitates the gestures of a human hand. Robert Mandelbaum, a manager at DARPA, explained that the research agency and robotics communities in recent years have focused on robots which mov

Robot who draws your portrait

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:23:53 -0500

You are going to be amazed by this drawing robot who can sketch your portrait just by looking at you. This Aikon2 Skediomata robotic arm was presented at the Kinetica Art Fair in London a few days ago. It uses a video camera to view facial features and then the "hand" reproduces them on a piece of

Quasi Interbots the Robot who thrills crowds

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:37:12 -0500

Quasi "Q" robot is causing a big sensation at the Toy Fair 2010. This small concept robot from the Interbots company is controlled by a tablet PC. You can change the color of his eyes and move his arms and hands with a stylus. This is not his first public appearance (that was in 2006), his pres

Underwater Robot to Find and Detonate WW-II Mines in Baltic Sea

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:35:59 -0500

Russian gas company Gazprom wants to build an oil pipeline from Vyborg, Russia to Greifswald, Germany. The pipeline will supply 26 million homes with natural gas for heating. There's one big problem though - the pipeline runs over the Baltic Sea-floor which is still covered by up to 150,000Â u

Feeney : LG mascot robot for the 2010 Olympics

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:16:59 -0500

After Intel, now LG also has its mascot robot called Feeney (Korean: ?? ). And she even knows how to ski jump. This is a commercial for LG's Whisen brand which makes air conditioners. More info on the LG website. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUbey0BgaRc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2_Rq6V

Mint Evolution the intelligent Cleaner Robot

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:23:32 -0500

The Mint vacuum robot was presented at CES in Las Vegas in January. iRobot (Scooba) is about to have a serious competitor. A few days ago we told you about Neato Robotics, a super intelligent vacuum to compete against Roomba. Mint Evolution is a floor cleaning robot and it has the special featur

Lost in Space Robot B9

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:28:35 -0500

We've just received the life-size replica of Robot B9 from the 1960's American TV program Lost in Space. This robot possesses more than 500 different custom phrases from Richard Tufeld, like the original B9 from the TV show. It is equipped with an animated top, lit fingers, animated receiver ears

Zhu Zhu Pets the robot hamster winner of the 2010 toy of the year award

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:30 -0500

Zhu Zhu Pets from the Cepia company, is a small robot hamster which just won as 2010 toy of the year awarded by TOTY (Toy Industry Association's 2010 Toy of the Year Awards). By integrating artificial intelligence these miniature hamsters are capable of interacting with humans as well as explorin

First Lego League: French at the Open International Championship in Taiwan

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:00:21 -0500

Voix du Nord reports that teacher Olivier Cassez is going to participate in the Open International Championship in Taiwan with 8 of his students. This is the First Lego League which gathers participants from 60 countries and is an international contest where the aim is to present useful and cutti

RoboPharma will distribute medications

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:37:07 -0500

RoboPharma, a robotics technology adapted to the healthcare sector, will distribute medications in a British hospital, University Hospital of North Staffordshire. This robot who can distribute prescriptions to nurses and doctors in less than 20 seconds costs 345,000 euro. The robot which is 6 me

Marv: the Robot Vibraphone

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:59:20 -0500

Marv is a robot which plays as a vibraphone with a remarkable speed that no human is able to keep up with. Check out this musical tower of strength. There is plenty of leeway for numerous possible applications but it is real musicians who will soon be pouting. You can find out more about Marv on

CubeStormer solves a Rubik's Cube in record-breaking time

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:08:05 -0500

CubeStormer, based on Lego Mindstorms, solves a Rubik's Cube in just a few seconds. We've presented this great video creation of a Mindstorms NXT solving a Rubik's Cube using a Nokia phone. This time we've found even better with a speed record holder. Cubestormer is a real fighting machine. Creat

We are the Robots - Song by Kraftwerk

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:58:32 -0500

Here's a classic 1978 hit, We are Robots a song sung by the German band Kraftwerk. The song is over 30 years old but it hasn't aged at all. It's great practice with these German humanoids who sing ;-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY0T07hxJYM Lyrics : Ja tvoi sluga, (I'm your slave) ja tvoi Ra

I Need Your Help! Give Feedback on Secret Project - RobotBox!

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:30:02 -0500

Hey loyal readers, I need your help. You may have noticed that things have been a bit quiet around here for a while - a long while, actually. The reason for this is that I've been working on another robotics project, and I need your help testing it out.Â The project is a new robotics website call

Domestic Robot Assistant for the household

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:09:24 -0500

Adopt a robot assistant into the household! TheRobotics Research Institute at the University of Tokyo (Tokyo University's IRT) has developed a robot that can assist you in your daily domestic tasks. The IRT is financed by big companies like Toyota, Olympus, SEGA, Toppan, Fujitsu, Panasonic and

Robot camera with 3 lenses

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:22:30 -0500

Here is a robot camera with 3 lenses to help you save your smile and catch you from different angles. Very original in concept, and ideal for achieving more vivid photos. Its two eyes and mouth represent the three shutters. through ubergizmo

Neato Robotics: the new generation vacuum robot

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:01:35 -0500

For a long time the iRobot Roomba has been viewed as being the leader at all levels (more than 5 million units sold during the last 7 years), but now the company can expect strong competition with: Neato. The generation of Roombas works through a simple enough technology, as explained here: "How

Cat against Robot

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:56:27 -0500

A cat declares war on a robotic arm. Who do you think is going to win? The answer in the video below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NvPcphRbec

Shelley: a self driven Audi TTS

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:29:46 -0500

Here is the cream-of-the-crop automobile: an autonomous car (that drives itself, like the Knight Rider K 2000). This is the robot-guided Audi TTS, named Shelley and developed by engineers at Stanford University in California. We had already seen it in a video before but this time the car will tac

Trakr the radio-guided robot toy that everyone is going to want

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:41:09 -0500

The Spy Video Trakr is a small remote controlled mobile robot equipped with a video camera and a microphone. There is no doubt that this gadget could draw the interest of big and small alike ;-) Wild Planet Entertainment will display their pride and glory at the International Toy Fair in New Yor

2010 Robogames from April 23 to 25

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:57:23 -0500

The 2010 Robogames will take place from April 23 to 25. Robogames is the largest international robot competition. It's a family event with over 70 robotics competitions. Many categories are represented, from major combat robots, to the kung-fu and Sumo androids, gymnast robots, miniature autonomou

Planete Robots: a Magazine about Robots on sale at news-stands

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:51:28 -0500

Here is the birth of a new French magazine dedicated totally to the Robot universe: Planete Robots. The first issue was released November 24, 2009 and the second one in January 26, 2010. This magazine comes out bi-monthly (once every two months), has 60,000 copies printed, and is edited by Rom

Robotland the Robot park in South Korea

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:49:17 -0500

South Korea wants to build, not just one, but two Robotland theme parks. First ones in the world. Already a dedicated site, Robotland, talks about these huge projects that carry a hefty budget nearing 675 million US dollars. "Incheon Robot Land" should open in 2012 and plans to welcome 3 millio

Jeffrey the Robot is featured in a Super Bowl Intel commercial

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:46:25 -0500

Jeffrey the robot is featured in a Super Bowl 2010 INTEL commercial. Admit that you would love to have one of these in your home; it looks so nice and helpful! The ad boasts the new and most powerful i3, i5, and i7 Intel Core processors; the man in the cafeteria says that nothing surpasses them.

Coca Cola Robot in the streets of Tokyo

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:30:29 -0500

At the Shibuya Station in Tokyo, Japan, one can see out a large Coca-Cola distributor robot. In the photo, the girls seem rather surprised and can't believe that this nice monster came out of nowhere :-) via tradingmarkets

Matt Bunting creates a sophisticated robotic spider

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:27:41 -0500

Matt Bunting, an electrical engineering student in Tucson, Arizona has developed a particularly successful hexapod robot. This is a robot spider that moves in all directions with incredible flexibility and with legs that are both, joined and independent. The student project is so successful that t

Ibn Sina: An Arab-Speaking Humanoid Robot

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:23:58 -0500

The Ibn Sina robot is the first humanoid in the world that speaks Arabic. It is based on Iranian philosopher Avicenna who can be considered as the Leonardo of the East. It was one of the stars of the 2009 Dubai Gitex show. Ibn Sina recently flew in an airplane for the first time aboard the E

The Heineken bartender robot

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:20:34 -0500

Too bad for us, gentlemen, no more beautiful barmaid with this beer serving bartender robot. Researchers at the British Middlesex University have developed a Heineken robot that walks around behind the counter by itself and automatically fills beer-glasses. This prototype was unveiled at Kinetic

Robocop is back

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:06:58 -0500

Science fiction and robot moviegoers: you probably have seen the movie Robocop from 1988. A character who looks just as good as always, and who is also saying hello in an old Korean chicken commercial :-) Not quite recent, since this is a TV commercial from the 80s! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

PR2 from Willow Garage : Open Source robotics

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:08:11 -0500

Willow Garage has launched an initiative to create and develop Open Source robotics. It is based on its PR2 (Personal Robot 2) physical platform and on its ROS (Robot Operating System) open source software application. Initially the firm will provide ten PR2's to research organizations. The pur

RP-7 communicates with patients in the hospital

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:21:42 -0500

The RP-7 robot resembles a great boot fitted with a screen and a video camera. It is 5 foot tall (1.52 m) and allows patients and hospital staff to communicate with doctors at anytime. In addition one can connect it to electronic measuring devices (stethoscopes, otoscopes and ultrasounds) to tra

Walking Hexapod Lego

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:04:14 -0500

The Hexapod walking robot below is a Lego NXT with 6 legs. The legs are controlled by motors on the right and on the left. The motor on the back controls the middle legs and assists in tilting it to the left or to the right. Operation example: the left-center drops, the left-side legs go up and th

National Robotics Week USA

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:02:39 -0500

The first National Robotics Week (National Robotics Week) will take place from the April 10 to the 18, 2010 in the United States; this event is held annually. Robotic technology, which is described as a pillar of American innovation of 21st century will be honored. This event is a joint effort b

Robot dancers at the Hexapod Championships in Austria

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:43 -0500

A video dating a few months but well worth a visit if you have never seen the dancing robots. These are the best dance performances by hexapod robots at the fourth Hexapod Austrian Championship in 2009. A hexapod robot is one that has 6 legs. The stars on the dance floor, shake-it-up! You are abo

Nasa's Project M

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:38:29 -0500

A video displayed at Nasa Watch portraying a Robotnaut from Nasa's Project M. This remote controlled robot will be used for lunar missions and may even be commissioned in less than 1000 days (about 3 years) once the project gets startup confirmation. And according to Americaspace, would have alrea

Computer Parts Salvaging

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:13:27 -0500

My work occasionally has a surplus computer sale, where they get rid of old or non functioning computers. So I picked up a nonfunctioning one complete with keyboard and mouse for free. This is also probably a good time to show you my basement workshop.The whole setup takes up a corner in the base

An ultra-fast laboratory robot mouse

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:37:28 -0500

The 30th competition of robotic laboratory rats took place in Japan at Micromouse 2009. A rat or mouse capable of finding their way in a maze is impressive, but what you are about to see in this video has - kind of - nothing to do with speed. Incredible! Initially, the mouse assesses and scans th

Robonaut2 R2: the astronaut robot

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:01:15 -0500

NASA, General Motors and Oceaneering Space Systems have just introduced their latest astronaut robot prototype Robonaut2. Three years of work were needed to develop the robot worker that will be used for dangerous space missions. Robonaut2 is equipped with arms, hands, and fingers; it can lift 9

The WIND jacket controls a robot remotely

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:18:46 -0500

fuRo in Japan has developed a jacket system (WIND) that allows remotely controlling a robot. The vest is equipped with sensors that detect the movements of anyone wearing it and wirelessly sends instructions to the robot, which in turn receives and executes them. It replicates exactly the moveme

Mindstorms NXT robot with N95 Mobile that solves Rubik's Cube

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:38:08 -0500

What you are about to see in this video may shock you; please take a seat :-) The robot below is comprised of parts from Lego Mindstorms NXT, a programmable kit and a Nokia N95 mobile phone. It can solve a Rubik's Cube with16 small squares per side (4x4 x 6 sides). To begin, the Nokia takes a pho

Robot window washers

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:24:39 -0500

The city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is equipped with robotic window washers. The advantages of robots from the Serbot AG company are numerous: worker safety (robots instead of humans), faster execution speed (150 m2 per hour for the machine instead of 20 to 30 for a man) and the option of

The U1K Robot Fighters

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:28:55 -0500

The new generation of bolts-and-computer-chip fighter is born. In the future, fighter robots may replace men in extreme fighting, wrestling or boxing. It is amazing how they move, fight and fall at all times and with so much ease. Below, the lighter than 1 kg category, also known as U1K. A great

Robosaurus eats cars

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:17:52 -0500

Robosaurus is a true dinosaur robot, 12 feet high; it is used at motorsport events, particularly at monster truck shows. The monster was built in 1989 by Doug Malewicki; it shreds and swallows cars, and breathes flames out of its nostrils. The driver of the vehicle is set up in the Robosaurus' he

PALRO a New Humanoid Robot

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:57:34 -0500

PALRO (for PAL = friend and Ro = Robot) is a new small humanoid robot built by the Japanese company Fuji Soft. It will be available for sale during 2010. Rated technical specifications, Palro measures 39.8 cm (15 inches), and weighs 1.9 kg (3.5 pounds). The small humanoid robot has 20 degrees o

Dorosseru and Honda Asimo at the Miraikan Museum

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:28:41 -0500

The National Museum of Sciences and Innovation, Miraikan in Japan, displays several models created by Honda robots. It is a meeting-point for the whole family. Too bad that Japan is not closer to us :-) You will see mainly the highly publicized Asimo in several different positions including a very

Last century Japanese robot

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:26:32 -0500

Here is the way the robot concept looked in Japan in the early 20th century (1930). And here is what a robot looks like today the 21st century: (Honda's New Asimo) Which do you prefer?

Trata 2: a robotic snowboarder

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:12:02 -0500

Trata II is a small prototype of a remote controlled robot with snow-surfing capabilities. Frits Lyneborg said that his project is still currently in its infancy and that we should soon see his prototype in a more complete video. For now, here are the beginnings of the snowboarder. The Trata 2 w

Robots that climb walls

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:37:37 -0500

Students have developed robots that climb walls in the laboratory of Dr. Amir Shapiro in the Mechanical Engineering department at the Ben Gurion University of Negev in Israel. The four climbing robot prototypes are shown in the following order: 1. a robot with magnetic wheels capable of climbing o

Gitex Robot: a very realistic singing and dancing giant monster

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:09:48 -0500

When one looks at this video for the first time, an immediate question always comes to mind: Is there a human being inside? Well, actually it is not clear, but is possible... Whoever truly knows the answer, please explain it in the comments. The giant Gitex robot demands respect with its size, its

Candy-05: The robot that plays golf

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:46:09 -0500

Would Tiger Woods be able to finally retire, since his replacement is coming from where we least expected it? Did someone say robotics? Candy-05 is the latest in robotic prototypes funded through NEDO (New Energy & Industrial Technology Development Organization) and developed by the Hajime Re

Robotro Junimotion

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:10:21 -0500

Junimotion is a new humanoid robot toy arriving on the market in the second quarter of 2010. Its manufacturer is the South Korean Robotro company Junimotion measures 39 cm high and weighs 2.8 kg. It has a 3-axis motion sensor and can be controlled by Bluetooth. The battery lasts 25 minutes; th

A new Robot Teacher

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:12:38 -0500

We knew the female Robot Teacher android, now here is her male counterpart. However, this robot teacher barely resembles a human. Rather, it seems to have travelled from a distant planet (an alien? :-) ). It measures 4.1 feet (1.26 m) and weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). This specimen developed by the

Robotic wheelchair

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:18:18 -0500

Here is a wheelchair robot that can serve the elderly, disabled, or handicapped. The innovation in this type of technology is that the chair supports you in all your movements. For example, you lean forward and it goes forward. You turn to the right and the chair follows. The sensors on the bac

One robot a day with garbage

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:20:21 -0500

One Robot a Day is an strange but environmentally-friendly initiative from a group called the Weird Force One. Their goal: recover waste from the streets, collect from trash and garbage dumps and turn everything they gather into small robots. The idea is commendable because it is environmentally

OC Robotics is launching its Explorer snake-arm robot product line

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:26:50 -0500

The British OC Robotics Company has just launched a snake-arm shaped robot that is able to dig around in inaccessible places to detect bombs (anti-terrorism), inspect a machine (cars, etc.), search through rubble (explosions, earthquakes, natural disasters), etc. For example, one of the videos be

The Robots are coming (First Robotics Competition)

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:57:26 -0500

The First Robotics Competition is an international robotics event organized by FIRST for High School students with their mentors. Students come from all corners of the globe, mainly from Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands, Israel, the United States, United Kingdom, and Mexico. The goal is to build au

The Plen robot controlled by a telephone

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:34:33 -0500

The playful Plen robot can be controlled remotely by a mobile phone, by Bluetooth or from your computer. This robot was initially limited initially to 50 units; it costs about US $ 3000 dollars. Specifications: # 18 degrees of freedom # Height: 228 mm # Weight: 696 g # Wireless: Bluetooth # 6V-

NASA Says Spirit Rover Stuck for Good

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:18:31 -0500

After months of trying, NASA is calling it quits on freeing the Spirit rover from the Martian sand that it's been stuck in since May of 2009. Â Unfortunately, after six years of tireless service, the end might be very near for the rover, which faces a severe Martian winter in its current positio

Hidden Camera: a Lego Mindstorms scorpion is on the alert

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:30:16 -0500

This Lego Mindstorm Scorpion closely monitors the candy in a supermarket and it quietly warns with a sting whoever tries to take them. It has a hidden camera. Nothing new, but it is worth a second look if you have not seen it. In the same category, when will the robot watchdog to monitor our home

A T800 Terminator at a Swiss tattoo parlor

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:22:26 -0500

A T800 Terminator took over a tattoo parlor in Switzerland (Ethno Tattoo). This T800 is one of the only replicas in the world to be metal-built, others were resin. Its creator applied the drawings used in the movie, and the Terminator was built to the last detail. This is something that makes a

201 Robotics Trophies

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:35:53 -0500

Planet-Science's Robotics Trophies have been held annually in France since 1993 (except in 2006 when they were held in Belgium). Participants are aged between 7 and 18 years, in teams of two (driver and co-driver), and their mission is to build wire-controlled play robots. The focus and learning

Robotic Trends organizes the first Robotics Summit Virtual Conference in June 16, 2010

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:00:01 -0500

Robotics Trends announces the first-ever Robotics Summit Virtual Conference to be held June 16, 2010 over the Internet. The summit, which lasts for one full day, will gather the top Robotics and Intelligent Systems industry speakers and will only be online through several video conferences and ch

Kitech's SeRoPi robot

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:30:30 -0500

The South Korean Institute Kitech (Korea Institute of Industrial Technology), has developed a housecleaning robot. Its code name: SeRoPi. SeRoPi has 3 degrees of freedom in the neck, 3 in size, 6 x 2 in both arms, 2 in the hands, and 1 the knee. This robot picks objects off the ground, puts the

JANUARY GIVEAWAY - 10 Years of GoRobotics!

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:00:50 -0500

It's time to kick start our 10 Years of GoRobotics celebration! Our first giveaway features some great prizes from our sponsors, SuperDroid Robots, Apress, and Pololu. Entering this month's contest will be simple. Here's what you need to do: simply comment on this post and tell us your favorite robo

RepRap Stepper Driver v1.2 and Next Gen CNC

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:38:54 -0500

In the picture from top-left, clockwise to bottom-left: the terminal block (24V power up to 13A), the 2 X-axis drivers, the Y-axis driver (blue heat sink), and the Z-axis driver (blue heat sink), the Arduino controller (direction x3/enable x3/step x3), and just below the terminal block there is

Is the Invention of Hugo Cabret the next Scorsese film?

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:58:05 -0500

Hugo Cabret is a graphic novel illustrated with 284 photos (and 511 pages) that tells the story of a young orphan cared by his uncle. Hugo wants to continue the work of his father to bring a robot back to life. The young boy repairs clocks in a busy Parisian railway station, and secretly succeeds

Hinamitetu: the Gymnast Robot

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:17:57 -0500

The Hinamitetu Japanese robot is a robot that performs gymnastics on the horizontal bar, and it's really amazing to watch! Soon, if the trend continues, we will earn a place in the World Robot Gymnastics Championships. On the YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/hinamitetu Our gymnast has improved,

Bioloid: an Autonomous Climbing Robot

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:21:52 -0500

The Bioloid is an autonomous robot capable of climbing a wall. Notice the size accuracy: it is not a sequence that the robot has learned by heart, but a fully autonomous and improvised development according to the data and the supports that it sees in front of it. The robot is based on the X-Y po

Diego-San: A 1.30 m tall baby robot

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:05:30 -0500

Diego-San is the fruit of the imagination and the Development of Japanese researchers. The picture shows Dr. Javier Mogellan from the Machine Perception Laboratory at UCSD. The baby measures 4.2 feet high (1.30 m) and weighs 30kg. He has more than 20 moving parts in his body. It can stand alone

RobotShop launches its new portal and robotics news blogs in French and English - Official Launch

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:29:20 -0500

Official Launch Dowload the PDF version of the press release RobotShop launches its new portal and robotics news blogs in French and English RobotShop Distribution Inc. announces today the launch of its new website and new Informational and Technological Watch Blogs in the fields of P

AR.Drone - iPhone Controlled Quadrocopter Unveiled at CES2010

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:44:33 -0500

A french company, named Parrot, unveiled an iPhone controlled, wifi-enabled, quadrocopter at CES 2010. The robot, called the AR.Drone, is a sophisticated and snazzy quadrocopter that is controlled via an iPhone or iPod Touch over a wifi connection. The AR.Drone has two onboard cameras, one of wh

Top 10 Robots of the Past 10 Years - Robots of the Decade Awards

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:51:45 -0500

As we say goodbye to the 200x's and welcome the 201x's it's good to pause a bit and think about the world as it was ten years ago. There was no Wikipedia, no YouTube, internet access was still dialup for a huge portion of the population, and we didn't have a whole heap of really cool robots. To high

Underwater ROV Jason Captures Rare Volcano Eruption

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:22:38 -0500

Visit our online drugstore and Buy Clomid Online from us. Where can I Buy Nolvadex Online? The famous underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle), Jason, which was integral in discovering the wreck of the Titanic and other famous ships, recently captured a spectacular underwater volcano eruption

2009 Robot Christmas Gift List

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:00:38 -0500

As 2009 comes to a close it's time once again for the Robot Christmas Gift List! We're featuring a few of the same, but mostly new, things since the 2008 Robot Christmas Gift Guide. We'll be featuring 10 items that would make great gifts for the robot lover in your life. Prices range from $10 to $90

US President Defending Against Robot Apocalypse

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:34:31 -0500

Reuters via DailyKos President Obama,Â in remarks today about the importance of a solid education in Science and Math, tipped his hand on national defense - National defense against ROBOTS. Apparently he's aware of the potential for an upcoming robopocalypse, saying: I believe that robotics

Epic List of Cyborgs in Pop Culture

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:11:02 -0500

Sci-Fi blog io9 has put together an epic list of pop-culture Cyborgs through the ages. Explore the evolution of the cinema cyborg from the pre-60's to present day. Who's your favorite? My vote is with Summer Glau as Cameron, but I'm still pretty bitter over Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

Homemade wheel encoder

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:37:47 -0400

Basically I just printed out one of these (laser printer recommended):...And attached it to a wheel (double sided tape recommended). Then I hooked up one of these (a 2$ IR sensor: QRB1134):...And attached it to the motor pointing towards the wheel. I've been testing it a bit with a few lines of Ardu

Pictures and Video of Jon Hylandâ€™s NanoSeeker Micro AUV

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:48:11 -0400

Â Â A couple of weeks ago we reported on Jon Hyland's NanoSeeker Micro AUV project. Today Jon posted some more details on his project and he seems to be making rapid progress. With the help of a rapid prototype machine there are now working prototypes of the vehicles in the water. The NanoSeeker

Reading characters/strings with arduino serial port

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:41:32 -0400

Finally, I can send and receive messages between the ardbot and my pc, over bluetooth. This post on the Arduino forum was very helpful:http://www.arduino.cc/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1231650517Here's my code in its preliminary state. The idea will be to transmit a short string of characters from the

The Mysterious Boilerplate, a Victorian Era Robot

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:50 -0400

Boilerplate, the fictional robot created by artist Paul Guinan, now has a robolicious coffee-table book called Boilerplate: History's Mechanical Marvel. Featuring historic scenes from the 19th and 20th century, we see Boilerplate's military prowess as he fights along-side military giants like Te

LEGO Lovin': MEDbot is good for what ails you

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:54:38 -0400

MEDbot is good for what ails you | The Brothers Brick | LEGO Blog.

Vecna's BEAR Here to Rescue You From Danger

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:51:55 -0400

I'm constantly reminded of my shortcomings as a blogger, especially with this story, as I don't think I've ever posted about Vecna's BEAR, or Battlefield Extraction-Assist Robot. Regardless, the BEAR is a "humanoid" (well, it has a face and arms) robot that is designed to lift, carry, and extract

300 Foot Tall Robot To Stand Guard Over Korea's Robotic Paradise, RobotLand

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:17:52 -0400

Â Â Robot lovers, start saving for airfare to Korea, because you're gonna want to be there for RobotLand. "Fun and fantasy with robot". We've covered the robot mecca before when it was still in early concept phase, but things seem to be humming along for a 2012 grand opening. The centerpie

Jon Hyland's NanoSeeker Micro AUV

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:43:44 -0400

Jon Hylands, on his blog this week, posted a link to his NanoSeeker Micro AUV project. The vehicle is 6 inches long and 1.25 inches in diameter. That's tiny! Jon plans to outfit the AUV with a 6 DOF IMU, a compass, depth sensor and an ARM based microcontroller.Â You can see some pictures of the

Printable Arduino manual with ALL commands

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:19:15 -0400

Well I now have received my first arduino (duemilanova), having used PICAXEs for a few years, but have a problem.I do not have internet at home, where I do the programming, and cannot find a printable version of the arduino language manual (if there is one!). I download a couple of basic 'beginn

Slip Ring

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:46:38 -0400

To support my idea for building a 360 degree range finder, I want to build my own slip ring assembly.I'm thinking of using a copper clad board to create concentric rings. I found a manufacturer that uses this technique. I posted a picture from them below. The lower ring provides the brush contacts

Cornell Wins the 12th Annual Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:10:52 -0400

Cornell University has won the 12th annual AUVSI Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition. And, according to Cornell's tweet, second place goes to University of Victoria and 3rd to University of Rhode Island. Interestingly, these three teams weren't even in the top 5 of last year's compeitors (pdf

12th Annual International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:56:13 -0400

AUVSI and ONR's 12th Annual International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition starts up tomorrow (July 30th), with two days of prelimiary runs and testing, followed by 2 days of competition this weekend. Last year's winner, University of Maryland, along with 29 other teams are signed up to c

Robot Art - Stone Master And The Girl by Jason Chan

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:14:48 -0400

I'm a sucker for great looking robot art. This piece, by Jason Chan really stood out. The 'robot' tag at vi.sualize.us is a great place to find such art. Stone Master And The Girl | Illustration Art | The Design Inspiration.

Emergency de-soldering braid

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:53:42 -0400

So I need some components from an old modem board for a new project. I'm trying to rescue a DPDT relay and an LM386 op ap for a mouse bot. However, the soldering job on this board is really well done, and I'm having trouble. So I need my de-soldering braid. Is it in the basement with my soldering

Upcoming Biomass Powered Military Robot

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:37:06 -0400

Â Robotic Technology Inc. is working on a robot that is powered by biomass - grass, wood, or even dead bodies. The steam powered robot, which is being developed for the Pentagon under a Phase II SBIR grant, is designed for fuel itself off materials in its environment. While the title, "... cou

Fantastic Retro Robo-Art

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:26:20 -0400

Â Retro Robo Sculpture by Mike Rivamonte Here's a great gallery of retro robot art creations. There quite an array of intricate robot sculptures from a variety of artists. The robot pictured above was created by artist Mike Rivamonte. There's a few more of my favorites after the jump. What's y

The Rise and Fall of Pleo, a Fairwell Lecture by John Sosoka, Former CTO of Ugobe

Fri, 29 May 2009 16:34:09 -0400

In case you missed the news, Ugobe, maker of the amazing robotic pet Pleo, has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy and has auctioned off all of its goods as of May 29th. It's still unclear what will happen to all of the IP, and there's potential that some buyer may resurrect our little robot pal, but that r

Carebot, Good for What Ails You - by Ben Rollman

Wed, 27 May 2009 07:00:36 -0400

Carebot comes fully equipped to take care of your every need - hot meals, fluffying your pillow ...Â oh, and fully trained in proctology. See more of Ben's art here.

Mars Rover Spirit Is Stuck in the Martian Sand, May Not Recover

Mon, 18 May 2009 07:00:49 -0400

Â Mars Rover Stuck After over five years of tireless service, the Mars rover Spirit is one again in trouble.Â Our long-lived martian friend now appears to be stuck in the sand. Spirit, which has been dragging an immobile wheel for nearly three years, has been circling a, "low plateau calle

In The Future Hauler MAT Takes Care of Trash - by Ben Rollman

Thu, 14 May 2009 07:00:15 -0400

Husbands and kids, at least you have something to look forward to in the future - Hauler MAT and his trash grabbing prowess. See more of Ben's art here.

DIY Drones Wins the SparkFun Autonomous Vehicle Competition

Wed, 13 May 2009 08:57:41 -0400

A few weeks ago, the most excellent company, SparkFun hosted an autonomous vehicle competition at their building in Builder Colorado. The competition was open to all forms of autonomous vehicles and was race around the peremeter of the buildings. Chris Anderson from DIY Drones entered a flying vehi

R2D2 Is Out, EM-6 Is In - by Ben Rollman

Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:56 -0400

Â Â Move over R2D2, EM-6 is where it's at. See more of Ben's art here.

Robo-Penguins that Swim and Fly

Mon, 04 May 2009 11:00:04 -0400

Festo, a German engineering company which brought us the stunning AirJelly, has now unveiled their latest project - life-like robo-penginus. Even better, there 's a swimming and a flying version. The penguins, which were designed to showcase a new mechanical linkage/control design for robotic ar

Robot Portraits by Ben Rollman

Sun, 03 May 2009 13:24:53 -0400

Robot Portraits by Ben Rollman Robots are cool. Pictures of robots are cool too. But, custom artwork of people as robots ... now that's very cool. If you agree, then Ben Rollman can help you out by creating a custom piece of fine art depecting you (or your favorite photo) as a robot. Case

Save The Sarah Connor Chronicles

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:12:20 -0400

Finding decent SciFi/Robot shows on TV these days is pretty tough, especially since Battlestar Galactica finished up. Thankfully though, we have Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - but maybe not for long. That's where you come in - Help Save Sarah Connor. The show just finished up its 2nd se

Snackbots, Autopilot Causes Crash, Robo-Japan, Cyborg Guitarist Hand, Roboduino

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:05:58 -0400

Here are some stories I never got around to posting from the past ... long time: As if the forces of Junk Food weren't powerful enough, now we can look forward to social, roving, snack selling robots in our future, thanks to the work of Carnegie Mellon University. Bouncing Red Ball has

General Atomics Unveils the New Predator C Avenger - Newer and Better Death and Spying from the Sky

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:28:57 -0400

Â General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has unveiled it's latest version of the wildly popular Predator Drone - the Predator C Avenger. The Avenger, which made its first flight tests earlier this month, is expected to be a viable product within 10 - 12 months, and could be patrolling the un

Turn Your Child Into A Walking Robot

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:00:26 -0400

Here's a fantastic walking robot costume for a small child. Check out the "build notes" after the jump. Just add some water or nerf guns and your kid will be the ultimate ruler of the neighborhood! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I9v0EdhwlM L's chicken walking robot costume http://www.youtube.co

NASA's Ares UAV To Explore the Surface Of Mars From the Air

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:59:30 -0400

NASA is working on an UAV to fly above the surface of mars and take high resolution video of the landscape below. The ARES mission will involve a 6.5 meter wingspan UAV that will cruise along 1 mile above the martian surface. The cameras on board are very high resolution, such that, "if there was

LEGO Mindstorms NXT 3D Scanner

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:49:38 -0400

After ten yeras, the array of creations made with the LEGO's Mindstorms kit is pretty impressive. One of the latest things to amaze me is this NXT 3D scanner created by Philo. The device uses several motors and linear actuators to probe the surface of an object and precisely record its shape. The s

Steampunk Cylon Contest

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:05:23 -0500

Dvice and SciFi are sponsoring a Steampunk Cylon Contest. Your challenge is to design a steampunk style Cylon and submit a drawing or photo to SciFi before March 20th. Winners will win various Battlestar Galactica prizes. The Cylons were created by the people of the Twelve Colonies. Intelligent

10 Years of LEGO Mindstorms - Limited Edition Black NXT

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:55:10 -0500

The LEGO company is producing a special, Limited Edition, version of the Mindstorms NXT brick. The brick will be black, and LEGO will only produce 1998 of them, to commemorate the creation of Mindstorms in 1998. Owners will get special goodies, like bragging rights, and special programs with the pu

Three Robots a Week Make, "165 'Bots With Stuff"

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:35:35 -0500

Chris Grine claims he can draw 3 robots a week for a full year, thereby creating "165 'Bots With Stuff". His whimsical drawings will put a smile on your face and give you a good chuckle. I especially enjoy #006, "a robot with a warm tender heart" and "a robot with a distinct limp". Good work

Epoxi, the Recycled NASA Robot Mission

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:13:30 -0500

Riding with Robots brings us a neat story of how NASA has recycled one of their missions, and turned it into another. The EPOXI (Extrasolar Planet Observation and Deep Impact Extended Investigation) mission utilizes the main vehicle from the Deep Impact mission to performan another series of exper

Boeing's Truck Mounted Laser Weapon Destroys Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:51:13 -0500

Boeing reported today that it has successfully destroyed several flying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) using a laser weapon mounted on a truck. The weapon was mounted to an Avenger Air Defense vehicle, which normally uses surface-to-air missiles for attacks. The successful test involved the Laser

US Air Force, "Bring Us Robots!"

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:00:13 -0500

Â If anyone doubted the US Air Force's commitment to unmanned (read: robots) aircraft, you won't after you hear this: The Air Force plans on acquiring more unmanned than manned aircraft next year. That's a pretty amazing statistic, and amounts to billions of dollars of potential new busine

Autonomous Robot Navigation Using Vanishing Points

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:49:17 -0500

Shown below is a video of a robot that uses the perceived vanishing point of an image to navigate through a corridor. The robot, based on an iRobot Create, uses a standard webcam and video processing to locate the vanishing point of what it sees, and navigates towards that point. Such navigation wor

Battlestar Galactica Returns to Sing Its Final Song

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:17:37 -0500

Ok, show of hands, how many of you robot lovers have been watching "Battlestar Galactica" (BSG)? I hope it's all of you, because, if you haven't you've been missing some excellent story-telling. I started watching BSG about year ago because I'd heard lots of good things about it. Now I'm hooked. B

SmartMow's, Light and Inexpensive, Robotic Lawnmower available for PreOrder

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:21:35 -0500

Robot Stock News has an interesting post about a new robot company, SmartMow, and their self titled product, a robotic lawnmower. The mower, which is currently available for preorder, will retail for $999 and features lithium batteries, a self-charger and can supposedly mow 1/3 of an acre on a sin

US Military Drones Attack, Kill Militants on Pakistan Border

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:14:28 -0500

We've reported on such matter before, but once again a US Military drone (robot) has successfully fired on and killed at least 5 militants (terrorists) on the Pakistani border. It's great to hear that the "bad guys" are getting the due, and that US soldiers are being kept from harm by our robotic

"The Humans Are Dead" Robo-Ballad by Flight of the Conchords

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:07:07 -0500

Ok, so we've heard songs about robots before, but unless you happen to be a fan of Flight of the Conchords, perhaps you haven't heard this one - "The Humans are Dead". Sung from the point-of-view of two conquering robot overlords, it's a clever and distopian view of our future. Oh, and be sure to c

VOLANS and SOTHOC Submarine Launched UAVs

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:00:06 -0500

A couple interesting submarine launched UAVs, one by Raytheon and another, VOLANS, built by a German company, are featured in this Register article. The Submarine Over the Horizon Organic Capabilities, or SOTHOC, built by Raytheon, is launched out of the waste disposal lock of a subm

The 2008 Robot Christmas Gift Guide!

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:00:51 -0500

The Christmas season is upon us, and it's time to whip up your gift lists. Why not put a little robot love on there? Here's some great suggestions for robotic gifts. We've featured 10 great products that will make excellent gift ideas for your robot loving friend or relative. LEGO Mindstorms

Will the US Military Turn Southern Michigan Into a Robotics Mecca?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:30:54 -0500

The US Army has decided to move it's Robotics Systems Joint Project Office to Warren, MI, outside of Detroit. In response to this, many large robotics companies are following suit and opening offices in the area. The office is currently hiring engineers and designers to create robots to do â€œd

iRobot Buys Nekton Research, Moves Maritime Division to Raleigh-Durham, NC

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:22:35 -0500

Â In what is pretty stunning news to me, iRobot has purchased Nekton Research for $10 million USD. The reason this is so stunning, is because Nekton is 30min down the road from me, and I've interviewed there! Nekton is a small business located in Durham North Carolina and specializes in unde

Walzing Hard Drive Motors

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:18:18 -0500

Update: This page is just an archive. The real work is continued as a walk through. Please direct all your comments to that page.I am the proud owner of a stack of scavenged hard drives. I hoped to find really fast, torqueless motors inside. But instead I found myself a project for my new found 555

The Phoenix Is Dying

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:53:47 -0500

The Mars Phoenix Lander is dying dead (see below). Dying a slow death of hypothermia. You see, the fading Martian summer sunlight is causing Phoenix to become starved for photons with which it charges its batteries. Without a fresh battery charge each day, Phoenix is unable to keep its heaters ru

Halloween Costume Contest - Robots Turn On Humans

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:37:59 -0500

Robots turn on humans! For Halloween Gizmodo sponsored a costume contest. This year's theme was "Robots Turn on Humans." You'll definitely want to check out the contest results and the clever and funny costumes. More robot mayhem! Did you spot any great costumes this year? Tell us about them in

LEGO Lovin': Fiercesom Three

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:32:46 -0400

Here's three wonderful LEGO robots built by legoloverman. There's closeups of the three (and quite a few others) in the flickr gallery. Three LEGO robots built by legoloverman [Via Brothers Brick]

Robots and Monsters - Make a Donation Get a Cool Robot Illustration

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:00:58 -0400

Want a nifty robot illustration while helping a good cause? Check out the Robots and Monsters Project, ... a charitable art project that matches goodwill and charitable giving with custom-made commissioned cartoon and pop art. The project, which chooses a new charity to benefit each quarter

We've Got Stickers! Get Yours FREE

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:23:03 -0400

GoRobotics.net Sticker! I'm pretty excited because my shipment of brand new GoRobotics.net stickers arrived today. But, I don't want them to stay in my house for very long. No, I want to send them to YOU. Yep, all you have to do is send a self addressed stamped envelope to me and I'll send you back

Add Stereo Vision to Your Robot with Surveyor Stereo Vision System

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:07:30 -0400

Howard Gordon who runs Surveyor Corporation just sent me details on their latest product, the Surveyor Stereo Vision System, or SVS for short. The system allows you to record high-resolution full-frame video using two video cameras for a complete stereo vision system. Better yet, the whole set-up

Autosub6000 to Explore World's Deepest Oceans

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:30:44 -0400

Autosub6000 being lifted from the water A 5.5m long, 6,100 lb robotic submarine called the Autosub6000 (I wonder if there was a 5000) is getting ready to explore the depths of the Cayman Trough in the Caribbean. The Cayman Trough, which you may remember from the film, The Abyss, has never been expl

Introducing The Robobuilder Kits - Move Over Bioloid!

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:00:20 -0400

The RoboBuilder robotics kits from a Korean company of the same name (or is it IRobou?) is now available for purchase from RobotShop. The kits, which are similar to the Bioloid robotics kits from Robotis, employ modular components, like motors and sensors, to allow builders to quickly create

Lean to Build a 60-Pound Combat Robot at Tech Shop, CA

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:00:18 -0400

The Tech Shop in Menlo Park, CA is offering a class on how to build a 60-pound combat robot. Here is your chance to build your own fire-spewing, buzz-saw wielding combat robot with the help and guidance of veteran combat robot builders! In this 2-day full-weekend class, you and your team membe

LEGO Lovin' - Jas Nagra's Mechs

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:18:08 -0400

Everyone needs a little LEGO love, every now-and-then, so here's some nice robots built by Jas Nagra. LEGO Mech built by Jas Nagra LEGO Mecha built by Jas Nagra [Via Brothers Brick]

Georgia Tech Wins the 4th Mission of the International Aerial Robotics Competition

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:15:55 -0400

At the 18th annual International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC), Georgia Tech came away as the winner, with prize money of $27,000. The event, which was held on July 28th - Aug. 1st, 2008, marked the conclusion of the 4th Mission of the IARC, with a new mission being released for the 2009 c

Check Out the Robots Podcast

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:00:18 -0400

Check out the Robots Podcast For those of you that just can't get enough robot news, you should definitely check out the Robots Podcast. The show is now produced in part by Markus Waible, of Talking Robots fame, who kindly sent us a note letting us know about the show. Markus also writes for the IE

The AirSniper is no joke, but the AirKnife is

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:41 -0400

Chris Anderson, over at DIY Drones, recently posted a full page advertisement,Â from the July edition of the AUVSI magazine, for AUS Internationalâ€™s AirSniper product. The AirSniper is described as, â€œa VTOL combat mini UAV intended for close infantry support.â€ Or, in other word

11th Annual Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition This Weekend

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:30:31 -0400

Don't forget that the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International's 11th Annual International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition is taking place this weekend in San Diego, CA. This year's theme is "Underseas 11" and will feature gambling themed tasks, such as grabbing a sack of

Get $114 Off A Pleo Through July 11th

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:47:29 -0400

In honor of the 1 year anniversary of the official Pleo website, PleoWorld , Ugobe is offering a steep discount on Pleo's purchased through the website. By using the online offer code, "PLEOWORLDISONE", at checkout, you can get a Pleo for the incredibly low price of $235. Keep in min

RoboGames 2008 This Weekend

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:42:31 -0400

Don't forget that the 2008 RoboGames are going on THIS WEEKEND in San Franciso, CA. If you're in the SF area, you should definitely stop by. For the poor souls that can't make it, you can follow some of the goings-on via the RoboGames twitter. You can also keep an eye on the Flickr tag, 'robog

Combat Robots in Slow Motion

Fri, 30 May 2008 05:41:18 -0400

Have you ever wanted to see some hot combat robot action in slow motion? Here's your chance. This footage was recorded at the Carolina Combat event this past weeked in North Carolina (how'd I miss it?!) by Robert Woodhead. The video is shot with a Casio Exilim EX-F1 camera, that can take video at up

Phoenix Has Landed

Sun, 25 May 2008 18:46:13 -0400

Congradulations to the Phoenix Mars Mission team! Phoenix touched down and has sent the first pictures back to Earth. Once again, NASA has accomplished an amazing feat. Now begins Phoenix's three month mission.

The Phoenix Mars Mission Lands TODAY

Sun, 25 May 2008 04:02:42 -0400

The Phoenix Mars Mission is scheduled to touch down on Mars today, May 25th, at around 9PM EST. Keep track of the progress on the mission's website. We'll keep you updated with details. Update: You can watch live coverage of the landing on NASA TV. Mission briefing starts at 3PM EST, and land

The Sub-$500 UAV and The World's Cheapest Autopilot

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:22:30 -0400

Chris Anderson, over at DIY Drones, has posted some great new information on his new, ultra-cheap, autopilot, the ArduPilot. This fully open source project allows an aerial vehicle to autonomous navigate GPS waypoints, maintain altitude, and can trigger a camera or other external device. The autop

Enter The Instructables and RoboGames Robot Contest

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400

Instructables and RoboGames have teamed up to create a robot building contest. The task is to design and document one specific aspect of your robot. Good robot design is highly detailed, so we're asking you to document specific parts of your robot for this contest. Maybe you built the ultimate ma

Wanted: Web App Developer to Help Remake The Robot Directory

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:15:39 -0500

Way back in 2001 I created a website called, The Robot Directory. It was designed to be a place for robot buliders to showcase their creations, see other people's creations, and generally get inspired. It worked out well until the scope of the site overstepped my abilities to do code. Chris Jor

UGOBE Releases Details on Pleo Software Development Kit

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:19:58 -0500

Today UGOBE has released initial details on the upcoming software development kit for Pleo. The Pleo Development Kit, or PDK, will allow users to create applications that will run on top of Pleo's "Life OS". The applications will be written in PAWN, which is ... ... a simple, typeless, 32-bit exten

iRobot Defeats Rival in Lawsuit and Earns Big Military Contract

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:55:35 -0500

You may remember our posts on the sad plight of iRobot, who had accused their ex-employee, Jameel Ahed, of stealing their design, only to have the US Military award a whopping $280 million dollar contract to said ex-employee, and rejecting iRobot. Oh the injustice! Weep no more, fellow shareho

US Department of Defense Releases Unmanned Systems Roadmap: 2007-2032

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:00:00 -0500

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has released a report detailing the future of robotic military equipment and how the US military should proceed. The 188 page report (pdf) covers the next 25 years of unmanned military systems in the air, and sea, and on land. “The publication of this most

"Restless Planet" Dinosaur Theme-Park Comes to Dubai

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:00:00 -0500

Dubai, that wonderful country city that gave us a private island paradise shaped like the world, and the world's first underwater hotel, is now going to be host to a dinosaur theme-park, called "Restless Planet." It will be home to the world's largest collection of animatronic di

Robotic Oil Drilling Platforms

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:13:36 -0500

By 2015 several oil drilling platforms off the coast of Norway will be remotely operated by human operators on land, and robots on the platform. The project is being funded by StatoilHydro, a Norwegian company. The goal is to reduce costs and dangers to oil workers on the rig. Researchers at a new

Design Goodness - The Art of Mike Libby

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:33:00 -0500

Last time we had a Design Goodness post, it was featuring the amazing Minimechadon creation of Mike Smyth, this time its the steampunkesc insect/clockwork creations of Mike Libby. Insects have always fascinated me and so does human technology, or maybe its more the need for humans to create and use

Why Do Toddlers Love Robots?

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:00:00 -0500

An article appearing in November's issue of the IEEE Spectrum (a magazine written by and for electrical engineers), asks the question, "Why do toddlers love robots?". The answer, it seems, lies not in their cute and fuzzy appearance, but more in their ability to be unpredictable and resond to inte

Pixar's Latest Movie - Wall-E the Robot

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 11:20:11 -0500

What if mankind evacuated Earth and forgot to turn off the last remaining robot? This is the premise of Pixar Studio's latest film, Wall-E, to be relased this coming summer. Even though Lem beat me to it, I've been meaning to post about Wall-E ever since my wife and I saw the trailer in front o

Dragonfly Micro Air Vehicles - 16 grams and falling

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:29:12 -0500

The world for terrorists and evil-doers just keeps getting scaier and scaier. First it was Predator drones with helfire missiles , then it was PackBots that can fire at 1,000,000 rounds/minute (more on this later), and now it's tiny flying vehicles with on-board cameras. Oh, did I mention they're ti

Engineering TV Serves Up Your Weekly Dose of Engineering Videos

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:00:00 -0400

EngineeringTV, started in January 2007, is, "a unique online video program by engineers for engineers." Each week, EngineeringTV posts two new interviews and informative videos on relavant eneering subjects. Topics range from smart cars, robotics, wind turbines, to space missions. Each episode is

US Army Rejects iRobot In Favor of Cheaper Rival

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:00:00 -0400

In what was a stunning blow to iRobot and its investors, the US Army rejected the company in a high-stakes big for a large order of bomb-detection and tactical robots (Forbes story here). iRobot, the favorite to win the bidding, offered its PackBot robots as the product of choice to meet the dem

Meet the Looj - iRobot Goes Into Gutter Cleaning

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:00:00 -0400

The internet is abuzz with some recent news on iRobot that Engadget uncovered - apparently iRobot's latest venture will be a gutter cleaning robot named "Looj " (no, not this kind). The FCC documents that Engadget discovered have since then been made private until October 13th. The robot is supp

Video from the RoboCup2007 Humanoid Final

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:00:00 -0400

We received a note from Sven Behnke of team NimbRo. He pointed us to a video the team had uploaded of the final RoboCup match between NimbRo and Team Osaka. We also took some video of the event, but unfortuatenly it didn't turn out well. Sven wrote: RoboCup 2007 took place from July 1st to July 8

Build Your Own Underwater ROV For $250

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:46:44 -0400

Have you ever wanted to plumb the depths of your neighbors pond or swimming pool looking for lost treasure - cell phones, watches, ... ? Well, thanks to the smart kids over at Carl Hayden High School (also check out their blog) you can now buy a ROV-in-a-Box Project Kit for a mere $250 USD.

Aldebaran-Robotics' NAO Chosen to be New Standard Platform for RoboCup

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 10:25:25 -0400

The NAO Humanoid robot from French robotics company, Aldebaran Robotics, was recently chosen by the RoboCup Standard Platform League to be its new standard platform. The league, formerly known as the Four-Legged League, used to use Sony's AIBO robot as it's standard platform. However, since Sony

Ugobe Releases "Behind the Scenes" Videos Prior to Pleo Launch

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:45:23 -0400

Ugobe is busily preparing for an October launch of its dinosaur artificial-lifeform, Pleo, by releasing a series of "Behind the Scenes" videos on the making of Pleo. Also video that has popped up online, is a parody of the Budweiser "Wassssup" commercial featuring Pleo. You

Keepon Robot Breaks it Down to the Music of Spoon

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:18:10 -0400

Keepon, a robot designed to study, "dance-oriented nonverbal play with between children and the robot" gets his big debut in a music-video featuring the music of Spoon. The robot, designed and built by Hideki Kozima, and programmed by Marek Michalowski, has four degrees of freedom, two

10th AUVSI Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition Winners

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:53:56 -0400

The 10th annual, international, AUVSI sponsored, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) competition wrapped up Sunday. For the third straight year it looks like University of Florida's SubjuGator has taken first place. UF is followed by University of Central Florida with their year-old, rapid pro

RoboCup 2007 in Atlanta GA

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:58:37 -0400

RoboCup 2007 is going on right now (July 3rd - 10th) in Atlanta GA, on the campus of Georgia Tech University.This international competition pits teams of robotic soccer players against each other.This year will see the addition of the brand new "Nanogram Demonstration challenges",

Another Robot to Explore The Inside of Your Body

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 19:00:00 -0400

Scientists from the Shiga University of Medical Science and Ritsumeikan University in Japan, have created yet another miniature robot to explore around the inside of your bod y. The robot, which is less than 1" x 0.5" is inserted through an incision and is moved by controlling a magneti

More Info On The World's Smallest Robotic Hand

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 19:00:00 -0500

This is an update to our previous post about this miniscule but amazing 'hand' from UCLA . The hand, which measures 1mm across when closed, is powered by gas pressure, and is hoped to be one day used in micro surgery. Balloons at the finger joints inflate to close the hand.You can also s

Robotic Muppet Mobile in Disneyland

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 11:32:54 -0500

Here's an interesting post from Engadget . Disney has rolled out an interesting muppet mobile in its Disneyland themepark. The very Segway-esc creation is supposed to be the invention of Professor Bunsen Honeydew and his talkative sidekick, Beaker. The vehicle roams around the park and enterta

The Open Servo Project

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:00:00 -0500

If you've ever need a digital servo but have balked at the price, the Open Servo Project should be an attractive option. The project seeks to develop software and hardware to replace the internals of standard servos like the Futaba S3003 and the Hitec-HS311. OpenServo is an open community-based pro

Design Goodness: Mike Smyth's Minimechadon

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 11:26:02 -0500

I always like to point out great design when I see it, and Mike Smyth's Minimechadon is a prime example. Mike created the little guy to experiment with learning algorithms for walking. The robot weighs 12oz and has 4 degrees-of-freedom. The sensor array consists of 4 touch sensors on the bottom of

The Difference Between a Drone and a Pilotless Airplane

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 11:16:48 -0500

To break our month of silence (Masters Thesis research, sorry) I thought I'd throw in some humor, via Engadget. Listen as a caller to the San Francisco Chronicle go berzerk over the phrase "pilotless drone". There's also some humorous remixes.The moral of the story? Some folks nee

Ugobe to Make Pleo Available for Preorder Starting February 3rd

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:00:00 -0500

Starting Saturday, February 3rd, Ugobe will offer it's robotic dinosaur, Pleo, for preorder. The price is expected to be around $250, and Pleo is expected to ship sometime in the 2nd Quarter of 2007 (April - June).Pleo features over 30 sensors, a video camera, SD and USB ports, a 2hr battery run

WowWee Toys Announces RoboBoa, RoboQuad, and RoboPanda ... What Will Be RoboNext?

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:07:46 -0500

WowWee Toys, probably one of the largest robotic toy manufacturers, has announced three new additions to it's robotic lineup at this year's CES show. In addition to the hugely popular Robosapien line of toys, you will soon be able to get a robotic panda, RoboPanda and spider-like robot, Rob

Aldebaran Robotics Release Sneek Peek at Robotic Humanoid Project

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:37:12 -0500

The secretive French robotics company, Aldebaran Robotics , has released a sneek-peek of its secretive robotic project, Nao . There a a few videos of the robot partially revealing itself. We get a glimps of it's hand waving, what appears to be its feet, and some facial recognition. The 14 person c

Hackers Rejoice! iRobot Releases iRobot Create Platform

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:41:55 -0500

In a not-so-surprising move, iRobot Corp. has announced their new iRobot Create programmable robot. The platform allows you to use the robust Roomba-like chassis to create your own robotic creations. An optional Command Module plugs right into the cargo bay to allow you to program and controll the

DARPA Urban Challenge to Offer Prizes! Poor Robot Builders Rejoice

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 04:05:29 -0500

The folks from the DARPA Urban challenge have issued a press release (PDF) detailing the prizes for the competition. The top three finishers will now be awarded $2,000,000 USD, $1,000,000 USD, and $500,000 USD respectively. Originally, they were only going to offer trophies to the winners due to t

Inaugural Kyosho Athlete Humanoid Cup Coverage

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 03:42:47 -0500

Lem from Robots-Dreams has written an excellent article for ROBOT Magazine on the first ever Kyosho Athlete Humanoid Cup. The event took place on December 10th in Tokyo, Japan. The robots competed in 5 meter sprints and in a 2 minute performance/demonstration category. The fastest human controlled

Welcome to 2007!

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:51:13 -0500

Well folks we've arrived at another year. I want to give a big shout-out to all the loyal readers of GoRobotics.net for making 2006 a great year, in spite of all the challenges. 2006 was a tough year for me and I'm sure you've noticed some big holes in the posting schedule - I got eng

Hanson Robotics to Create Home Robots

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:00:00 -0500

Hanson Robotics , the creators of the Albert Einstein and Philip K. Dick robots are hoping to break into the home robot market. David Hanson, the companies founder, likes to create life-like robots that blur the line between man and machine."If you make it perfectly realistic, you trigger thi

Pleo Update

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 19:00:00 -0500

November has come and gone with quite a bit of new news relating to our cute robotic dino-pal, Pleo. You can check out all of the coverage on our sister site, PleoBot.com. We've learned that Pleo really does exist and that he's pretty cute and cuddly (ha! Our suspicions are confirmed!). He

Global Hawk Flies First Mission Over US Skies

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 19:00:00 -0500

A Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle has flown its first ever mission over the USA. This past Monday the robot landed at Beale Air Force Base in California, after completing its unstated mission. "This landmark flight has historic implications since it's the first time a Global Hawk has n

Nomura Creates a Robotic Walking Assistant

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 19:00:00 -0500

This is for all of you out there that read the ballroom dancer-bot story and decided you needed to master walking before dancing. Nomura Unison Co. along with Tohoku Universities' Kazuhiro Kosuge and Yasuhisa Hirata have created a robotic walking assistant that not only senses its user'

Robot Link Dump

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 19:00:00 -0500

The Chicago Police department runs into a few snags while showing off its latest bomb disposal robot . Moral of the story: always rehearse before going on camera!Zou Renti creates a robotic copy of himself . Creepiness ensues.Here's a video of the scariest rubics-cube solving robot you'll ev

RB2000 Robot Does Gymnastic Manuevers

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:51:42 -0500

The RB2000 robot from JR Robotics and VStone is able to perform some impressive acrobatic feats. Our friend, Lem, over at Robots Dreams captured some video of the RB2000 twirling about on the highbars. However, ... since the robot doesn't have any hands, the bar was passed through openings in the r

Robot Determines and Compensates for Damage Done To It

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:00:51 -0500

Dr. Josh Bongard, a graduate of Cornell University, and now an assistant professor at University of Vermont, has created a robot that automatically determines and compensates for any damage done to its four legs. The research, which recently appeared in Science Magazine (abstract here) is especiall

Evolution Robotics Prepares to Take on iRobot's Roomba Dominance

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:41:50 -0500

It looks like everyone's favorite, under appreciated, robotics company, Evolution Robotics, has teamed up with a, "large appliance manufacturer" to create a competitor to iRobot's smash-hit Roomba. The main claim-to-fame of the new soon-to-be sucker'bot is that it will be '

Kondo KHR-2HV Robot Now Shipping Internationally

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 14:18:29 -0500

Kondo's latest RoboOne robot, KHR-2HV, is now available to non Japanese customers via the Japanese gadget exporter AudioCubes. RoboSavvy.com also sells the KHR-2HV kit, but it ships from Japan. The kit costs about $1000 and features several improvements over the original KHR-1. The upgraded robot f

White Box Robotics Now Shipping PC Bots

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 13:48:35 -0500

White Box Robotics has finally started shipping its first run of PC 914 robots. By now the first run should be completely shipped, sans the attractive outer shell, due to delays in manufacturing. You may also notice that two small vertical parting lines were added to the bottom of the robot to bring

New Vex Robotics System in the Works

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:35:09 -0500

Our friends over at Robot Magazine sent us a note that they'd gotten an exclusive shot of the new Vex Robotics Development system that is in the works. The new system will be jointly created by Revell Monogram LLC and Innovation First, Inc. (the original developers of Vex). Innovation First will

World's Smallest Robotic Hand

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:41:48 -0500

Yen-Wen Lu and Chang-Jin Kim at UCLA have created the World's Smallest robotic hand . The hand, which is capable of grasping an object 1mm across, has four fingers made of silicone and polymer joints. The hand operates pneumatically when the balloon joints are inflated. The hand is seen in th t

HAL-5 Exoskeleton Ready for Mass Production

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:15:10 -0500

The HAL-5 exoskeleton suit is nearing "mass" production. Engadget reports that professor Yoshiyuki Sankai at Tsukuba University is hoping to have the suit ready for 400-500 units by 2008, with a mere 20 units produced in 2007. The suite allows its user to double his lifting abilities.It

Phantom Sentinel, The Nearly Invisible Flying Drone

Sat, 07 Oct 2006 15:06:48 -0400

VeraTech Aero, a Minnesota USA based company, has invented an aircraft that is nearly invisible to the naked eye. The secret to this technology is the concept of persistance of vision, or the lack thereof. The aircraft is uniquely created so that as it spins, its center of mass is in open space. Th

iRobot Reveals 'Warrior' Robot. Bigger and Badder than Packbot

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 05:01:12 -0400

iRobot issued a press release this morning detailing some of their new products . Of special interest is the new 250lb Warrior robot. Warrior, which is about six times the size of the packbot, can move at over 12mph over rough terrain and can carry a payload of up to 100 lbs. This annoucement coinc

South Korea Develops Machine-Gun Sentry Robot

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 06:29:33 -0400

This story lands in today's "very cool, yet very scary" category - South Korea develops a machine-gun equipped robotic sentry. The sentry robot is equipped with two cameras, one for day-time and one for infrared night vision, zooming capabilities, a speaker for notifying the intruder

Caterpillar Seeks to Make Robotic Machinery

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 03:18:22 -0400

Caterpillar, the international maker of heavy machinery and eqipment, is seeking to enable it's bulldozers and eather movers to operate autonomously. Using a system of sensors and GPS navigation, the equipment would navigate around a building site while being cooridnated from a remote central lo

NI Announces LabVIEW Toolkit for LEGO Mindstorms NXT

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 05:49:05 -0400

National Instruments announced today that it has created a LEGO Mindstorms NXT toolkit for direct interfacing between the kit and its powerful LabVIEW software. If you're one of the lucky few to own a copy of LabVIEW (most folks don't want to drop the $4k for it), then you will have the a

Robot to Travel Through Human Intestines On Mucus Trail

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:11:46 -0400

Instead of having a robot crawl through your intestines, how about it gliding along on a trail of slippery mucus? A group of researchers from Delft University of Technology, in the Netherlands, is taking this novel approach to inter-body exploration in order to protect the delicate lining of the int

Control Your NXT Brick Using .NET and Bluetooth

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:03:14 -0400

The Visual Lego software project allows you to gain full control of your NXT brick via .NET (Visual Basic, C#, etc.). This software wrapper allows you to access all the bricks functionality over the serial bluetooth link. The library, written by Bram Fokke, is almost complete. It can be downloaded

Help! I Want to Know More About Building Robots

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:26:32 -0400

I get a lot of emails and comments posted from folks asking questions about robotics. Unfortunately, most of them are rather specific and I just don't have the time to answer them all individually. Thankfully, that's where a few cool products, books, and websites come into play. Back when I first g

Introducing ZMP's E-Nuvo WHEEL Robot

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:37:38 -0400

Reader David Aliaga, who's a member of the ZMP Inc. Education Team, sent us a note telling us about ZMP's latest product, the e-Nuvo WHEEL robot. The robot is based on Nuvo, but this time it's an inverted pendulum. Just to add up to the news, ZMP has launched what we called the

First Woman to Receive Bionic Arm

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:14:32 -0400

First it was Jesse Sullivan, the first man to receive two bionic arms that are controlled via his own brain impulses, now it's Claudia Mitchell, the first woman to receive such an arm. Mitchell is the 4th such person to receive such an arm, which is controlled via nerves which originally went t

MIT Working on A Micro Combustion Engine On A Chip

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 05:45:46 -0400

A group of scientists at MIT are working on a gas engine about the size of a quarter. Better yet, it's made out of sillicon. The device, who's individual pieces are all working, still needs to be fully assembled and tested. The engines components, like a combustion chamber, compressor, and turbine,

White Box Robotics' 9-Series PC Robots Officially Not Vaporware

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:44:53 -0400

Robot hobbyists (with a hefty wallet) rejoice! The long awaited 9-Series PC Robots from White Box Robotics are officially soon-to-be-shipping. The robots, manufactured by Frontline Robotics, which merged with Tom Burick's brainchild, White Box Robotics, are first being released in a low quantity, i

Link Dump - WiFi, Cartoons, Robot Arrests

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 02:58:31 -0400

Here's a quick link dump to catch up on my lack of posts.Jim, over at The NXT Step, pointed out that the New Yorker is doing a cartoon caption contest with a robot theme. Go and submit your idea, let me know what you think up.Here's a story I picked up about a suicidal man being subdued by a SWAT te

Korean Company Plans to Release Another Walking Robot in October

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 05:02:03 -0400

A new South Korean startup, D2E Robotics, plans on releasing a two-legged hobbiest robot in October. In what appears to be a move to compete with other companies, such as Kyosho, Kondo, and Hitec, the robot, dubbed D2V-ZN, will have simple voice recognition and a vision system. Though, strangely

Japanese Females Vote On Their Favorite Robots

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:43:11 -0400

A new Japanese robotics magazine, Robot Life, has polled 500 Japanese females to ask them who was their favorite commercial robot. The grand winner was the PaPeRo robot, pictured at left, built by NEC. Also making the top 10 list (though, at a dismal 10th), is our friend Robonova. Wakamaru and Manoi

Pleo News Roundup

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:38:55 -0400

Here's a round-up of the latest news relating to Ugobe's robotic dinosaur Pleo, courtesy of our sister-site, PleoBot.com.Exclusive ROBOT Magazine Interview with Pleo’s MakersUgobe Announces Release Date for Pleo!Forbes Says Pleo One of 7 Robots That Will Change Your LifeMore News from Ugobe -

World's First Robot Department Store to Open in Japan

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:27:46 -0400

It seems the Japanese are always one step ahead of us. This time it's the opening of a combination robot museum and department store. The store plans on stocking about 1,000 different robot goodies, and will feature the Nuvo robot as its main attraction. In order to create a market for its expensi

Robot Blimps for Wireless Communication?

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:56:57 -0400

We've talked about robotic blimps before, but not for this kind of application. This time a Californian entrepreneur, Bob Jones, is floating the idea of having large fleets of autonomous blimps provide wireless communication coverage for large areas. The blimps could take the place of both tel

Review of Microbric's Viper Robotics Development Kit

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:04:07 -0400

I was recently offered the chance to review Microbric's Viper Robotics Development Kit. I always love to try out new robot kits and see what's on the market, so I jumped at the chance. Prior to Microbric contacting me, I had heard some about the kits. You may have read a prior review of the kit from

Pleo A Fake? Ugobe says, "No, It's Real"

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 03:58:17 -0400

Ugobe seems to be facing a bit of controvery over its new Pleo toy. Hot off the heels of a big story on Digg about Pleo, came another, even bigger story, about how the dino wasn't all that smart after all. Somone took the two released videos of Pleo and compared then, noting that they were almost id

Take Servo Magaine's Readers Survey and Enter to Win A RoboNova

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 04:37:26 -0400

Servo Magazine is giving away a Robonova. Just fill out their reader's survey and you'll be automatically entered to win. Click on the picture of the Robonova on their website. They survey has 23 questions and took me under 10 minutes to fill out. Questions range from how much of the magazine you r

CMU's BallBot - Scientific Advancement or Just-Another-Robot?

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 13:40:24 -0400

On Friday CMU announced via press relase the creation of the "Ballbot" (original, I know). It's a robot that dynamically balances on one steel ball. It was picked up by several robot websites and was also featured on RocketBoom. That's all fine and good, until someone cries "fowl!&q

Kyosho Announces Manoi AT01

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:29:25 -0400

Kyosho has announced the release of the Manoi AT01 robot. He's set for a full release in September for around $1,300 USD. He has more abilities and a longer battery life than the original Manoi. Lem, over at Robots Dreams, has a whole list of information and videos of Manoi AT01 in action.There's s

Results of the 9th Annual Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 10:04:53 -0400

Here's the final standings for the 9th Autonomous Underwater Vehicle competition:University of Florida Duke University Ecole de technologie superieure University of Rhode Island University of Texas at Dallas Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cornell Univ

Carnegie Mellon Inducts Five New Members Into Robot Hall of Fame

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:46:05 -0400

Carnegie Mellon has announced this year's inductees for the Robot Hall of Fame. The real-life droids include Aibo and Scara. From the fiction category, there is David from AI, Gort from The Day the Earth Stood Still, and Maria from Metropolis. "The five robots were formally inducted at a June 2

Microsoft Announces Center for Innovative Robotics and Robotics Studio

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:08:17 -0400

Will Microsoft Go Robotic? The answer: yes. Microsoft is moving several of its pieces into play. Microsoft Research is working with Carnegie Mellon to launch the Center for Innovative Robotics. "Microsoft also has several academic and commercial partners that plan to support its software. Those incl

Microsoft Releases Robotics Studio

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:40:53 -0400

Well, we knew something was going to happen, but we weren't sure what. I'm not sure I would have guessed Microsoft would be releasing a software package though. Yes, as of Today, Microsoft is now an official player in the robotics market with the release of its Robotics Studio. The software can

LA Testing Aerial Surveillance

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 10:01:12 -0400

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is testing the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to patrol the sky over LA. The vehicle, called SkySeer, is built by Octatron Inc., and apparently obscure company from St. Petersburg FL.The vehicle can autonomously navigate using GPS waypoints or be wireles

Interviews with Alex Ellery and Tatsuya Matsui

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:57:40 -0400

A couple of notable interviews hit the web today.The first is Astrobiology Magazine's interview with Alex Ellery. Ellery heads the Surrey Space Centre's Robotics group and is taking part in the European Space Agency's ExoMars project. The second comes from BusinessWeek, who interviews Tatsuya Matsui

Pictures and Video From iRobot

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 02:57:03 -0400

Phillip Torrone over at the MakeZine Blog has just posted pictures and video from his trip to iRobot. If you've never gotten a closeup look at the PackBot and its controlls the video is well woth a look-see. The video shows the 'bot in the EOD configuration ( the giant 7" arm ). You also get a

Flies and Whegs: Sticky Feet Robotics

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 11:06:45 -0400

Biomimetics is off and looking at practically anything for inspiration. Insects are a particular favorite, of course, particularly those that fly, climb, and perform other gravity-defying tricks.Take the fly, for instance. How does it walk upside down? German researchers recently proved that flies r

A Team of Independant Robots Locates Objects

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:42:53 -0400

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a team of unmanned aerial and ground vehicles that work together as a team to locate targets in an urban environment. The aerial vehicles have one high resolution camera that is able to view a large area, but only with a 6m accuracy. The gr

Sensor Breakthrough: High Resolution Tactile Sensor

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 04:35:52 -0400

Scientists at the University of Nebrask have created a tactile sensor that is just as sensitive as a human fingertip. "The resolution of a human fingertip is about 40 microns, about half the diameter of a human hair." The device works by sandwiching a layer of semicondcuting nano-particle

Korean Government Unveils Two Unmanned Military Vehicles ... and Robot Dog Soliders

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 04:24:17 -0400

Yesterday the Korean government unveiled two new unmanned robotic millitary vehicles in their continuing effort to roboticize their military. The vehicles, dubbed XAV's, are developed by Korea's Agency for Defense Development and have the capability for remote controlled operation or autonomous. One

A Robot to Crawl Through Your Intestines

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 04:23:08 -0400

A team of scientists from Italy, Germany, the UK, and Greece have designed a robot that is to be used to maneuver through your intestines. They have a demo video of it crawling its way through a pig's gut and wriggling over sand. The robot is designed to mimic the behavior of a worms, which are

Japanese American-Style Robot Football

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 03:33:59 -0400

Lem over at Robots-Dreams has once again brought us some crazy Japanese robot-lovin'. This time it's Japanese American-Style Robot Football! The teams are made up of 4 robot players roughly the size of 3kg sumo-robots. Crazy mayhem ensues. Game play is in 2 3 minute halves. http://www.youtube.com/w

Robotic Spy-Planes to Patrol Europe's Borders

Sun, 04 Jun 2006 06:20:21 -0400

The European Union has decided it wants to fly fleets of unmanned robotic drones over its borders to cut down on illegal immagration, smuggling, human-trafficking, and terrorism. The vehicles will fly at a height of 2,500 ft and patrol the English Channel and Mediterranean coasts. Belgian already us

Spherical Robots Being Tested on the ISS

Sat, 03 Jun 2006 06:34:12 -0400

A group of undergraduate students at MIT have constructed a number of spherical droids to operate in the International Space Station. The program, dubbed SPHERES, is run by David Miller and is sponsored by DARPA. The spheres are powered by compressed CO2 thrusters and are about the size of a volleyb

RoboGames Coming Soon!

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 02:46:50 -0400

Don't forget about the RoboGames coming up June 16-18th in San Franciso, USA. Tickets and pricing information are here. $55/$40 for a three-day pass, and $20/$15 for a one day. Here's a video on YouTube about the games. Should be awesome. Anyone going?

A Look Inside ASIMO's Head

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 02:37:38 -0400

Ever wondered what all is going on inside of ASIMO's head? Honda has a great page listing some of the technology that ASIMO is using and the many cool tricks he can perform.Some examples include ASIMO's ability to recognize where a person is pointing and move there. Looking at the accompanying image

Hospitalized Kids Use Telepresence Robots for Schooling

Wed, 31 May 2006 03:06:49 -0400

Using telepresence robots a hospitalized child can now participate in the classroom. The system, developed by Telbotics Inc., Ryerson U., and the University of Toronto, use two robots, one in the hospital room and one in the classroom, to allow the child to be involved in his class. The child can vi

The 20 Year Evolution of Honda's ASIMO

Tue, 30 May 2006 02:30:18 -0400

This year marks the 20th birthday of our favorite corporate walking robot, the Honda ASIMO. Honda has a great site detailing the development and growth of the project over the years. I, for one, didn't even know they'd been working on it for so long. Honda has taken up a new challenge in mobility

Soldiers Bond with their Robots

Mon, 29 May 2006 03:35:07 -0400

iRobot says that soliders are bonding with their packbots. They give their little silicone bodyguards nicknames and form emotional bonds with them. iRobot Chief Executive Colin Angle said one group of soldiers even named its robot “Scooby Doo” and grieved when it was blown up after comp

Amazon Industrial and Scientific Store

Mon, 29 May 2006 03:17:07 -0400

My favorite online shopping experience just got a whole lot better. Amazon recently released its " Industrial and Scientific " store beta. Need some sheet metal, plastic rod, compression springs, or set screws? Amazon has them now. While I can't vouch for the prices, I do know th

Roomba Hacking Made Easy with the RooStick

Sun, 28 May 2006 10:22:15 -0400

RoombaDevTools.com is a great way to get started hacking your Roomba. You can read a review of the RooStick (at left) over at TodBot.com. It allows you to easily connect your computers USB port up to the Roomba's serial hacker interface. Other nifty products include the RooTooth, which lets you co

CMU Reveals Crusher (Does Not Spin Like Spinner)

Fri, 05 May 2006 04:41:44 -0400

CMU finally revealed Crusher to the public last Friday (yea, I'm behind). The new vehicle, based losely on Spinner, isn't able to invert itself like its younger brother, but is still amazing nonetheless. WTAE.com has some coverage of the launch with video. Notice the unique way that Crusher turns, b

Roller-Skating Robo-One

Fri, 05 May 2006 04:10:30 -0400

Here's a fun link for your Friday enjoyment - a rollar skating Robo-One. A quick check over to our favorite Japanese-related robot site, Robots Dreams, revealed more information. The robot, named Plen, has 18 degrees of freedom and stands 9 inches tall. It retails for about $2,000 USD. More informa

DARPA Does it Again: Grand Challenge Urban Version

Tue, 02 May 2006 04:32:32 -0400

Via CanadianDriver.com Wipe away those tears robot lovers! The DARPA Grand Challenge is back (pdf), and in case you've grown tired of dangerous mountain passes and arid deserts, this year's race is in da 'hood ... of sorts. The DARPA Urban Challenge will feature autonomous ground vehicles executing

NXT MDPers Are Free to Talk

Mon, 01 May 2006 05:06:10 -0400

The LEGO Mindstorms NXT "gag order" is finally up! Now all the privileged few that gained access to the holy grail, Mindstorms Developer Program (MDP), can share the glories of their lifestyle. We're written previously about our favorite NXT site, The NXT Step blog, run by Jim. Jim has agr

Innovation First Acquires VEX Line from Radio Shack

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 03:22:18 -0400

There's been lots of rumors swarming around that Radio Shack was killing the VEX Robotics line of toys. I got some news a month or so ago, but hesitated to post about it since it was totally unconfirmed. However, most of the VEX stock in my area was placed on deep discount and sold within a weekend.

Human-like Robot That Simulates Birth

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 03:10:53 -0400

I know this is a little late, but nonetheless very interesting: a robotic birth simulator. Noelle, the simulators name, is a full-sized life-like robot used in birthing training. Gaumard, the company that makes the simulator, sells the whole package for $20,000 USD.She can be programmed for a

An Interview With iRobot's Helen Greiner

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 05:39:40 -0400

A while back we posted about an interview with Colin Angle, the co-founder and CEO of iRobot. Next up is an interview with Helen Greiner, co-founder and chairman of iRobot. Greiner discusses founding iRobot, her interest in robots (started with R2D2), and iRobot's biggest setback (late night robot

Snake Robots from Carnegie Mellon

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 05:17:57 -0400

The AP has an interesting piece on Carnegie Mellon's snake robots. The research, lead by Howie Choset, is aimed at disaster situations where a small snake could maneuver much better than a resuce worker. "Right now, the way to get to these trapped survivors is to pull the rubble out one rock

Crusher, CMU's Unmanned Ground Combat vehicle

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 04:59:31 -0400

The Carnegie Mellon's National Robotics Engineering Center has announced it's plans to announce (yeah, marketing is crazy) "Crusher", its latest unmanned ground combat vehicle, to the public on April 28th. The project, which is funded by DARPA and the Army was designed to cut down casualit

NY Times Talks NASA Centennial Challenges

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 02:45:51 -0400

The NY Times has an excellent article on NASA's foray into the Grand Challenge model of research and development. Instead of paying millions to contractors to develop new technologies, why not sponsor contests and only pay the winners? Folks have fun and NASA gets tons of cheap R&D. [T]he age

Ultralight Autonomous Indoor Aircraft

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:22:46 -0400

A group of scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology are working on yet another ultralight flying machine. The robot, currently with a 14" wingspan, is designed to fly around in indoor environment. Such environments present special problems for navigation.The researchers are tryin

Welcome Back!

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:32:19 -0400

Thing have been pretty stressful at the GoRobotics.net World Headquarters as of late. First I got engaged in early March, and then my father passed away in late March. Due to that I've taken a bit of a hiatus from blogging, but I think I'll get back into it now. And so this post isn't completely

MIT's OpenCourseWare marks 5 years of educating the world

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:43:51 -0400

There is such a wide variety of resources on the 'net that sometimes good ones go unchecked. One example of this is MIT's OpenCourseWare. If you have not seen it, now is a good time. Five years ago today, in an unprecedented step toward making knowledge accessible worldwide, MIT announced

Hacked Mouse as a Mini-sumo Sensor

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 06:28:15 -0400

There comes a time in every mini-sumo match when you know it’s over. Your robot has went head-to-head with their robot, and your robot is slowly slipping backwards. Right about this time, you’ll get a sinking feeling in your stomach. This is because you know that -- in no more than a sec

Robosapien Contest at Sun Tech Days

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 06:43:58 -0500

Can you code a mean Java hack? Are you into Robosapien V2? Will you be in Johannesburg in May?If so, then consider joining in the Robosapien programming contest at Sun Tech Days. Using Starship System's Java SDK, participants will compete on getting their robots to do, well, cool things. And what is

Robot Magazine Takes a Look at Robotis Bioloid Kit

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 08:08:23 -0500

Tom Atwood, over at Robot Magazine, has put a review of the Robotis Bioloid "edutainment" robot kit on their website. You can also find more information on Robotis' website, though, be warned that it's a Korean company and the "English" version is a bit confusing. ROBOT Magazine recently took a clos

Rejected MDP Applicants Get to Pre-Order Early?

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:14:24 -0500

This morning I awoke to find an email in my inbox from LEGO. The email says: To thank you for your interest in the Developer Program, LEGO Shop at Home is giving you the exclusive opportunity to reserve your LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT ste today - before pre-orders are available to the public! And by p

Wowwee and Evolution Robotics Team Up

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 05:16:36 -0500

A partnership between WowWee Toys and Evolution Robotics was just announced today. You can read the official press release here. The release says that WowWee will be incorporating some of Evolution's technologies, specifically their Visual Pattern Recognition (ViPR) software and their localization t

Got Questions About Mindstorms NXT? (Hopefully) Get them Answered!

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 04:48:10 -0500

Jim Kelly, over at our favorite LEGO Mindstorms NXT blog, The NXT Step, is putting together a "shopping list" of questions that folks have about Mindstorms NXT and the Mindstorms Development Program (MDP). Jim is one of the lucky few that actually made it into the program. However, the MDPers are un

Cicerobot Gives Museum Tours

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 07:42:01 -0500

Next time your in the mood for Sicilian archaeology, and you're in the vicinity of the Agrigento's Regional Archaeological Museum, ask Cicerobot for a tour. This 1.5m tall (5ft) robot gives guided tours of the museum. On board sensors allow him to autonomously navigate and avoid obstacles and peopl

Microbe Powered Power Source

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 08:59:17 -0500

A group of researchers at Rice University and the University of Southern California are working on creating a power source that is run off of bacteria that spits out electrons. The Shewanella oneidensis microorganism consumes metal and produces a waste product of electrons. In a fuel cell, the

Bionic Muscles Powered by Alcohol

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 08:44:50 -0500

Researchers at the University of Texas have created artificial muscles that are 100 times more powerful that human muscles. The two different types of muscles both consume Oxygen and release the energy in hydrogen and alcohol to do work. One version converts the chemical energy into heat which contr

Pre-Order LEGO Mindstorms NXT on April 1st

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 06:06:18 -0500

Via the LEGO Mindstorms NXT press room: Place your orders! Beginning Saturday, April 1, you can place an advance order to guarantee receipt of one of the highly anticipated new LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT sets when they release in August. A limited quantity of NXT toolsets will be available for pre-order t

NASA to Mars Rover - Drive or Die!

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:59:55 -0500

It looks like Spirit, one of the Mars rovers, has gotten itself in a bad situation. It's exploring an interesting feature on Mars called "Home Plate", but the Martian winter is coming on, which means low temperatures and low light levels. Scientists would love to say and continue exploring

Say Hello to RoboCarp

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:46:59 -0500

Now you can put large robotic koi in your fish pond instead of the real things. The folks at Ryomei Engineering have created a robotic carp that can swim like the real thing, along with going backwards, and turning in place. Here's some video of the fish in action. It has a camera in its head for gr

Friday Link Dump

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:28:31 -0500

Well folks, I'm getting behind. Apologies. So, here's some yummy links to get your weekend started right.Here's Phillip Torrone and Co using a Roomba to play frogger, with unhappy results.Lots of great robot menace goodness at BoingBoing. (translation: kids in robot costumes and other goodies).Thoug

Snake-Like Robot Can Crawl on Land or Swim

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 17:32:25 -0500

Check out this amazing video of an amphibious snake-like robot, the ACM-R5. Unfortunately, the video is in Japanese, but there's lots of great camera shots. Powered by a lithium-ion battery, the ACM-R5 is a radio-controlled amphibious robot designed to move like its real world counterpart. It can sl

Hard Times for Boeing's X-45C Robotic Plane

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 14:53:51 -0500

The Air Force no longer wants Boeings X-45 unmanned airplane. The Joint Unmanned Combat Air Systems program has been scrapped by the Pentagon, along with the $800 million set aside to build and purchase three of the X-45Cs. Boeing will now probably try and compete against the Northrop Grumman X-47 f

Hitachi's Not-so-new Security Robot

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:35:02 -0500

Earlier this week, Hitachi captured the attention of the Blogosphere with its 'new' security robot. Not so fast, says MobileRobots. Apparently, Hitachi's robot is simply a repackaged Pioneer DX. "The wheel rims are the giveaway. The Pioneer DX systems sold a few years ago had unique gold wheel

The Tree Climbing Robots of RiSE

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:14:20 -0500

There is a video on New Scientist that shows a robot climbing a tree and other vertical surfaces. This is from the RiSE initiative, a descendent of the BR MURI project. BR MURI, Biomimetic Robots Multi-University Research Initiative, focused on building legged robots that ran. The goal of RiSE, Robo

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan's Cleaning Robot

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 01:47:06 -0500

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan has an aquarium cleaning robot with a twist. The robot not only cleans, it also monitors the fish and provides live video feed for visitors."Most large institutions have cleaning problems, and most of them keep the ‘dirty work’ hidden from sight. They prefer

Boston Dynamics' BigDog

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 01:38:38 -0500

Pack animals have a long history in the military. The US was reminded of this fact in 2002, when it had to pull in horses and mules to move gear across the Afghanistan wilderness. TACOM responded by giving grants to two robotics companies, Yobotics and Boston Dynamics. Their mission: to produce a me

Antarctic Robot From Dartmouth

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 08:20:55 -0500

A group of students and faculty at Dartmouth University College have created a robot to function in arctic weather and is solar powered. Such a robot was comissioned by NASA to aid in research in the antarctic. NASA's goal is to use the robot to search for evidence of bacteria in Antarctic snow. Th

LEGO Chooses Mindstorms Community Developers?

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 06:34:11 -0500

Jason Striegel over at BlogCadre, has given us a the first news in a while about LEGO's Mindstorms Developer Program According to Striegel, LEGO sent out a email that reads: Thank you very much for your interest in participating in the LEGO(r) MINDSTORMS(tm) Developer Program. We are very sorry but

Ticks beware: RC Truck Hacked for Pest Control

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 23:51:22 -0500

Ticks are a health hazard to humans and pets alike. Yet few spray pesticides indiscriminately in tick-infested areas, primarily out of concerns over environment and cost. Justin Woulfe and his fellow students at the Virginia Military Institute came up with a novel solution. They hacked an RC truck,

The NXT STEP - Lego Mindstorms NXT Blog

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:46:19 -0500

Recently, Jim, over at The NXT Step blog let me know he'd added GoRobotics.net to his blogroll. Since we don't currently have a blogroll, the "nxt" best thing is to give him a shout-out in a post! The NXT Step is now on my feed list. It's a great site for information about about LEGO's up-and-coming

InTouch RP-6 Medical Telepresence Robot

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 02:29:58 -0500

Populations in developing nations are aging, putting increased demands on healthcare systems. This has been said so much as to almost become cliché. The fact is that healthcare is in need of automation technology, and robotics companies are answering the call.One such company is InTouch Techn

Tom Burick of White Box Robotics

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 04:16:01 -0500

For some time now, the robotics community has been anticipating the release of White Box's robot. They are not yet shipping, though there is some news. VIA Arena has posted an article, "A visit with Tom Burick of White Box Robotics". We learn from the article and the links that the 914:

Meet Cyberstein

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 03:18:20 -0500

Nik Fielding is one busy fellow. He’s worked up several robots such as an ED-209 and three humanoids. These are X-BOT, VOR, and Cyberstein. With these last two, Nik Fielding does shows and events (click here to see videos).The robot Cyberstein was last seen at the home of the future show

The Mysterious Creator of the Predator Drone

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 03:50:09 -0500

Have you ever wondered who created the Predator drone? If so, then you'll want to check out this piece by Red Herring about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GAAS), the creator of the Predator, and it's plans for the future (including Predator B and C!). The company is privately owned by a 55 ye

New Ultrasonic Sensor for Hobbyists

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 03:27:47 -0500

Look out Devantech, there's a new kid on the proverbial block, the robotics-block, that is. While the ultrasonic sensor line from Devantech has turned into a staple for many hobby robots, it looks like there might be another viable contender. Check out the Ultrasonic Range Finder from Maxbotix, whic

More On The Lockheed Martin Sub Launched Robotic Plane

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 09:45:00 -0500

Remember the sub-launched robotic plane we talked about before? Well, here's some more information on it, courtesy of Popular Science. The plane will be released from a Trident missile tube on an Ohio-class U.S. submarine, surface, then take off. "The [missile] tubes are as long as a semi tra

Robots Delivering and Pouring Beer

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 06:54:26 -0500

Asahi Breweries Getting a robot to fetch your beer has about as long a history as getting your robot to vacuum your floor. At any given time, Universities across the globe are hard at work on this task. There is the University of Florida’s Koolio, for example, or Duke’s Kegbot. Comercial

Cornell Research into Dragonfly Micro-Air Vehicle (MAV)

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 12:34:19 -0500

From houseflies to honeybees, insects inspire us with flight skills just beyond the grasp of our technology. Z. Jane Wang, a professor at Cornell University, is working to close this gap between inspiration and implementation. Wang’s recent work is on dragonflies, and here she has found some

Volvo Working on a Vehicle for Towing Loads in California Mountains

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:05:49 -0500

If you come across any driverless Volvos towing trailers and caravans through the mountain passes of Death Valley in California, don't panic. It is simply Volvo testing and refining their towing capacity.Volvo developed a robot to automate the driving and minimize subjectivity. The device resembles

South Korean Company Robotis Develops Running Robot

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 01:43:48 -0500

Sony was the first to get a bipedal robot running, but then proceeded to drop out of the race. Other companies are now following in Sony’s footsteps. Robotis, for instance, just announced its running robot. Robotis RX is a little taller and little slower that the Sony Qrio. RX measures in at 6

Robot Tech Toys Hot This Year

Sun, 12 Feb 2006 10:57:11 -0500

It looks like 2006 is gearing up to be the year of robot toys. The Associated Press say, "If children didn't get their fill of high-tech toys during the 2005 holiday season, they should brace themselves for more wizardry later this year." Apparently, the allure of iPods and Xboxes is causi

Thrun Lecture on the Darpa Grand Challenge and Stanley

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 10:58:48 -0500

Have you heard the one about the Volkswagen that drove itself, won the Darpa Grand Challenge, shone at the Detroit International Auto Show, and was awarded editor’s choice in Engadget’s Robot-of-the-Year contest? Of course we mean Stanley, built by Sebastian Thrun’s team at Stanfo

Robot Magazine Offers - Win A Robot Built By TV's MythBusters

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 05:50:31 -0500

(Press Release, see also our First Look at Robot Magazine.)Robot Magazine is offering readers the opportunity to win a unique robot featured in the publication’s Winter 2005 premier issue.Editorial Board contributors Jamie Hyneman and Grant Imahara from the Discovery Channel’s popular &

DEMO 2006 Video of Ugobe Pleo

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 04:33:44 -0500

In our original post on Pleo, Dave Thompson shared this link to the DEMO 2006 video. Thanks!In a word, it’s all about anthropomorphism. Let us start with the company’s name, which turns out to be pronounced "You Go Be". No remote required. Then there are the three laws,

Robotic Feral Public Authoring

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 03:55:15 -0500

"The street finds its own use for things. It's all in the mix.” -- William Gibson Feral Robotic Dog project is proof of this. It started with Natalie Jeremijenko, who advocated hacking robotic dogs and using them as a tool for exploring the environment. These wild dogs in effect became low cost

Engadget's Robot of the Year Award

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 14:08:17 -0500

Previously I'd told all of you to go out, exercise your democratic right, and vote in Engadget's "Year's Best" elections. Well, whether you did or not (you better had ... ), the results are out! And the winner is, the Honda Asimo! The Engadget editors picked Stanford's VW Touareg "Sta

First Video of Ugobe's Pleo Dinosaur

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 11:27:05 -0500

Here's finally some video of Ugobe's Pleo robotic dinosaur. If you're not up to speed on Pleo, check out our previous post on the little guy. For about $200 he's supposed to have "life-like" motion with 14 motors and over 40 sensors. From the video, he does actually look pretty life-like.

Robot Submarine Used to Photograph Ancient Greek Wreck

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 16:18:41 -0500

A robot created by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), with help from MIT, has taken 7,000 photographs of an ancient greek vessel that wrecked in 350BC. For over 2,300 years the vessel has remained hidden. The ship, which was laden with over 400 ceramic jars, was photographed by the "

Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works Hard at Work on Robotic Drones

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 15:37:50 -0500

Here's an insightful article from the Wall Street Journal about Lockheed Martin's foray into the robot done market. Lockheed, which helped develop the Dragon Eye, and the Desert Hawk is trying to play catch-up to larger robotic drone makers, like Northrup Grumman and Boeing. There're working on inno

Rogerian Robosapien Provides Counseling over Webcam

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:27:30 -0500

In a tribute to Joseph Weisenbaum, Andrianne Wortzel has wired up a Robosapien to a chatbot and a webcam. The Robosapien sits in the studio and provides psychoanalysis over the Web. The project is Eliza Redux and is named after Weisenbaum’s famed Eliza. Curious idea, though more as an art piece th

LynuxWorks chosen for the R-Gator operating system.

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 11:16:41 -0500

iRobot and John Deere are continuing work on their R-Gator autonomous vehicle. According to a recent press release, they have selected LynuxWorks to provide an embedded Linux RTOS. One wonders why the R-Gator team selected LynuxWorks over Wind River, maker of the software running on the Ma

Ugobe Unveils Pleo, Another Robot Dino

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 06:48:27 -0500

As a followup to our previous story about Ugobe, it appears that they've just announced what their breakthrough product is - Pleo the robotic dinosaur. The official press release says, Pleo is modeled after a 1-week-old Camarasaurus sauropod, or long neck dinosaur, and incorporates basic trait

Carnegie Mellon University's Hyperion and Zoe

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 23:49:18 -0500

Need a break from the 6-wheel boggy design? Looking for a Martian rover that offers something new? Then take a look at this month's Popular Science, which poses the question "Is This the Machine That Will Finally Find Life on Mars?"The machine is the latest from Carnegie Mellon University

Ugobe to be the "Pixar of Robotics"?

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 03:59:09 -0500

Caleb Chung, the creator of everyone's favorite obnoxious furry robot pal, Furby, is helping start a new company that claims to revolutionize the robot toy industry. The new company, dubbed "Ugobe", which sounds vaguely like an African nation, is creating a lifelike pal that will, "..

Nike Commercial Featuring Robots

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 07:26:11 -0500

Nothing phenominal here. Just a neat commercial from Nike showing robots wreaking havok in a city playing spots with cars and such. Funky music and cool graphics to ensue.This is similar to the music video, Scent of a Robot.

Massage 'Bots From Meilus

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:44:40 -0500

Don't like the thought of a shiney metal arm pounding on your flesh? Well, neither do I. However, a company called Meilus Muscular Therapy & Sports, Inc. thinks it's a good idea Their Therbo Robots are called, A "New Tool" to traditional techniques like massage, physical therapy a

Scribber Reviewed

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 07:33:32 -0500

The Grand Rapids Press has a review of the Scribbler robot. The inherent geek-cool factor is what attracted me to the Scribbler. But after an hour of testing, the benefits were obvious: Programming and using the Scribbler do indeed provide the stereotypical hours of fun for the whole family. Th

Steam-powered Walkers, Centipedes, and Crabs

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 07:21:00 -0500

Here is a link that recently came to our attention: Crab Fu Steam Toys! If you have ever wondered what would happen if a Gakken Mechamo Centipede or Mechamo Crab was crossed with a steam engine, Crab Fu shows the way. There are videos of these creations in action. As an aside, the downside of the

'Roving Mars', Starring Nasa Rovers Spirit and Opportunity

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:25:25 -0500

As Spirit continues to roam Mars ahead of the coming Martian winter, news comes in that the Nasa rovers are starring in an IMAX movie.The 40-minute film, "Roving Mars," is the story of the journey of the rovers Spirit and Opportunity -- as well as the journey of their creators.

Say It Aint So! Sony to Kill Qrio and Aibo?

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 07:22:37 -0500

The rumor mills are hard at work churning out speculation that Sony is going to kill it's robotics division. The fuel for this fire is an excerpt from Sony's Q305 fiscal reports that Akihabara News found. The text reads: New product development for AIBO has already ceased, and production is target

Japanese Company to Rent Hello Kitty Robo and Ifbot

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 05:40:19 -0500

PeopleStaff, an employment agency in Japanese, is adding robots to its usual roster of people. PeopleStaff is recommending companies recruit Hello Kitty Robo and Ifbot. The positions are receptionists and hospital care, respectively. One wonders if the company is also considering a name change.

Tiny Robot to Drive Around Abdominal Cavity

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 05:00:30 -0500

There's something extremely unnerving about the thought of a tiny robot (rc controlled) driving around the inside of my abdomen. It seems very akin to the robot that too up residence inside of Neo on The Matrix. Regardless, Dr. Dmitry Oleynikov and colleagues at the University of Nebraska Medical C

Autonomous Flocking Blimps

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 14:01:38 -0500

The Autonomous Light Air Vehicles (ALAVs), built by Jed Berk and Nihil Mitter, are three helium inflated balloons that roam about their invironment and interact with each other and humans in a very life-like way. The blimps use a new technology from Sun Microsystems called SunSPOTS. The devices sim

MIT Concert Tonight Featuring Human and Robotic Musicians

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:21:22 -0500

If you are near the Museum of Science in Cambridge tonight around 7 PM, stop in for a unique concert. 'Invasion of Technology' is a show featuring a mixture of music and musicians. Playing a blend Western and Balinese, Evan Ziporyn and Christine Southworth will be jamming with machines Bot(i)Cello

Penguin Robots: Ken Gracey's and Max Kurz

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:04:04 -0500

By now, most people have heard of Ken Gracey's amazing 3.5" tall Penguin robots. He wrote an article on them in last month’s Servo magazine. The CNC drawings were published also and some in the robotics community have already built their own (for example, click here).Max Kurz at the Univ

XRay Robot Scans Moving Patients

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:47:27 -0500

Dr. Scott Banks, an engineer at The University of Florida has developed a robot that shoots xray videos of moving patients. This will allow doctors to view the bone structure of their patients as they move. This is especially important for persons with orthopedic injuries. “Our goal is come

Vote For Year's Best Robot at Engadget

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 09:21:30 -0500

The 2005 Engadget Award for "Robot of the Year" is now open! After a rigorous nomination procedure this year's nominees are Albert Hubo, Honda Asimo, iRobot Scooba, Stanford's VW Touareg "Stanley", and Wow Wee Robosapien.The winner of last years competition was the Honda Asimo,

Robo-one on Ski Holiday

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 01:12:37 -0500

We have been wondering about what a Robo-one champion does in the off-season. Lem at A Robot's Dreams has brought us the answer: they go skiing! Click here to see the video.This is quite inspiring. Now to find some skis in my Robosapien's size.

Constructing a Robotic Allosaurus

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 08:22:48 -0500

Robert from Nurmijarvi Finland has created a robotic allosaurus. There are pictures of the construction on his website, along with an English description of the project. The robot is 8ft (2.5m) long, 5ft (1.6m) tall, and weights 55lb (25kg). It uses 13 motors to move and is wirelessly controlled via

Artistic Robot Sculptures and Exhibits

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 23:42:38 -0500

Sadly, we roboticists cannot spend every minute of every day building 'bots. No, we need culture, too, and there is no better way to get it than by taking a trip to the museum.To see what, you may ask? Robotic sculptures, of course! This week past, news came in of an exhibit at the Coleman Gallery

Robot Pets Healthy for Owners

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 13:24:42 -0500

It seems to be pretty self-evident that pets are good for their owners. But, what about robot pets? Some scientists at the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at Purdue's Veterinary school say yes, robot pets do benefit humans. Petting an Aibo caused the human stress hormone cortisol to decrese in pati

Linux Robot, Self-Assembling Robots, and Nice Walking Robots

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 13:11:15 -0500

The title is a mouthfull. I've had these three links lying around for a while so I thought I'd get them off my chest.First is Michael Shiloh's linux powered robot at linuxrobots.org. It looks like this site could turn into a good resource for all of you trying to put the penguin on a 'bot.Second, is

Edge Detection in Artificial Vision

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 08:06:57 -0500

For her PhD thesis, Edurne Barrenechea Tartas developed a new twist on artificial vision: add fuzzy sets or noise. This is somewhat akin to the edge detection used in the Leaf Project, described by Robin Hewitt in Servo a few months back. The noise is used to dither the image, thereby increasin

Korea Wants RoboCops by 2010's

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 04:21:26 -0500

Korea's Center for Intelligent Robots is creating a 40 member panel to discuss the feasiblilty of creating robotic security forces for the nation. ``If the robots prove to be viable technically and commercially, we will be able to begin developing them late next year,'' said Lee Ho-gil, head of t

Pennsylvania Hospitals Purchase Aethon's Tug

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 23:03:14 -0500

Hospitals in Pennsylvania have purchased several Tug robots. These haul carts to and fro, saving the nurse's time and the administration's dime. The robots are expected to save the hospital "$240,000 over five years."Technically, the Tug is impressive. It hauls up to 500 pounds. It runs 1

First Robotics Competition 2006 Game, "Aim High"

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 02:30:18 -0500

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) has announced its 2006 competition: Aim High. Papers all over the country have coverage. Like a strange combination of basketball and soccer, robots score points in Aim High by shooting nerf balls into hoops or rolling them thru goal

Honda Asimo Presentation at CES 2006

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:36:07 -0500

If you, like me, were too busy hob-knobbing with the elite to visit CES2006 this year, have no fear! Google Video has your hook-up for checking out Honda's presentation of Asimo. Close to ten minutes of cheesy dialog and music give you a pretty good idea of how amazing this robot is. He mainta

World's Tiniest 12V DC-DC ATX Power Supply

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 11:01:46 -0500

I just can't get over how much power you can get out of something this small. They call it the "worlds tiniest 12V DC-DC power supply." It plugs directly into the ATX power supply plug on a standard mini-ATX motherboard. It was unveiled at CES and looks amazing. It can supply 120 Watts and is comple

IFOMIND and AI

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 05:23:59 -0500

As artificial intelligence begins celebrating its 50th birthday (thanks Simon and Newell!), word comes in on the British Computer Society's Annual Prize for Progress towards Machine Intelligence. The winner is David Bell’s team from Queen's University Belfast. Their robot, IFOMIND, navigates

Wowwee Unveils New RoboSapien Product Line

Sun, 08 Jan 2006 16:37:34 -0500

It just seems just yesterday that WowWee was talking about the RoboRaptor, RoboPet, and RoboSapien V2, but now they're talking about the 2006 RoboSapien product line. PC Magazine and Pocket-Lint both have lots of pictures. ... the Robosapien RS2 Media introduces a USB port, LCD display on the ches

Parallax Starts Offering Kits With USB

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 05:47:58 -0500

The popular educational and hobbiest company, Parallax is finally offering kits with USB support! The long-standing support of serial control in robotics and microcontrollers continues to be a problem, so it's good to see some of the larger players begin to make the change. It also looks like Paral

WIRED Tells Development of Mindstorms NXT

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 04:30:33 -0500

Brendan I. Koerner has an excellent article up on WIRED about the development of the LEGO Mindstorms NXT kit. It's a sneek peek at the February issue of WIRED, that will feature Mindstorms NXT. The article tells the story of how John Barnes, David Schilling, Steve Hassenplug and Ralph Hempel became

LEGO Wants You to Help Develop Mindstorms NXT

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 03:41:04 -0500

The other exciting news from CES, relating to LEGO's big announcement, is that they also want you, the Mindstorms fans, to help develop the product further. They announced, ... a call for entries to secure one of 100 seats on the newly expanded LEGO® MINDSTORMS™ Users Panel (MUP), an exc

LEGO Creates New Version of Mindstorms!

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 17:37:53 -0500

How do you improve something that's almost perfect? That remains to be seen, but LEGO is going to try with it's New Version of LEGO Mindstorms, the LEGO Mindstorms NXT! Tom Atwood, at Robot Magazine, was lucky enough to spend some time with Soren Lund and asking him about the new NXT (pictures and v

A GumStix Computer Inside a LEGO Brick

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 13:45:45 -0500

Continuing from the link in the last post about making your own LEGO bricks, it looks like Derek is at it again. This time he's creating his own LEGO Mindstorms RCX like brick, but this one is powered by a GumStix computer. He's machining the housing out of Delrin and details the process on his blo

Have you Seen The Robot Directory? Help Wanted!

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:35:52 -0500

Have you visited The Robot Directory lately? It's a great place to post your robot projects. Myself and the most excellent Chris Jorgenson created the site. Unfortunately, Chris had to leave the project, so, I'm looking for someone interested in helping out bringing The Robot Directory into the Web

MachineDesign Talks the Bleex Exoskeleton

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 14:35:02 -0500

MachineDesign has an article on DARPA's foray into the world of exoskeletons, specifically the Bleex exoskeleton's created at Berkeley. DARPA has invested over $50 million dollars in exoskeleton research. One of the more successful groups working on them is at Berkeley. Their suite, called the Bleex

Honda's ASIMO Gets an Upgrade

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 04:11:05 -0500

Last week Honda announced the new and improved version of the Asimo. What's the main improvement? It's actually useful now. Well, at least Honda says so. Asimo, can now interact with human beings by delivering objects, or holding someone's hand. Asimo can also locate and track said human provided t

SheekGeek Robotics Store

Sun, 18 Dec 2005 19:00:00 -0500

Have you been to the SheekGeek robotics store yet? The company, run by an aquaintance of mine, Adam Harris, sells educational robotics kits. Adam says, I started a company and am now making and selling robot kits among other electronic and educational products (still developing products actually.) I

Roombas As Pets

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 10:35:35 -0500

People love to anthromorphize robots. I'm not sure why, but they do, and because of this the Smith family is now selling Roomba costumes at myRoomBuds.com. Greg Smith (the father) says, "My kids started a business to sell costumes for Roombas. We have two and are now just another one of the

Theo Jansen Talks at PopTech 2005

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 05:50:42 -0500

Here's an audio presentation by Theo Jansen at PopTech 2005. Jansen is the creator of the amazing beach creatures that we've covered before (which happens to be our most popular post). Jansen talks about his creatures and how he started creating them. Unfortunately, there seems to be a significant v

Rise of the Exoskeleton

Sun, 11 Dec 2005 10:23:35 -0500

IEEE Spectrum magazine has an excellent article detailing the current status of exoskeletons worldwide. The article is from last month, so, as of this writing the HAL-5 Exoskeleton from Cyberdyne Labs should be available in Japan. It has two control systems: one reads from the wearer's body to deter

More Bombs, More Robots

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 19:00:00 -0500

Apparently bombs are becoming more and more of a problem for Israel (and other places) and in response, InRob Tech Inc. is beefing up it's lineup of bomb-disposal robots. Information Week says: [InRob] will begin developing a larger version of its bomb-disposal robot. The beefed up system will

Super Small Radio Controlled Airplanes

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 06:05:22 -0500

This isn't strictly robot related, but have you seen the South Leicester Aeronutz website? There's some really amazing radio controlled creations on there. Most of the creations use very thin (2mm) foam walls and tiny pager-type motors to turn the prop. You can purchase super-small (under 1cm squr

International Robot Exhibition 2005, Part 2

Mon, 05 Dec 2005 11:44:03 -0500

In continuation with our first post about the International Robot Exhibition 2005 (IREX), here's some more cool robots from the exhibition. Breakdancing robot - I'd really like to see some video of this one.Also check out the exploding robot.Here's a small humanoid robot that can be controlled via b

e-Nuvo, Nuvo for Educators

Mon, 05 Dec 2005 10:49:58 -0500

ZMP, the Makers of the Nuvo robot have created an educational version called, "eNuvo" for use in schools. Robots-Dreams.com has some video and more information about it, in addition to the video on ZMP's site. [The] 12 weeks course includes: Coordinate systems of link structure, Motor Driver circuit

Father of Modern Robotics Not Pleased with Japanese Robots

Sat, 03 Dec 2005 16:59:29 -0500

Joe Engelberger, called, "the father of modern robotics", because he started the first company to use robots, has called the robots featured at the International Robot Expo, "toys," reports the Sidney Morning Herald. "These are toys that are being made," he

International Robot Exhibition 2005

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 06:09:02 -0500

The International Robot Exhibition (IREX) is going on right now in Tokyo, Japan! The 4 day long exhibition is featuring over 200 companies and some really cool robots. It looks like about the only site really covering the event is Akihabara News. The PacMan robot at IREX (with video) is curr

$30Million in VC Money Goes to Robot Medical Company

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:40:18 -0500

Hansen Medical just raised $30 million dollars in its third round of funding. Vanguard Ventures lead the funding. The company has raised about $58 million so far. According to their website, Hansen Medical: ... marries robotic technology with computed movement and is designed to enable p

Fully Functional Bionic Hand

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 16:49:34 -0500

And you thought all that business about synthentic hands replacing real ones, viz Star Wars, was Hollywood trickery. Well, you thought wrong! It would appear that the Cyberhand Project is bringing a long long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, to the here-and-now. Each of the five fingers is artic

Robofie Will Give RoboNova a Run For Its Money

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 11:06:05 -0500

I predict 2006 will be the year of the RoboOne robots. First, Hitec gets into the action with its RoboNova robots, and now Volks Inc. is selling their very slick "Robofie" robots. Just from looking at the movies, it would appear that the Robofie is a bit more dexterous than RoboNova (here are some v

Manoi Is A Relative of Chroino. More Walking Robots.

Sat, 26 Nov 2005 06:13:00 -0500

You may have seen the new Manoi robot from Kyosho featured on Akihabara News or Engadget, the the thing that sruck me, was its uncanny likeness to Chroino, which made big waves at this year's RoboNexus 2005 conference (photos). Engadget claims they're built around the Kyosho KHR-1 robot body, but I

The Ultimate Robot Halloween Costume

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 14:51:52 -0500

Fully transformable robot costumes. It made its way from BoingBoing to Engadget and then here. Be your favorite Transformer character next halloween and transform, while you're wearing it. Engadget says: Since 1993, Canadian aerospace worker De Repentigny has been creating one-of-a-kind, strik

iRobot Opens NASDAQ

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:57:23 -0500

Wow, this really snuck up on me, but CEO Colin Angle and Chairman Helen Greiner rang the opening bell at the NASDAQ today. There were celebrating the offering of iRobot's stock, which is trading under the symbol "IRBT". Great going guys! It closed today at $26.70 after opening at $34.16 wi

"I Build Robots!", Frapper Style

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 15:18:47 -0500

Thanks to Robot Dreams and their Combat Robot Builders group, I now know about Frapper. Think of it as a mashup of Google Maps and Flickr. So, I created a "I Build Robots!" Frapper group. Go proclaim your love of robots with style! Let's get some good support here. Tell your friends. Tell

Robotic Cocktail Convention

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 09:11:03 -0500

Roboexotica (yes, read that right) is a convention dedicated to cocktail creating robots. Via BoingBoing, the submitter calls it, "a whimsical technology/art event in which amateur robotocists gather to demonstrate their cocktail-making robots. Real, no-fooling cocktail-making robots!&qu

Robot Resuces Pet Bird

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 05:58:08 -0500

A bit of bizzare news to break the radio silence (school is killing me). Via BoingBoing, "Tweety the Bird Rescued by Robot." "Tweety the cockatiel was stranded for two days after the building partially collapsed, undermined by a new tunnel." The bomb disposal robot used its remo

The Story Behind the Robot Camel Jockeys ...

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 05:07:46 -0500

... or, "How Robots are Freeing Slaves." Every once in a while you get a story that's both amazing and powerful. The story of how K-Team Robotics, a Swiss company, designed and built robot camel jockeys for Quatar, is one of those stories. You see, up until recently, small children w

Gift Idea: Knitted Robots

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:01:35 -0500

For those of you knitters out there, here's a good homemade gift idea for your robot-loving pal/spouse/babysitter/etc. There's a gallery of the robots at the link in all sorts of poses appropriate to knitted robots. You can have your robot and sock-monkey duke it out. Monkies vs. robots. Ninjas vs.

Robot Rebellion Defense Guide

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:36:04 -0500

There sure seems to be a lot of talk flying around about Daniel H. Wilson's book entitled, "How to Survive a Robot Uprising: Tips on Defending Yourself Against the Coming Rebellion." When you see it both on Digg and Slashdot at the same time, you know there's a buzz going around. Wilson's

A First Look at Robot Magazine

Tue, 25 Oct 2005 05:00:48 -0400

Yesterday I received a preview copy of Robot Magazine's "premier issue." After having seen it in very rough form during RoboNexus, I have to say that the actual print version is even more impressive. For those of you familiar with RC Driver or Fly RC, Robot Magazine will be from the same p

Velociraptor A Con. Jurassic Park Fans Revolt

Sat, 22 Oct 2005 14:07:34 -0400

It would appear that everyone's favorite dino-killer, the Velociraptor, isn't all he's cracked up to be. Instead of the disembowling-vicious-hunter, he's more like a attach-myself-to-the-victims-back-and-serate-him-to-death type killer. And all of this we know thanks to the loving help of robots. W

Robot Jacket to Help Stroke Victims

Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:59:02 -0400

Continuing with their massive onslaught of robotic helpmeets for the elderly (can't forget Pero), a group from Osaka University has created a robotic jacket that will help stroke victims recover. Looking vaguely Metroid-esk (which came from Japan, BTW) the jacket reads the muscle movements from the

Robots are A Tech Trend to Watch in 2006

Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:47:48 -0400

The Consumer Electronic Association has listed robotics as a technology trend that is set to influence the next 12 months. Also on the list are content creation and obscenely large TV screens. Unusual, yes, I know. "A robotic future has long been talked about but so far has failed to deliver

Upcoming Scribbler Robot Review

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 11:47:09 -0400

The great guys at Element Products Inc. sent me one of the Scribbler Robots they built for Parallax. I'm hoping to get a review of it up on the site in the next week or two. If I forget, remind me.

Robot TechZone at CES 2006

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 10:16:20 -0400

Robotics Trends, the industrie's new-found marking group (their website says, 'integrated media firm'), is sponsoring a "Robot TechZone" at CES 2006. For those living in a cave for the past long while, CES is the hottest electronics conference/expo in, well, pretty much anywhere. It's grea

Tuesday Link Dump

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 19:00:00 -0400

Well, I'm behind. Way behind. So, here's a some of the myriad of links that have come up in the past two weeks, that I just haven't had time to get up here. How about the Military's "pack animal" robot? Perhaps you can carry around your robot statue from an iPod box, while listenin

RoboNexus Wrapup - Scooba

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:45:15 -0400

Ok, so just a wrap-up on all the Scooba news: Scooba is iRobot's newest product - a floor cleaning robot, but this time it scrubs/mops your floors. The Scooba will cover 150 sq/ft (14 sq/m) of floorspace. The Scooba is programmed to cover each section of floor four times to get it extra clean. iRob

Reliable Source Says Roomba Hacking Kit To Be Released in Next Month

Sat, 08 Oct 2005 14:13:50 -0400

picture - Engadget.com So, what ever happened to the Roomba programming API that was supposed to be released back in July? Well, I've got news for you. According to a reliable source (he said he'd get in trouble if I used his name) you can expect the API and serial interface information in the nex

RoboNexus Day 2 - Exclusive Look at RoboSapien V2

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 10:09:43 -0400

Yet another cool look at a new product. This time it's Wowee toy's RoboSapien V2. The second video clip is turned on its side, sorry. Cost: $249 Cool pictures are up on Flickr too.

RoboNexus Day 2 - Exclusive Look at Scooba!

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 09:31:08 -0400

Lookie! Lookie! We got the guy at the iRobot booth to give us a sneak peek at the latest from iRobot, the Scooba! Check out the video below the fold (click Read More). The going price for the Scooba will be $399.

RoboNexus Day 1 - Business Development and Opportunities

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:13:35 -0400

Another main theme of the talks on day 1 was the business development and opportunities in robotics. The first speaker in this series was Neena Buck from Strategy Analytics who talked about commercial opportunities and constraints for mobile robotics. Buck started off by showing how the

RoboNexus - Exclusive Scooba Packaging Pictures!

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 20:38:03 -0400

Check out these shots of the packaging and floor display for iRobot's new Scooba. I should have picures and video of the robot actually running tomorrow.

RoboNexus Day 1 - Keynote: Matt Mason

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 20:08:12 -0400

Today's second keynote address, by Matt Mason, of the CMU Robotics Institute, was quite amazing. He showed off several of CMU's robotics related projects. The robotics department at CMU is primarily research focused and has 65 faculty. Mason calls robotics, "where computing meets the real w

RoboNexus Day 1 - Japanese Robotic Technology Session

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 12:29:01 -0400

Pictured is Dr. Takanori Shibata with his robot seal named Pero. Japan is currently working on several different types of robots: humanoid robots, home robot, pet robot, welfare robot, but Dr. Shibata has chosen the latter, welfare robots, for his project. The seal robot used to prevent dementia an

RoboNexus Day 1 - Keynote: Walter Weisel

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 12:21:58 -0400

This morning's first keynote address was by Walter Weisel, the Chairman and CEO of Innova Holdings. He started off with a very impressive audio/visual "look back" at robotics. Weisel has been in the industry for over 30 years and worked with Joseph Engleberger, the "father of moder

RoboNexus Day 1 - Finally, Internet!

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 11:15:35 -0400

Well, finally managed to scrounge up an internet connection. This is a $500 dollar conference, people - we shouldn't have to pay the hotel next door to use their WiFi! I'm sitting in a panel right now relating to Developement Issues in Intelligent, Mobile Robotics. I've got quite a bit of news to

Vex Robotics Programming Really Out?

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 03:43:31 -0400

In response to our earlier post about the Vex Robotics Programming kit, it seems that they may realy be available this time. Everyone's favorite electronics (cell phone?) store, Radio Shack, now lists the item as "In stock" for website and phone orders. The word I'm getting is that it isn'

Microscopic Robot Figurines

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 12:34:43 -0400

This fits squarely into the, "umm ... why?" category of items. ThinkGeek is selling a collection of "static statues of really slick robot designs," with each one being, "around 500 microns in size." That's about 3x the width of your hair. And lest ye be concerned they a

Robot Climbing to Space. 100,000 km to go.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005 16:45:26 -0400

The privately held LiftPort Group Inc. made one of it's milestones in its quest to build a space elevator. A robot has successfully climbed up a 1,000 ft long 'rope' to a teathered baloon. The rope was actually an ultra strong carbon nano-tube ribbon that will eventually be stretched from a platform

A Future Vision for Police

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 02:50:18 -0400

Note: Lest ye be confused, this is actually a few years old. FYI. I stumbled upon this via Del.icio.us. It's a beautifully rendered short film with this premise: "What if we could build a system to help police in developing nations?" The solution, presented in breathtakin

Unmanned Flight Machines for Fight & Monitoring Gallery

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 16:23:12 -0400

Check out this great page, the "Unmanned flight machines for fight & monitoring" Gallery. It's in German, so I've linked to the Google translation. It shows a huge list of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) along with descriptions. A lot of these I've never seen before. Also included are

Chinese Huitong Robot Does Swordplay!

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 16:12:40 -0400

Oh man, I want one of these! Unveiled on September 18th at, "An exhibition of major achievements of the national 10th Five-Year program," The "Huitong" robot, "possesses functions including sense of sight, audio dialogue, sense of force and sense of balance. This humanoid ro

Get Yerself a New Hand, with The Southampton Remedi-Hand!

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 16:03:47 -0400

A team of folks from across the pond, University of Southampton, claim to have invented the best artificial hand so far. That's quite a claim for the 6 motor device. The, "team has designed a prototype that uses six sets of motors and gears so each of the five fingers can move independently.&qu

Robot Brings Death to Weeds

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 16:50:34 -0400

A robot has been invented that can weed crops. The robot strolls down crop rows, distinguishing between weeds and the good plants, removing the weeds. It was invented by a Swedish guy from Halmstad University, named Björn Åstrand (the abstract for his PhD thesis is here). In a world wher

Autonomous Robotic Droids Seek and Destroy

Sat, 17 Sep 2005 11:40:41 -0400

I know I posted recently about the Predator drone killin' some Iraqi baddies, but that was a picnic compared to this! "Robotic warplanes, finding and attacking targets by themselves, have been successfully tested. "In early August, two American Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs),

Big News: Worlds Smallest Robot

Sat, 17 Sep 2005 11:22:11 -0400

I'll resist the temptation to make a joke about just how ironic it is that such a small thing is such big news, but a group of Dartmouth researchers just recently created, what's now dubbed, 'the world's smallest robot." Whether that's actually true or not, it's pretty darn small - measuring 60

Vex Programming Kit Out?

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:06:25 -0400

I just heard from a friend about the possibility that Vex has (finally) come out with their programming kit. He says:"Saw a radio shack ad – the Vex SW kit is now available – C based"It's currently listed on Radio Shack's website as "In Store", but for my zip code it

Robotic CPR Machine

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 15:27:16 -0400

Continuing with our "robots saving lives" theme, check out the robotic CPR machine that a Staffordshire, UK ambulance service has put in 100 of its ambulances. The Daily Mail says, "In only 20 seconds, the machine can be ready to perform compressions on a sick patient, which max

Predator Drone Successfully Defends Base

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 15:13:50 -0400

Three cheers for the US Army and for robots! SpaceWar.com recently reported that an unmanned US robotic drone, one of the popular Predators, successfully attacked a group of Iraqui insurgents about to attack a military base in the region. The insurgents were about to launch a morter attack on the ba

Review of Robotics Demystified by Edwin Wise

Mon, 05 Sep 2005 15:29:10 -0400

The folks at McGraw Hill graciously sent me a copy of Edwin Wise's new book, Robotics Demystified, for me to review. Unfortunately, I got it right around the time that I left for Hong Kong (study abroad) and I'm just now getting around to actually reviewing it. The title calls it a "self-teaching

Pizza Vending Machine

Mon, 05 Sep 2005 11:24:18 -0400

Yep, you read that right - it's a robotic pizza vending machine. Wonder's never cease over what you'll find on Delicious. I know it's not terribly related to this site's content, but I couldn't resist. Apparently, Wonder Pizza USA wants to bring "fresh", delicious, and nutritious (?) pizz

PC Mag Reviews the New Robopet

Mon, 05 Sep 2005 10:39:47 -0400

PC Magazine has published a review of WowWee toy's latest robotic amusement item - the Robopet. Retailing for $99, the Robotpet is next in the line of robot toys created by Mark Tilden and marketed by Wowwee. First came Robospaien, then Roboraptor, now Robopet, and hopefully before this x-mas, Robos

Robots at Work in Katrina's Carnage

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 12:18:05 -0400

Dear God, Katrina raped the gulf coast of the US. Consider a donation to the Red Cross or your favorite aid charity. In related news, MSNBC published a report on robotics and hi-tech gear involved in the rescue process. Mentioned in the article is the University of South Florida's Institute for S

Wakamaru Is Coming to Live with an Elderly Japanese Near You!

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 11:40:00 -0400

It is exactly the catchiest name I've heard (but volumes better than "Qrio"), but Wakamaru is the latest in Japan's bid to take over the world with robots. That and help out their rapidly aging population. Wakamaru, weighing in at 30kg, 3ft tall, and anywhere from $9,000 to $14,000 USD (

Lantronix Wireless Design Contest

Sun, 28 Aug 2005 17:08:34 -0400

Here's your chance to win $5,000! The Lantronix wireless design contest, sponsored by, you guessed it, Lantronix, the makers of our favorite really small webserver. The goal is to "Wirelessly network-enable your machine or device with a Lantronix WiPort™ ... and you could win $5,00

Social Bookmarking Robot Roundup

Sun, 28 Aug 2005 16:50:22 -0400

Here's a quick roundup on robot related stuff in the social bookmarking scene (aka, Digg and Delicious). Robot spy plane - Shape-shifting like Odo! Well, not quite. "Small robotic spy-planes have been developed that use shape-shifting wings to switch from being stable gliders to ultra-manoe

WEIRD Bots from Japan

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 12:07:18 -0400

Via, Akihabara News. See what 300 Euros will buy you in Japan? Judging from another picture on Akihabara, it seems you get about 9 servos, lots of wood, 3 battery packs, and some sort of proprietary controller board. The results? ... I have no idea, because the company website is in Japanese. Lookin

Impressive Video of ASIMO Racing Someone

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 11:55:20 -0400

I found this off of Digg. It's a pretty impressive short film showing the Honda ASIMO racing an old man on an airport people mover. Especially note how "easy" it is for ASIMO to transistion from running to walking and vice versa. They've got a 30 second and a 60 second version. You'll need

Minisumo Chassis Kit on Sale

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 11:36:18 -0400

Dan Gates, with Southern Oregon Robotics, is selling their extended Mini Sumo chassis kit for $30. This about 33% off the regular price of $45. The kit includes hardware, wheels (from Tigerbotics), and two servos. Keep in mind the servos aren't modified, but are easily hacked. The platform is ripe

IAUVC Conclusion

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 07:40:53 -0400

Ah, back home to North Carolina where the tea is sweet (very sweet) and the humidity makes it feel 15 degrees hotter. As promised, I'm here to provide closure to NCSU's journey to San Diego. And, no, we didn't place in the competition. We were so very close - one of the top contenders actually.

IAUVC Day 5 - Preliminary Rounds

Sat, 06 Aug 2005 07:27:21 -0400

Well, it's 10:21 AM. Our first preliminary run starts at 11:00 AM. As of now, two teams have made it through the gate, and two teams haven't showed up. One team, I think the University of Florida, navigated to the acoustic pinger and surfaced. We also have another run tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM.

IAUVC Day 4 - Final Testing Day

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 05:50:56 -0400

It's almost 9PST and I'm standing here blogging pool (amazingly large dive tank?)-side. Our arrival time was pushed up one hour this morning to get teams here in time for some live coverage from a local San Diego TV station. ... Yeh, definitely got up at 5 AM. Mike and I walked into the command/al

IAUVC - Pictures 2

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 08:13:05 -0400

I've got a lot of audio but it's taking a long time to edit. Fingers crossed I'll have the first podcast up this afternoon. In the mean time, here's a few pictures from the first day of practice. shot of our setup Here's Seawolf being hoisted into the water for the first time. Behold the beau

IAUVC - Pictures

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 18:47:43 -0400

Well, I lied. Apparently I do have my camera cable. So, here's some pictures from earlier today. When the sun goes down, it gets pretty chilly here. Matt was freezing his butt off in the pool for a couple of hours, and now Jim is in the pool. NCSU University of Florida Montreal

IAUVC - San Diego Day 1

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 19:00:00 -0400

Day one of the NCSU Underwater Robotics team's trip to San Diego for the International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition has come and gone. We arrived in San Diego around 10 AM after some miserable flight time. We waited around in the airport for about 2 hours for our luggage and a proper si

Off to San Diego

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 04:14:53 -0400

Well, the 8th Annual International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition starts this Wednesday. That's the main reason why there hasn't been much activity on here. I'm on the NCSU Underwater Robotics team and we're taking an awesome robot to San Diego. There's pictures on our website. (btw, that

Bomb Robot Helps Secure Boobytrapped Meth Lab

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 08:22:30 -0400

Well, it looks like meth lab perps are getting all fancy on law enforcement and boobytrapping their operations. We get a story out of the St. Louis area about a bomb removal robot getting put to good use. "... RMI-9WT Bomb Removal Robot, owned by St. Louis County police, ... detonated the [bom

Da Vinci Robot Slicing and Dicing Onwards

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 08:14:17 -0400

Here's a neat article about the UNC Hospital (just down the road from me) using Da Vinci surgery 'bots to treat cervical cancer. Doctors there think that robots are one of the best ways of doing a hysterectomy. One patient said, "I had surgery July 1 on Friday and came home on Saturday."

RoboCup 2005 Results

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 07:02:03 -0400

Much apologies for not covering this sooner, but the final results from RobotCup 2005 have been released. The Small Size league winners are predictable - Germany (FU-Fighters), Cornell (Cornell Big Red), and Singapore (Field Rangers). First place for Middle Size goes to Japan, and first place in 4-l

Doctors Eliminating Actual Visits

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 03:07:53 -0400

The Lincoln Journal Star Online has an interesting article about telepresence doctor bots. The idea is that a doctor can check up on his patients without ever leaving the office, by way of a two way video conferencing robot. The way I see it, now he can bill you $500 dollars for that 5 minute (and

NYT Reviews Nuvo - Yet Another Walking Robot

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 02:34:06 -0400

It appears that New York Times journalists have all the luck, because this one got to review the latest from ZMP Inc., a cute yellow walking robot pal. Of course, the one central glowing eye does seem a bit spooky, but that's beside the point. Nuvo, who sells for about $6,000 (ouch) is, "mark

Breakdancing Transformers

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 15:54:52 -0400

When I first read that page title on Delicious I had visions of metal coils and current and ... dancing. However, I was wrong! Behold, a quicktime video of our favorite 80's cartoons breakdancing. Also, in related news, Transformers is going to be made into a movie. Oh the suspense!

Latest Issue of Sensors & Transducers Magazine

Sun, 10 Jul 2005 17:04:50 -0400

The latest online issue of Sensors & Transducers Magazine is now available. Featuring a nifty little transaxel accelerometer, with a "sensitivity of 5 mV/g and a measurement range of В±1000 g peak", a "strain guage direct to PC" device, and a paper on remote elec

Interview with Colin Angle of iRobot

Thu, 07 Jul 2005 16:18:35 -0400

News.com has done an excellent interview with iRobot's Colin Angle. About Roomba, Angle says the "... company has shipped 1.2 million Roombas", and that, "... we'll be announcing an API of sorts for it." That confirms our earlier post about it. On the "dissing Japan"

Robot hand performs remote breast checks

Tue, 05 Jul 2005 13:44:02 -0400

I will make no commentary ...

Duke TIP Robotics Class 2005

Sat, 02 Jul 2005 10:08:22 -0400

This is a shout out to all my students from the Duke TIP 2005 Robotics class! These guys just spent the last three weeks spending 7 hours a day building robots. That's hard core. Congratz are also in order for the originator of the curriculum, and my co-instructor, Ken Boone. We spent the f

About The Leaf Project

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 17:36:41 -0400

I first found out about the Leaf Project about a one month ago when John Edwards showed off his newly constructed base for a robot built on the open source Leaf Project - A robotics project using artificial intelligence and vision. I later contacted John via e-mail to get his input on the project.

Roomba serial port control info to be released

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 13:00:16 -0400

Update: iRobot is going to relase the "hacking kit" sometime in November I was flipping through Business 2.0 and came across this about the Roomba: Ever wish you could dispatch a robot to grab you a beer? That day might soon be here, thanks to an as-yet-unannounced decision by iRobot. In ea

How to Crimp Connectors

Mon, 27 Jun 2005 14:48:41 -0400

This is a little how-to guide on crimping connectors for various electronics projects. The art of crimping is sometimes a difficult one, but necessary for 1) reliable and 2) decent looking connections. Breadboards are nice for quick wiring projects but in the long run they are unreliable and look p

2005 Artbot Contestants Announced

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 19:00:00 -0400

Everyone's favorite robots+art exhibit, Artbots, has announced it's exhibitors for this years show, to be held in Dublin, Ireland on July 15-17, 2005. 22 exhibits were chosen which encompass 33 different artists from 10 different countries. You can view a full list of exhibitors here. The projects

Robot Warriors Save US Lives

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 19:00:00 -0400

Dragon Runner - military.comTwo news stories about robots in the military and how they are helping to save our soldiers lives: The first story, says that the enemy is wising up to their mechanical adversaries and are starting to target them. Better a robot than a soldier. The story focus' on the Dr

Electronic Component Jewelry

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 14:02:20 -0400

I never could have imagined that circuit components could make such attractive jewelery. Seriously. Not only do I (a male) find it really geeky and hot but I have it from a reliable female source (my not too geeky girlfriend) that it's also quite cute. My favorite would have to be the diode choker

NASA's Nanosatelite System

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:45:05 -0400

Take a look at NASA's latest revision to it's Miniature Autonomous Extravehicular Robotic Camera (Mini AERCam) designed to help out spacecraft and ground crew see around and inside the spacecraft. The latest prototype, "nanosatelite", is 7.5 inches in diameter and weights around 10lbs. &q

Who is This Theo Jansen Guy?

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:11:10 -0400

The first time I heard about this guy, Theo Jansen, was in this news article. The video of one of his creations was amazing. Really amazing. "Theo Jansen creates unique machines that collect wind with their wings, and store the energy in bottles that he calls their stomachs." '"It w

Toshiba getting closer to "life support robot"

Mon, 13 Jun 2005 15:58:03 -0400

Here's a pretty comprehensive article on Toshiba's quest for a "life support robot." They will be demoing the robots at the Prototype Robot Exhibition in Japan from June 9 to 19th. The will be demoing two robots - Robot one is able to recognize a specific voice in a crowd from any directio

Robotic Woman Comes to a Horror ... er ... Hospital near you

Sun, 12 Jun 2005 06:34:27 -0400

Check out the picture and tell me if it isn't a bit ... weird. No, not the guy, the woman - She's fake! She's yet another feature at the World Expo 2005 which we covered previously. It/she breaths in a human like manner, has 31 points of articulation in her torso, skin-like silicon covering, natur

Roll your own robotic heli

Sat, 11 Jun 2005 11:51:15 -0400

Well folks, here's your opportunity to fulfill all your childhood dreams of having a robotic helicopter. Check out the Cheap Robotic Helicopter Howto. The intro reads: This document explains how to build a 300 g, 3D-capable helicopter with embedded Linux and Bluetooth datalink for less than 500 EUR

AUVSI's Unmanned Systems North America Symposium

Sat, 11 Jun 2005 10:36:50 -0400

Circle you calendars for June 28-30. AUVSI is putting on their annual robotics shindig! You can read the official press release or visit the website here. Highlights are said to include "150,000 square feet of hardware and static equipment displax," lots of cool talks, good networking, and

Big Bucks at the World Expo 2005

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 13:02:44 -0400

I wish I were there: "Word is the robots are the stars of World Expo 2005. Japanese robots of various designs serve functional roles here as multilingual information guides, security guards, garbage collectors, and floor cleaners." "The Toyota exhibit has a two-part robot show featuring a robot ja

Ballroom Dancing Robot

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 12:54:15 -0400

Mmmm hmmmm ... well, it's very bizzare looking. Not only does it have, "a woman's face, a sensor around its waist and can move in all directions on its three wheels hidden underneath an evening gown," but a very evident female body. Don't worry ladies, "a male version [is] under development." Oh y

Self Replicating Rapid Prototype Machine

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 03:48:17 -0400

It seems to me that this article is full of handwaving, but here goes - apparently, a doctor of Mechanical Engineering in the UK has come up with a self replicating rapid prototype machine, you know, the ones that can create anything by building up layers of plastic? His plans are to eventually mark

Real Robot Whiskers

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:47:37 -0400

Well, this is by far one of the more interesting robot sensing devices I've seen in a while. It's like your standard bump sensor whiskers on steroids. A group of researchers from schools that I can't pronounce have come up with the ultimate robot whiskers solution - a motor spins the whisker in a

Jaw Dropping Mechanical Art

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 05:29:35 -0400

I have to say, the art of Arthur Ganson is some of the most amazing stuff I've seen in a long time. " Self-described as a cross between a mechanical engineer and a choreographer, Ganson creates contraptions composed of a range of materials from delicate wire to

Link dump

Thu, 02 Jun 2005 15:07:05 -0400

Yet another article about US FIRST. Dale at RobotHaven posted a nice round up of Sourceforge.net related robotics projects. It looks like the folks from Whitebox Robotics have started a company blog. First post entitled "The White Box Robotics PC-BOT Manifesto". Oh, and they've also upda

Atmel Seminar 2005

Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:39:47 -0400

Today I went to Atmel's 2005 Microcontroller Seminar series in my lovely homeown. I usually like to attend these because 1) they give away cool stuff and 2) there is usually a good lunch involved. This time 'round I didn't win anything, but the lunch was good. They gave out their (now) standard B

Effectively Using the Sharp GP2D12 Rangefinder

Sun, 29 May 2005 15:40:31 -0400

In this article, Jean-Christophe shows you how to maximize the utility you get out of a Sharp GPD12 rangefinder. Overview: This application note is intended to provide a good overview of the Sharp GP2D12 sensor (Fig. 1) and its use, especially for dynamics application. I hope it will

Building an Infrared Remote Decoder

Sun, 29 May 2005 15:26:21 -0400

Craig Gardner shows you how to build an infrared remote decoder - control your robot with a TV remote! Adding a form of remote control to your robot can be fun but radio can sometimes be over kill. Infrared such as used for your TV, VCR and other equipment is a simple way to add control to a proje

Review of Combat Robots Complete

Sun, 29 May 2005 15:24:01 -0400

Zac Soden reviews Combat Robots Complete UNLESS you have pay TV, there is not much coverage of robotic combat here in Australia. Of course there is the occasional airing of Robot Wars, but other than that we don't get much exposure to this quite fast growing sport. This lack of exposure also mean

Review of Lego Mindstorms Interfacing

Sun, 29 May 2005 15:22:18 -0400

Zac Soden reviews Lego Mindstorms Interfacing THE LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System is the most advanced construction toys to date and has been amazingly successful, opening the LEGO market to a whole new audience of builders, both young and old. Being a fan of all things LEGO, I had to ge

Review of Easy Microcontrol'n

Sun, 29 May 2005 15:20:16 -0400

Zac Soden reviews Easy Microcontrol'n A YEAR ago I would have never imagined myself programming a PICmicro MCU in assembly language. Even just considering learning the assembly code seemed a daunting task, let alone writing my own programs in it. But all that changed when around four months ago my b

TAB Electronics Build Your Own Robot Kit

Sun, 29 May 2005 15:14:37 -0400

Zac takes a look at the TAB Electronics Build Your Own Robot Kit TAB Electronics Build Your Own Robot Kit Designers: Myke Predko and Ben Wirz Publisher: McGraw-Hill Rating: 4/5 Notes: Excellent for beginners PROBABLY a month ago I remember visiting my local Dick Smith Electronics and noticing a

A Review of the Leatherman Multitools

Sun, 29 May 2005 15:05:35 -0400

This is a large review of many different Leatherman multitools - perfect for building robots with!In a geek's toolbox, especially robot geeks, there are loads of great tools: pliers, soldering irons, solder suckers, drills, screw drivers, and the list goes on and on. However, one tool that no robot

A Review of the OOPic 2

Sun, 29 May 2005 15:03:10 -0400

This is a review of Savage Innovation's new microcontroller, the OOPic 2 By now, all the regular readers here at The GoRobotics Network are probably aware of the OOPic processors. This little beauty is loaded with great features (and a great price) that make it quite attractive to robot builders.

A Review of Joe Nagata's LEGO Mindstorms Idea Book

Sun, 29 May 2005 15:02:00 -0400

This is a review of Joe Nagata's LEGO Mindstorms Idea Book While surfing around the 'net the other day I came across the website of No Starch Press. What caught my eye was the fact that they published a couple of LEGO Mindstorms books that I've seen around. While I don't have LEGO Mi

Review of Robosapiens

Sun, 29 May 2005 14:59:09 -0400

This is a review of the book Robotsapiens One of the latest additions to the growing array of robotics related books is the book entitled Robosapiens. The authors describe their new book as a "field guide to our mechanical future." Husband and wife team, Peter Menzel and Faith

How To Build A Simple Robot

Sun, 29 May 2005 14:30:39 -0400

Do not miss the new, up-to-date and detailed How to Build a Robot - Grand Tutorial Series This article lists some ideas for starting a simple robot. A good read for beginners. If you like this article, check out this. How to Build A Simple Robot, The Beetle Robot. This is the first of a series on

Adding a Shaft Encoder Directly Into A Servo

Sun, 29 May 2005 14:22:02 -0400

Here's a nifty hack to add a shaft encoder directly into a servo box. Parts:1. Servo - Preferrably a Futaba or Tower Systems2. Drill3. Photointerrupter - Rat. Shack #276-142 (NOT the package with the diode and transistor separate),or any standard 'U' shaped photointerrupter -

A Simple Cheap and Small Robot Base

Sun, 29 May 2005 14:20:29 -0400

Here's instructions on how to make a simple and cheap small robot base. Ever since my initial start in robotics I've been fascinated with small robots. Small 'bot seem to have this amazing charm about them. Maybe it's the 'wow!' factor, or maybe it's 'just because.' This tutorial will step you t

A Simple And Free ADC For Your Microcontroller

Sun, 29 May 2005 13:18:30 -0400

This article shows how to use an ADC chip on your next project. Introduction For this this project you can either choose to use the MAX186 or the MAX187. The differences between these two chips are described below. The MAX187 is an 12 bit on

Assembling A FLED Solar Engine

Sun, 29 May 2005 13:14:45 -0400

This article details how to build a FLED solar engine for your next BEAM project. 1. Take the 3904 transistor and using a pair of long nose pliers carefully bend the collector leg (that's the one on the far right) so that it is perpendicular to the t

Using a Dot Matrix LCD With a Microcontroller

Sun, 29 May 2005 13:13:07 -0400

This article shows how to hook up a LCD screen to your microcontroller. LCD displays are a great way to add output to your robot - they can be a very useful debugging aid and also can make controlling the robot much easier (setting options, vie

Building A BEAM Symet

Sun, 29 May 2005 13:11:32 -0400

How to build a BEAM symet. The symet for some reason always tends to be a three fold rotation symmetrical robot, but I like to push the envelop a little. The Quaret, hence its name, is a four fold rotation symmetrical robot. It's very small, very active, and a lot of fun to watch. So enough

My Firefighting Robot

Sun, 29 May 2005 11:24:49 -0400

As I mentioned in last month's article, I'd decided to turn my robot into a fire-fighting robot. Because of scheduling conflicts, I couldn't attend the international contest in CT, but I was able to compete in our club's local contest. Unfortunately, because of short time constraints I didn't do so

Experiences With The Lynxmotion Line Tracker Kit

Sun, 29 May 2005 11:21:55 -0400

Bernie's experiences with the Lynxmotion line tracker kit. Having just finished my hexapod robot and before progressing to a more advanced model with jointed legs, I decided I would like to try my hand at a wheeled robot. I made up a robot platform to experiment with and to try different sens

Salvaging Parts

Sun, 29 May 2005 11:19:27 -0400

Read about Bernie's experiences with salvaging parts for robots. Click for bigger pic. My interest in Robotics began when I decided to try and introduce some new interests to my Grandsons, in order to get them off their Play Stations and computer games. The idea was good but, to some extent, backf

Taking Care of Your Robots Power Source

Sun, 29 May 2005 10:58:05 -0400

One of the single most expensive components that go to make up an amateur mobile robot is its power source. Of course, I'm speaking of the batteries that supply the current necessary to power motors, sensors and processors on board the robot (unless any of you have worked the bugs out of cold fusion

Building A Maze Solving Robot - Part 3 ... Well, it used to be one ...

Mon, 28 May 2001 19:00:00 -0400

As the dead line came closer and closer to when my 'bot needed to be finished I became more and more frustrated, frantic, and sleep deprived. I worked for hours in 1st 3 weeks of February! Many all-day-ers and late nights. One night I even said "I'm staying up till it works!" ... I final

Building A Maze Solving Robot - My Experiences - Part 2

Mon, 28 May 2001 19:00:00 -0400

Ok, last time we talked about my brand new (supposedly) maze solving robot. I have to admit that it is hard to keep on track with just making it a maze solver. There is so much more that I want to add! Oh well, so little time. Unfortunately I didn't get to much done in the way of coding. I was, how

Raspberry Pi self driving car donkeycar

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:01:40 -0400

XiaoR GEEK Raspberry Pi self driving car

XR-ROS SLAM Robot

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:18:26 -0400

Real evaluation

https://tinyurl.com/9u8kxz48

Chess Robot - Vision Module

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:58:13 -0500

The vision module performs all the computer vision tasks needed to transform the images acquired by the camera into the information the robot needs to play chess autonomously.

These operations are achieved using OpenCV and can be summarized in the following:

Recognize the chessboard and calibrate the camera
Define the chessboard coordinates
Identify the player’s move

If you are interested in understanding how each of these stages work, you can find a more detailed explanation below:

Chess Robot - Set Up

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:15:01 -0500

In this tutorial we detail how to prepare everything and also share some tips to make the perfect setup.

Crusher - The Wheeled Tracking Robot

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:04:28 -0500

Mobile robot that uses the data acquired by an aerial camera to locate colored balls distributed on a playing field to then move towards them and by using a distance sensor and a front camera module make sure that it has the ball to finally transport it to a goal line defined by an AR marker. The robot has colored indicators on top of it in order to know its position in the field and is able to move autonomously through the field with the help of the onboard sensors.

Automatic Line-Following Car Review: A Fun DIY Smart Tech Experience

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:52:03 -0400

As a tech enthusiast, I have always been fascinated by smart gadgets. Recently, I got my hands on an automatic line-following car kit, and the experience was both educational and exciting. From assembling the components to testing its smart tracking capabilities, this kit exceeded my expectations. Here’s my review to help others considering a similar product.

🐕XiaoR GEEK AI Bionic Robot Dog – Smart Interaction, Explore the Future of Robotics!

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:04:51 -0400

🐕The robot dog Built-in Raspberry Pi development board, integrated with rich machine vision AI play, with voice control, face recognition,
color recognition, QR code recognition, vision patrol, handle control
and other functions.

🤖The robot dog mimics realistic canine movements, including
pace, walk, trot, hop, and also can make many kinds of movements, such as greeting, playing dead, surrendering, stretching, peeing, etc.,
providing an authentic pet-like experience, providing an authentic
pet-like experience.

Yahboom Most recommended ROS educational robot kits in 2025

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:38:09 -0500

With the continuous development of ROS educational robots, more and more high-quality ros robot kits are being launched, suitable for students and educators of different ages.

In this article, I will recommend 9 most noteworthy ROS educational robot kits in 2025. These robots not only have excellent technical performance, but also can help students better master knowledge in robotics, artificial intelligence, and programming.

Echo : an intelligent autonomous bipede robot

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:43:01 -0500

Echo is an intelligent autonomous bipede robot based on RC servos, Arcuino Nano 33 IOT and Alexa Echo Pop.

https://sites.google.com/view/spt06/bipede

https://youtu.be/Ih-FSBOW-JI

https://youtu.be/xNN_q9Rki-0

The Animal

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:48:42 -0500

So After wow, almost 8 years of building robots, Am now my sixth, while I don't have 6 Robots, they've always been like an evolution.

Since moving 6 years ago, to a house with a large garage, have been able to have the space and freedom to build lots of things, Arcade Cabinets from 32inch TV and Racing sim.
But building Robots being my main love, as with the attached 2 trailers for my kids and there friends, so much fun to be had.

But Dave brain wanted to build a bot with front steering, doing away with tank/skid steer

Zhorik 1 (stair climbing robot platform)

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:53:03 -0400

robot platform

Affordable Robotic Hand

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 08:45:53 -0400

In 2023, I started a project to create an affordable prosthetic robotic hand. The first prototype was ready in March 2024.

When I began exploring how to produce, sell, and distribute the hand to those who need it, I, unfortunately, encountered the harsh reality of medical certification: an essential process with the unintended consequence of stifling small companies' projects at the outset.

So, I shifted my target slightly: a hand for robots instead of humans—an easier project to start with, at least in terms of safety, regulations, and costs.

Project Website: https://www.robotgarage.org

First Look: Yahboom-DOFBOT Pro 3D Depth Vision Robotic Arm

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:18:47 -0500

DOFBOT PRO is a desktop-level 3D AI vision robotic arm. Equipped with high-performance hardware such as 3D depth camera, 6-DOF joint, NVIDIA Jetson series board, 10.1-inch touch screen, etc. By integrating ROS robot operating system and forward/inverse kinematics algorithms, the complex motion control of the 6-DOF robotic arm is simplified. We integrate 3D vision technology into robotic arm control to realize depth ranging, shape recognition, height measurement, volume calculation and other functions. Based on these data,DOFBOT PRO can accurately identify, track and grab objects in 3D space.

First Look: Yahboom-STM32 Self-balancing Robot Car

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:59:29 -0400

STM32 self-balancing robot car is an innovative smart car based on the STM32 microcontroller, designed for exploring robotics and control systems. It is not only a toy, but also a learning and experimental platform suitable for educational institutions, enthusiasts and researchers.

First Look: Yahboom-Transbot ROS Educational Robot

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:55:46 -0400

If you like programming exploration, DIY creation; and you are looking for a ROS platform that allows you complete secondary development.

This Tranbot ROS educational robot will be very suitable for you.

Pedro 2.0 - Your gateway to STEAM education

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:39:33 -0500

Pedro is a compact, DIY robot that you can build and program yourself. All parts of Pedro are designed to be 3D printed, and the robot can be assembled without any additional tools. The Pedro board, along with the nRF24L01 module, allows for wireless control, making Pedro a flexible and interactive project.

First Look: Yahboom Micro:bit Robot

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:53:23 -0400

Micro:bit is a portable Mini computer designed to help kids learn basic program-ming skills through funny activities.
Yahboom is specialised in open source hardware and maker education. Based on BBC micro:bit, we bulid some new amazing robots that can be programmed and installed by a school child.

First Look: Yahboom Raspbot V2 AI Vision Robot Car for Raspberry Pi 5

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:56:44 -0400

It is an open source AI vision car for beginners, adopt Mecanum wheel chassis, Raspberry Pi 5 as main control. With high-definition camera, combining OpenCV image processing library and Media-Pipe machine learning framework. Raspbot V2 can realize color recognition, target tracking, license plate recognition, autopilot, face recognition, gesture recognition and other functions.

Création de Cyborgs en 3D : De la Modélisation à l'Impression

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 08:13:15 -0400

Dans ce projet, nous explorons la création de cyborgs en 3D, spécialement conçus pour l'impression 3D. Grâce à la modélisation numérique, ces cyborgs prennent forme sous des designs détaillés et réalistes, fusionnant technologie et créativité. Que vous soyez passionné de robotique, artiste numérique ou amateur d'impression 3D, ce guide vous accompagnera à travers les étapes clés, de la conception à l'impression, pour donner vie à vos propres cyborgs futuristes.

lien : https://cults3d.com/@CYBORDING

Art project "Tranclukator" for the art park "Mysterious Forest"

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:31:48 -0400

Available for viewing in the Mysterious Forest art park.

https://vk.com/tainaforest

https://youtube.com/shorts/ExO7-nzkq4M

Exploring Yahboom ROS Robotics: Choose most suitable ROS robot kit for you

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:52:33 -0400

ROS (Robot Operating System) is a flexible framework for writing robot software. It integrates a rich set of tools and libraries, providing a solid foundation for building complex robot applications. Yahboom provide a variety of robot platforms, sensor modules to help users achieve transition from simple projects to complex systems.

First Look: Cloud Based Customizable Consultant Robot

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:32:18 -0400

ATEAGO Robot G1 is our new robot which can be used in reception, advertising, educating and consultation scenarios. We can implement customized knowledge database onto the cloud and the robot can answer any questions after that. It also has a big screen for advertising use.

An Advanced Realistic Humanoid Robot Named Adam

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:52:20 -0400

I'm planning to build an advanced humanoid robot. Think Ex Machina, The Terminator, Data from Star Trek, etc... I want the robot to ultimately move like a human, be able to walk, run, jump, do chores, dance, do sports, have conversations realistically, paint, do sculpture, etc. Hope you enjoy following me on my EPIC journey :)

First Look: 7-DOF AI visual collaborative robotic arm-JetCobot

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:57:03 -0400

JetCobot is a 7-axis visual collaborative robotic arm. It uses the NVIDIA series development board as the main control board. It adopts a configuration similar to the UR robot, flexible movement, and maximum effective arm span of 270MM. Through the ROS robot operating system and inverse kinematics algorithm, the robotic arm coordinate control, motion planning, gripping and sorting functions are realized. It equipped it with a 0.3MP USB camera, combined with OpenCV images, machine vision, deep learning and other algorithms, can complete color interaction, face tracking, label recognition, model training, gesture interaction and other functions.

First Look: Yahboom Roboduino V2 Robot Car-A robot car that combines versatility, high performance and ease of use.

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:16:17 -0400

Roboduino V2 is a multifunctional robot car based on Yahboom UNO R3. The all-metal body with 60MM Mecanum wheels, combined with 4-channel motor independent drive, which can achieve 360° omnidirectional movement. It is also equipped with an ESP32 WiFi camera module, which can realize real-time video transmission through the mobile phone APP. Users can realize RGB light special effects, line tracking, obstacle avoidance, infrared remote control and other functions through C language programming. Easy to assemble, suitable for people of different ages to learn programming.

Self Balancing CMG (mechanical gyroscopes)

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 23:31:09 -0400

Here are a couple of videos of my self balancing cmg efforts. I have been building these simple machines for about seven years now and am just infatuated with how they can stand up on two legs or two wheels.

Look! There are many robot projects based on Raspberry Pi 5

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:06:27 -0400

Yahboom has built a complete Raspberry Pi product matrix. With the new generation of Raspberry Pi development boards coming out, what surprises will the two bring to developers when they meet?

Self Righting Balancing Robot

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:55:40 -0400

I bought a bunch of Dynamixel robotics servos a while back and decided to roll my own robot controller with wi-fi and bluetooth capabilities.
The current firmware allows for PID calibration via an embedded web server. This allows for tuning the PID parameters via a phone or a computer. The robot uses bonjour/mDNS to make its presence known on the network. Scanning the QR code on the display will open a web page, where the user can tune PID parameters and select to save them to non volatile storage on the board.

If the robot falls over, it will right itself and then attempt to rebalance itself.

Use of Raspberry Pi Board

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:45:27 -0400

If you are a Raspberry Pi 4B enthusiast, you will definitely encounter these problems in the process of using Pi4.

How to Make a Drone / UAV - Lesson 4: Flight Controller

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:15:05 -0400

Now that you have chosen or designed a UAV frame, and chosen the appropriate motors, propellers, ESCs, and battery, you can start looking into choosing a flight controller.

How to Make a Drone / UAV - Lesson 1: Terminology

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:10:41 -0400

So you’re looking to get into drones and UAVs? This tutorial series is designed to help you understand the emerging field of UAVs and guide you through the process of building your own UAV using off-the-shelf parts. The terminology and definitions used here are intended to give you, the reader an understanding of each term rather than a dictionary definition. Although many words may have multiple meanings, the definition is used in the context of UAVs / Drones.

Chess Playing Robot

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:32:40 -0500

A robotic arm that plays chess! This project integrates aspects of robotics, computer vision, and of course chess. And don’t worry! It's very easy to set up, the code is written in Python and every step of the project is explained in this tutorial series, so it's perfect for those who don't have much experience in the field.

Basics: How Do I Choose a Robotic Arm?

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:54:33 -0500

Given the many types of robotic arms and the terminology associated with them, selecting the ideal one for your project may not be the easiest task. This tutorial explains some of the most relevant concepts about robotic manipulators as well as the different types and their capabilities so that you have a general idea of what to look for when choosing one.

Robot Leg Torque Tutorial

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:53:57 -0400

The Robot Leg Torque Tutorial is intended to compliment the RobotShop Leg Torque Calculator found in the Dynamic Tools section of the RobotShop Learning Center. This tutorial explains how to find the torques acting at each degree of freedom of a 6-legged (hexapod), 3DOF / leg “insect”...

Self Balancing Robot with Yellow Motors on Smooth Surface

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 03:40:53 -0400

Demo and explanation of how to get a yellow motor Self Balancing Robot with no encoders to balance on a smooth surface. Mostly my research and experiences of finding that good balance is achieved with a correct timing loop and P and I terms of the PID controller.

I built this robot 6 years ago and it balanced then on a smooth surface but later could not replicate it - now I know why and how. It is all about timing, frequency - Tesla was right.

First Look: ROSMASTER X1-Cheap Lidar Robot Car

Wed, 15 May 2024 03:10:10 -0400

ROSMASTER X1 is a 4WD drive mobile robot with pendulous suspension chassis based on ROS robot operating system. It equipped with high-performance hardware configurations such as lidar and depth camera, which can realize robot motion control, remote control communication, mapping building and navigation, following and obstacle avoidance, automatic driving, human body feature recognition and other functions. In addition, the ROSMASTER X1 also supports multiple remote control methods such as APP/handle/computer keyboard.

First Look: ROSMASTER R2 - Ackermann Structure ROS2 Robot

Fri, 12 May 2023 23:22:38 -0400

ROSMASTER R2 is a mobile car with Ackerman steering structure developed based on ROS2 robot operating system. It supports Jetson NANO, Jetson Orin NANO,Jetson Orin NX and Raspberry Pi 5 as main control boards. R2 is equipped with high-performance hardware configurations such as laser radar, depth camera, voice interaction module, 520 motor racing rubber tire, which can realize robot mapping navigation, obstacle avoidance, automatic driving, human feature action recognition, voice interaction control and other functions. It also supports mobile phone APP, wireless handle, ROS2 operating system, computer keyboard and other remote control methods.

First Look: ROSMASTER X3-Programmable ROS2 Robot with Mecanum Wheels

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:41:49 -0400

ROSMASTER X3 is an educational robot based on the robot operating system with Mecanum Wheel, compatible with Jetson NANO/Orin NX/Orin NANO and Raspberry Pi 4B. It is equipped with lidar, depth camera, voice interaction module and other high-performance hardware modules. Using Python programming, ROSMASTER X3 can realize mapping and navigation, following or avoiding, Autopilot and human body posture detection. It support APP remote control, APP mapping navigation, handle remote control, ROS system PC control and other cross-platform remote control methods.

First Look: ROSMASTER X3 PLUS-ROS Educational Robot

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:00:16 -0400

ROSMASTER X3 PLUS is an omnidirectional movement robot developed based on the ROS robot operating system. It is equipped with high-performance hardware configurations such as lidar, depth camera, 6DOF robotic arm, 520 high-power motor, voice recognition interactive module, and HD 7-inch display screen. It can realize applications such as APP mapping and navigation, automatic driving, human feature recognition, moveIt robotic arm simulation control and multi-machine synchronous control.

First Look: MicroROS-Pi5 ROS2 Robot Car

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:26:18 -0400

This MicroROS-Pi5 ROS2 car is developed based on Raspberry Pi 5. It consists of a Micro ROS robot expansion board with ESP32 co-processor, 4PCS 310 encoder motor, high-quality tires, 7.4V 2000mAh rechargeable battery, MS200 lidar, 2MP camera, 2DOF gimbal and an aluminum alloy frame. It adopt ROS2-HUMBLE development environment and Python3 programming, and uses OpenCV image processing and MediaPipe machine learning algorithms to achieve multiple functions such as robot motion control, AI visual interaction, SLAM mapping navigation, RViz simulation and multi-machine synchronization control.

Robot Minion Plant

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:12:17 -0500

An Ardunio-based robot informs you via an audible voice if your plant requires water. Turning it on, placing him in a dry pot, and following the robot's instructions is what you should do. First it will ask to pour water on plants.

Raspberry Pi 5 - Networking Safety: A Complete GUFW Firewall Guide

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:41:31 -0500

"Enhance your Raspberry Pi 5's security with our easy-to-follow GUFW Firewall Setup Guide. Perfect for both beginners and tech enthusiasts, this tutorial provides a step-by-step approach to safeguard your network. Join us in creating a more secure digital environment with your Raspberry Pi!"

Drumbot

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 02:34:57 -0500

Arduino Uno controlled servo arm that beats on any surface to work as a drum machine or metronome.

ROS2 TurtleBot4lite "WaLI": Wall follower Looking for Intelligence

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:54:44 -0500

For years I have dreamed of building a personal robot that is "aware", and learns about its environment through wandering, mapping, collecting images for later classification and tagging through automatic and assisted dialog means.

WaLI was to become this robot based on the ROS2 TurtleBot4 lite.

# Turned out the Turtlebot4lite was returned, and this Turtlebot4lite based WaLi project is considered completed.

(Collecting parts for a future "reincarnation" WaLi)

Build a Brain using an Arduino -- Brainduino

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 06:38:16 -0400

Let's build a brain! Dr. Frankenstein had to go find one for his monster, but that creates all kinds of social and legal problems. And it doesn't have a convenient interface to our robot. And it's messy! So for our robotic monsters we need to make our own. We'll use an Arduino because... well, just because.

Intro to 3D Printing!

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:55:00 -0500

3D Printing was first invented in 1983. The first 3D printer was an SL type of 3D printer. It worked by using UV light to cure resin that soldifies in UV light. It would print this resin by having a UV lamp cure resin from a syringe like tube that would put the resin on a build plate and trace out each layer of an object to form it layer by layer. 3D printing also known as Additive Manufacturing (AM) is commonly used for Rapid Prototyping (RP) and Rapid Manufacturing (RM) is an easy way to produce products at low volume production that can be easily developed or customized to suit what ever your needs may be. More details will be covered in this section.

First Look: Yahboom 18DOF Programmable DIY AI Hexapod Robot--Muto S2

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:00:28 -0400

Muto S2 is a desktop-level bionic hexapod robot with aluminum alloy body. 18PCS 35KG metal servos and exquisite structural design enable it to perform various simulation actions with amazing flexibility and diversity. With the help of Raspberry Pi or Jetson Nano as the main controller and Python3 programming, Muto can complete various functions such as color recognition, following, face tracking, QR code recognition, and visual line patrol. User can control it by mobile APP, wireless controller and computer web page button, can transmit the video captured by the camera to the mobile phone in real time. Muto S2 robot is an ideal companion for exploring technology, engineering and programming.

Robot Arm Torque Tutorial

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:54:46 -0400

This tutorial is intended to complement the Robot Arm Torque Calculator found in the Dynamic Tools section. The equations used in the calculator to determine the torque required at any given lifting joint (raising the arm vertically) in a robotic arm are presented here. Note that the

Add 2DOF camera PTZ on Jetbot 2GB AI Robot Car

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:37:21 -0400

The original Jetbotmini car camera angle can only be adjusted manually, which limits the using ofr users. The expansion board provides two servo ports, which can be effectively used. Make the camera PTZ that can be programmed.

How to create a light painting based on Microbit?

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:35:08 -0400

In this era full of creativity and infinite possibilities, some DIY enthusiasts and makers always like to create some interesting and beautiful works.

Today I will share how to make the recently popular colorful light painting.

First Look: Rosbot -an education robot for ROS Community

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 02:37:56 -0400

Rosbot is designed for ROS developers, educators and students. The heart of Rosbot is the fully programmable software framework and configurable hardware architecture based on the most popular robotic platform - ROS. Roboworks is proud to be part of the ROS community and will continue to support our developers, educators and students via our Knowledge Base and Robotshop Community.

First Look: Rosbot Plus - An intuitive testbed for autonomous navigation & exploration

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:47:53 -0500

The Rosbot Plus is an ideal AGV platform for outdoor Autonomous Mobile Robot projects. With built-in ROS controller, LiDAR and Depth Camera, Rosbot Pro 4WIS saves time and money for rapid prototyping or product development. Its battery life can go up to 4 hours with no load or 2.5 hours with full load. This is a serious professional AGV platform to be integrated with field robots and service robots both for indoor or outdoor environment. It can carry up to 45 kg payload and climb up to 30 degree slope. Rosbot Pro 4WIS is one of the most agile AGV platforms that can carry out big jobs at low cost.

First Look: Yahboom AI Vision Robot Car - Transbot SE

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:58:39 -0400

TRANSBOT-SE is a tracked robot car developed based on the robot operating system. The entire body is made of aluminum alloy. Equipped with a 3-DOF robotic arm and a 2-DOF camera PTZ, 520 encoder motors, and a large-capacity battery. It is compatible with Jetson Nano B01 and Raspberry Pi 4B. Built-in OpenCV image processing algorithm, MediaPipe machine learning, AI deep learning framework, and movelt simulation platform, Transbot SE can realize functions such as robot motion control, gesture recognition, object recognition, tracking, automatic driving, and robotic arm simulation control.

First Look: 12DOF ROS2 Robot Dog - Perfect Combination Of Smart Technology & Creativity

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:19:17 -0400

Yahboom Robot Dog is a visual AI robot dog with 12 degrees of freedom, mainly composed of 6 servos, aluminum alloy brackets, and a camera. It can flexibly complete a series of bionic actions and achieve omni-directional movement and six dimensional attitude control.Raspberry Pi as its main controller, with additional configurations such as lidar and voice module. Through Python programming, based on the Ubuntu 20.04 ROS2 system, many functions such as AI visual recognition, lidar mapping navigation, and voice control can be achieved. This robot is available on www.robotshop.com.

First Look: Yahboom Tinybit Pro Micro:bit AI Robot Car

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:29:14 -0400

Tinybit Pro is a combination of the popular Yahboom Tiny:bit car and K210 vision module. The car itself integrates a variety of components such as infrared sensor, ultrasonic module, sound sensor, and buzzer. Users can achieve interesting functions such as obstacle avoidance, following, and singing through MakeCode graphical programming. Plus with K210 module, Tinybit Pro can capture HD images to implement machine learning, image recognition, color detection, and target tracking.

Robot Arm Inverse Kinematics Equations

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:58:19 -0400

This tutorial is intended to compliment the Robot Arm Torque Tutorial and Robot Arm Torque Calculator. It explains one method of how to calculate the joint angles for a four degree of freedom articulated robotic arm.

Quadruino quadruped walking robot

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:59:18 -0400

Quadruino is a walking quadruped robot that is able to navigate obstacles efficiently. Its design focuses on simplicity of construction, using only two servos to drive its legs. In addition, it has an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor that interacts with the Arduino microprocessor, acting as a watchful eye to avoid obstacles.

Star Wars Rickshaw Droid from Book of Bobba Fett

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:11:59 -0400

Hi I'm Tim O'Sullivan, basically I have a love for recreating all things Star Wars. Over the last 6 years, my Droid building resume has included the likes of R2D2, BB8, DO, Chooper, a animatronic Rat Catcher, Animatronic Babu Frik, Animatronic Grogu, Animatronic Ithorian, Animatronic Argus (6 eyes), lifesize full animatronic C-3PO that was recently presented at the Center of Science and Industry Museum (CoSi) and now taking on a new fun and challenging project, The Rickshaw Droid from the Book of Bobba Fett.

Automated Knife Sharpener with Arduino

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 03:33:34 -0400

Two servo and drawer slide project to automate knife sharpening. Not really using this for this purpose, it was just to see what sort of problems I might encounter.

Teslabot (Optimus) Wrist Mechanism Model

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 01:26:07 -0400

I got excited about the Teslabot wrist mechanism after watching a video interview between Herbert Ong and Scott Walter. Used junkbox stuff and Arduino Uno and two standard servos. Fascinating that they came up with such a simple mechanism.

Fanbot

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:56:01 -0400

Automated a toy manual fan with servo and Arduino Uno. Just another useless machine.

Alpha Bot - recognise, navigate & avoid (...& pick & deliver...)

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:00:54 -0400

Been fascinated all my life with robotics, it became time to start my own little project - to experience all the problems and challenges myself and maybe, really maybe, to contribute a little to the implementation of robotics in the real life.

First Mission - create the Alpha Bot!

How to Make a Drone / UAV – Lesson 8: Airplanes

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:19:08 -0400

The use of small unmanned aircraft for FPV and autonomous mapping is becoming increasingly popular, especially given the surge in the popularity of multirotors for FPV and the increasing availability of parts. This article includes some considerations if you are looking to create or purchase an airplane for use as a drone.

How to Make a Drone / UAV - Lesson 5: Assembly

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:16:32 -0400

Now that you have chosen all of the main components for your UAV, you can begin assembly. This guide will try to cover common mistakes when assembling a multi-rotor UAV, as well as provide some helpful hints regarding the setup.

How to Make a Drone / UAV – Lesson 7: FPV & Long-range

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:18:13 -0400

Lessons 1 to 6 of this series of articles involved the design considerations behind building a custom multirotor UAV / Drone. Lesson 7 however is optional and involves First Person View (FPV), cameras and long-range wireless RC considerations.

How to Make a Drone / UAV – Lesson 6: Get it All Working Together

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:17:14 -0400

In lesson 5 you should have finished assembling the drone (but not installed the propellers). The wires may not be very tidy, but seeing it all come together now has you excited for your first flight. Don't rush though, since even small mistakes can lead to a crash. You still have a few steps to go before your first flight, so be patient and follow the guidelines listed in this article.

How to Make a Drone / UAV – Lesson 3: Propulsion

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:12:55 -0400

Now that you have either chosen or built a frame, the next step is to choose the right propulsion system. A complete propulsion system includes motors, propellers, ESCs, and a battery. Almost all small multi-rotor drones / UAVs are electric, with almost none being gas-powered. For this reason, we will focus on implementing electric propulsion using brushless DC motors.

How to Make a Drone / UAV - Lesson 2: The Frame

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:11:29 -0400

Now that you have decided to create your own custom or semi-custom UAV, the first step is to choose the platform. You can either choose to create your own, or base the project off a UAV frame or kit. There are many different types of frames, types, and sizes used to create multi-rotor UAVs. This guide covers the basic frame types, materials used to construct the frame, as well as design considerations. We welcome any feedback you have in the comments section below.

Robot Arm Torque Calculator

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:52:59 -0400

The Robot Torque Arm Calculator is intended to help you choose the right motor for each joint of your robotic arm. The torque (T) required at each joint is calculated as a worst case scenario (lifting weight at 90 degrees). Ensure your units are consistent. Most common units are kg-cm and oz-in.

How to Make a Robot - Lesson 10: Programming Your Robot

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:15:19 -0400

Welcome to the last lesson in the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that has covered the principles behind making your own custom robot. It would take much more than one lesson to teach you how to program a robot, so instead this lesson will help you with how to get started and where (and what) to learn. If you have arrived on this page without having gone through the entire series, we suggest starting with Lesson 1 which can be found in the table of contents.

How Important is The Speed of My Mobile Robot?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:57:27 -0400

The velocity of a mobile robot is entirely up to the user. A robot that moves too fast might be more difficult to control whereas a robot that moves too slowly tends to appear sluggish. Given the diversity of robots possible, there is no set standard (nor should there be) for determining a robot's i

How Does Wheel Size Affect My Robot?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:57:50 -0400

Are you looking to make a wheeled robot and not sure what size wheel you need? Here we provide an insight into some of the equations which affect your robot's speed and distance traveled. Angular Velocity The velocity (feet per second) of a robot is directly related to the angular velocity, w (in

How BIG Can I Make My Robot?

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:15:51 -0500

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPiS3SAGtbo You're thinking about building your first robot and have grandiose thoughts of making something like an exoskeleton or a giant robotic "pet" to strike fear into your enemies. As much as we dream about these robots and see them in movies, there are not many

Drive Motor Sizing Tutorial

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:53:16 -0400

This tutorial is intended to complement RobotShop's Drive Motor Sizing Tool by providing you with a step by step explanation as to the calculations behind the dynamic tool. In the image below, half a mobile robot is shown.

Basics: How Do I Choose a Microcontroller?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:29:30 -0400

For a beginner, choosing the right microcontroller may seem like a daunting task, especially considering the range of products, specifications and potential applications. There are many different microcontroller boards available on the market: Arduino; BasicATOM; BasicX; Blueroomelectronics; POB

Basics: Where Can I Find Help and Resources?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:32:02 -0400

Troubleshooting a robot, building a custom robot, or simply searching for the right part is significantly easier when there are others who are not only knowledgeable but are willing and able to help.

Basics: What Types of Mobile Robots are There?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:30:53 -0400

A custom robot design often starts with a "vision" of what the robot will look like and what it will do. The types of robots possible are unlimited, though the more popular are: Land-based wheeled robot Land-based tracked robot Land-based legged robot Air-based: plane, helicopter, blimp.

Basics: What Tools do I Need?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:28:37 -0400

Contrary to popular belief, expensive tools are not necessary when building custom robots. Tools such as oscilloscopes, CNC machines, laser cutting machines etc. are usually reserved for the hobbyist who makes many new robots each year, schools, companies or other institution.

Basics: What Tasks Can My Robot Perform?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:18:18 -0400

Robots can be used in almost any situation and are primarily intended to help humans in some way, shape, or form. If you are unsure of what you want your robot to do or simply want to concentrate your efforts on specific tasks, here are some ideas:

Basics: How Do I Choose an Actuator?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:30:23 -0400

An actuator is a device that converts electrical energy into physical motion. Choosing the right actuators (which include DC motors, gear motors, servo motors, linear actuators, muscle wire etc.) requires an imagination and a bit of math and physics. The vast majority of actuators produce eith

Basics: How Do I Control My Robot?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:29:06 -0400

There are many different ways to communicate with a robot. Robots are most often controlled using a tether (wired), wirelessly or autonomously. Tethered The easiest way to control a robot is using a handheld controller connected physically to the robot using wires or a cable.

Basics: What is a Motor Controller?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:32:28 -0400

A Motor Controller is a device that acts as intermediary between your robot’s microcontroller, batteries and motors. A motor controller is necessary because a microcontroller can usually only provide roughly 0.1 Amps of current whereas most actuators (DC motors, DC gear motors, servo motors e

What Wheels Should My Robot Use?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:59:03 -0400

Designing a mobile robot and wondering what wheels (and how many) you should incorporate? You've come to the right place. Mobile wheeled or tracked robots have a minimum of two motors which are used to propel and steer the robot. Hobbyists tend to choose skid steering (like a tank) because of its s

MBot2 Python Programming Tutorials

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 02:40:46 -0400

The MBot2 robot is a versatile educational platform that can be used to teach students of all ages about robotics, programming, and electronics. In this tutorial series, you will learn how to program the MBot2 using the Python programming language. The tutorials will cover a variety of topics, from basic programming concepts to more advanced robotics applications. By the end of the tutorial series, you will have a solid understanding of Python programming and how to apply it to robotics projects using the MBot2 platform. So, let's get started!

How Do I Choose a Battery?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:50:57 -0400

Given the wide range of actuators and electronics which go into a robot, choosing the right battery may not be an easy task. This article guides you through the thought processes involved in choosing one or more batteries for your robot. NiMh Batteries LiPo Batteries Single Cell

How Do I Interpret DC Motor Specifications?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:04:18 -0500

Choosing the right DC Motor (or DC gear motor) for a specific application can be a daunting task and many manufacturers only provide basic motor specifications. These basic specifications might not be sufficient for your needs. Listed below are ideal motor specifications and whenever possible, ways

How to Make a Robot - Lesson 5: Choosing a Motor Controller

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:11:16 -0400

Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. Now that the general shape, the actuators and the brain for the robot have been covered, it is time to make things move by selecting the motor controller. A motor controller often acts as "intermediate" between other parts of the robot like the microcontroller and motors. When you're done, move on to the next lesson - Controlling your Robot.

Basics: How Do I Differentiate Between Robotic Kits?

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:51:20 -0400

Robots and artificial devices have always interested humans as they are the first devices mankind has created that have the potential to match and surpass our own abilities. For this reason, many technologically advanced companies have created robot kits in order to satisfy people's needs and designs.

Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials - Lesson 9 - Programming Arduino Platforms Using a Different IDE

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:37:22 -0400

Welcome to RobotShop's 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. By now you’ve used the Arduino IDE but might be looking for something different; in this article, you'll find other software options for programming Arduino platforms.

Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 8 - Wheatstone Shield & LCD

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:52:00 -0400

Welcome to RobotShop's 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. Since the creation of the post Interfacing a load cell with an Arduino board, we received many requests from customers about displaying the data read from the load cell on an LCD screen. This tutorial will show you a simple method to achieve this goal quickly.

Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 7 - Accelerometers, Gyros, IMUs

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:50:06 -0400

Welcome to RobotShop's 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. Accelerometers, gyroscopes, and IMUs help determine linear and angular acceleration. This lesson covers the specific case where the sensor provides analog output, and described what each type of sensor is useful for. Once complete, use the table of contents to move on to the next lesson.

Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 1 - Software

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:35:52 -0400

Welcome to RobotShop's 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. The series is intended for beginners and this first lesson covers downloading, installing, and opening the Arduino software. Once complete, use the table of contents to move on to the next lesson.

Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 4 - IR Distance Sensor & Push Button

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:40:13 -0400

Welcome to RobotShop's 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. This lesson covers two topics: simple push buttons which are used extensively in robotics, and infrared distance sensors. Once complete, use the table of contents to move on to the next lesson.

Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 6 - Force, Bend, Stretch Sensors

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:49:29 -0400

Welcome to RobotShop's 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. This lesson covers the concept of a voltage divider which is needed when using many types of force, bend or stretch sensors. Once complete, use the table of contents to move on to the next lesson.

Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 5 - Servo Motors

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:46:16 -0400

Welcome to RobotShop's 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino, and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators and more. RC servo motors come in all sizes and are used extensively in RC vehicles, animatronics and robotics. This lesson covers how to connect a low current RC servo to an Arduino, how to make it move.

Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 3 - Potentiometer

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:39:21 -0400

Welcome to RobotShop's 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino, and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators and more. A potentiometer (like a rotarty potentiometer used in a knob) is one of the most useful types of input devices, and this lessons covers how to use one with Arduino. Once complete, use the table of contents to move on to the next lesson.

Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 2 - Basic Code & Blink LED

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Welcome to RobotShop's 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. This lesson covers the basic code structure, serial communication, and the Blink LED example. Once complete, use the table of contents to move on to the next lesson.

How to Make a Robot - Lesson 8: Getting the Right Tools

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:18:36 -0400

Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. At this stage, you should have all the main components for your robot including actuators, motor controllers, a microcontroller, sensors, and communication systems. This lesson covers the tools you may find useful when designing, building and assembling a custom robot. Once your robot is ready, proceed with lesson 9 - Assembling a Robot.

How to Make a Robot - Lesson 7: Using Sensors

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:37:53 -0400

Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. Unlike humans, robots are not limited to just sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. Robots use a variety of different electromechanical sensors to explore and understand their environment and themselves. This lesson covers the more popular sensors used in hobby robotics so you can determine which you want to implement. When you have selected, move on to the next lesson - Getting the Right Tools.

How to Make a Robot - Lesson 2: Choosing a Robotic Platform

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:07:25 -0400

Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. Following the first lesson, you now have a basic understanding of what a robot is and what robots normally do. This lesson helps you determine what type of robot you might want to build and some of the advantages and disadvantages in starting with certain designs. Once done, proceed to the third lesson, Making Sense of Actuators.

How to Make a Robot - Lesson 9: Assembling a Robot

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:18:53 -0400

Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. This lesson will help you with designing and building a custom frame, where to place the parts you have selected and how to power the robot. The last lesson after this covers programming considerations.

How to Make a Robot - Lesson 6: Controlling Your Robot

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:11:35 -0400

Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. A "robot" does not necessarily need to be fully autonomous, and having some human input, or providing a human with output is often very beneficial, and this lessons covers various ways of communicating with your robotic creation. Once completed, you can move on to the next tutorial - Using Sensors.

How to Make a Robot - Lesson 4: Understanding Microcontrollers

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:10:34 -0400

Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. This lesson focuses on the "brain" of a basic robot, otherwise known as the "microcontroller" and covers what it is, does and how it will be used in the robot. Once complete, move on to lesson 5 - Choosing a Motor Controller.

How to Make a Robot - Lesson 3: Making Sense of Actuators

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:09:58 -0400

Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. Now that we learned about robotics in general in Lesson 1 and decided on which robot to make in Lesson 2, we will now choose the actuators that will make the robot move. Once complete, move on to lesson 4 - Understanding Microcontrollers.

How to Make a Robot - Lesson 1: Getting Started

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:06:28 -0400

Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. This first lesson is aimed at anybody looking to get started in robotics and / or get a basic understanding of robotic terms such as “voltage”, “current”, “motor”, and “sensors”. Although this might seem pretty basic, even people with previous robot building experience might find useful information regarding the general method of building a robot. When you're done, move on to the next lesson "Choosing a Robotic Platform".

Drive Motor Sizing Tool

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:11:14 -0400

Electronics Done Quick 8 | Operational Amplifiers

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:11:23 -0400

Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and as simply as possible.

The operational amplifier is arguably the most useful single device in analog electronic circuitry. With only a handful of external components, it can be made to perform a wide variety of analog signal-processing tasks.

Electronics Done Quick 7 | Logic Gates

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 17:10:06 -0400

Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and as simple as possible.

Logic gates are the basis of decision making for electronic devices. A logic gate makes logical decisions based on the combination of digital signals present at its inputs. These basic gates are the building blocks of more advanced circuits.

Electronics Done Quick 6 | Integrated Circuits

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:18:31 -0400

Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and as simply as possible.

Integrated circuits (ICs) are the keystone of modern electronics. They are the heart and brains of most circuits. They are the ubiquitous little black chips you find on just about every circuit board!

Electronics Done Quick 5 | Inductors

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 05:12:10 -0400

Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and as simply as possible.

Today, I will talk about inductors. They can be found in power supplies, radios, TVs, radars, electric motors, and wireless chargers!

Electronics Done Quick 3 | Capacitors

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 06:11:00 -0400

Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and as simply as possible.

This third lesson will talk about capacitors and their usage. As always, I'm open to questions because I will only cover the basics but I can certainly explain more complicated stuff.

Electronics Done Quick 2 | Diodes

Fri, 24 May 2019 15:29:03 -0400

Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and simply as possible.

In this second lesson, we're going to talk about diodes! They are an essential part of everyday items, from television remotes to LED bulbs.

Electronics Done Quick 1 | Resistor

Wed, 08 May 2019 15:38:45 -0400

Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and simply as possible.

In this first lesson, we will talk about one of the most basic electronic components: The resistor! They come in many shapes and forms and by the end of this segment, you'll know (almost) everything you need to know to master the resistor.

Electronics Done Quick 4 | Transistors

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 11:05:12 -0400

Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and as simply as possible.

For the fourth lesson of the series, I will be talking about the transistor. It exists in almost every electronic device around us from TVs, smartphones, and laptops to spaceships!

LOTP Robot Dog V2: Modular Autonomous Quadruped Robot Project (Open Source)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:17:17 -0500

Modular Autonomous Quadruped Robot Project (Open Source)
- Designed with Fusion 360®
- Coded in Arduino language on Teensy 3.5 & Arduino
- Modular structure (Lidar, Drone, Gas detection)
- Autonomous features
(Avoiding obstacle, maintain balance, pressure control)
- PI (Proportion - Integral) control
- Inverse Kinematics & Kinematics formulas applied
- Sense Capacity: Lidar, Gas detection, Pressure sensors
Gyroscope, GPS, Wi-Fi connection, Camera

Frequently Asked Questions for LIDAR-Lite v3

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:15:30 -0500

In this tutorial, you will be seeing frequently asked questions for the LIDAR-Lite v3.

Atomic Spider: A very large walking Black Widow

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:19:24 -0400

I like street performers, steam punk, Stephen King and building stuff using my 3D printers and Arduino's. The other day I imagined a giant walking spider following me. The idea stuck and I started looking for octopod controls as a basis for the spider I want to build but I could not find what I have in mind. So I started to design the controls myself.

I am still long way from completion

I also post the progress on Instagram #atomicspider

Stepper motor operated robot arm.

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:40:40 -0500

This robot arm is based on an IRB series of ABB robot arms. Its operated by stepper motors via an atmega32 that is connected to a PC via USB serial. I uses some clever counter-balancing.

Make a servo turn more than 180 degrees - Updated with Version 2

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 21:35:37 -0500

Project to build a gearbox for standard servo so that it can turn more than 180 degrees and faster. In this case my servo will turn 450 degrees, two and half times faster.

Version 2 turns about 550 degrees with ratio of about 3.6.

IoT Traffic Monitor with Doppler Radar and Node Red

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:51:49 -0500

This tutorial describes how to set up a Node Red traffic monitor dashboard that receives vehicle speed information from an OmniPreSense OPS243-A radar sensor. The traffic monitor dashboard can be viewed anywhere to monitor the traffic on a street.

Screwbolt

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:51:51 -0400

I love building things especially Robots, am a go big or go home kind of guy :)

Have built an Arcade Cabinet and Racing Sim and have enjoyed my current robot build and the kids love the 2 trailers.

But I've never been able to get 6 wheels out of my head

Connect your Arduino MKR1010 to the Arduino Cloud

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 06:50:03 -0400

The Arduino IoT Cloud is a online platform that makes it easy for you to create, deploy and monitor IoT projects.

Many Arduino boards can be easily connected to the Arduino Cloud with a free plan or different professional plans.

Here we can see an overview based on the Arduino MKR1010 Wi-Fi board

FRED (friendly robot employed domestically)

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:32:35 -0400

FRED is a prototype full size robot designed to be a home helper specifically aimed at the elderly. In its final form, FRED will be able to perform rudimentary communication and will perform tasks using voice commands. FRED will use a modified "Reachy" arm to grasp objects and then will take the object to the person as requested. Currently, the mechanical system is 90% complete and FRED can run ROS 1 some simple navigation. Voice command is not yet active. The arm is not yet attached to the body. The plan is to have FRED be open source and allow others to contribute to the design and development.

DOMO5

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 06:10:26 -0500

DOMO5 aims to be a domestic robot of company and help and support. Among its functions: home automation, knowledge base, conversation, autonomic movement, artificial vision, voice recognition and voice synthesis. Among other.

The hardware part is already fully functional, being able to move, recognize faces, speak, listen, etc. We are working on the software part so that it can be completely autonomous.

Inchworm-inspired robot

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:51:24 -0400

I'm very interested in different mechanisms... and different ways of locomotion, so I decided to try my version of an inchworm, especially because of its peculiar way of locomotion.

Multi-agent Rosbot System

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 22:20:50 -0400

Multi-agent Rosbot System is ideal for the following R&D projects:

Research on multi-agent robotic control systems
Swarm robotic control systems
Autonomous driving systems

Each Multi-agent Rosbot System contains 3 to 5 rosbots (depending on the selection of your package). All the Rosbots are identical in their hardware and software configurations. All of them communicates with each other via a local Wifi network.

Multi-agent Formation Algorithms and Obstacle Avoidance Algorithms are included in the package. This makes it easier and saves time for developer to create and control the multi-agent system.

Piddle-paddle Machine - updated with 3rd video

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 22:44:01 -0400

A while back I came up with what I call a piddle-paddle toy which is simply a paddle with a rubber ball tied to it by a string. You swing the paddle back and forth to bounce the ball on both sides of the paddle. Quite entertaining. Anyway, as I often do, I wanted to automate the toy with a motor. It doesn't have a microprocessor but it is mechanical in nature and carries out a complex movement. Built it mostly for it's entertainment value. Hope you are entertained.

Updated with new video: two balls bouncing.

Wearable Arduino Power Gripper

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:03:09 -0400

Concept

While I was designing this mad gadget, I had in my mind a desire to create something with a really crazy mechanical sci-fi look that I could attach to my arm, that could grab objects and maybe crush them. :)

Sumo robot competition 3kg

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:39:17 -0400

The robot that we built is named “Exypnos Robot”, “Exypnos” means smart in Greek, and this robot is used as a Sumo Robot warrior in the course of MCE510. In this report we will talk about how we designed the robot, the testing, the weak points, the strategy, the limitations, what we learned, and the coding.

this robot is a winner with first position.

Shelob the biomorphic octopod

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 20:59:46 -0400

I have always been fascinated by spiders and robots, so I decided to build one :D

Pickerbot - a tomato harvesting robot

Thu, 26 May 2022 01:32:48 -0400

The purpose of this project is to develop a harvesting robot for tomato green houses. The tomato harvesting robot should be able to navigate in a green house environment, recognize tomatoes and determine whether it is ripe enough to be picked. Then it should place the tomato to a nearby container without damaging it. After picking job has been done, it should also carry the tomato containers to the warehouse.

Simone the A.I. Fembot

Wed, 25 May 2022 23:49:53 -0400

I am a humanoid robot builder. Simone is the latest in a long line of life-size humanoid robots that I have built over the years. (Although I love Simone Giertz's work, no, my Simone has nothing to do with her.) This was built without a 3D printer using mostly off the shelf parts. A lot of hacking went into it.

Formech Vacuum Forming Project: Clock Creation, A Time to Learn

Wed, 18 May 2022 17:37:01 -0400

The Formech Clock Project was created to introduce teachers and students to vacuum forming in a classroom setting.

This instructional vacuum forming video will take students through the forming process from start to finish including vacuum forming a clock face using PETG plastic, trimming using a die cutter and press, assembling the clock movement, and lastly customizing the clock face using included templates.

Automated Dynamic Walking Toy

Wed, 18 May 2022 01:56:04 -0400

I have this dynamic walking toy that is really fun to play with and decided to automate it - which takes some of the fun out of it but is a nice use of an ultrasonic sensor and standard servo. Surprisingly several problems to overcome to make it work as the toy is very very sensitive to changes in the ramp angle and even support mechanism.

Charge Pen Spinning Robot

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:27:56 -0500

Updated April 2020 with new video showing single servo operating top finger and single servo operating both servos.

Updated with new video using thin fingers.

This is an attempt to build a two "finger" robot that will Charge spin a pen simply by rolling back and forth on the X axis.

I think I can make it spin a little more smoothly by using smaller fingers.

Am not sure if this is how a human hand accomplishes the task. I think probably the index finger needs to impart a small motion in the Z axis direction to get it spinning really fast. You can kind of see that motion in the gif below of a hand doing the charge spin.

AVA - Advanced Verbal Assistant

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:37:04 -0500

This is my Ava. This is my 3rd bot and is the product of the last 4 years of work. Ava combines a custom verbal OS, NLP, 12 Neural Net Models, Visual SLAM, A* Pathfinding, Depth & Color cam, Object Recog, 2 Thermal Cams, 12 Sonars, 8 Linear Actuators, and 12 Servos.

What New? ADDED 2 NEW VIDEOS, a Kinematics Engine, and a much Improved Object Recognition Engine

Using Depth and Kinematics to Detect and Touch Nearby Objects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzI83MqptvA
Playing a Card Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVJZJmSDMJo

You can check out the rest of my videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dEfXyZ0Y5pzVPYMSp0Naw

Desktop Buddy (Garri)

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:43:17 -0500

Garri is what I call a Desktop Buddy or Social Robot.

Garri's only function is to provide conversation to the end user.

Puppy - 3d printed

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 13:45:52 -0400

Hello,
this is my last robotic project after 8 years on this forum and my first 3d printed project.
There is not much dog on the net. So, I decided to try to make one. I liked the size of I-SoDog and G-Dog
KurtE's Phoenix code with a B4A DIY remote control HC-06
I don't speak English but I understand. Sorry for mistakes

LadyBug/LadyBird

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:13:04 -0500

Hello,

I've founded this model on a 3D website( https://grabcad.com/library/ladybug). I decided to redraw all ..and it "works". Not as expected at this time but ...
issue: adherence and speed
I've ordered some "rubber foot 6mm" .(seen attachments)

so sorry for my english!

Crawling Robot

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 23:14:42 -0500

Crawler robot. Quadruped? Either has two, four or six legs, depends on how you count them.

Using two standard servos, two microservos, arduino uno, sensor shield and HC05 Bluetooth module to communicate with RemoteXY app on my cell phone. Software giving me some problems and times out sometimes so need to see what is up with that before I will use if for anything else.

Two Servo and Drawer Slide Pen Plotter

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 03:09:01 -0500

Haven't done a project in nearly a year. About time to pull out the junk box and do something.

Built this primitive 2d pen plotter using two standard servos (plus one micro servo for pen) and 3 drawer slides. Software is DrawingBotV3 to create gcode which is sent to Arduino Uno via Python script. Simple and draws crude prints but perfect for artwork. Uses polynomial functions for x and y to translate servo angles into linear positions.

How to Choose The Right Telepresence Robot

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:02:05 -0500

In the tutorial below we describe the main characteristics of telepresence robots to help the customers choose what they really need.

DFRobotShop Rover 4WD

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:46:00 -0400

The DFRobotShop Rover was originally designed to be one of the least expensive (and also one of the first) Arduino-based mobile robots on the market, and has proven to be quite a success. There have been various iterations including an omniwheel variation, as well as a Mecanum design. There are also a number of accessories like an expansion plate, encoders, sensor mount and more. This post is actually to emphasize that not all robotic endeavors end up successful, and to highlight the lessons learned. This was done back around 2013 and was more of a "fun" project.

Wild Thumper based ROS robot

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:51:22 -0400

Wild thumper 4wd chassis powered by ROS (Robot Operating System)

Goals:

Indoor Navigation with SLAM
Outdoor Navigation with GPS
Following target
Cleaning (future)
Fetching things (with manipulator, future)
(...)

Caterpillar robot

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 20:44:21 -0400

A caterpillar robot that can move forward/back, turn and grab small objects

Bidex Robot Dual Arm

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:43:05 -0400

Bidex is a low-cost human-safe robot Made of acrylic and it's capable of using AI to learn basic tasks.

Robot Platform "Mark 3" Final

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:43:48 -0500

After 3 builds , the reality hit me that, I’m an guy with a wife and 2 kids and don’t have a massive amount of free time, nor can I cut, saw in a straight line lol. So I’ve now gone with what I think will work allot better that my previous attempts.

Most complex 3D Robot Head❤️

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:41:16 -0400

I'm Alexandra and I'm 21. Currently, I'm a student at the University of Economics. When I have free time, I enjoy learning anything related to Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.

𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 🥰🌸

🤖 Hello, world. My robot's name is Alexandrabot.

Andrew Bot

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:43:25 -0400

Andrew is so named after the character in the movie bicentennial man.

I first got the idea for Andrew while I was sick and running a fever of 102 from Covid-19.

A high fever can cause you to dream some wild things and in this case it might of helped me.

Scout - 3D Vision, SLAM, NLP, Neural Nets

Thu, 20 May 2021 15:02:19 -0400

Scout is a robot built to test 3D Vision, SLAM, NLP, neural nets, mapping, pathfinding, etc. I am using this bot to test features meant for another and larger bot of mine (Ava v2). My goal is to perfect the ability to move intelligently around my house from any point to any other point accessible to the robot. I also intend to perfect the 3D perception system and a new spatial 3D memory for everything the bot sees. This bot fuses data from multiple sensors and neural nets to perform the various functions. This bot is controlled via voice remote, web page, or game controller. This bot also has an autonomous mode.

See video and pics below.

Hexapod robot for drawing

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:04:48 -0400

Hi guys, so I've been suggested to post about my project in the robotshop community so here we go. My project is a hexapod robot that I want to make it draw anything. I use SSC32u servo controller to control the 18 servos of the robot. 3 servos on each leg, coxa-femur-tibia. I am currently building my GUI to control the robot movements.

flatcat ~ a playful robot that reacts to touch.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:10:49 -0400

This fluffy little robot companion will do anything it wants to do. No remote, no app. flatcat reacts to touch instantaneously, playfully explores its environment, and develops individual preferences.

Logger of temperature and humidity

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:37:57 -0400

How to use AltonaLab IoT software to measure temperature and humidity. The results are saved in DBF database and shown on 2D chart.

How to publish to a WEB site a logged data with temperature and humidity.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:18:04 -0400

For our nice hobbies, some time we need an easy way to publish the collected data from sensors or WEB cam to the WEB site.

Home irrigation.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:48:48 -0400

A few experiments for automated irrigation.

Tachycardio: An arcade heartrate racing game

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:55:28 -0400

As I only have the chassis for this project at the moment, and it is my only experience using CAD for 3D printing, I would love any and all feedback on it!

An interactive artwork for an exhibit scheduled to happen in the next year:
Your circulatory system is one with the pupabot, and so is everyone else's. Each beat of your heart is supplying it with the oxygen it needs to get ahead of the rest. Jump around, give yourself anxiety, do a line- whatever it takes.

(license: CC Attribution to Yulia Skorina)

Spooder 🕷 Octopod Robot 1.0

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 02:40:31 -0400

An 8-Legged Spider Robot with BeagleBone Blue and Daisy-Chained Lynxmotion Smart Servos.

This project is still in development into Spooder 2.0. Check out new updates in this RobotShop forum build thread.

*most of the following information may be repeated in the above build thread. You may jump to that thread for the latest updates and more detailed design consideration.

Biped Robot

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 03:56:47 -0400

Biped Robot with six servo motor function like humans legs.

Video :

https://youtu.be/XjksPBNdf18

Speech Controlled Robot

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:09:06 -0400

Robots are cool. To have a robot that can move around listening to your voice commands is more cool. To make such a Speech or Voice controlled robot with Arduino is more more and more cool. Because Arduino's are cheap and easy to tweak.

Robot Platform "Mark1"

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:44:27 -0500

So this is my very first robot build

Using MATLAB to Control a Robotic Arm

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:43:30 -0500

In this project, I used MATLAB’s App Designer and Robotics Toolbox to create a graphical user interface that allows controlling the LSS 4 DoF Robotic Arm, which is a Lynxmotion’s robot arm designed around the fully configurable Lynxmotion Smart Servos.

Carl - A GoPiGo3 / RaspberryPi / Minion Robot

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:10:59 -0500

I have been a robot owner for over 40 years, always dreaming of the day my robot could "live" an independent, continuous life.

My latest robot, Carl, is progress on that dream.

Major Design Principles:

1) Self Awareness

2) "Staying Alive" 24/7

3) Efficient use of processor, sensors, and power

Autonomous simulated car (deep learning)

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:59:47 -0400

I made an autonomous car, that was trained and drives in a robot simulator.

With very little training data, it is able to generalize to other types of tracks it has not seen before.

The car drives new tracks by approximating their curvature as a sequence of only three steering commands (wheels at a 45° left angle, wheels straight ahead, wheels at a 45° right angle).

This intentionally results in less smooth driving, since more exaggerated steering makes it easier to see the correlation between steering and visual features (of the current camera frame).

For videos, see post end.

Self Balancing Gyroscope Two Wheeler on Highwire

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 00:52:14 -0500

Finally completed my self balancing two inline wheeled vehicle project which really began about seven years ago and culminated in this vehicle using 730gram gyroscope rotor, dc 395 gimbal control motor and VNH5019 motor driver. It uses RC gear to control vehicle drive motor and steering and an Arduino Uno to control the gimbal balancing control using a single non-contact potentiometer to determine vehicle angle (gimbal angle).

robotikal

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 19:26:43 -0400

robotikal is the next genaration of mobile home robotics.Quality ai equals a good companion to people.

Dec 13,2020,I have resumed development on Robotikal.I am working less on the chatbot and more of the framework art. I Have been working on the eye,Which is a mix of a jibo eye and a cruzr/walker (Ubtech robotics) Eye.

AVA - Advanced Virtual Arena

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:07:21 -0500

This is a virtual simulator designed to allow various solo and cooperative robot techniques to be tested in simulation. This includes exploration, battle, reconstruction, sentry duty, etc.

Trac-Drive Mower and Snow Plower

Fri, 31 May 2019 02:42:36 -0400

Do you want to make lawn mowing more fun in the summer, and the snow shoveling easier in the winter? Let's make a multi-purpose track drive robot! Heavy-duty *enough* to do the tasks, and definitely more fun!

Chess Robot - Graphical User Interface

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:46:33 -0500

The graphical user interface brings all modules together and allows the player to check the state of the game as well as configure certain aspects of it. The interface was made using PySimpleGUI which is a python library that allows to easily create custom Graphical User Interfaces.

Chess Robot - Arm Control Module

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:07:45 -0500

This module includes all the functions needed for the robot to make its moves in the chess game, which can be divided it in the following:

Transform the chess coordinates into Cartesian coordinates
Calculate the Inverse Kinematics
Move the motors
Additional features

Chess Robot - Chess Logic Module

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:59:09 -0500

This project uses a chess engine called Stockfish, this is a powerful computer program that analyzes chess positions and generates a move or list of moves that it considers the strongest. To interface the rest of the code with the chess engine we use a library called Python Chess which communicates with it using the UCI (Universal Chess Interface) protocol.

Line Follower Robot using Arduino UNO

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 01:42:36 -0500

Hello, I am Andrei and I have 12 years. In this summer I wanted to make a line follower robot to complete in robochallenge. Below I have attached a link with a video of my robot:

https://youtu.be/wD_9zJYkTUs

Racing Spider

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:46:53 -0500

Servoless octopod - mechanical walking robot/platform

Robot de reciclaje alfa 005

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 09:15:52 -0400

Robot created with recycling and waste materials.

Robot de reciclaje alfa 004

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:35:25 -0400

Robot created with recycling and waste materials.

Robot de reciclaje alfa 003 - assemblage

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:23:24 -0400

Anthropomorphic sculpture. Upcycling. Recycling robot

Big Wheel Bot - Gardening Robot

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 05:42:44 -0500

This is my latest mobile robot that I am calling Big Wheel Bot. I have used 2 x 250mm diameter wheels, with rubber tires to construct a robot platform. The robot uses an Arduino Nano and an L298 motor driver. The on-board batteries are 2 x 12V SLA batteries connected in parallel. The robot also has a Raspberry Pi and webcam on-board for capturing video and logging sensor data as the robot drives around. I am using a HC-05 bluetooth module connected to the Raspberry Pi to take input from a homemade transmitter to control the robot. I would like this robot to become a gardening robot, taking soil moisture samples and tracking the growth of plants in the garden.

Alpha Recycling Robot 002

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 06:11:26 -0400

Robot created with recycling and waste materials. It has built-in lighting and sound circuits.

Robot de reciclaje - alfa 001

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 15:49:01 -0400

Robot created with recycling and waste materials. It has built-in lighting and sound circuits.

Prototype Animatronic Tentacle Beard for Davy Jones

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 21:12:44 -0400

After building my first pirate animatronic a couple years ago with my brother, which I have named "The Helmsman", I wanted to take a stab at a much more complex build for a very dynamic pirate character, Davy Jones. I am starting on this goal of recreating some of the famous scenes from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies which feature Davy Jones by beginning to prototype his tentacle beard. The following write-up details my research, design work, manufacturing, assembly, power circuitry, and animation I did in order to begin bringing this concept to life!

Leg-bot now has a body and arms

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:12:46 -0400

Leg-bot has grown a little. A further 7 servos have given an upper body and arms. The arms can be moved individually or as a pair from an iPhone using ArduinoBlue. He has also had a gyro installed and is attempting to walk - albeit very slowly at the moment. When walking the arms are controlled by the gyro to provide a means of self balancing.

Robot Platform "Mark 2"

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:45:15 -0500

Hi There Guys and Gals, Thought it was time I uploaded my progress so far with my second robot build. Was fairly happy with my last bot My Little Robot, but I just had to have 6 wheels, My brain just wouldn’t settle with 4 and only 2 wheeled drive at that. So, I took my old build apart with the intention to extend the chassis. As I started to rebuild it, I was buying in my parts, so they would be ready for when I needed them (I’m not that great at waiting lol) Then I stumbled across ...

ALTAIR Robots

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:01:48 -0400

I am passionate about Social Robotics and I am currently developing ACR (Assistive Care Robotics) and have a working prototype ALTAIR

The ALTAIR robots are now linked with the Amazon Alexa ecosystem giving massive additional functionality.

Air Quality Dimensional Sensor Device

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:00:53 -0400

Wow, what a name for such a gadget.
First of all, what is all that and where does it come from?

I'll try to explain as best as I can what is going on with this project and what purpose it deserves... nope, its main meaning is not only to pass butter.

Tho this gizmo looks kinda funky, it has several useful functions and is not only there to serve an artistic design.

Overall: it's 4 gas sensors, a LCD, a digital thermometer, 2 hall effect sensors and a fully loaded Arduino UNO.

Giving birth to my new robot friend named "Antwerp"

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 19:47:46 -0400

I started work on Antwerp about a year ago. Most of that time was spent writing a software "framework" in C# that I’ll use to control the robot. I call it the "Robby Framework". The name is an homage that might only be obvious to old farts like me, or serious 'bot nerds. There have been a number of “Robby the Robot’s” over the years, but the one that inspires the framework's name was a character in my favorite Sci-Fi movie when I was a little kid named “Forbidden Planet”. It had a Robby the Robot, which grabbed my imagination and never let go. This project is me letting that imagination run wild. I've been working with a friend from work on a youtube channel named "wearerobby" chronicling the birthing of Antwerp.

Android(B4A) Remote Control

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:10:46 -0400

Hello,

I tried to make a remake of KurtE's "DIY REMOTE CONTROL" for android. It works with my 2 bots.. It's the same protocol but for HC05/HC06

there are some bugs...

With B4j, it's possible to make a PC Remote Control based on it...

Human Interacting Robot (with Facial-Recognition) and Text-to-Speech

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:53:48 -0400

This is an outdoor robot I built at home to learn coding and robotics during the lockdown. Robot has the following functions:

Face recognition (using the python face-recognition library)

Text-to-Speech communication

Camera for recording

Bluetooth Control

See a demo video of the robot below.

RetroBoy Biped Robot

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:56:04 -0400

13 DOF Biped Robot that uses an Arduino Uno

Arduino service robot

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 19:42:51 -0400

I have created plans for a service robot,partly inspired by the guangzhou bayun robot,http://subsites.chinadaily.com.cn/guangzhou/2018-09/19/c_274966.html

Now the robot will be a app/computer controlled robot With pre programmed words a user can pick,and songs. The robot can be modified to carry stuff,adding in the service element,but it will also be aimed toward being a remote control household companion, being able to be a really cool thingto show to your friends if they come over,i also want to program lullabys,so parents with a baby and the robot,can lull the baby to sleep while the robot is on standby.

DIY Robotics | Educative 6 Axis Robot Arm

Fri, 29 May 2020 12:05:56 -0400

The DIY-Robotics educative cell is a platform that includes a 6-axis robotic arm, an electronic control circuit and a programming software. This platform is an introduction to the world of industrial robotics.

Download the whole project on our website: https://bit.ly/robotshop-cell

BB7 - ROBOT TURTLE

Mon, 18 May 2020 07:42:42 -0400

robot built with 10 small servo motors and waste lego technics; the motors are driven by a raspberry PI 2, they are also present: ruspberry camera, battery pack, Adafruit 16-Channel servo motors driver and gyroscope circuit;
everything was programmed on raspberry using python

AUTONOMOUS AND INTERACTIVE GYNOID ROBOT

Sun, 17 May 2020 11:49:55 -0400

A gynoid, or fembot, is a feminine humanoid robot. Gynoids appear widely in science fiction film and art. As more realistic humanoid robot design becomes technologically possible, they are also emerging in real-life robot design.

Leg-bot. Walking humanoid legs controlled by Bluetooth

Sun, 17 May 2020 05:38:36 -0400

Robot humanoid legs. Controlled by Bluetooth along with automatic moves arising from collision detection.

Dog-bot. Walking robot dog controlled by Bluetooth

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:23:34 -0400

Robot dog. 3D printed. Controlled by Bluetooth along with automatic moves arising from collision detection.

Autonomous CubeBot

Mon, 11 May 2020 20:34:58 -0400

I decide to build this robot in order to have a platform that allows me to learn and test scripts and sensors for autonomous behavior like warehouses robots

Teiu - 2DOF mech project

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 07:48:09 -0500

Just a simple arduino quadruped with 2 mg996r servos per leg.
The partes were 3D printed in ABS.

My goal is to enter Mech Warfare at RoboGames in future.

If you like the robot and want to know some more details about it, I can write a better description. Just leave a comment :)

Anyway I'ill update the project as it goes on.

Bluetooth LE Controlled Rocket Toy

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:32:46 -0400

Have you ever dreamed of building your own rocket and exploring outer space? Now you can, kinda. Imagine you are chief engineer on the StarDust Mark I rocket ship and it is your job to install the ships computer and engine.

In this tutorial you will install a Bluetooth LE Arduino to control a LED and laser module to add interactivity to a model toy rocket. The laser will be the engine light and the LED will illuminate the cockpit. Although it is not covered in this tutorial, you can also expand the features of your toy rocket by adding servos, sensors and sound modules. Use your imagination to customize it for any space mission.

Ping Pong Robot: Another table tennis master

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:55:56 -0400

During Covi-19 pandemic, staying home for a long time isn't fun at all, we cannot meet people for playing social sports like soccer, table tennis, or any sports required more than two people!

I decided to make a master table tennis robot, to challenge myself, also practicing mechatronics - electronics - programming during long "vacation".

Almost parts of the robots I got from the past, which are sitting in the storage! This robot has below features:

Variable direction, swing left/right direction
Backspin/Topspin generation
Variable speeds
Remote controller from another side of the table

Rotary Encoders Basics

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:36:00 -0400

Encoders are widely used in machines in all industries. You can find encoders in robots, plotters, packaging machines, conveyors, automation, imaging and many more. Sometimes you cannot notice them, but they are there.

There are plenty of different technologies used in encoders, and covering all of them would be a huge topic. So, this tutorial will give a short overview regarding ones that are used most frequently: Rotary encoders.

r/c lawnmower and snow plow

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 02:08:55 -0500

i built this robot after i had a bad vehical accident, i need something to cut my yard while i was unable to walk. i took my self propelled Husqvarna lawn mower and started to research R/C and robotic development. After about a year of trial an error i created a R/C tracked lawn mower with snow blade for winter clearing

THe Working Robot

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:28:24 -0400

I have build several robotics in the past. Mostly on wheels but also stationary ones such as cranes and conveyor belts. Lots of fun and frustration but I needed something different so I decided to give a self balancing walking robot a try.After many hours of trying I had to admit defeat. However I liked the idea of a walking robot so I settled for a hybrid of wheels and legs. The wheels are there to keep the robot steady and the legs create the forward motion.

YOU WILL FIND A VIDEO IN THE ATTACHMENT.

Phoenix Hexapod Build: Avoiding Mistakes & Building a Better Bot

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:08:01 -0400

Think of this as a Supplement to the Phoenix Hexapod Tutorial on the Lynxmotion website to assist you in your build. Sorry, no pictures as these are reflections of what I learned (sometimes the hard way) after the build was completed.

IR remote controlled Mini Hexapod

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 09:44:06 -0400

Mini Hexapod with three micro servos controlled by ATmega with IR receiver.

Video Surveillance Robot

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 03:37:16 -0500

Imagine if you have a robot that has camera on board and can be controlled through the Internet.

It would open a lot of opportunities of using it. For example, you could send the robot to the kitchen to check if you accidentally left the kettle on the stove!

I have been experimenting using ESP32-CAM development boards and found that with ESP32-CAM it can be done easily.

The ESP32-CAM is a very small camera module with the ESP32-S chip that costs approximately $10-$15.

The ESP32-CAM module can be programmed with Arduino IDE. The ESP32-CAM module also has several GPIO pins to connect to external hardware.

So, let's get started!

A robot pushing or pulling a small vehicle.

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:40:24 -0500

I have tried to build a self balancing biped but after many hours I had to admit defeat. I then build a a kind of hybrid by using two wheels to support the robot.

By the way, the video is too large to upload so I will upload it to Youtube sometime.

Haulin Bot

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:44:08 -0400

I built this robot originally to help me move my jetskis and other various things. With the cart sides on it you can haul just about anything. My recent addition was a scissor lift mechanism for the platform. Really helpful when unloading things from the back of a truck or when you need a little help changing a garage light bulb.

Robotic flexinol hand

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:12:36 -0500

A robotic paper hand with fingers moved with flexinol.

Sigma - SumoBot 3Kg

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:50:46 -0500

hello everyone, this is the Sigma a sumobot that we built for our school's competition and we won first place, the maximum limits are 20x20cm and 3kg, it was built and modeled entirely by us and totally at our school. they was made all in aluminium

A combat robot to participating in competitions here on Brazil

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:29:01 -0500

This is my current project called Mini Corvo where, together with my team, I create combat robots so that we can compete within Brazil, the robot was entirely designed and modeled by me and some parts are missing for it to be ready, a combat robot consists of two robots enter an arena and are remotely controlled and the robot that gives but damage wins.

Neutrino Life size humanoid robot

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:00:34 -0400

Neutrino is the name of my robot, it is made of Lego technic and is full functionality.

it took 6 years to try, build and program it.

Neutrino lives in Switzerland in a room dedicated only to robots.

Modified Joy Robot (based on Robo da Alegria)

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 03:38:35 -0500

Construction of the Joy robot (Robo da Alegria: https://www.instructables.com/id/Joy-Robot-Rob%C3%B4-Da-Alegria-Open-Source-3D-Printed-A/) with the hope of adding some modifications and improvements.

Robot construction based on the Mira Robot!

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 09:39:20 -0500

This is a robot based on the fantastic Mira robot by Alonso Martinez:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1020&v=0vfuOW1tsX0

The project is based on an open model called Pia:

ttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2929670

PROJECT BIPEADAL/Biped in a box

Sat, 23 Nov 2019 15:20:55 -0500

The biped in a box is just a demo of what i will be doing in the next few years. it uses a technology i like to call fliprunning. Fliprunning involves a robot doing many flips per second. like say,a soccer ball. but its autonomous. with legs. the motor is attached to a flap which when the robot backflips,the robot s weight lifts the flap up lifting the motor up lifting the robot up. the robot repeats this rolling process about 4 times per second.

RoboChair - A Proof-Of-Concept model Electric Wheelchair

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:21:34 -0400

I have embarked on a proof-of-concept project to build a model electric wheelchair. This model chair will have an onboard tablet computer that runs my application that will have many assistive features for use by a person with major physical disabilities.

If all works well, an attempt to build a full-scale version will be built. A third party wrote a small article about my work https://www.pitsco.com/Experience-Pitsco/Success-Stories/Articles/The-RoboChair-project?art=11855

BONES the Humanoid Robot

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 08:14:16 -0400

Happy Halloween Everybody !!!

To celebrate this years Halloween I thought It would be a great idea to build a robot suited for the occasion.

A dancing Humanoid Skeleton !!!

I've always wanted to design and build my own humanoid robot so this was the perfect project for me.

After designing and building BORIS the Biped I realized his legs were the perfect base for the Skeleton so a few minutes of amputation later and a quick redesign of the upper torso, BONES the Humanoid was born

Barbie Bluetooth Car

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 04:22:48 -0400

Converted Barbie Car

This project stems from the needs of my daughter!

I haven't found any Barbie RC cars on the market that can accommodate two barbies.

eggy travel

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 21:21:27 -0400

Eggy is the famous sleep robot,made by l.

Steavie 5

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 21:15:27 -0400

Steavie 5 is part of the l humanoid steavie series. Steavie concists of a few models- steavie 3 steavie 5 steavie 6 steavie 7 steavie 8-We built a 3d head with grippy hands,a very good humanoid. It is made mainly for mostly educational purpouses,but can also be your persoal companion.

Tele presence Robot

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 05:07:38 -0400

Currently robots become part of our daily lives.
Our time is less and less and it is impossible to be in two places at the same time.
With a telepresence robot you can save time and money ...

Boris the Biped for Beginners and Beyond

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 16:13:34 -0400

I was looking around at some of the Bipeds that already exist out there and Bob the Biped seemed like a great starting point there was only one problem, my need for speed was paramount and Bob being not very fast I knew it was time to upgrade the little fella.

So with a new faster 3 servo leg design and a ton of extra sensors and add ons BORIS the Biped was born!!!

Overhead (track-mounted) telepresence/assistive robot

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:06:48 -0500

I have been interested in having a mobile telepresence robot at home but I can't imagine it would be able to adequately navigate around furniture, pets, people, etc. So instead I decided to build an overhead, track-mounted robot, the ERAD (elevated robotic assistive device). There's much less congestion on the ceiling....

Remote-controlled lawn mower

Sat, 07 Sep 2019 05:23:53 -0400

a converted lawnmower (Yardman)

I removed all the pedals, the steering wheel and the seat and I replaced them with 4 electric motors, in place of the pilot I put a bucket.

in the coming days I will add a final photo, this is the photo as it was of origin

LEGO six foot walker with 2 motors

Sat, 07 Sep 2019 03:55:32 -0400

a robot made with very few lego pieces, two engines recovered from a broken toy. the robot is controlled via IR and has no type of sensor.

Smartphone Bluetooth application voice control Car

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 06:31:12 -0400

Robot using voice commands like move forward the robot moves forward, move back and so on.

Humanoid robot

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:23:50 -0400

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I'm building an humanoid robot based in Kraftwerk band ones. The robot has two servos, five DC motors and five potentiometers for measure the position of them. It´s Arduino Uno controlled and has 3 double H-bridge boards. Each arms has 2 degree in shoulder and 1 in elbow, the head can rotate in 1 axe (it isn´t installed yet). The hands will not have movement, they will be only decorative, the arms were made of aluminum and wood. The robot will do movement secuences activated by buttons or sound ...

Self Driving and Drifting RC Car using Reinforcement Learning

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 22:28:39 -0400

I present before you how I implemented Reinforcement Learning on an RC Car.

Urban Icon Program control obstacle avoiding Robot 1.0

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:25:49 -0400

Urban Robot 1.0 all-terrain, high torque robot it’s drivable and programmable right out of the box, packed with a diverse suite of sensors.All the four wheel connected with gear motor and the sensors can easily detected any obstacle in its path.

Learning while building a cheap and precise robotic arm

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 18:02:02 -0400

Goal is to create a robotic arm with a precision of 0,5mm - 1mm, with a limited budget, basic parts costs somewhere around 100-200€. Another main goal is to learn about mechanics, and try out various mechanical designs (e.g. bevel gear drive, pulley & belt drive, gears, counterweight, ball & thrust bearings etc.).

EV3 omni Internet camera robot with anti-collision system

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 16:59:17 -0400

EV3 omni Internet camera robot with anti-collision system

Using the Lynxmotion Smart Servos (LSS) with a Raspberry Pi !

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 15:14:37 -0400

Using Lynxmotion's new Smart Servos with a Raspberry Pi is quite easy thanks to the LSS Python library. Here we'll guide you through the step by step process of how to set up your Raspberry Pi to boot up and immediately control the LSS motors.

Prismatic (Sliding Joint) Quadruped Robot - updated with steering videos

Sat, 25 May 2019 02:08:56 -0400

Sliding joint legged quadruped with lipo battery power and RC steering and speed controls.

Pneumatic Animatronic Guitar Player

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:47:19 -0400

Hello all.

My name is Joshua, and I've been fiddling around with robotics and animatronics for about 3 - 4 years now and have just competed my my full size pneumatic guitar player. I hope you enjoy my video I made to showcase the character;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u53UOvCWhN8

If you have any questions or want some insight, please feel free to comment, or email me at BeamanRobotics@gmail.com

A Quickstart Guide to Pneumatic Animatronics

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:24:02 -0400

Hello Everyone, below is my Kickstart guide I made to help others get started making their own animatronic characters.

It isn't much of a tutorial, but more or less some useful information that I could have put to use, when starting my journey.

Please enjoy

Triple Cycloidal Gear Robot Arm

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:20:03 -0400

I've been working on a quadruped robot for a few years now and I'm trying to design the best possible leg actuator. Along the way I discover interesting designs, as part of the open source community, I like to share those designs. Here is my NEMA 17 (or NEMA 23) powered joint for a robot arm.

Charlie V2 Robotic Assistant

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:03:39 -0400

While there is a Charlie V1, it looked like the robot Kuri and was very small and was only designed as a test platform for the sensors I am using.

Charlie is to date the largest wheeled robot that I have designed and have had success with it working as expected.

PAROVOZ: 6WD all-terrain robot platform

Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:31:55 -0500

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A long time ago (15 years to be precise) as an undergraduate I messed around in a robotics lab and even participated in a robotics competition in France. Te revive the sweet memories of my youth I recently decided to build a robot. My involvement with the robotics before has been on the programming side only, so I wanted to start with something relatively simple, yet functional enough to build my later projects upon. Thus, inspired greatly by Mr. Russell Cameron's 6 wheel design

Matching Motors, Hubs and Wheels

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:06:03 -0400

When it comes to choosing hubs with your wheels, does it feel like a nightmare? In this tutorial, we will cover the art of matching hubs, motors and wheels, but also their application and usage. We will take a look at the physical dimensions of a motor's shaft, we will define the role of a hub and more.

Echo v1.0 Prototype Humanoid Torso - Built By Ti-Tek

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 03:25:31 -0400

Ti-Tek’s, Echo v1.0 Prototype is a desktop scale, mechatronic platform in the form of a humanoid torso. The prototype is a wirelessly controlled, fully self-contained unit that interacts with physical environment via two “free to control” arms.

For more details on the project and to provide comments on our current and ongoing projects visit https://ti-tek.com.au

SpotMicroAI - SpotMini-Clone with Simulation-Environment and RL

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 11:10:58 -0400

I started this Project a few weeks ago, so it's still at the very beginning and HEAVILY work in progress. ;)

Goal of this Project is to have a tiny working "Clone" of Boston-Dynamic's SpotMini and to use ML/RL to do/support leg/body-motion.

It is based on existing OpenSource-Projects and uses a 3D printed base and affordable Hardware to enable other People to build their own Robots and play around with Kinematics and Simulation to understand how all this works. So that one day there will be affordable four-legged OpenSource Robotic-Platforms everyone can build and put "logic" on top of.

So everyone of you is invited to contribute to this Project.

see https://github.com/FlorianWilk/SpotMicroAI

Fire Fighting Robot

Thu, 04 May 2017 15:16:07 -0400

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I'm currently a sophomore at Worcester Polytechnic Institute studying Robotics Engineering. The third course in the series, RBE 2002, focusing on sensors. In a group of 4 students, we built a robot that could autonomously navigate a maze, locate a flame, put it out and report its X,Y, and Z position relative to its starting position. The robot was required to use an IMU and a flame sensor provided to us. All other sensors and parts are up to the group to use to complete the challenge. To measure ...

Portable Arduino Bot

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:12:02 -0400

I have designed this Portable Arduino Bot. This robot is small, compact, durable and fully equid with LEDs, switch, buzzer, etc. you can also equip the bot with the sensor that would work with your project. I also want to encourage kids to program and what is a better way to do so by infusing the project with the Star War themes.

Solar-Radio hat (Treadbot "Giz")

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 00:22:50 -0400

The solar-radio mod was made to accompany the treadbot "Gizmo" hat.
However, it is compatible with any 6.5-6.75" body.

YABB - Yet Another Balance Bot

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:37:49 -0500

Microview controlled 2-wheel self balancing test-bed. Thrown together with parts at hand and a quick MIT App Inventor app to control it.

Noisy Boi Sub-10 foot (without cart) Remote network robot

Tue, 28 May 2019 14:08:03 -0400

Sub 10 foot remote network robot
Speed 47 mph
Plow
Flamethrower
Remote start 1000's of devices
Security, email push
Has his own network
Dumps
Hooks up and disconnects trailers remotely
Walks dogs, picks up dog do

Remote Controlled Multi-Functions Arduino Robot !

Thu, 23 May 2019 00:52:34 -0400

I wanted to build a small robot that is capable of performing multiple tasks like following light, avoiding obstacles, following a line, etc.

I wanted to be able to change between modes using a small RF remote.

The line sensors will be added shortly :)

His name is Martin.

TRAC, my second meltybrain featherweight fighting robot

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 20:27:46 -0500

After a bit of success with my first meltybrain featherweight robot "Take Cover", I decided to put the lessons learned into a design revision, so here it is: TRAC! (The Robots Are Coming!!).

Johnny 5 / Judge Dredd ABC - Interactive Annoyance Bot

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:19:18 -0400

Using the left overs from my Battle Bots days, it's basically a Super heavy weight bot, with a mash-up of Johnny 5 / Judge Dredd ABC bolted on top. Plan to add a number of swapable arms with different attachments (water cannon, taser, foam darts, etc). As well as two way radio and camera for interacting with people.

Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS) / Simple Tentacle

Thu, 02 May 2019 08:59:48 -0400

As I was sitting at my desk, I was thinking about a good and cool way to present the Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS) to others with something that would be interactive and simple, and would display the LSS as well as the brackets (v2) in an assembly. The idea is a "tentacle" controlled using simple Arduino code and a two axis analog joystick. Also, it shows off just how easy it is to use the LSS serial protocol for non-programmers like myself.

Arduino Marble Maze Labyrinth

Wed, 01 May 2019 04:36:31 -0400

Introducing inspired automated control labyrinth marble maze.

I show you how to make an Arduino controlled Marble Maze Labyrinth board game that is super easy and fun to make. And the best part is it's made From Cardboard.

Fuzzybot by Fuzzy Noodle: 3D printed humanoid robot

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:00:47 -0400

Fuzzybot by Fuzzy Noodle is an attempt at creating a 3D printed small humanoid robot using Arduino-compatible controller and micro RC servos, where the programed actions and movements can be controlled with a wireless controller.

Basic structure of industrial robotic arm

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 10:13:41 -0500

The purpose of this short tutorial is to illustrate the simple and traditional structure of an industrial robotic arm

Arduino Drawing Machine

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:52:54 -0400

A simple artist copying machine using two potentiometers, two servos and an Arduino Uno. It produces a squiggly line drawing but is a nice collaboration between man and machine.

UR12 Musician & Assistant Robotic Arm

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:46:02 -0400

A desktop-sized miniature robot arm capable of performing work accurately by mouse operation, serving tea, and playing music.

Rollbot

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 16:00:11 -0400

Hello everyone! I'm Andy and this is my robot. Some of my neighbors and I were sitting around one day and thought about the lifelong subjugation of wheels as mere tools for motors, when they could become so much more on their own. Also we only had servos and needed to make a robot that could navigate a racecourse by rolling.

Self Leveling Rover

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 02:21:03 -0400

Did this little rover a couple of years ago. It is a self leveling rover using Arduino Uno and a couple of inclinometers, while the wheel motors are radio controlled. Doesn't steer too good but the leveling worked pretty well.

Handmade Final Fantasy AirShip

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:18:07 -0400

A while ago I decided to let my imagination run wild and create a Final Fantasy style AirShip that could really fly...

Note:
This project is not intended for the Robot Contest of the month, this is only a fun showcase of a random project I did a while ago.
Tho, if you like it, subscribe to the channel and like this post! ^-^

Alpha V1: Open-Source and Arduino Compatible Remote Controller (Transmitter)

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:50:57 -0400

Alpha V1 was designed to provide robot builder a high quality remote controller while being open-source and Arduino compatible.

We used to build many robots during our university years and not having an open source remote controller was always a limiting factor. At the time we were building unique remote controllers for each project and looking back we should have just built one remote controller for all of our projects.

Years later, we are doing it. We have implemented many features to make customization easy and code-free so that everyone can tailor Alpha V1 to work best with their projects. We will be crowdfunding soon, but we are still getting comments on the design and features.

Create an Inexpensive Flying Wing / Drone

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:54:49 -0400

Learn how to make an incredibly cheap, attractive, functional, rugged delta wing design airframe which can be used to learn how to fly or as the platform for an autonomous drone. This is a fast little craft and is both good (rugged) and bad (responsive and fast) for beginners. Additional details may be added, and feedback is welcome.

Rotator rc scale tow truck

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:51:08 -0400

Hear is a build that I am doing using stuff purchased from local hardware store and the robotshop. I’m taking a flatbed truck I purchased and adding a scale rotator tow truck backend. I am useing rc actuators to do most of the movements . I am also using servo winches to do all the pulling on the truck. As of right now all the steel work is done and most of the styrene work is done to. Waiting for servo winches and rc actuators to arrive to continue. I have taken little pulleys and ground them down and made them swivel like on the real trucks. Hope you injoy I have had a good time building it.

Animabot, an Advanced Hexapod Robot

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 03:11:02 -0500

Animabot is an advanced hexapod robot created to interact with humans and its environment.

For the second version of Animabot I wanted something different. I didn’t want to see the motors nor the electronic nor the cables...
I also want him more powerful, more intelligent and more friendly !
So, for the design I opted for a full 3D printed body, which allow me smooth forms and complex shapes.

You can find more explanations and pictures on my blog:

http://anim4bot.com/category/animabot-rev2

S.A.R.A. the robot

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 20:12:19 -0500

Since the beginning of it's participation in the RoboCup@Home tournament, our team has worked considerably to fully develop our lovely S.A.R.A, whose name stands for Autonomous Robotics Assistance Systems in French. Her main goal is to be able to help people at home for daily tasks and our mission is to make her as functional as possible in order for her to be able to navigate in a domestic environment.

Robot Arduino using nRF52832 connected to Android and ESP8266 connected to Raspberry PI

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 18:10:36 -0500

My Robot is controlled by the Arduino MEGA2560.

Quite all the features of the MEGA2560 are used: 3 Serial interfaces, I2C, SPI, PWM, ADC and 2 interrupts. This is why I have chosen the MEGA2560 which offers such large number of interfaces. But note that MEGA2560 is a little bit limited regarding the interrupts because 4 of the 6 interrupts are not available if I2C and Serial2 are used.

The only features missing in the MEGA2560 are Bluetooth and WIFI connections. For this purpose I have added one nRF52832 to handle Bluetooth and one ESP8266 for WIFI processing. The first one manages the commands received from the user interface running on Android, the second one send data and pictures to a Raspberry PI

Steg - Quadruped

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:31:22 -0500

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Since this is my first submission on Lets make robots i would like to kindly say hello to all roboteers and hobby makers alike. Ive enjoyed seeing and watching the different creations, its a pleasure! Very nice to find a place were inspiration and creation are very good friends =) Steg is my first walker bot, its a simple walking in a stright line robot with zero intelligence! its main funtion is to give me hands on experience with the build and learn how walkers walk, it walks be ...

Snow Plow Robot

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:36:34 -0400

This is my snow plow bot. RC controlled and has been clearing my driveway when it snows for the last 5+ years now.

This is my First Security Robot--SR1 (security Robot #1)

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:56:05 -0500

This is my First Security Robot -which enables you to Drive via Monitor-Ground station-or FPV Goggles.

This allows you to Patrol your Farm, Your House or your Business, as well as the Protection of your Family.

So you might sit on your couch & check your property---Dual microphones--Long range audio & Video.

Made from a donated non working Hoveround MVP5 electric wheelchair.

Biped Leg Design

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 07:25:47 -0500

A new biped leg design that provides stability and a fast walking gait.

4WD Security Robot

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:20:44 -0500

The main goal of this project was to build a security mobile robot capable of moving and collect video data in rough terrain. Such a robot could be used to patrol the surroundings around your house or hard to reach and hazardous places. The robot can be used for night patrols and inspections because it has been equipped with a powerful reflector which illuminates the area around it. It is equipped with 2 cameras and remote control with a range over 400 meters. It gives you great opportunities to protect your property while sitting comfortably at home.

Simple Head Tracking with OpenCV

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 14:40:12 -0500

I’m currently working a bit on Animabot’s software (Raspberry Pi side). I developed a small application for the Head Tracking which will be used on the robot. The application is developed in Python and using TkInter for the GUI. The software is using the standard Face Detection from OpenCV.

The program checks for face to detect, then provide the Head center position regarding the center of the video. It also sends the position trough UART is order to link the Pi to another board if needed (in my case, to the STM32F4). Or through socket if you want to use the info internally in the Pi. The output coordinates are filtered to have a more accurate position and avoid too much jitter.

How to flatten your Pi

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 06:30:05 -0500

This post is more an idea than a tutorial, but it might help you anyway...

On my actual project I had to modify the Pi in order to meet my requirements. Basically the Pi was too high to fit inside my Hexapod.

To make your Pi more flat, it's actually quite simple... just remove the biggest connectors and replace them by smaller ones !

Walking Humanoid Robot

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:17:40 -0500

I was in need of a small humanoid type robot to use for doing various walking gaits on.

RuBo the drummer robot

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:47:25 -0500

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UPDATE 16th Feb 2010: File attachments First of all: Thanks to fritsl for the original YDM. That's (quite obviously) the source for my inspiration to start building my first own robot. For instructions how to build your own go here: How to make a Yellow Drum Machine So this is my first robot and it's called RuBo (drummer robot is "RUmpaliroBOtti" in Finnish). It's mostly finished but the software still needs some fine tuning. Anyway, it's already drumming :-) Here's ...

Skeleton bulldoggo build

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:13:55 -0500

So, i have been wanting to start a "real" large robot build of my own for years, and now i am finally on my way. I wanted something that was completely my own making, something that has the potential to teach me as wide a spectrum of robotics subjects as possible, while keeping it as a single project evolving through multiple steps.

The hardest the decission then, was what should I build? Eventually, after considering many different ideas, I decided on a fourlegged animal, and as I am a dogperson living on the 3rd floor, and my conscience(and landlord) not allowing me to keep a pet, ofcourse a canine was the only real option.

Gizmo the Robot

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:51:20 -0500

Gizmo is a merger of 3 robots

Bentley a smallish robot

Robbie a big Inmoov style robot

Max a navigation test robot

All 3 had design problems Bentley was too small, Robbie was too big and had trouble navigating around the house and Max was a good size but the drive train was fragile. And last of all 3 robots was just too much. Time for a rethink, so I combined the best features of all. The basic style of Bentley the size of Max and the systems and parts of Robbie.

Gizmo was designed

to be lifted to a workbench for maintenance
small enough to navigate with low resolution sensors
big enough to hold the components with easy access
5 hour run time
and not look like a box with appendages

Add an Encoder to Feetech Micro 360 Degree Continuous Rotation Servo FS90R

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:34:45 -0500

It's very difficult or next to impossible to precisely control wheeled robot motion using open loop motor control. Many applications require accurately setting the pose or travel distance of a wheeled robot. Small continuous rotation micro servo motors are a great low cost solution to drive small robots but they lack the feedback control of larger servo motors.

Converting these little servos to use closed loop position feedback control is actually very easy once you add a Tamiya analog Encoder sensor and a simple closed loop feedback algorithm to an Arduino or Raspbery Pi controller.

6WD All Terrain Inspection Robot

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 07:05:56 -0500

This time I decided to build remote controlled 6WD robot that can operate in rough terrain. Thanks to the image from the camera you can control the robot even if it is out of sight. This feature allows the robot operator to perform remote inspection tasks in areas that are difficult to access: tunnels and pipes or are dangerous for humans: chemically contaminated places, buildings threatening to collapse etc. Robot parameters: External dimensions (LxWxH): 405x340x220 mm - robot prepared for transportTotal ...

Toby1 - Hexapod

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 10:55:44 -0500

Toby1 is a hexapod robot that uses a crank tripod gate motion to walk, it is a multi directional bot from forward to backwards that can reverse its motion with touch sensors.The other half thought it looked like a toblarone while i was making it >.< so i called it Toby1 for short!

It also has some snazzy blue eyes that i wired wrong :D but still looks good!

Machine Learning Hopping Robot

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 20:15:34 -0500

This project is about putting a two servo leg on a training carousel, putting a counterweight on it so that it can simulate movement in a low gravity environment, and then letting it learn to hop, crawl, scoot around in a circle. Quite interesting to watch it learn to move - always comes up with a novel way to propel itself.

Autonomous robot car (WIP)

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:15:25 -0500

This project is about an autonomous vehicle, based on a modified toy RC car, that can drive along a "road" without any manual interaction required.

To this end, the car's remote control is modified so it can be attached to a microcontroller, that receives commands from a Python program running on a laptop. The camera, mounted on the top of the car, streams its view wirelessly to a neural net on the laptop, that decides what steering commands are the most appropriate at every time step/frame.

Automated Soldering Robotic Arm

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:12:46 -0500

Automated Robotic Arm able to Soldering PCBs boards using computerized specific coordinates for the electronic parts.

Intellisaurus Robot Kit

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:56:10 -0500

on IndieGoGo Now

I have been working on this walking dinosaur kit for some time now. I am super excited that it is on Indiegogo. My wife is happy to longer need to remind me late at night that it’s time to go to sleep. The easy to follow instructions allow someone with a modest skill level to assemble the robot and have it walking in a matter of hours. There is no soldering or programming required to build and play with it. With a little more in-depth involvement you can connect the AI hardware and enable Google Assistant or Alexa.

Machine learning crawling robot using Reinforcement Learning, Neural Net and Q-learning

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:08:30 -0500

This robot uses various machine learning algorithms to learn to crawl. I first tried the Q-learning algorithm which works but is not really a great application here. Then I wrote my own reinforcement learning algorithm which works much more to my liking. Next I discovered that the simplest reiforcement algorithm worked better than any of the others. Finally I tried a neural net which works but not any better than the simple reinforcement, and with much more complexity.

Personal Robot Adam

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 06:59:01 -0500

Programmable robot Adam used for educational and reseach purposes.

The robot is designed for universities and laboratories for research and education in robotics. The project is unique in the use of active stereoscopic vision system. Adam is able to change the viewing angle and easily recognize objects in contrast to their counterparts that use a system of passive view. In addition, you can control the robot with a helmet and virtual reality controllers HTC Vive, feel like an Iron Man!

web-sait: www.robotco.ru

Facebook: Alexander Gan (@Adamrobot)

Instagram: alexander.gan

Self-propelled Strandbeest

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 21:43:01 -0500

Strandbeest model carries own fan power on its back.

Elliot the Scavenged Robot

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 22:00:07 -0500

This robot is called Elliot and is mostly made of recycled parts. This project is still in progress and is pretty big so I will let the video explain the details and I will make a list of what I've used in hope of inspiring you out.
Enjoy!

Quad Walker

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 19:41:14 -0500

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Been working on a building a quad walker probably for a year now. What started of a coding project has now ended up with me learning how to 3d model and building a kit 3d printer. Along with scope of the project, the size of walker also grew. It was originally planned to use small 9g servers and probably end up 20cm across in total. Though I moved to using standard r/c card servos and as a result each leg will be around 20cm. No idea how big the body will need to be to house everything else. At moment, ...

PID controller

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 12:40:12 -0400

The topic of this brief tutorial is to describe the main properties of a PID controller

Animatronic robot talking head.

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:29:11 -0400

Hello all you LMRians!

It's been 7 or 8 years since I posted on this site, as I had to pack up robotics in 2011. I have however visited the site periodically, and certainly have noticed some changes. Especially this new site design, which I'm now trying to grasp.

I did take up UAV's in 2013 for a while, but have had a renewed interest in robotics over the last 18 months or so, and have built a few simple robots to entertain my grandchildren.

I feel that I can now share these with you, as some of you may also find them entertaining.

This is an animatronic robotic head I built about a year ago, My thanks go to e-labtronics and Marshall Tearle for the inspiration.

How to build a Claude Shannon juggling machine

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 01:00:34 -0400

I am amazed at the genius of Claude Shannon and I wanted to try and build his 3 drop ball juggling machine. Unfortunately there were no specifications anywhere so I had to just figure it out based and his video. This video shows how I built a working juggling machine. I worked on it for over a year, off and on, shelving it several times and even giving up on it but finally it worked. I was very happy that day.

Take cover! - Translational drift featherweight fighting robot

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 19:47:44 -0400

This is a quick build log for my featherweight fighting robot "Take Cover"

Hexapod

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 20:51:15 -0400

Hexapod built on the cheap

Robot Made from Pokemon Card Tin

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:02:00 -0400

This is a homemade robot made by me from a pokemon card tin. Originally this was going to be a new sumo robot I was going to build for a sumo competition since my last robot wouldn't exactly qualify for the challenge. This ended up successful if I had decided to make it into a sumo bot. Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to attend the competition so I am leaving the robot like this.

Mecanum Wheel robot pet

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 04:08:02 -0400

I make robot pet.(Not a pet robot!)

Robot

Size/Weight

-W x L x H : 200 x 240 x 170 mm

-1.5 kg

Meriwether-X1804, the Explorer

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:37:59 -0400

The Explorer Meriwether is an experimental explorer. He is intended mostly as a simple testbed to try out various ideas. The intent is that he starts our simple and gradually gets new capabilities. Meriwether will be exploring in and around my house. He will look for "interesting" things and feed his "desires."

Meriwether isn't a robot. He's a creature.

M1 Rover UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:18:14 -0400

After building a number of indoor robots, I decided to build an outdoor robot capable of traveling through rough terrain. I call it “M1-Robot.”
M1-Robot motor is easily drive four DC motors driving with Arduino so it’s perfect for any robotics project, I thought this would make a fantastic heart for a more powerful robots, So I designed the off-road 4-wheel-drive M1 from the scratch.
It’s not just a RC car, it can be programmed to be self-driving follow a set of instructions or even be controlled from a remote computer, and it can be used via game controllers and custom joysticks like a remote control car.

Arduino Based 6-Servo Controller (WIP)

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 12:24:36 -0400

Hi everyone,

This is my first post here!

A few weeks ago I started working on an Arduino based simple servo controller and I wanted to throw an LCD screen in it so I could see and note the position of each servo.

This is just the beginning. I plan to bring this project much further (more about this later) but I already have a working system to share, so here it is.

SEVI home robot

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:07:31 -0400

SEVI Servant is a home robot. The robot has two Arduino Mega and one small Atmega. SEVI robot can navigate and move around at home. The robot has five Ultrasonic Sensors and three laser radars and one mangnetometer. SEVI has also multiple sensors such as temperature, lightness, sound intensity, PIR, humidity, haze and smoke. Robot speaks well. The SEVI weighs 16 pounds and the robot has three powerful batteries. The 3D print of the robot case is still in progress.

You can store a variety of scripts on a SD memory card such as server commands, speech, alerts, etc. The robot can be controlled via SMS commands and the keyboard. SEVI monitors the home, makes alerts, issues reminders, and more.

SEVI also has a camera that lets you observe what's happening in your home. Robot's own iPhone application is under construction.

SEVI home robot functionality:

Intelligent navigation with laser and ultrasonic sensors and a magnetometer
16GB of external memory for speech
16GB external memory for arms 12 servo movements
Be able to control the battery status and charge itself automatically. The charging station is under construction.
Text messaging and a large SMS interface
Advanced guarding mode with long-range PIR radar
Light and sound sensor
Goes to the requested room and displays a live image on the smartphone
Makes morning wakes and other reminders
Monitor house temperature and humidity
Makes fire and smoke alerts
Sends a message when a family member comes home
Alarm and self-defense siren
The integrated artificial intelligence is planned for the robot

The SEVI robot brief introduction (finnish):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chLcL3TYo6o&feature=youtu.be

Building a sumo robot for a competition this october.

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:03:40 -0400

Hello all! I have been working on a sumo robot since early september to enter in a Sumo competition for this October. For more information on how I am building it check this out.

https://www.instructables.com/id/SimpleSumo-Educational-Fighting-Robots/

It has been a lot of fun! All the parts have been 3D printed by my personal 3D printer. Thanks!

Wifi controlled Raspberry PI 2 Rover

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 09:07:24 -0400

Gamified remote controlled Rover with telepresence

Actuators / output devices: pan and tilt system, tamaiya dual gearbox and tracks

Control method: WiFi

CPU: Raspberry Pi 2

Operating system: Raspbian Linux

Power source: 7.4v LiPo 2000mAh

Programming language: C#, Python

Sensors / input devices: compass, accelerometer, Raspberry Pi camera module

Target environment: indoor

Robokut Collective

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:48:22 -0400

This project consists in displaying the ability for robots to work together in order to perform a certain task. This is one of the first projects I worked on at RobotShop. We chose to use the iRobot Roomba platforms for this project to show that robots can work together collectively in order to clean a room effeciently and in less time. The Roomba has it’s own microcontroller and intelligence with it's sensors and actuators.

Learning studio

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 16:58:16 -0400

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Hello, I'm new to this blog. I'll be updating on this site my experience of learning how to work on three projects. Web scrapingGoogle AnalyticsAutomated reports with R-studio

Remote Controlled Arduino Car

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:33:26 -0400

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For my vacation , I decided to build a remote-controlled car. In the next few posts, I will detail how I made the car and what parts were used. I will also share the code and show how everything is wired and works together. For this car, I deciced that I was going to 3D print the entire body and remote therefore the first thing I had to do was to design and print the parts. For this I found several things on thingiverse where I used a few of the parts as is but most of them I made modifications ...

DroidGuru - Control Robots from your Web browser (Beta)

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:53:36 -0400

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Hey folks, let other users remote control your robot project from their Web browser. Did you create a cool robot with awsome superpowers? Maybe, a paintball robot or some cool robot arena for user to explore? The DroidGuru app is in Beta now so be patient with the bugs you find. Check out my youtube channel to see how: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfMeLmnqhktNxsNVfA3sCg

Horus Mk.I - My Biped Robot

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:35:02 -0400

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3 years ago, I chose to make my own experiments on bipedal walk. I wanted to put to the test my skills in engineering, manufacturing, electronics, IT and System Control on a very challenging topic. I manufacture most mechanical components, electronic boards and I write all the S/W used in this Robot. This Blog is dedicated to share my experiments on the manufacturing of HORUS Mk. I, the progress of its walking abilities and the creation of the upper body. http://www.avbotics.com

mini serval

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:51:10 -0400

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this is cat-size quadruped robot. inspired by BioRob cheetah_cub. slower than original,but wireless & has cute serval ears material of final version. - DS3218 servo*8 - Adafruit 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Driver*1 - Arduino nano - some velcro tape - 7.4v li-po battery - 3d printed part. - some jumper wire. https://www.youtube.com/embed/XFbfntdELoI https://www.youtube.com/embed/kde83W9zY3E https://youtu.be/X2hEpD2m_yE well, I want upload more picture, but I don't know how ...

minitaur like micro quadruped robot

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 21:54:06 -0400

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Inductive Guidance Robot

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:53:06 -0400

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Self Balancing Robot Using Neural Net

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:46:47 -0400

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This is a very simple application of a neural net solution for controlling a two wheeled self balancing robot. The robot does not do anything more than self balance; no control for directional control. But the project was simply to see if I could figure out how to use a neural net rather than a PID controller. Currently, I have a very primitive understanding of neural nets and I understand the basic concepts but I believe a lot more sophistication could be utilized in applying an ANN (Artificial ...

Robot Head MK2

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 08:19:50 -0400

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This is my latest robot project, a desktop robot head. This project has been an exercise in 3D printing and finishing/painting of 3D printed parts. The robot is simple by design and is serving as a test bed for various ideas that I want to explore. The video series following the design and build of the robot explains how the robot was built. The robot uses 2 servos to form an pan/tilt robot head that is equipped with a sonar sensor, a webcam and an RGB 'eye'. An Arduino Nano is onboard the robot ...

Meet ROI-TrashBot

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:40:15 -0400

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Meet ROI-TrashBot. ROI started out as just being a project to do in some spare time I had during my vacation. I was doing some shopping in Wal-Mart and saw this trash can. Immediatly I came up with the idea to making a bot just as a fun project. The first thing I did was to seal the lid so that it could not move and so that light could glow through it. I used hot glue to seal it, I put masking tape over the entire gap on the outside surface. This way when the glue was dry I would have a nice surface. The ...

Room Mapping Arduino Robot

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:36:41 -0400

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This project uses an Arduino robot running a ESP-8266 Node MCU that communicates (and drives around) with a mobile phone. The phone is running an app made in the video game engine Unity 3D that does 3 things: 1.) The first scene allows you to drive around the robot with a camera feed going back to your computer. You can use the arrow keys to drive it around in any direction and the video feed allows you to keep driving even when the robot is out of sight. 2.) The second scene allows the robot to ...

Tubby Bot a Wifi/Smartphone controlled two wheeled bot – STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 15:03:23 -0400

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Tubbybot is a simple two wheeled bot with no sensors. It it has RGB led which glows the body of the bot and OLED display as its eyes. The Tubby bot can be switched on by using magnet. https://github.com/codelectron/TubbyBot http://codelectron.com/tubby-bot-a-wifismartphone-controlled-two-wheeled-bot-step-by-step-guide/

Robot Sheep

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 23:08:00 -0400

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I am attempting to build robotic sheep that follow a radio becon mounted on a shepards crook. Currently I have 1 failed frame, thinking that my motor speed is too high (RPM) for the steel and Lead acid mounted on top of it. Frames for the 2 larger sheep are still being produced and the powertrain is currently coming togeather. The goal with those are "Follow Me" tech that can carry a significant weight (think Cooler). I am using 2 250W 24V scooter motors controled with an arduino. ...

RAVEBOTS - Crazy spastic dancing bots (Made for TV)

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 23:41:18 -0400

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These lil guys were made for "Annedroids" a kids TV show made for Amazon Prime Video and TVO.. We needed something for the background so I tore the skin off of a furby and another dancing robot / hooked em up to arduinos and junked em up :D They party like crazy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnw8lmQ5M0s

ROB - Telepresence bot (Made for TV)

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 23:25:46 -0400

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I made this robot for the show called "Annedroids" (A Sinking Ship Entertainment Production) for TVO and Amazon Prime.. ROB was made with a vacuum cleaner for the body/ a kindle for a face and a polaris RC track ATV for the locomotion.. controlled with standard RC, its not really that innovative.. he just looks cool :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PflO_Di1I-Y

ESCOO - EScooters + Sabertooth Controller Platform

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 23:08:44 -0400

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TOM (Tri-Track Tank Bot w arduino + adafruit)

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:51:37 -0400

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This is TOM.. you can print him here http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19170 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddLm-HpAV90

ART - Fully articulated wheelchair robot (Made for TV)

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 10:19:13 -0400

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Just made this post to relay my experience with a kids show called "Annedroids" by Sinking Ship Entertainment.. I Got hired on to make props and robots for the last 3 seasons of the show and it was both fun and challenging. Most of the robots on the show are CGI but some were real, the real ones i was responsible for. The biggest robot we made (in real life) was called "Art" he was created out of a quantum 9000 wheelchair with a sabertooth motor controller and a bunch of RC servos that were puppeteered ...

Basics: Arduino w Adafruit servo shield n infrared remote control

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:53:31 -0400

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Just basics.. made this video 4 years ago... Adafruit 16x12bit servo sheild and Infrared.. im sure there are better tutorials out there.. its just basics of the Adafruit sheild ... Good setup for robot guts :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxGYtOa5MrE

RWST - Rail Wear Surveillance Trolley

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 07:24:23 -0400

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Hello everyone.It's been a while since I posted my last project, so I decided to share a new job in a nutshell. If anyone is interested, I can add more details.I do not know if this project can be considered a robot because it does not move alone currently but when I started working on it it certainly was and in the future I hope to re-develop it.Well, going straight to the point, the idea was to create a standalone vehicle capable of navigating the tracks of a railroad collecting measurements ...

REVIEW of LIDAR-Lite 3 Laser Rangefinder High Performance (LLV3HP)

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:41:46 -0400

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I was selected to review the LIDAR-Lite 3 Laser Rangefinder High Performance. Being that all of my projects use some sort of object avoidance or detection this was a great project to work on. Testing the LIDAR was done in a few different ways and here we are going to describe that. First of we want to make sure that we are using the most current and up to date library and sketch for the LIDAR. As I found out using the incorrect one will give you some strange measurement and leave you wondering ...

New automatic parachute system, for a water rocket

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:10:26 -0400

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Hello! After the previous successful but heavy automatic parachute system* *(If you didn't see the previous article please visit it here, as it has all the explanations about the electronics and way of working. All improvements are based on that one) here we have the new version of the water rocket, with all the secrets and improvements on: the launchpad, to avoid pressure leakage.The fins for a more straight flight.The automatic parachute system, more reliable and lighter.The navigation software, ...

Neato Robot with Raspberry Pi Hack

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:27:10 -0400

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Hello LMR once again! This is me Noah with another robot project. So I was at the dump one day and all of a sudden I saw a robot in the trash. It was a Neato robot vacuum and I gave a little high pitch scream when I saw it in the trash and I had to go grab it. I had heard my dad tried hacking one of these vacuums in the past because they are Robot Operating System (Ros) compatible and never completed it. So I 3D printed a raspberry pi 3 case in hopes that I can mount a raspberry pi to it. Now ...

EM4 Educational Motorized Robot Kit OWI-891: Grandpa-bot

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 19:02:16 -0400

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Introduction EM4 Educational Motorized Robot Kit OWI-891 is rated for age 8+ and allowes to build 4 different types of robots. Here, I'm going to describe only Grandpa-bot. We received the kit from my workplace and I let my son, 6+, worked on it. Packaging The kit came with easy to follow instructions. Parts are packed as sheets of parts to be cut before use. In this way, it is easier to follow instructions without getting overwhelmed by parts. Notes/Tips Depending on which side of the ...

Raptorbot (name not finalized)

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 07:07:16 -0400

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6/11/18 I had already 3D printed some thicker legs, and I really didn’t want to have to waste filament on another print, so I tried to file one of the legs’ top slits to accommodate a servo horn. It didn’t really work, but with my love of tape and hot glue, I couldn’t resist attaching the legs to the horns the plain old fashioned way. Simple, and not what a professional engineer would do, but it is a homemade robot, and the technique worked for my previous robots! Look closely at the ...

TacoBot- Stackable coding robot designed for children aged 4 and up.

Sun, 03 Jun 2018 04:27:32 -0400

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TacoBot is a stackable coding robot designed for children aged 4 and up. Different functioning Tacobot is ready to play right after stacking. He teaches kids to code with screen-free coding and drag-and-drop coding that's perfect for promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills, help kids learn early STEM skills while playing and having fun. Stacking is the most intuitive and simplest construction method. It can meet the needs of children in exploring and creating different robots while ...

Robotic Arm

Mon, 21 May 2018 09:01:50 -0400

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Hi everyone, I finally finished my first robot. It is wooden arm with 4 servos. I was inspirated by Pinaut, who made this robot: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/micro-servo-robot?page=10 It all started four years ago when I was only ten years old. My dad bought for me Arduino Starter Kit. I made a lot of simple projects. But it was boring for me because I only writed codes and I did not understand it. So I put it into the cupboard and left it here. I took it out after 3 years because ...

4troller

Sun, 20 May 2018 05:25:48 -0400

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As soon as I have so more time to work on this robot I am planning to publish all my files and add more information to this page. This robot uses hoverboard motors and custom electronics for driving 4 sensored BLDC motors. The robot is still in development phase. I plan to publish all CAD files, PCB design files and the complete source code. Stay tuned for the update. To assemble the robot all you need is just some laser or water-jet cut aluminum panels and a drill. There is no welding required, ...

Speech Recognition

Thu, 17 May 2018 18:16:58 -0400

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Hello everyone I am working on a project that I would like to use speech recognition on. I have tried Microsoft Speech recognition and it does not do well at all, even after training. I am looking towards you for suggestion. The environment that I will be using is Windows OS. Hope to hear from you.

Work bot

Thu, 10 May 2018 16:18:18 -0400

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Bentley

Mon, 07 May 2018 19:20:25 -0400

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I always liked Dickels MD#3, but I don't have the time to craft it out of styrene, so it's mostly printed and uses left over parts from other robots. The base was an idea to make a small omni directional drive with small servos for steering and encoders and cheap motors for the drive. There wasn't enough space in that design. Now its the right size base for the MD#3 body I replaced the stepper motors with mini servos that reduced complexity. I had some 3.2-volt lithium batteries from another project ...

ZENrobot

Mon, 07 May 2018 15:18:10 -0400

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'Recreation In Slowness' In contrast to the digital revolution, ZENrobot paints his circles very slowly. It's a kind of meditation watching this robot scratching his waves, circles and spirals in sand. This process can take up to 40 minutes, depending on the complexity of the pattern. http://keinkunst.ch/zen/ 2015 this scara robot was learning project for me. I was wondering how calculate the 2 angles for a scara robot arm from cartesian coordinates data. Many hours with google and testing until ...

PC Controlled Robotic Arm

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 06:42:08 -0400

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I have always admired the modern manufacturing technologies and the important role played by these machines in different areas of manufacturing such as: lifting materials, installing and collecting parts, welding and cutting and last but not least its usability in warehouses... My experience in building this robot arm was a challenge. So as a start I choose a simple robotic arm designed by fortzeroas in 2016, then I decided not to control it by hand as usual, So I created an Automation ...

Self balancing rover robot

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 05:42:52 -0400

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Have started a project where the goal is to create a slef balancing rover robot120mm wheels 12mm hex hub (wheel/nema) Nema 17 stepper motors6050 gyroRaspberry PI 3B+PI CamArduino Leonardo PI Cape Stepper DriversSharp IR Range Sensor3S LiPo battery 3D printed body parts (designed in Fusion 360)I`ll spend time designing the body parts while waiting for the electronics..This project is based on "Learning by doing" lika many og my other projects :-)

Vacuum cleaner bot(WiFi esp8266-12, Bessel hand vacuum)

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 10:21:17 -0400

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Use simple hand vacuum. Also WiFi connection (esp8266-12). Lua codes web server to connection. Limit switches for motion forward and rear. Bot remembers sequence of movements after training

Six Entertaining Things To Do With A Robotic Arm

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:37:51 -0400

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Just a video of some things I did with my robotic arm. Lots of robotic arms in the closet I imagine, time for them to come out.

MicroBot OG Pronounced Oh Gee

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:49:44 -0400

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Microbot is my attempt to build the smallest tracked bot that I could using an Arduino Nano and Sensor Shield. It has a 128x64 Oled mono screen that displays a face and messages based on the reaction. I amusing a touch less temperature sensor and Sharp IR distance sensor together to detect the presence of a person. When the bot is first powered on it goes through a seek and looks for a temperature above 80 F. Once this is found it then follows that heat source at a given distance. If you hold you ...

my First Humanoid Robot (17 DOF)

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:01:58 -0400

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April 11th 2018 Update : The Items Used have changed. I Will Update Soon... project : 17 DOF humanoid Robot Components Used : 17 DOF Biped Robot Mechanical Leg Claw Robot Servo Motor Bracket (https://www.hellasdigital.gr/go-create/robotics/robot-mechanical-leg/17-dof-biped-robot-mechanical-leg-claw-robot-servo-motor-bracket/) arduino mega 256032 ch servo motor board (https://www.hellasdigital.gr/go-create/robotics/control-board/32-channel-robot-servo-control-board/)12 MG996R ...

Little Runt Rover Robot Project

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 11:23:31 -0400

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Description This is my robot so far. It is a Runt Rover I bought yesterday at a place in Mass. known as "You Do It Electronics" and I have assembled and soldered him under 2 hours. I even have programmed him a bit. The code is written below. This is a test code I have made to see if he can work and he does. I am hoping to turn this robot into a ledge avoiding and obstacle avoding robot. Wish me good luck!!! Test Code void setup() { // put your setup code here, to run once: pinMode(13, ...

Self Balancing Robot - Using RemoteXY and Bluetooth to pass in PID and CG parameters

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 02:59:53 -0500

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Update: added RemoteXY software and HC-05 Bluetooth module to update PID parameters with my phone. Software is easy to use but I need to buy the full version (only 8 bucks) to add more controls. Only problem is that it stopped communicating with the bluetooth module when it encountered a timer1 interrupt so had to change program to use a millisecond count loop and all was well. After I buy the full version, will add a joystick control to make robot directional. Fun project as I learned how to use ...

Turtlebyte

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:21:18 -0500

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3/23/18- Big update. First of all, I had 3D printed a custom chassis that ended up being too small for hardmouse's leg design. This meant that to preserve my print (and overall design,) I will have to scrap those awesome-looking legs. So sad, but I imagine I'll find a use for them someday. Anyway, the chassis is small because I'd like to fit a Raspberry Pi Zero in it (and I just like compactness!). So after the fact, I toyed around with using the servos as legs directly. I tried modifying some plastic ...

Catapult robot

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 20:53:40 -0500

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This Is my current project, a super powered catapult. Frame is 2inch angle iron and is currently powered by a snowplow spring. To draw it back I am using a 2000 lb winch connected to a 13 turn block and tackle. I want to build a tracked robot that I can bolt this monstrosity to so that I can move it via remote control. I also plan on making it so I could ata h a snowplow to it and maybe a lawnmower.

6 DOF Robotic Arm (A.R.M.)

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 07:34:38 -0500

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Hi I'm currently building a robotic arm as a graduation project, which I named A.R.M. (Articulated Robotic Manipulator). I would like to add that I'm following some courses about inverse kinematics and basic programming at the moment. Some specifications: - 6 DOF - Reach: 1 m - Payload: 2000 g - Power source: 48-55V DC - Budget: +- €1500 Progress: The mechanical design is completed and the robot is being built at the moment. I've ordered the drives and I'll be buying an arduino soon. Problems: I've ...

M1 v2.0 Semi Autonomous foam dart Platform

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 17:28:27 -0500

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**----MORE INFO COMING SOON----** Sorry for the lack of information about this bot, finishing a robot for a competition later this week, things are hectic. Thank you for looking and I'll flesh this page out more very soon!

XYZ Positioning Using Arduino Uno for 6 DOF Robotic Arm

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 22:41:30 -0500

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This project is about implementing a short and relatively easy Arduino sketch to provide XYZ inverse kinematic positioning. I had built a 6 servo robotic arm but when it came to finding software to run it, there wasn't much out there except for custom programs running on custom servo shields like the SSC-32(U) or other programs and apps that were complicated to install and communicate with the arm. Then I found Oleg Mazurov's most excellent "Robotic Arm Inverse Kinematics on Arduino" where he implemented ...

Little Bits Droid Inventor Kit - LMR Review

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:50:03 -0500

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Who hasn't at some time in his or her life thought, "I wish I had an R2D2..."? R2 is surely the most famous robot ever, and its platform isn't all that unrealistic. Two wheels, a speaker from which it talks in droidspeak, sensors, an arm, and a rotating head. All perfectly plausible, but building one from scratch is far from a beginner project. Nevertheless, the Little Bits Droid Inventor Kit provides everything a beginner would need to do just that - build an R2D2 essentially from scratch. Building ...

Valify robot lawnmower

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 04:58:44 -0500

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This project aims to build an "smart" robot lawnmower using open technology. Follow the build log here : https://www.robotshop.com/forum/my-first-robot-t16856/60 Features -differential drive using two sensored brushless (BLDC) motors -driven by two open source speed controllers (VESC) -uses Field Oriented Control mode to have near silent operation -no perimeter wire (main goal) -3D-mapping with camera and lidar -precise location using RTK -9DOF (9-axis motion tracking module) -regenerative ...

M1mini Robotic Shark of DOOM

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:55:25 -0500

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M1mini Robotic Shark of DOOM This is an FPV nerf dart robot I built to specs (must be under 15" x 15" x 15" and maximium of 10lbs) for a wrestlemania style Robot Fight at a Bar/Arcade in Chicago, IL-Arduino Mega-RF Transciever for connecting/recieving controls from wireless XBOX controller-FPV Camera -Laser under the barrel for targeting-Ultrasonic sensor above the barrel for checking distance to target-OLED display for tracking ammo and distance to target-Multiple selectable firing modes, single ...

Garden Robot

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 23:53:51 -0500

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The garden robot is a project i started 1 1/2 years ago. I got the idea after the FarmBot Was launched on kick starter. I like the idea that a robot could plant and weed a small garden. The Issue is the platform that is used limits the robot from being practical to the people that would be most interested in the technology Small Urban Farmers. I was in the works of building a robot for weeding my garden which is 10x the size of the FarmBot. I had designed and 3d printed a 3 inch rotor tiller. ...

Shapeoko CNC Engraver

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 21:14:32 -0500

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It all started one day when I was working on my old CNC engraver last summer at my makerspace. Someone went up to me and said "You should work on this CNC. You have talent and this Shapeoko CNC could use it." So in August I decided I would get it to work. In August I realized the CNC had two spindles it could use. The two spindles didn't have any mount but one was bigger than the other. I decided the one that was a dewalt that happened to be the bigger one I would 3D print a mount for it. A member ...

GO-4 SMART HOME ARDUINO BOT

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 05:29:25 -0500

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In this project I will show you how to will build a Smart Home Bot using the IOT technology to control you home appliances remotely through the Internet. But before we start let’s talk about this technique as we used to… What is the IOT?The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, people that are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer ...

Anedubot

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 04:54:28 -0500

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I'm working on an educational robot: Anedubot. Anedubot is designed to achieve different behaviors: G-to-goal.Avoid obstacles.Line Follower. Object detection.Pick & place. The build process is documented in the link below: https://github.com/snailstorming/anedubot https://github.com/snailstorming/anedubot/tree/master/Building I appreciate any suggestion or improve. I would be very useful if someone tries to build it and he sends me some feedback.

Project Test Chassis

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 06:08:43 -0500

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In the quest to build a robot that provides a function I decided to try and build a Floor Sweeper. I knew that building this would be a challenge. The biggest challenge I would face is how to navigate correctly and then how to cover an area without missing areas. The Roomba does not use a pattern to vacuum it is like all over the place and I can see where small areas would be missed. So how do we do this and not miss an area. I was watching a video of a House cleaning robot and a light bulb lit up. ...

Otto 3D Printed Bipedal Robot

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:14:54 -0500

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Description Hey guys!!! I 3D printed this a while ago. It is work in progress though because the servo motors on it don't work. Fortunately everything else does including the Arduino Nano and it's shield.

Internal Environment Monitoring And Security Patrol Robot

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:15:29 -0500

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Another robot with too many sensors and delusions of skynet. Environmental Monitoring and Security Patrol RobotFeatures that I am aiming for:- Internal monitoring for data centres, warehouses, open plan offices, hospitals, factories, museums, shopping centres.- Monitoring of environment, equipment, racks, cables, pipes, people, or things sensitive to humidity, temperature, noxious gasess or vapours.- Automatic alerting of new obstacles, movement and temperature threshold changes.- Scheduled checks ...

AVA OS - "A Very Advanced Operating System"

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 14:30:34 -0500

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Background & Motivation My goal was to develop a reusable OS that could support my bots or others...anywhere from small or medium bots like my Anna/Ava, to bots reaching the complexity of an InMoov that can also move around. In working on my prior bots, I learned many lessons and had many things from an OS perspective and backbone comms that I would like to improve. My next bot will be around 30 inches tall and have many servos and 4 linear actuators. It also needs to support a depth ...

Animal (Let's Build A Robot!)

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 09:11:33 -0500

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Hi all, I have started building a new robot with the purpose to keep my dog company during the day when I am at work. I have decided to document the entire process in real-time and put these videos up on YouTube so hopefully, some people who are at the beginning of their journey can get something out of it. Meanwhile, I gladly invite people who are more expert than me to give me some tips and trick on how I can improve things. Hope you like it!

Arduino Sumo Robot

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 06:07:03 -0500

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Before we start What is the sumo robot? It is a self-control robots with specific dimensions and features, it is also designed in a Hostile shape which qualify it to participate in the contests and competitions with other robots. The name “sumo” came from an old Japanese sport, which is two opponents fighting in a ring, each of them trying to push the other opponent out of ring, And this is what should robots also do in the sumo robotics competitions, where two robots placed in the ring ...

Solar bug

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 16:08:08 -0500

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I made this little solar bug because a friend told me about his battery powered 'disposable' toothbrush (Oral-B PULSAR). This brush is like a regular manual brush with a little vibration motor and one AA battery. As the brush was worn I removed the vibration motor out of the brush and build this little bug. After removing the motor I varified the needed power with a laboratory power supply. And purchased a solar cell which support the necessary power. For the legs I took a old IC and cable sleeve ...

A robot with stepper motors, driven from FPGA controller

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 05:57:36 -0500

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It 's my first step to build a robot, controlled from Android phone. Robot alone, uses stepper motors in microstep mode. The movement of robot can be controlled from Android-app in two modes: Sensor mode (first video) or manual mode (with sliders, second video) Android application transfers the velocity commands on Bluetooth (self made, you can load from Google Play, source on Github: https://github.com/JanDebiec/Arobot_android/tree/develop). Robot's Intelligence: it's a Altera ...

Hurja

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 17:48:38 -0500

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Designed the frame with inkscape, got a friend to print it out with his self-made cnc out of polycarbonate. Very small, less than 10cm * 10cm, low enough to fit under most furniture. Width: 90mm, Length: 72mm, Height: 62mm4WD (no proper clutch though) with 4 x micro gear motorsLiPo 1400mahL9110 motor driver + breakout board Raspberry pi zero w Raspberry pi camera Suspension (pen springs), a bit too hard for the weight and speed of the robot. Axles for suspension are very thin bolts cut by hand. Polycarbonate ...

RS5 - 3D printed Raspberry Pi 3 Robot

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:32:54 -0500

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After a long time without robot projects I decided to make a new one that I can use to play with. I always wanted to continue the development and add new features to the RS4 robot, the initial idea was to make a more autonomous robot. I decided to do some more work, but the platform needed to be updated. As 3d printers are becoming cheap that was the way to go, developing parts is way easier and no more cutting and drilling. I'm an electronics engineer so 3D modelling is not something I am used to ...

Biped Robot (RADAR)

Sat, 30 Dec 2017 13:28:47 -0500

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The was the original post for MAX V2. I kept having issues with the center of gravity and occasionally falling over. I tried just about everything to fix this issue with no luck. The only thing left was to create larger feet and decided to switch over to a whole new project that would not have this issue. I occasionally visit our local pawn shop and the other day I was in there and saw a bin with several old radar detectors in it. I found three that I liked, two of them are the Uniden Laser 3-Band,Lrd ...

Track robot

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 11:31:42 -0500

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I am looking to build a track robot, but I'm on a budget. So I can buy on for more than $150 or so. I see so many options, but I am looking for one that will climb. I am a machinists and a welder so the machanial parts are no problem I am just looking or the best frame at this point. Anyone have an idea of a better platform? Or have you seen this one work? Thanks Dan

My first Robot

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 06:23:17 -0500

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I came to robotics late in life, although I have always enjoyed science fiction, but I thought I would like to try building a robot. Using two microswitches, two motors, four AAA batteries and a breadboard I put together the little bot shown in the picture. This could navigate a passage, but it had difficulty in a simple maze as it got stuck in corners since it couldn't reverse. I added two n/o n/c relays and this gave it individual motor reversing so I could leave it working a maze unaided At ...

Automated juggling machine

Sun, 24 Dec 2017 15:46:54 -0500

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Automated Juggling machine -Case Study of closed loop SystemWhat is Feedback Feedback occurs when outputs of a system are routed back as inputs as part of a chain of cause-and-effect that forms a circuit or loop.The system can then be said to feed back into itself. The notion of cause-and-effect has to be handled carefully when applied to feedback systems. The use of feedback is widespread in the design of electronic amplifiers, oscillators, and stateful logic circuit elements such as flip-flops ...

Burn-E PaperCraft Robot

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 03:51:04 -0500

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An Idea appeared in my mind a question Why did not make a robot to do some cool staff? then I have already started to learn programming of electrical circuits, and annexd to the talent in making paper craft models. *************************** Step 1: (The IDEA): I used this paper craft model form paper-replika : Download the paper model from here: http://paper-replika.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=466&Itemid=30 And I saw that, when I place the electronics parts inside ...

Project Robokut - BOMaterials

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 15:47:32 -0500

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Project Robokut - (1) Design Overview Project Robokut - (2) Sensor Selection Project Robokut - (3) Mechanics & Electronics Project Robokut - (4) Programming (Coming Soon) Project Robokut - (5) BOMaterials So what does the RoboKut prototype cost? Here’s a breakdown as well as links to the parts. The parts linked to here will likely not always be available, so feel free to modify the design, choose different components, customize it to your needs etc. FRAME ($72.68) 4x 150mm, 20mm x ...

Omni Bot

Sun, 17 Dec 2017 02:03:26 -0500

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The return of the Omni Bot Back when I first started building Robbie in 2011 he had a holonomic base with powered castors. In July 2013 I changed Robbie to a differential drive base and incorporated the inmoov torso. After operating Robbie for a while I found the differential drive to be lacking. In the tight environment of a home full of furnisher, he would never be able to function as desired. I decided to relook at the old Omni drive base back in 2011 I made choices that were limited to ...

Irma, My hexapod

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 11:34:57 -0500

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Hello there, I'm currently developing my hexapod.

Security / Safety Droid , Ezb V4 and Raspberry Pi 3 mashup powered by wheelchair motors

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 13:59:02 -0500

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Hello all, I wanted to share my latest project. I have wanted to build a security driven machine for years. I sourced a couple Jazzy scooters to use their frame , motors and battery tray and I am building from there.

Project Robokut - Mechanics & Electronics

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:40:10 -0500

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Project Robokut - (1) Design Overview Project Robokut - (2) Sensors Project Robokut - (3) Mechanics & Electronics Project Robokut - (4) Programming (Coming Soon) Project Robokut - (5) BOMaterials Wheels Commercial robot lawn mowers tend to use custom, injection-molded wheels. Since this is not an option, we might consider using 3D printing to create highly functional wheels, but in the spirit of making the project accessible to the masses (many of whom still do not have access ...

Fully Autonomous RC Car

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:24:13 -0500

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In this post I wish to outline the build of a compact indoor autonomous car using neural network for navigation. The setup can be used to train and validate autonomous driving neural network models quickly and easily. The robot is a two-wheel differential steering type. The robot chassis was laser cut out of 5mm clear acrylic, in order to minimize self-shadowing in front of the camera. As you can see there is no caster wheel, rather balance is via a zip-tie tied in a loop. The usual hardware is present, ...

Automatic Parachute deployment with Arduino

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:27:56 -0500

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Hello again! After some months without publishing here we are again! Today I bring a new project I've been working for months already: a water rocket with automatic parachute. Making a water rocket is easy: put some water in a plastic bottle, add air pressure and release. It will fly fast and high. But when you want also to fly higher, then the rocket can land quite catastrophic. There is where a parachute is helpful. There are several issues to solve as you see in the video: Detect the moment that ...

Robie's robot Wreckers

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 19:21:43 -0500

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I am planning an art installation for the 2018 Burning man event . It is to be titled Ralph's Robot Wreckers I am looking for help with the animation and light, sound effects. I am especially trying to figure out how to put the mannequin on a swivel base that can be programmed to turn 90 deg. when the start button is pressed and after the presentation finishes, rotate back 90 deg to it's starting position.I also need help with the light effects and voice. If anyone in the community can give ...

Mobile robot -- Dzik Rover

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 11:38:18 -0500

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Intro Hello to everyone :) I'm Łukasz and I want to share with you the process of design and building my robot Dzik Rover. It's my very first project, therefore some things in it I had to do a couple of times :P just a trial and error method until I get fine solution of the problem. Project was divide on stages: searching for the right parts and design mechanical part by Autodesk Inventor 2016workshop work on mechanincal construction part of the projectdesign PCB board by Autdesk ...

Modular Robot Platform

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 08:16:59 -0500

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Hi All, After probably 9 years of silence here, I'm back with some robotics :) As my 6yr son was eyeing on my good old BoeBot, I finally got into building him the LMR classic "Start Here robot". And finally use the Picaxe28x1 board with the Sharp sensor still left in its original package. With the help of my 3D Printer, I was able to quickly print an exisiting Thingiverse project, with some additional parts designed for it. But was really disappointed to see it forbid any remix or contribution. That's ...

Project Robokut - Sensor Selection

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 08:06:59 -0500

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Project Robokut - (1) Design Overview Project Robokut - (2) Sensor Selection Project Robokut - (3) Mechanics & Electronics Project Robokut - (4) Programming (Coming Soon) Project Robokut - (5) BOMaterials When designing a custom robot, lawn mower or otherwise, one of the first issues a designer comes across is what sensors to use? Issues like how to detect and differentiate the area to be mowed are not as easy as they might seem. Although it takes a human almost no time to understand the various ...

Pavlov project: Building a quadruped robot

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 05:22:00 -0500

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Hi all, I introduce you my project called Pavlov about building a quadruped robot totally from scratch. I am recording everything for youtube in order to show how to approach the different steps in building a robot. If you want to know more about this project and other projects, subscribe to my channel "Androtics" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGO_dAWZ7WEcS9Q8J_URkfw? about robotics and artificial intelligence. Consider also to support my work in my patreon page: www.patreon.com/androtics ...

Robot Gadget-NG

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 23:07:05 -0500

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Gadget is a robot that I first built in the 1990's starting from an R/C truck chassis and a custom-built 68HC11 low-level controller and a 386 PC for primary navigation. While the robot did originally have around 12 AH batteries onboard, the PC was extremely power-hungry so the robot rarely ran for more than about 10 minutes at a time without a tether from bench power. A couple of years ago my kids found Gadget packed away in some of my old stuff and wanted to get it out and play with it. While we ...

Robot Ardi

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 22:57:39 -0500

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Robot Ardi is my latest platform for playing with machine intelligence experiments. I have built it up to the point that you see here in the pictures. Unfortunately, I broke one of the motor mounts so it is benched until I have completed a fix for it. I am working on retrofitting the robot with a rocker-bogie style wheel arrangement at which time I will get back into active development of it. You can see the whole project log here: https://goo.gl/photos/xgBE1NQrABDhcQ5KA

Stop Motion Robots

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:43:07 -0500

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Hi eveyone, I do stop motion animation and I've always had in the back of my mind if it was posible to make a robot out of a stop motion puppet puppet and do some of the more intricate "stunts" with a robot vs by hand. As you can see from the images included, the joints on this are pretty small. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas of hardware that might work for this sort of thing or if alternatively a separate mechanism that would drive the puppet would be the prefered alternative. Out of the ...

Distributed Operating System for Robots

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:27:49 -0500

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Distributed Operating System for Robots – DOS for Robots? In the next few pages, I hope to clearly lay out the core problem as I see it in hobby robotics, and the solution I am currently working on. The Problem – Lack of Productive Communication and Coding Standards Having built a few robots here on LMR (Anna and Ava), I am constantly facing challenges getting Part A to communicate with Part B. While there are some communication standards like I2C, Serial, USB, HTTP, etc., none of these ...

Raspberry Pi Litter Robot that tweets

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:27:48 -0500

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The first Internet connected Litter Box that is controlled by a small Raspberry Pi computer that self cleans & tweets my cat's daily litter box usage. I removed the manufactures circuit board and installed a Raspberry PI computer. The process automates the cleaning of my cats litter box. Takes a photo and uploads it to twitter. https://twitter.com/litterboxtweets

Project Robokut - Design Overview

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 08:07:27 -0500

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Project Robokut - (1) Design Overview Project Robokut - (2) Sensor Selection Project Robokut - (3) Mechanics & Electronics Project Robokut - (4) Programming (Coming Soon) Project Robokut - (5) BOMaterials BackgroundWhy do people choose to live in condos? Most people say that maintaining a house (inside and out) takes way too much time and effort, and when probed for details, mowing / maintaining the lawn almost always comes up as a task they don't want to do. When it comes to "menial tasks", ...

Tricycle Skeleton R/C

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 22:55:07 -0400

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Using the Super Servo idea from a previous project, steering was added to a tricycle. Drive is a razer scooter motor and a new rain cheapo esc. Skeleton was zip tied to pedals and pvc hip joints complete the haunt. oh, radio is a cheapo hobby king 2 channel pistol. It is very robust and powerful, 4000mah 12v lipo batt has more than enough time on duty for halloween.

ROBOT PROJECT (WALL-E)

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:07:35 -0400

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For sometime I have wanted to do a Wall-E robot and have seen on many other sites where people have done them. I found one recently that was missing the remote but in great shape. I have many ideas on the design for this bot and what components I want to use. I am kind of caught on that famous teeter totter on which way to go. On one side I want to use a LattePanda and then use all the Arduino sensors and still use a Webcam for facial recognition and motion detection etc... On the other side I want ...

Hopper

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 19:48:15 -0400

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11/16/17 9:57 PM Hi everyone. So I looked at Hopper’s legs again, and realized that both legs were on the same poles- both legs could only move to the same place at the same time. Despite this being a fairly easy fix, I have still decided that it is time for Hopper to be retired. I feel ready to move on to a better robot- one that has a different chassis and design that my heart will be set on. See you again on my next robot! ——————————————————— 11/08/17 9:51 ...

Mini-Max

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:54:41 -0400

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This is my first Biped Bot using the Arduino Nano. Currently Mini-Max has the ability to detect an object in his path using the Sharp IR Sensor. The Bot is 5" Tall and is 6 DOF. He uses 6 SG90 9G Plastic Gear Servos. Runs on 7.4v Lipo. The main portion of the legs are made from vinyl. Here is a link to the product I used. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fiberon-Common-Actual-1-25-in-x-1-25-in-x-33-5-in-Homeselect-White-Composite-Not-Wood-Deck-Baluster/4220392 The Brackets for the servos are made from Foam ...

Parallel Mini Gripper Project

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 08:34:27 -0400

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Normally robot grippers are designed to be used with specific robot arms or specific robots construction systems. What would it take to make a really inexpensive, but versatile / functional gripper? We decided to give it a try. Actuator The actuator normally accounts for most of the price of the gripper, so aside from using a really inexpensive solenoid (simple open/close perhaps), one of the least expensive actuators with feedback is a 9g RC servo. ServoCity / Actobotics has a cute and inexpensive ...

Maxwell the Humanoid Robot

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:07:58 -0400

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Quadruped Robot Project: Leggeduino

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:46:54 -0400

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Background Legged robots of all shapes and sizes are universally “cool” for many reasons. Evolution seems to have favored legs for almost all mammals and insects, and many underwater creatures as well. Even microscopic organisms are found with legs. Legs (and arms) are appendages which humans are intimately familiar with and want to recreate. One of the projects we completed a while back was named “Leggeduino”; a combination of “legged” and “arduino”. This project came about soon ...

Lynxmotion - MES (Multirotor Erector Set) Project

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:10:19 -0400

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Hi All, I'm happy to share a cool project we are working on here at Lynxmotion / RobotShop. The MES (Multirotor Erector Set) is aligned with other Lynxmotion product lineup (SES Servo Erector Set / MTS Modular Track System) to bring useful and yes modular platforms one can hack to his needs. It also provide, in a kit, multiple options. To be more specific, the kit will include everything needed to build several multirotor type of platforms commonly used in the UAV/Drone industry. Design restrictions: Frame ...

Robot from book Computer Controlled Robots for C64, VIC20, Spectrum and BBC

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 23:29:31 -0400

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This robot is from the book "Computer Controlled Robots for C64, VIC20, Spectrum and BBC", which can be downloaded, along with other books of a similar vintage, from the publisher's website: https://usborne.com/browse-books/features/computer-and-coding-books/ I used to borrow the book from the library as a child, but never actually got to build the robot from the book. Recently, after finding the book online for free, I decided to finally build the robot for myself. The video I've attached is from ...

FrankenRobot

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 15:47:26 -0400

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FrankenRobot (or Frankenbot) was an entry for Pi Wars 2017 (a Raspberry Pi robotics competition in Cambridge, UK). As such, it was built to complete the following challenges (to varying degrees of success...): Line FollowingStraight Line Speed TestMinimal MazeObstacle CourseSkittlesGolfPi Noon (essentially a non-destructive fighting challenge where a needle and a balloon are mounted on each robot, and the objective is to pop the opponent's balloon with the needle.)The Obstacle Course, Skittles, ...

Desktop Bot

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 09:59:51 -0400

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So this is my first real Arduino robot project. I resisted using the Arduino for some time other than using it as a signal source back to a PC from a sensor. One morning I woke up and just decided I am going to give this a try and see what it is all about. The only thing I can say about it is, I wish I had done it earlier. So enough of that lets get onto the bot details. The main board is a Arduino Uno. The bot has a voice and does talk, the board it uses is the DFRobot Voice Synthesis Shield. You ...

Desktop Robot Head and Arm

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:07:00 -0400

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Hi Everyone. Its been a long time since I last posted a robot project on here but I wanted to share my latest project with you all. I have always enjoyed making various types of robot but I have a particular soft spot for desktop robots. I like the idea of a little robot pal sat next to me on the desk that I can develop when I get the spare time. I have made several humanoid type robots in the past, along with many mobile robots. I didn't want to make another humanoid torso type robot so with this ...

3D Printed Solidoodle 2 Pen Plotter Hack

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:46:25 -0400

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Dear: LMR Recently a friend asked me if I could make a cnc engraver for him. He has done all the work and purchased all the parts except for software and mounting the scraper to it. Basically it is going to mill PCB boards without the need of autoleveling at all. It will use a spring loaded scraper to etch a circuit board. I have already designed the part that needs milling. I have even made the part with my milling machine from wood. Wish me goo luck!!! From: Noah Below is the piece that ...

How To Make An Amazing Robot Cow Scarecrow

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 11:35:09 -0400

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I recently created Moo-Bot, a robot cow scarecrow jumping over the moon, for a local scarecrow competition. My inspiration was from my 3 year old son singing "hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle..." The project was a lot of fun to work on with my son, and I blogged about it in full detail here: http://www.justmeasuringup.com/blog/robot-scarecrow/ It wasn't too difficult of a project, and would love to share it with others for inspiration on their own projects this Fall. Here's ...

Robot reading signs

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 09:22:47 -0400

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The objective: a robot car detecting a blue marker, move towards the marker, read the sign that’s on the marker and follow its direction until a stop sign is found. The video shows an overview of the approach and performance. Software used:PythonopenCV and NumpyMini-driver, Arduino, Tornado and Websockets Here you'll find the complete script The coding is rather straight forward and well commented. It's considered to be self-explanatory. There are several ways to track an object in a ...

DIY 2-wheel balancing robot

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 09:07:13 -0400

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The epic: Build a robot-car with ‘a certain level of autonomy’.Explore possible options for computer vision control.Explore simple options for mapping and localization.Preferably build a 2-wheeled differential robot. In Reading Signs you’ll find a first exercise with computer vision control. In turn this post offers a very basic approach to build a balancer and covers: My experiences with different sorts of hardware componentsA simple control logicControl ...

BeetleBot 2.0

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 20:13:39 -0400

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09/09/17 - 09/10/17 - Hi everyone! I'd like to introduce you to my first true foray into robotics: BeetleBot 2.0. If you're wondering why it's named BeetleBot 2.0 and not 1.0, it's because I ended up scrapping the original "motor holders" and both of the robot's motors (one of them got scratched). The good thing about the above, though, is that you can see how I restarted in the pictures provided. Nevertheless, I will do my best to document this 'bot from now on! Materials list: 1 x2 AA battery ...

Voice Control arduino Robot

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 03:26:44 -0400

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hello guys..this is our project.. thats called voice control robot thats controlled bluetooth hc-05 via a smartphone app. The app is developed in such a way that it convert the voice command to text and transfer the text to the connected Bluetooth device. The bluetooth connected on the Arduino board receives text from the Android app as characters and stored them as string to the assigned String.There are words pre-programmed (forward, reverse, right , left and stop) to the arduino , whenever the ...

IR remote controlled arduino robot

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 03:15:39 -0400

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hello guys.. this is our new project thats called ir remote controlled robot using arduino. thats controlled by any remote...we have used as ir remote... so lets start. Step 1: ComponentsShow All Items 1:-arduino uno 2:-ir remote 3:-l293d ic 4:-infrared receiver(TSOP1138) 5:-mini breadboard 6:-jumper wires 7:-two dc motors 8:-one chassis 9:-two wheels with caster wheel 10:-9v battery or power bank Step 2: Infrared Connectionwe have used as infrared receiver TSOP1138 SOO.. RECEIVER HAVE 3PINS.. one ...

light following arduino robot

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 03:07:12 -0400

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hello guys...this is our project thats called light following arduino robot... this project is based on arduino and light resistor. A photoresistor (or light-dependent resistor, LDR, or photoconductivecell) is a light-controlled variable resistor. The resistance of a photoresistor decreases with increasing incident light intensity; in other words, it exhibits photoconductivity. so lets start.................... Step 1:-components1:-arduino uno 2:-jumper wires 3:-light resistor 4:-l293 motor ...

gesture controlled robot using accelerometer

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:50:34 -0400

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Step 1:-introductionwelcome to our channel s-r tronics...we are making some project using arduino..so guys this is our new and project...gesture hand control arduino robot using adxl335 accelerometer...and another all project coming soon..this robot can moved by hand control using adxl335 accelerometer.. the 3 axis ADXL335 from Analog Devices. This is the latest in a long, proven line of analog sensors - the holy grail of accelerometers. The ADXL335 is a triple axis MEMS accelerometer with ...

line follower arduino robot with object avoid

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:35:41 -0400

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hello guys... this is our project...its called line follwer robot with object avoid using ultrasonic distance sensor... soo..when robot will move along black track this time if any object is infront to this robot..then the robot will be stop...after remove the object from the black line,the robot can move to this black line... black line tracked will be performed by two ir sensors and for object avoid ultrasonic sensor is used... sooo lets start.................. Step 1:-componentsShow All Items 1:-arduino ...

smartphone controlled robot with video streaming(imo)

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:29:30 -0400

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hello guys.. this our poject IMO video controlled robot based on arduino using bluetooth hc-05.. for this robot we have used two smartphone ... also this robot is controlled by a smartphone app..AND video streaming is working on IMO.. Step 1: ComponentsShow All Items 1:-ardunio uno 2:-motor driver l293d ic 3:-two android smartphone 4;-bluetooth module hc-05 5:-jumper wires 6:-two dc motor 7:-one chassis 8:-two wheels with caster wheel 9:-9v battery or power bank Step 2: Bluetooth Connectionbluetooth ...

arduino Dancing Autobot

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:20:35 -0400

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hello guys this is our project..and new thats called autobot with dancing like michael jackson.... its amazing... we have made this cutting cardboard..but you can make this with using 3d printer.. now lets goooooooo..... Step 1:-components1:-arduino uno/nano 2:-servo motor 3:-9v battery or power bank 4:-jumper wires 5:-mini breadboard Step 2:-servo Motorservo motor have 3pins you can identified by red ,black and yellow color 1st of all red color wire is connect to +5v black color wire is connect ...

Object Avoiding Arduino Robot

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:14:08 -0400

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hello guys... this is our project..thats called object avoiding robot.. this one basically arduino based ic controlled by ultrasonic distance sensor.. An Ultrasonic sensor is a device that can measure the distance to an object by using sound waves. It measures distance by sending out a sound wave at a specific frequency and listening for that sound wave to bounce back. By recording the elapsed time between the sound wave being generated and the sound wave bouncing back, it is possible to calculate ...

arduino smartphone app control car using l298

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:05:58 -0400

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hello guys.. this is our project thats called arduino based smartphone app control car using l298 motor driver via bluetooth. sooo lets start.... Step 1: ComponentsShow All Items1:-arduino uno 2:-bluetooth hc-05 3:-l298 motor driver 4:-jumper wires 5:-two dc motors 6:-two wheels with caster wheel 7:-one chassis 8:-9v battery with jack Step 2: Circuit Diagramhere bluetooth module:- rx of bluetooth connect to tx of arduino and tx of bluetooth connect to rx of arduino. vcc-------+5v gnd--------gnd sooo... 2pin ...

Self Balancing Robot Using Mpu6050 Accelerometer

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 01:57:14 -0400

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hello guys..this is our project.. this is self balancing robot on two wheels using mpu6050 accelerometer.. The MPU 6050 is a 6 DOF (Degrees of Freedom) or a six-axis IMU sensor, which means that it gives six values as output. Three values from the accelerometer and three from the gyroscope. TheMPU 6050 is a sensor based on MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) technology... so our next generation two wheeler byke...that will be self balanced.and also cycle. in this project mainly used arduino uno ...

micro servo robotic arm arduino based using 10k pot

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 01:49:38 -0400

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hello guys.... we have another project micro servo robotic arm.. basically this arm is arduino based on micro servo motor using 10k potentiometer.. this arm used industrially but in this project we are are try to create this robotic arm. Step 1: Components1:-servo motor(4 piece) 2:-arduino uno 3:-10k potentiometer(4piece) 4:-battery(power bank) 5:-jumper wires 6:-push button switch Step 2: Potentiometer Connectionhere see this pic......for conection pot have 3pins... middle pin is input...which is ...

Edge avoiding arduino robot

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 01:39:29 -0400

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hello guys...this is our project.. this project is how to build edge avoiding robot using arduino and ir sensor.. IR Sensors work by using a specific light sensor to detect a select light wavelength in the Infra-Red (IR) spectrum. By using an LED which produces light at the same wavelength as what the sensor is looking for, you can look at the intensity of the received light. When an object is close to the sensor, the light from the LED bounces off the object and into the light sensor. This ...

G-sensor Controlled Arduino Robot

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 01:03:32 -0400

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hello guys... this is our project... Smartphone Controlled Arduino Robot Car via Bluetooth With G-sensor app..that the robot will move depending on the slope of your smartphone. Joystick can be controlled by moving the slider with your finger. Step 1: COMPONENTS1:-arduino uno 2:-l293d chip 3:-bluetooth module hc-05 4:-jumper wires 5:-a smartphone 6:-two dc motor 7:-one chassis with caster wheels 8:-breadboard Step 2: L293d Connectionl293d have 16pin.. 8pin and 16pin of l293d is connect to ...

DIY Climate Control Bracelet

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:22:27 -0400

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Hey everyone, it’s been some time since I’ve posted something here, so here’s my latest project. This actually is not exactly a robot project, but since it’s an automated wearable that does a certain job, it might be considered as “robotic”. This is a bracelet that makes you feel the environment “colder”. I know it sounds weird, but it just works. It’s a DIY version of the Wristify (renamed as Embr Wave recently) which is an upcoming product. More details can be found here: ...

Big WALL-E

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 20:57:55 -0400

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So I am starting a WALL-E project with my kids. I like robots, they like WALL-E, its a fit :-) I am using square steel tubing, wheel chair motors, 2 Deep Cycle batteries, and so on. I need to find motor control boards still. I'm guessing when all is said and done he will weigh around 400lbs, a lot of the weight coming from the batteries.

Self Navigating Arduino Robot

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 19:28:51 -0400

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Dear: LMR I am hoping to build a self navigating robot. Right now it only obstacle avoids. It uses arduino mega, 12 volt motor driver, Ping sensor, and a 2s lipo battery. I used arduino and programmed it mostly in one day. Here is the code. I will post a video shortly. The chassis is made from an old excavator toy I found at the dump. I took the excavator part off of it since it was only used for decoration and striped it's electronics. Then I screwed onto it a two by four piece of wood to ...

rc car!

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 22:30:39 -0400

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i am making RC car with arduino ,i want it to pass a u turn track ,it is 4wd ,wheels are straight ,how can i make wheels turn around to pass theu turn ?!

IronBot Chap: DIY and Programming Robot

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:50:11 -0400

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Every kid has a superhero in their dreams. It seems too good to build a unique robot at home. Now, IronBot Chap could make their dreams come true. It's very easy to put up all the metal structure, digital servo and modules together to make unique companion just as easy as making a LEGO. Our purpose is to encourage kids to create their own companion. We believe there's not any limit of your imagination. The smartphone could connect to IronBot and act as its brain. Moreover, Kids could uses Xlink ...

Raspberry Pi 6 Wheel Drive Rover

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:27:40 -0400

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This is a 6 Wheeled Drive Robot Rover it is 18" Long 9" wide 15" wide if you count the wheels And 8" High it is powered by a Raspberry Pi with 3 L298N Motor Drivers and a Adafruit servo Hat . It is Controlled with a wireless keyboard or autonomous with a HC-SR04 ultrasonic Distance sensor or a light Follower sensor module. it has a web cam with streaming video and motion detection via CpenCV.It also has numerous sensors including A ADS1115 analog to digital converter, MPU-6050 accelerometer, HMC5883L ...

Minion - my daughter's first robot

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 03:14:34 -0400

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Hi guys, few days ago we started to plan and make a new robot with my daughter. She is 5 years old and loves to build things. The picture uploaded represents the plan. M stands for motor or servo, B for battery and C for computer. You'll see a strange box with a cabel to the robot on the picture. This is the optional remote controller. We plan to make it from thin wood cardboards approx. 3mm. I think the legs will be double thickness due to stability. The head should be able to tilt left and ...

Pogo - RugWarriorPro With New Raspberry Pi 3 Brain

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 07:46:45 -0400

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Pogo first sprang and sang “To Life” in my home in 2000, from a Rug Warrior Pro robot kit offered by AK Peters, Ltd. His original brain was a 2 MegaHz Motorola 68HC11 with 32K bytes of "non-volitile" RAM. In 2015, at the age of 15, Pogo underwent a total brain transplant receiving a Raspberry Pi B+, and a year later, underwent a follow-up surgical upgrade to the 1.2 GigaHz, four-core, Raspberry Pi 3 with 1GB of RAM (60-100 times the processing power with 30 thousand times more RAM ...

3D printed - Adult Sized Humanoid Robot

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 13:30:06 -0400

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Hi All, I have recently started work on a new project to build a full size humanoid robot. I started a new youtube channel just for this project. As with all of my work, I am designing this to be made from the cheapest components possible. The idea is that I would be able to creat a full size humanoid platform that can be bought for under £1000. That's cheaper than many miniature humanoids. All of the joints are made using ...

Robotic gripper Andromina V.2.0 with Arduino

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:01:58 -0400

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The new robotic gripper Andromina V.2.0 is the most advanced gripper that currently exists and has many applications. In this second version, the gripper has been greatly improved, opening and closing the gripper can be controlled by an encoder and a limit switch stroke. The main advantage of this clamp is controlled by means of standard Radio Control servomotors. The cars that point easily route from any Arduino plate or any other plate, like raspberry Pi, Beagleboard, Picaxe etc .... In this entry ...

Peabot

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:36:46 -0400

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Peabot is a quadruped robot with custom 3d printed parts. His software is an open-source quadruped framework which is named for the robot, Peabot. His features, and therefore the software's features, are: Software Features Full solution for controlling a quadruped robot.Includes many "motions" for moving the robot (walk, turn, extend arms, etc.).Interactive command prompt for sending the robot commands.RESTful web API for controlling the robot through HTTP requests.Multiple configuration options ...

Mini Quadcopter in progress 3D printed

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:41:38 -0400

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Dear: LMR Just so you guys know my last quadcopter I believe had a fried motherboard. The accelerometer doesn't work and it refuses to fly. So I am building another one while I try to figure out what I can do to fix it and if I want to fix it for the moment being. So instead of building a huge RXD250 quadcopter I am building a small mostly printed quadcopter. I printed with my personal prusa i3 these parts. As of now I need to work out are the motherboard, battery charger, and programming. Feel free ...

Spider robot - Krzyżak

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:48:37 -0400

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WIFI RC car with ESP8266 and Arduino IDE

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 04:36:28 -0400

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This project is an example of remotely controlled car via WIFI. The circuit is based on ESP8266, and the software is written in the Arduino IDE. As an engine driver, I used the L298N. The vehicle's speed is controlled by PWM in the range of 0 to 1023. Digital control offers more possibilities than the usual controller. I also added a RGB LED as light and buzzer as a horn. This article can also see here: DIY WIFI RC car with ESP8266 and Arduino IDE

Raspberry pi Tank - with Live Video Stream

Sat, 03 Jun 2017 21:20:11 -0400

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Hello, The Raspberry Pi Tank with an on-board camera system is used for home surveillance or for any other projects that requires a mobile platform. It is simple and I hope it inspires you to create your own. Please check it out and let me know if you like it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaspMYDLxoY Best of luck with your own project and if you have any question feel free. Thanks ! Tony

PushBot MiniSumo robot.

Tue, 30 May 2017 08:01:19 -0400

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My first attempt at building a robot..It will be a MiniSumo bot, wich go by the maximum of 10x10 cm and 500grams.for now, it will be powered by a Arduino Nano, but but plan is to make my own mainboard. No plans for when it should be finish, right now im just gonna find out how to structure a program for it :-o

A Concept for a Robot that I am planning to build

Thu, 18 May 2017 18:02:59 -0400

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I will use these components: Arm:https://www.conrad.nl/nl/velleman-ksr10-robotarm-bouwpakket-uitvoering-bouwpakketmodule-bouwpakket-079655.html Tracked Platform:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Damping-balance-Tank-Robot-Chassis-Platform-high-power-Remote-Control-DIY-crawle-shock-absorption-SINONING-for/32470872532.html?spm=2114.10010108.1000013.1.Dcv7Fa&scm=1007.13339.81019.0&pvid=49c3b489-fda0-4e41-9786-032c47b265a5&tpp=1 What I hope my Robot will (someday) do:- Autonomously Explore ...

Void, my biped robot

Tue, 16 May 2017 12:50:38 -0400

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I'm currently working on a walking biped, which will (in my most delirious dreams) be able to walk with a dynamic gait (ie no bent knees). See Dr. Guero robot on the web for what I mean. All my robot main parts will be 3D printed, with the files being done in Tinkercad. Since I'm on a budget, I'm using Dynamixel XL-320 smart servos, as they are the less expansive ones I could find. I will also be using a gyroscope/accelerometer. I've already completed 1 of the legs, as a proof of concept ...

Quadro_Pet

Tue, 16 May 2017 09:45:36 -0400

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I wanted to make a 4 legged robot inspired by the way dogs walk. However i initially had no idea about robots or programming. Then one of my friends,Adrian introduced me to Arduino. We ordered 4 tower pro servos from ebay and bought all the other items including the Arduino uno board locally.Since arduino has many libraries and has a much simpler form of C++, it was easier for us get hold of it. Once the servos arrived we tried to make a Quadruped with just 4 servos (tower pro sg90 ) ...

Trekker - OpenCV & Raspberry

Tue, 16 May 2017 06:10:21 -0400

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Well this is not my first robot but as a software developer i felt maybe i can do something interesting right now. Right now the robot can be controlled via a web client as well by an android app and he is capable of doing some computer vision. I'm speaking of tracking a friendly green ball :) ! What i'm really excited about is to execute machine learning models on that platform and i want to do as much as possible on the pi. Next goal will be chasing around my roomba. HW Specs: 1 x self built ...

Spider Robot

Sun, 14 May 2017 13:33:30 -0400

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So at the beginning of the year a bunch of us at Nashua Robot Builders brought in some stuff to swap. Noah had this 6 legged robot base that he’d pulled out of the local robot recycling area (the dump). I looked at it and though “Hey I can probably slap something together”. So I added a small system using Adafruits feather board comports and a Max Sonar. Took about 2 weeks to get all the parts and about three hours of assembly. Not bad for a Saturday afternoons worth of work.

Andruino R2: Low cost DIY educational ROS robot.

Sat, 06 May 2017 08:50:52 -0400

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This project have the objective of designing an open DIY educational low-cost (components about 35€/USD) modular and extendable mobile robot based on Android and Arduino, integrated in the cloud, to be used as an educational tool in labs and classrooms of STEM, ICT vocational training or engineering courses, as well as in e-learning or MOOC courses as an alternative or, complementary, to virtual labs and soft robotics simulation. It is a first step introducing what we call “BYOR: Bring Your Own ...

RC FPV on Tracks

Fri, 05 May 2017 20:46:29 -0400

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Dear: LMR Hey I am just letting you know I am building another robot. It is all terrain and powered by a eight volt power source which are four AA batteries that are Nihm. It uses an arduino uno, a L298N motor driver, raspberry pi, and a pixy CMUCam5. The chassis was stolen from an RC construction vehicle hacked so it is without the construction vehicle part and just the chasis. In the end it will be an FPV all terrain vehicle. It will not have a raspberry pi on it by the time I am through with it. ...

Strider

Fri, 05 May 2017 02:10:32 -0400

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5/5/17: I have replaced Strider's twine walking mechanism with paperclips. He still falls over a lot, and he skitters instead of strides (due to using a 9v battery with a high-speed motor- again, I don't have a proper 6v battery yet...). But nonetheless, he can get around! However, I am open to any suggestions/tutorials to make him even sturdier, less fall-prone, and walk more than skitter (though I'm aware that the last one has a lot to do with the voltage and high speed of the motor)! 5/4/17: ...

3D Printed "Transformers" Robot - Spiderbot V2

Tue, 02 May 2017 08:15:51 -0400

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Robot B9 - " Lost In Space " Moebius

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:19:53 -0400

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Steps MoebiusRobot B9 – (Pathfinder)Componentes list :1. Shell ( Case ) – Moebius Model nbr- 939 2. Twin-Motor Gearbox ( Tamiya – no70097-840). 3. Track-Whell Set ( Tamiya – no 70100-600 ) *Customized 4. Arduino Uno – ( Main Brain ! ) 5. Arduino Motor Shield – Torso & Treads Control 6. PIC 12F629 – Head LEDs & Crown – Control 7. ...

Arduino bumb switch rumblebot

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:51:10 -0400

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This is my first Arduino robot that I made some time ago and I'm still adding little things to it to make it more interesting. The main part of this robot is Arduino UNO board. The hole robot works like this: if it hits an obstacle, micro switches in front of the robot get pressed and they pull up the digital pins on the Arduino. The code then does the rest and it's sent to the sn754410ne motor driver IC that controlls the motors.

IOT Whiteboard Bot

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 05:15:35 -0400

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An IOT Whiteboard Bot that draws text and images from the internet, this is the first run with the robot. The robot get G-Code throw serial communication with a PC that are generated and sending it by the Makeblock mDraw program.In the final version the robot will be connected to a raspberry pi that will host a Node.js web server. On the webpages hosted on the raspberry pi you can draw images or write text that will be drawn on the whiteboard by the robot. Images

ZeroPi distance sensing with ultrasonic sensor

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 05:04:12 -0400

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ZeroPi distance sensing with ultrasonic sensor, showing information on serial TFT screen.This is a small demonstration project for the new ZeroPi control board from Makeblock. Source code Images

Pick and Place robot

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:53:48 -0400

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Pick and Place robot that sorting blocks by colour, the robot was build as an inspiration. All parts used for building the system is from Kreativadelar.se Images

Ball balancing beam robot

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:25:02 -0400

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TankBot

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:17:18 -0400

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Demo robot for teleoperating with HID and also to show how to do simple obstacle avoidance with ultra sound sensor.

mBot Ranger ROS bot

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:26:51 -0400

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To learn ROS I have equip an mBot Ranger with a Raspberry Pi 3 that is connected to the controller board of the robot. The ROS master is running on the Raspberry Pi and in the teleop. example I'm running the Joy node on an PC with a XBOX 360 controller connected. I have made a python library for the Me Auriga control board that I'm using to communicate with the Me Auriga board with Makeblock firmware loaded. (Find more information on that library here) Then I have altered the Makeblock-Ros node ...

M1 NerfBot Build1

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:55:56 -0400

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As a quick disclaimer, I am completely self taught in all areas we'll be discussing below (I'm a Tattoo Artist/illustrator). I'm joining this community in hopes of sharing ideas, filling in knowledge gaps and having some fun building things. This is a semi autonomous nerf blaster project not a mechanized death machine, I simple love nerf guns and this is a way for me to keep learning new things fun. My primary goal is to log the progression of this project, and use it as a platform to ...

BritishTiny Tin robot

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 17:52:46 -0400

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I met last month Andrew (ignoblegnome ) in Philadelphia, and he showed me his Tiny Tin robot. My daugther asked to make one, and as I told her: Let's Make Robots! Here is the result: a fully autonomous Tiny Tin in its first basic iteration, without any sensor still. However it is already funny to see moving. I use two separated power supplies so I avoid any issue between servos and CPU voltage. In some cases it can render strange behaviours. Here my son also playing with the tin box when ...

GPS Guided R/C Truck

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:00:29 -0400

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First robot. Hacking up examples from everywhere and putting them together. Have discovered some neat things to share with other trying to do this. Working on the sonar obstical avoidance solution now. Throttle controlled by software or governed thru Hall sensor rpm vs what you are asking for speed. Reverse was strange to get working as it needs to get a 15ms bump forward then it goes backwards. It is from a Mad R/C 1/5 scale truck that is now discontinued. All the screws are so soft the hex heads ...

Roboscraptor

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 18:59:25 -0400

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Update 10/23/17 - 8:05 AM Hey everyone! It’s good to be back. So I’m looking over my disassembled Roboraptor, and am going to give “her” another go when the weather gets better (most likely next year...). I’ve done quite a number on the leg motors, having crimped/hot-glued them. I think I’ll just use the original motors again (and properly re-solder them). Also, I plan to eventually replace the plastic leg pieces I unintentionally destroyed. If that ultimately means Roboraptor will have ...

Let's Make Robots in the Arduino day London 2017. RobotShop gift

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:12:14 -0400

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Hello! Another year and another exciting Arduino Day is ready (like last year). This year 2017 we visit Arduino Day in London and I bring a modification of capabilities. You can connect to the camera server in a Rasperry Pi, and see what the robot sees: So people will interact somehow with the robot and we will publish some pictures and videos from the robot view. Together RobotShop is sponsoring and Arduino board between all RTs we'll receive for this event, before, during ...

3D Printed Arduino Spider

Sat, 25 Mar 2017 10:41:26 -0400

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This robot is designed by Regis Hsu. I only 3D printed and built it. It was a fun build! Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1009659

Test Robot Chasis

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 18:12:03 -0400

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For some time now I have building robots and designing software. This is my very first robot that uses my traditional style of Windows Software but also incorporates into it an Arduino with a Ultrasonic Sensor. After learning of all the various sensors that are available for the Arduino and learning that I could interface it with some .NET software my eyes opened like a child on Christmas. Everything that I had wanted to do using a X86 system I found that I could now do without breaking the bank. I ...

Mark 1

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 16:31:12 -0400

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This is my first very simple robot that reads information from two IR sensors and makes decision about moving to work around barriers. The main aim was to make him as powerful as possible so 4 DC motors with two Tamiya 70168 double gearboxes was used in construction to implement 4x4 formula. Also manual controlling is possible using IR remote control from my old Pioneer CD-player. New revision with improved design:

Walter - A life's autumn

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 07:18:51 -0400

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A vintage robot arm, asking for meaning of his life. Please check the documentation http://walter.readthedocs.io

2020 Bot

Sat, 18 Mar 2017 10:49:02 -0400

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The 2020 Bot is a $20 robot you can build in 20 minutes, just using scissors and tape, with parts purchased online and at your local craft store. Here's the parts list: Foam Board (approx. 8.5″ x 11″)(2) Yellow 1:120 Gearboxes with 6V Motors plus Wheels(2) 0.1uF Capacitors4xAA Battery Box with Switch400 Point Solderless BreadboardPing Pong BallL9110S Dual Motor DriverIR Remote Control Package (Remote + Receiver Module + IR LED)Arduino Nano (recommend the latest version with the CH340G)1K Resistor(8) ...

Raspberry Pi robot - Big Rob

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:52:13 -0400

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Hello robotic enthusiasts, I started this year with the construction of another Raspberry Pi powered robot. I called the robot Big Rob because it is the biggist robot-car I ever built. It is a 4x4 OffRoad robot for outdoor usage. The idea was once again to develop a cheap chassis. The cheap priceis the reason why I bought a grey and very stable plastic box. Only the DC motors, 43A motor drivers and the big wheels for the bot are a little bit expensive. But the DC motors are very strong and ...

Runner Robot (Original Idea by Brainergizer)

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 20:54:54 -0400

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Hi, everybody! This is not my first robot, but it *is* the first robot I have built without a kit! It's based on a robot built by a guy known as Brainergizer (I'll leave it to you to find him- Google is your friend). So yes, I am clearly still a beginner in robotics, but I do give full credit for this robot idea to Brainergizer. Since I already have the building process for this robot in the provided URL, I have decided to instead provide some pictures of the robot in progress, but with the final ...

Restored and Customized Rhino Robot Robotic

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:58:07 -0500

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In this project, I restored an old Rhino Robot from the 1980's. Each and every one of the hundreds of parts was disassembled, cleaned, oiled, unstuck, replaced, polished, and/or painted where appropriate. The frame was painted with a blend of Sunrise Red and Safty Red.All Brass parts were polished to a shine. (See pictures and video)The aluminum parts on the gripper were also polished to a shine. (See pictures and video)All 6 motors were rebuilt, cleaned, and oiled. Replaced ...

Devestator Robot Tank

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:22:00 -0500

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This Is One Of My Favourate Robot Chassis From DF Robot ... https://youtu.be/ggws2U2fbAk https://www.facebook.com/toyforusrcbd/videos/910585449078448/

8 DOF BiPed

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 08:56:54 -0500

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Yet another robot project of mine. Who knows maybe the biped robot will take Roamer for a walk. This biped uses the following. 8x MG996R Servos 1x Veyron Servo Controller Board 2x 3.7v 2200 mA LiPo Batteries The entire body/frame is made out of PVC plastic. The torso portion of the body is currently going through a re-design as I am going to fit my LattePanda board on it. There will be a HD Webcam added for Object detection and Distance Detection. I have been working on the bot for a little over ...

self learning robot

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 03:55:45 -0500

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this is self learning robot using reinforcement learning (Q-learning, Watkins 1989); it learns to choose actions from state rewards - no other support controller required (PID, Adaptive system ...) to store Q values for small state space table can be used; for large state space some approximation is necessary - Iam using assocciative neural network; state for line following test are three last line possitions S(n) = (L(n), L(n-1), L(n-2)), where each L can have 128 possible line possitions : 128^3 ...

Meet Roamer

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 02:36:58 -0500

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Meet Roamer. Roamer is a Quadraped Dog that uses a Windows 8.1 tablet for a brain and has a Logitec HD WebCam for a head. Roamer head is attached to a Pan/Tilt bracket. Servos: 8x MG-996R for legs and 2x S90 for Head Servos controlled using the Veyron Servo Controller I will be posting build pictures and videos of Roamer walking and detecting/tracking objects. I recently added rubber to the end of Roamers legs. Here is a short video of Roamer taking his first steps.

Falling-Up Robot Project with Teensy 3.6

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 04:27:32 -0500

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I'm developing the Falling-Up Robot, a 6-foot tall balancing inverted pendulum bot, using the Teensy 3.6 microcontroller with the Arduino IDE 1.6.12. I want to learn feedback control systems through practice & experience. It's tall so it can stand with people and be interactive. The main microcontroller board is placed midway so I can tinker with it at desk level. So far, the brain and chassis is in place, and the basic balancing control system is in place to keep it from falling over. See ...

Tertiarm - low cost, 3d printed robot arm based on Ikea lamp

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:54:32 -0500

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This is first version of my low cost 3d printed robot arm. It is based on Ikea Tertial lamp. I choose it because it has very good kinematic with using springs to unload servos. So you can use different number of springs to achive diffrent lifting power. Techinacal specification: 5 DOF.Full lenght: 690mmLifting power with 4 standart spring: 0.5kg (distance between base and attaching point: 500mm)You can find some information and download STL files for free at: ThingiverseHackadayInstruction: InstructablesCode: I ...

Building a Nuclear Decommissioning Robot

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:02:01 -0500

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Hello, I am a masters engineering student and my final year dissertation group project is the design, building and programming of a prototype robotics system for nuclear decommissioning. I have started video logging the entire process, links below. Hopefully this is of interest to some of you here, feel free to let me know what you think and I will try and answer any questions.I'm going to update this as I post more videos. Episode 1 (Introduction): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BQfcvlMrYM&t=268s Episode ...

ROVER11 2º part

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 13:53:16 -0500

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Continuamos Poco a poco con el Proyecto del ROVER ... Espero Poder Tener mas Tiempo para ir mas rapido y terminarlo !!! Continuamos lentamente con el proyecto ROVER ... espero poder tener más tiempo para ir más rápido y terminar !!! vídeo https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/118155887825101796842/albums/6375898688897390353/6375898690546958130

Ping Pong Ball Juggling Robot

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 20:48:11 -0500

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This entry is about the quest to get a machine to juggle a ping pong ball. I started thinking about a ping pong ball juggler 2 years ago. And it was around that time that I built the first one of them. it uses LED - Photo transistor pairs to "see" when and approximately where the ball comes down. I used 4 micro servos to move a wooden plate. It's the machine in the first YouTube video. The next major update came when I decided it might be interesting to try to track the balls position ...

Tiny Tin

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:09:45 -0500

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Tiny Tin is a cute little bot in an Altoid tin. I built him just before World Maker Faire New York in 2014, but never documented him or posted much about it. Tiny Tin is driven by four continuous rotation servos, with double ended servo horns acting as legs/wheels. One very tiny 3g servo is used to raise and lower his lid. He currently has no sensors, but he has expressive LED eyes that are only visible when he lifts his tin lid. Update: 2017-Jan-07 Desoldered the old Arduino Mini Pro ...

WALTER - The Arduino Photovore Insect Robot

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:02:17 -0500

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[Please excuse my English] I really like the popular set-up of 2 servos arduino insects on youtube. When I looked at it, I always remember what BEAM robotic guys did long before that set-up became favorite. These people who are analog robot fanatics did better on the gait due to better angle between the two motors (microcore / bicore walker , etc). However, in my opinion, none of those mentioned before look more alive than VBug1.5 (also known as Walkman) created by the founder of beam ...

Discovery class: Explorer 1 – Internet controllable

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:22:47 -0500

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Created this robot to explore Shackleton crater. Turned my greenhouse into moonbase alpha. I built this on the vex robotics platform.

Mowie McMowface

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:27:55 -0500

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HI all Im still in the build for this one but have got a fair bit done. Im using reclaimed 12V drill motors with rehoused gearboxes. An arduino will be the brains and a ebay sourced motor controler.

Gaming Bot

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:25:52 -0500

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My vacations had started and I needed something to get me out of bed. Took me a day to build this little bot that plays The Dinosaur Game on Chrome browser. A standard Zebronics Webcam takes the video feed and sends it to a Raspberry Pi. Image Processing is performed on Python using OpenCV library. I hope to upload a tutorial soon for you to build one yourself.

KITtyBot 2

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:07:13 -0500

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Update 21th November 2017: I published an instruction with Arduino code and 3D files for printing on the Arduino Project Hub. Have a look at: https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/StaffanEk/kittybot-f21cc0?ref=platform&ref_id=424_trending___&offset=27 Update 18th June 2017: I submit an updated 3D image from the CAD-system and a video. The design "cleaned up" a bit during the work. I consider this a finished project and continue developing the robot in new version. Upcoming is an autonomous ...

6 DOF Robot Arm

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:19:11 -0500

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Hi :)May I introduce my 6 DOF Robot arm here? Mechanics: Its all out of laser cutted wood, steel and 3D-Printed Plastic (ABS) Motors: The motors are HDrive17s. Please have a look at my running Kickstarter: http://kck.st/2gal6IG Speed Reducers: I used time belts with HTD profile. The belts have hardly any backlash and are cheap. It is amazing how stiff the robot got. At the 2-4 Axis we have about 20Nm torque, the last axis have about 1Nm. Programming: The programming has been done in c#. The ...

Rover mK2 / Prototype

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 12:59:32 -0500

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Hello everybody, Today, i'm introduce you to my most important project, the Rover mK2 : I'm working on robot since i've 14 yo. Like you, i've start this hobby with cheap homemade robot (a plank of wood, two DC motors and a cellpack) but now, i'm 22 yo, and after several robot project, i've decided to build one, who look like a professional one. So, after 5 month of work, in parallel of my work at the factory, i've made that ...

ShopArm: 3D Printed Collaborative Robot

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 19:41:49 -0500

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The ShopArm is a project that was started several months ago and is now being crowdfunded on Kickstarter. The design and code is entirely open-source. Every plastic part is 3D printed. The rest are off the shelf components such as nema 17 motors. We will be releasing designs and construction details later. We just wanted to share it to get some feedback. The ShopArm can be trained as any collaborative robot, either by using its GUI, speech control, or its visual tracking system which allows it to ...

TrackRobot

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:08:21 -0500

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Specs: --> size: 500 mm X 500 mm or 20" x 20" --> weight: 60 kg or 130 lbs --> payload capacity: 160 kg or 350 lbs --> ground clearance: 80 mm or 3.15" --> max speed: 4 m/s (cca. 15 km/h or 10 mph) --> max torque: 30 Nm or 22 ft lbs on each track, total 60 Nm or 44 ft lbs --> run time: at full power 1 hour (3000 W) --> 2 motors: each 1000W 48V --> 1:8.25 gear reduction --> battery: 48V 2kWh Custom Arduino motor controller: --> Arduino Mega --> BTS7960 module ...

VibroBug

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 14:14:37 -0500

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This my vibro bug robot, now I design top part for bot, in oder to it look pretty :) File for printing http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1890264

Elton Is Coming

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:23:11 -0500

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Hello LMR! This is my current robot project. It's a continuation of my build style, which boils down to this: put more on the next robot, but make it all smaller! This is my second robot that includes a Raspberry Pi. I enjoy the flexibility and power of having a Pi at the wheel, so to speak. I have recently been looking into neural networks, machine learning and computer vision, and I'm excited to see what I will be able to do with this little chassis. I have been able to implement some very rudimentary ...

Vibro snail

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:34:04 -0500

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Hello! :) I made a simple robot-moving due to vibration, and yet it looks like a snail, cool? Okey, if you want make this robot you need: Vibro motor 5mmCR2032 battery3D print partsVideo assembly instructions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipi_NChLB1w

BlueDuck Bot

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:45:44 -0500

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The robot is remote and the controls are atonomnye program, bypass obstacles gjesdal through, and something else that :) I improved in agent of this robot made of plexiglass, all the details I have to cut manually.

Parral Dev Board, an open source platform

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:56:12 -0500

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Hi everybody. I want to introduce you to my new project, it is a dev board based on the parallax propeller microcontroller. It is a wonderfull dev board for beginners. I hope you could help me with a like on hackaday.io where you will find more information about the project and soon it wil be on Kickstarter for all you. https://hackaday.io/project/18178-parral-dev-board#j-discussions-title Thank so much. Daniel Garcia

Robotic arm with automatic zero position

Sat, 12 Nov 2016 17:32:31 -0500

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Hi! After accomplishing the obstacle challenge I though the next level is to do it automatically. It's quite a new challenge as it is composed by (at least) the following steps: The robot has to level automatically its arm to the desired position. Zero to start then other positions. As it has not absolute encoder not end of movements detectors it can be a challenge. But the Ultimate 2.0 Robot kit has a giroscope sensor that I' willing to use. And it works great! More below.Move the robot ...

my useful old tool

Sun, 06 Nov 2016 21:29:35 -0500

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Hey to everyone. I am new to this and I love this site. I have always love robots for over30 years. You could say I am old school.well, here is one of my old creation and my pride and joy which I love to share with the world. His name is stump..i use what was available and inexpensive over time. stump is a radio control unit that moves about 3-4 mph, and carries various components such as,amplified speaker with mp3 input line. motion sensor. solar power plates to help with charging its ...

KITtyBot Mini

Sat, 22 Oct 2016 08:48:41 -0400

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Final edit 9th November 2016: I think that I with the current code have achieved the goals of this robot. It moves fairly stable and predictable, see the second video, and I will bring these experiences with me to the next evolution of this concept. Edit: Added a second video with updated walking gaits. The idea from the beginning: Build a miniature version of my KITtyBot out of a breadboard and using the servo horns only. It is all powered by a small Arduino card (Pro Mini and Adafruit's Pro Trinket ...

Sp-D2 (Steampunk R2-D2)

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 02:09:08 -0400

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Sp-D2 was built in January 2016. He was not motorized, but I have plans to motorize him soon. He was built by the Alliance of Droids and will be the template for some of our companion robots. My uncle Ian, who lives in Mount Beauty (Victoria, Australia), let me use some of his spare parts for the robot. He has a telescope, a seat, some badges, a security camera, and lots more. Please visit the link I provided to see the build log and process of turning him into the companion robot.

Alfred - Home Automation System

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:31:25 -0400

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Hello There! I had previously worked on JARVIS which could process simple commands by identifying keywords but then I thought why not use some basic machine learning to improve JARVIS and hence ALFRED was born. ALFRED uses php and a mysql database at the backend to do all the real processing. There is an android app that uses Google's speech to text engine to send the commands over to an Arduino over bluetooth. The Arduino then uses an ESP8266 to send a GET request and receives simple text reponses ...

Autonomous Machine Learning R/C Car

Sat, 08 Oct 2016 09:37:07 -0400

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My friend and I made an autonomous, machine learning car. You teach it how to drive then it can drive around all by itself! I've done a detailed write-up/build log on the link provided. The machine learning part uses Google's open source tensor flow and is written in python. The arduino communicates with the on board Intel NUC and controls the motor and steering outputs.

RQuad Robot

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:53:34 -0400

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Hey guys, Long time since I attempted a legged robot. This will be my version of Bostom Dynamics RHex robot. I used polymorph to mould the whegs. My first attempt at moulding the whegs turned out pretty bad (see pics below). The bottom end of 2 whegs weren't as flat as the were supposed to be and also turned out slightly curved and out of alignment. Would using some sort of cast be better ?? For the controller I used an STM32f103c8t6. I've used 4 dual shaft BO gear motors and 4 HC-020k wheel encoders ...

StomPi, my to-be telepresence puppy ^_^

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 15:58:32 -0400

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First independent walk after brain surgery (from arduino to PiZero) and porting to python. A bit wobbly and set to cautious mode so pretty slow, but shows promise. And cute :) Doesn't use any pre-set gait, calculates weight shifting and leg movement completely runtime and dynamically so can walk in any direction: forward-backwards, strafe and turn, and any combination of those, and blend or change any time. The legs are a bit too short to be practical, but wanted to make him more puppy-like than ...

ROVer - a semi-autonomous robot... eventually... someday...

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:10:20 -0400

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Hi all... I'm only getting back into my robotics project after about a 2 year hiatus, but wanted to share how things are going with the community. I've learned a lot from the broader robotics/maker community and that's the only way I got as far as I have (...not that it's very far, yet) and wanted to share where I am thus far. I added YouTube link in the form, but it didn't seem to save, so here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5sDDWgKPnVrzywm7sRj2_w/featured Also, for those who are ...

FPGA pong

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:15:18 -0400

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Not exactly a robotic project, but close to it. It is using purely FPGA to play old Pong game. One pad is "ai" controlled, second is controlled by a player. Project is made from these parts: Lattice FPGA developer board - LCMXO2280C-3B256C8x8 LED matrix3 buttonsSource code included Update V2 New source code with same functionality. First version took 44% of space in FPGA. Second version takes 20%.

Mini quadruped

Sun, 25 Sep 2016 04:13:03 -0400

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The new version of the mini quadruped robot MKII. Slightly modified and new modified code. Code: https://github.com/AndreasVan/Mini_Quadruped

MiBo

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 15:55:50 -0400

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This is a simple Arduino based obstacle avoiding robot. Has two continuous rotation servos to drive, a Sharp IR distance sensors, an Arduino Nano. The frame is made from a ice scraper :-) Code: https://github.com/AndreasVan/MiBo/tree/master

G.E.A.R. 2

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:26:24 -0400

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My Goal was to come up with a design where all the speciality parts could be ordered for under $20US. The bill of matirels (BOM) looks like this: 2 ea 9g CR Servos 2 ea Wheels for the Servos 1 ea 4xAAA battery box with switch 1 ea SR-04 ultrasonic range sensor 1 ea Arduino IDE compatable ATTINY85 based controller board. Such as a Digispark, Iteaduino or any one of the similar devices. All the speciality parts come to just over $21 from Robotshop. depending on how much effort ...

ZeroBot

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 15:07:58 -0400

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Fun project :-) Web-based access to ZeroBot using a web browser on both phones and desktops. The ZeroBot streams images from the Raspberry Pi camera, movement can be controlled from the buttons. Parts : 1x Raspberry Zero 1x PasPi Cam 1x Zeroborg controller 1x Self made chassis 4x Polo 6V Micro Gearmotors 4x modified brass hub with 4mm shaft hole 4x modified RC car wheels 3x LED

PiBot UGV Observer

Sun, 18 Sep 2016 06:48:25 -0400

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PiBot UGV Observer is an rover project that features sensors to scan the environment and wireless equipment to transmit data to the operator. With camera and sensors able to measure the air quality levels, temperature, humidity, light intensity, UV, movement and other. The robot with an LCD screen attached sends data from sensors wireless to the remote control. This robot can operate by remote control or autonomously. Parts : 1x Self made chassis 4x Chinese 12V gear motor 120RPM 4x ...

Object follower robot (with mBot + Pixy)

Sat, 17 Sep 2016 20:40:13 -0400

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What motivated this post was my review for the Pixy CMUcam5 Image Sensor. Actually the motivation was some issues that I had trying to make an object follower robot using the mBot. Issues that were easily resolved (but as I don't have much skill with programming, it didn't seem so simple at a first look). Sure it's always a good way to learn more. And so, I would like to share the steps to implement vision capabilities in this little fella. ...

TWD (The Walking Dead) quadruped robot

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:50:24 -0400

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This robot is made out of my wife's hair clips as their legs and some piece of plastic from my son's broken toy car. It use 8 servo motors for the 4 legs, one motor for the neck. Sharp IR sensor is used to scan distance for obstacle avoidance system. It use one 3.7V Lithium Ion battery from my old notebook. It also has a built-in chager/protection circuit for Li-on. The robot can walk in 2 modes; automatic using obstacle avoidance system and bluetooth remote control from android device.

B·Day Bot - Remote control

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:24:12 -0400

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B·Day Bot is a robot themed after a birthday cake, made with the purpose of spreading joy and happiness in a special day. Although the robot isn't finished yet, I have just finished making its remote control system, and I thought that it would be a good idea to share it with the community. Behind the scenes This control was built around an Arduino Mini Pro, using the NRF24L01 module to implement the wireless communication. I don't have a PCB milling machine, and I have had bad experiences ...

Modified heavy metal chassis

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 15:43:32 -0400

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2 axis plotter

Sun, 04 Sep 2016 11:54:19 -0400

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2 axis FPGA plotter2 axis plotterStepper motorsFPGA controlData from PC with C# over RS232This plotter is drawing a castle. C# application is sending XY coordinates to the FPGA. FPGA is controlling two stepper motors.

Bider [3DOF-Quadruped]

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:51:16 -0400

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Hi all, This is my first laser cut project. Used 3mm & 6mm MDF board and one 8mm wooden stick. Scotch double sided type was used to bond inbetween the servo and joint plate. Not too much focus on programming or electronic parts. Just want to leave it free for others to download the chassis and apply with their own core. The servo I am using were from Ebay named EMAX. There are different ways to assemble the leg part. Some might end up with higher profile some may lower. Doesn't really matter ...

Béda 6 – a robot for the Ketchup House competition

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 07:30:13 -0400

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Béda 6 is a home-made robot, which we designed with my two brothers in the HaHaHa Robotics team for the Ketchup House competition at the Robotic Day 2016 in Prague. Everything worked better than expected and we won it over 10 other robots. The robot is a refurbished version of an older robot Béda 5 made for the RoboRAVE 2016 competition – Junior category (…which it won as well…). It uses mechanical parts, power system, geared motors, control board and sensors of original Béda 5, we ...

ROBOTGAD

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 12:15:08 -0400

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A robot Easy and simple in terms of structure and operation mechanism . In the attached images parts or plates where extracted materials, such as the engine SOME LEDs , pushbuttons , and the eccentric mechanism , nothing bought only by recycling things I had there, the gearbox is modified which I adapted a system appreciated pulleys. Wanted to show that recycling can make good robotic mechanism is only a matter of view that things can be useful. the project of course is subject o improvements ...

Robotic Ball

Sun, 31 Jul 2016 15:36:07 -0400

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Robotic ball has been an ongoing project for a long period of time now. The simplicity yet excellent functionality marks it apart from the common robots seen these days. We plan to take it furthur and put it to some real use like spying. We have explained the basic working in the video. Enjoy watching :)

ASURO - my next 3 robot kits

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:06:01 -0400

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Hi guys, today I present you my next 3 robot kits. They are based on ASURO robot kit: http://www.arexx.nl/arexx.php?cmd=goto&cparam=p_asuro Following the official description. “ASURO is a tiny mobile robot developed for educational purposes by DLR, the german aerospace centre. It is very flexible and completely programmable in C. Assembly is easy for experienced electronic technicians and feasible for a novice. Except for the printed circuit boards (PCB) only standard parts are ...

Need Someone to Turn Animatronic into Bluetooth or RC

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:14:55 -0400

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Teacher needs to convert an animatronic toy into a remote controlled one -- all the motors are there. If you can add any movements, that's a plus. Right now, I just need someone who can make the factory spec range of motion function via BT or RC. The talkbox can be removed. No, I have no schematics. Yes, this is a pay gig. Here is a link to the toy itself -- its range of motion is outlined towards the bottom. http://joyforall.hasbro.com/en-us/companion-pets Please respond to iwordbond@gmail.com Thank ...

MATLAB and Simulink Support Packages for Arduino

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 14:42:13 -0400

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The development team RoboticsBY demonstrates how to use MATLAB and Simulink Support Packages for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More Low-Cost Hardware for Learning the Basics of Building and Programming Mobile Robot Control Systems.

Béda5 - a robot for RoboRAVE competition

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 13:13:26 -0400

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Béda 5 is a robot, with which our team HaHaHa Robotics (www.hahaharobotics.tk) has won the Czech national round of the international RoboRAVE 2016 Junior competition – the category of Ball transport with automatic loading. Béda 5 is also our first robot we made with 3D printed parts printed at Prusa i3, which we got for the last Christmas. Function: The robot follows a black line, detects a crossroad, pushes the dosing tower button for collecting balls, turns around and rides towards ...

Arduino Obstacle avoiding robot

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:25:01 -0400

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This is my first robot attempt using Arduino uno it is almost finished and I have a code but there might be something wrong with the wiring if anyone has any suggestion or tutorial on how to wire it properly be sure to leave a comment. It took me quite some time to create as I am still a teenager and I just know little of programming. I used newping and servo libraries for the programming to be easier and I think I have created a satisfying code. The overall cost comes around 100€ and that is with ...

Chopstick Puppy

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:34:01 -0400

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Firstly ,my special thanks for who chopstick juniours maker lumi and facial led matrix maker dickel. Robot chassis uniformity and cute image of chopsticks cause me make a chopstick.Her name is Cimcime.I put this name that Cimcime who reminds me my little lost dog. Especially, her tail recall me much. :) Im a science teacher a middle school. I created a arduino developer team in my school. In the end of term, each of my student going to show their projects in the science fair. In the discussion ...

2D Robot Mapping Software for autonomous navigation

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 14:54:05 -0400

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Would like to share some details on a 2D Robot mapping software I am currently working on. I have including a video of a robot using a map generated by this software to autonomously navigate and simulate doing an office delivery. Will add new update showing the mapping software in action. Mapping Module Graphic User Interface Main Menu - This contains the major operations that is possible with the program.Bottom Menu - The bottom menu contains frequently used ...

3-D Printed Robot Arm

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:44:34 -0400

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I often go around to schools in my area to show off projects that I have been working on, as an engineer, in order to promote STEM. After presenting to the class I always speak with the instructors to find out how they teach their classes and what some of their problems are. A recurring theme has been the cost of robotics kits. Kits like the LEGO Mindstorms are too expensive to provide one for every student, and they lose pieces over time. Low cost kits rarely spark the imagination of the ...

Otto DIY - opensource biped robot that you can build

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 03:36:20 -0400

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Who is Otto?An interactive robot that anyone can make!Otto walks, dances, makes sounds and avoids obstacles.Is completely open source, Arduino compatible and 3D printable Otto was inspired by another robot BoB the BiPed and programmed using code from another open source biped robot Zowi. CC-BY-SA Otto's differences are in the assembled size (11cm x 7cm x12cm), cleaner integration of components and expressions. Using off the shelf and 3D printed parts, simple electronics connections (almost no ...

Xpider--the smallest smart robot spider

Sun, 03 Jul 2016 23:29:30 -0400

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Since this Project was transferred from the project: Xpider--the smallest smart robot spider (Stop Updating) I will describe the project infomation simplely. The Xpider project is the smallest smart robot spider in the world. It used Intel Edison platform which is a tiny pc. It contains some cool functions. For example, it can be controlled by your mobile phone, it has the camera, can make you watch through the FPV view on the robot, thus you will know what your pets seen. ...

Squidsscout FPV rover

Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:25:31 -0400

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This is my new project Squidscout. It is a 6wd rover with rocker suspension (Rocker-Bogie).I did not like the skid steering from my last rover so this one can turn the front and rear wheels.The last rover i built had no bearings so it was kind flimsy. So this one has bearings on all joints.This page will be a work log for the build, think it will take pretty long time to complete...Contents2. Design3. Parts4. DC motors (Drive)5. ...

Autonomous Robot to Fertilize Corn

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:09:21 -0400

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Some of my friends wanted to build an autonomous robot to fertilize corn and they asked my help in programming it. Would like to share the result.

Stair climbing robot

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:46:04 -0400

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Hi All. I will like to share one of my mechatronics class projects I did with a group of friends. We set out to build a Stair climbing robot. I have attached a copy of the project report because its a lot to rewrite.

Xpider-E(original name QPAKO)-My 1st Walking Creature

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:29:30 -0400

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After having read your amazing robots for 2 months, I decided to start building my own one. I would like my first robot could "walk" instead of wheels. Of course, wheel based robot is really useful and practical, and adaptable to a lot of terrains if well designed. But I just want one cute robot is OK to me. Oh, sorry, forget to introduce myself. I’m a software engineer in a company selling CHIPs, haha. Debugging and telephone calls every day is ruining my spirit, you know, that, kind of soul for ...

DuckBot Clone

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 22:48:04 -0400

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Overview Ever since Jim Demello (demejOO) posted videos of his DuckBot in operation I have been obsessed with building one. The creativity, simplicity and construction techniquesmake his machine rate an A+ in my book. Jim has also expressed an interest in applying machine learning to solve the problem of getting the DckBot upright after a fall. Mechanical Design I do not possess Jim's imagine and built my using 3D modeling tools and a home-brew CPU board. My construction technique was to create and ...

Xpider--the smallest smart robot spider (Stop Updating)

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:36:20 -0400

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Story of Xpider we have a little kitty in our office, her name is tea, and one day, we are curious what the world looks like from tea’s eyes. So we want to make a small robot with camera, it can help ous to explore the tea’s world. At the beginning, we are trying to buy some robot kit from ebay, but as you known, most of them looks like the following pictures. they were not small enough, we need a smaller one and it should be more powerful. And it should be a open source project, since we want ...

KITtyBot

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 04:54:50 -0400

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This is a small project that I spent some time with during the second half of 2015. Now, after letting it rest for six months, I started looking into it again. The current setup is a SSC-32U that is remotely cotrolled from an Arduino (tested to operate with both push buttons and analog inputs from a joystick (my second Youtube clip). The SSC was very powerful indeed but I am looking after less expensive solutions for theon board electronics. I have tested using an Adafruit servo control card ...

Scrapsberry Sucker

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 16:01:52 -0400

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Scrapsberry Sucker is my second robot project. It's been a long while in the making, and the aim is to create a self-navigating mini-hoover robot. However, during the making process, I'm adding random features like two-way audio and video, web interface for driving around, playing music (mp3) etc. random stuff that's fun to do. http://imgur.com/dIRdeF4 https://github.com/unelsson/scrapsberrysucker Old test with wires in front of camera https://youtu.be/EKhF2rIt7zg Outdoor driving https://youtu.be/wnKwwsu1tHQ Feature ...

MILO

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:23:58 -0400

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MILO is the successor build to ScoutBot 1402, and re-uses many of the components from that robot. Since he is the second attempt at a large robot, there is a "2" on his torso. MILO's chassis design was greatly influenced by the many, many things which DID NOT WORK WELL with the ScoutBot. Just some of the changes/improvements are: Track configuration that is less "tank like" and more "bulldozer like"A Torso that can "shrink" by 9 inches in height, to lower CG for going up/down loading ...

Sky Walker Robot Kit - my first robot

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 05:29:36 -0400

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Hi guys, after 3 years of nearly daily watching of your amazing robots builds I finally decided to join this great community. Born and grew up in the country where the word Robot is coming from of course I got infected by robots. As a kid I had some robot toys. After moving to Germany due to work reasons I met my wife and stayed here. And she was it who made me a gift named Sky Walker Robot Kit. It was in 2008 and since then I was interested again in robots. And here it is a short description of ...

Would you like to invite my robot to visit your location on it's tour around the globe?

Sun, 19 Jun 2016 06:21:04 -0400

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The idea in short:I will send a robot around planet earth. The robot will be sent to you free of charge. Let it run in your area for 24h and show all earthlings your projects or a piece of your country. Send the rover to the next destination after your mission is over (postal charges will be refunded).The robot can be controlled through a web interface while transmitting a live video stream. All young scientist and of course all discoverers that are young at heart get free access to the robots, there ...

ebaybot

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 09:53:38 -0400

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Recently, I volunteered at my son’s high school to be a coach/teacher for their robotics club. It turned into more of a weekly class which ran once a week for 2 hours after school for about 10 weeks where we showed kids how to build their own robots. My hope is next year, we can compete for the Trinity College Robotics Firefighter challenge in the spring of 2017 after kids build on what they learned over the past few months. I learned a few things along the way, broadened my experience and overall ...

Droid-1

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 22:09:10 -0400

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Hello, I just joined this sight to learn and meet people that share the same interest in making robots. I know no one that does this as a hobby. I am working to get it to move forward and turn left and right. I am currently working on a program now to do so. Programing is my weak point, I am no expert in any thing really. Trying to learn all I can. I have a mega as the main controller and 13 arduino nano's. Each nano is devoted to one linear actuator or motor for controlling movement and ...

T08A2 hexapod tank (from Ghost In The Shell)

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 03:53:12 -0400

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Ghost In The Shell movie left a long lasting impression on me. The tank from the final battle captivated my mind. It has such a rigid shape, but then moves in a very fluid way which makes it seem more like an animal, and then it becomes completely static making it purely mechanical again. Now I realise that this was something that I wanted to build for a long time and I just had to get it out of my system :) https://vimeo.com/168164892 It took roughly ~250 hours of 3D printing time... and ...

Nerf-firing Rover

Sun, 05 Jun 2016 19:21:51 -0400

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This rover makes use of the following: CPPM RC radio input from openTx RC radio Arduino Nano to handle communcations from RC, Raspberry Pi via USB (not attached yet), I/O to servos via i2c, I/O to/from Roboclaw motor controller via serial (gets velocity from encoders on motors), and output to various DC-driven devices (headlight, gripper). 5.8ghz video transmitter for FPV roving Keystudio i2c 16-PWM controller: http://www.keyestudio.cc/h-pd-116.html 2 x Pololu gear motors with encoders: https://www.pololu.com/product/3241 2 ...

Spider Pig - Autonomous hexapod robot

Sun, 05 Jun 2016 11:33:41 -0400

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Video:https://youtu.be/N5_tMeEpJaA Bachelor thesis project by a group of seven students (applied physics and electrical engineering) at Linköping University, Sweden. The robot can navigate a simple maze (with both low and high obstacles) autonomously and be controlled manually with an Xbox controller connected to a laptop. It communicates with the laptop over Bluetooth.The system is divided into three subsystems (control, sensors and communication), with one microcontroller each. The ...

Meet B.O.B "Bicycle Wheeled Observation Bot"

Sun, 05 Jun 2016 04:57:29 -0400

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Meet BOB "Bicycle Wheeled Observation Bot" (Nicknamed by my 2 nieces & found a fitting acronym). Bob’s is a surveillance bot with remotely configured “mode” functions allowing RC, Web, or Antonymous functionality. Its rugged design adopted from spare mountain bicycle wheels and large automobile window crank motors allows for surveillance in even the most remote of locations. ***Project Update: 4/6/17*** Sorry for not updating you guys on the progress of this project sooner. Life got really ...

Mars Curiosity inspired Rover

Sat, 04 Jun 2016 07:39:54 -0400

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It's been a while since I did any "robot" work. I've been rather absorbed in my 3D Printer firmware. I thought it was time I took a little side break, and kicked up something I've been thinking about for a while. I want to create an autonomous rover based on the concept of the Mars Curiosity Rover. No, it won't have a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG), nor will it have fancy bio-chemical analysis thing-a-ma-bobbers... But it will be cool! ...

Blinky, a very simple glowing-eyed robot

Tue, 31 May 2016 23:18:47 -0400

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Blinky likes to be pet! I used this Instructables tutorial for the basic idea and made up the rest: http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinky-the-LED-pet/?ALLSTEPS

RatAttack - Our first BattleBot

Mon, 30 May 2016 17:44:15 -0400

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My daughters and I have been watching the last season of BattleBots so when I asked them what project they wanted to do over the long weekend the choice was obvious: Make a BattleBot. I have never built a BattleBot so the first obstacle to overcome was figuring out how to do it. In this post I explain how we built our first BattleBot that we named RatAttack: RatAttack - Our first BattleBot

Limpy, the super simple walking robot

Mon, 30 May 2016 10:38:56 -0400

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I reached out on Freecycle asking for old unwanted battery-operated toy cars. Limpy is one of those cars, plus lots of hot glue and craft sticks and paperclips. I used this Youtube video as a guide: https://youtu.be/HKKZyEMJOCU Video of Limpy: https://youtu.be/20AGmSqZx4k

Raspberry PI marble sorting system.

Mon, 30 May 2016 09:35:42 -0400

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I made a marble sorting system which sorts marbles by color. Items i used: Raspberry PI 2 - code written in Python. Pythoncard and Simplecv modules usedPicamRobotarm EEZYbotarm from http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1015238pic 16f690 microcontroller for generating pwm for the 4 servo motorsself made deliverey system

Tracked robot "EVR2"

Sun, 08 May 2016 07:24:22 -0400

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Two gearmotors 24v, 120 rpm Construction: alluminium with anodiziring This robot was designed in a program SolidWorks 2014. I bought only rubber tracks and motors. Rubber tracks had designed in company from China. I chose just type of the track and they did length which i need. Gearwheels were made from copolymer (Coprolon). Wheels with power from motors has teeth , other wheels has no, they only bald. First of all , my idea is modular conception of robot. Two tracks are singles. Each of them ...

Tracked robot Mk3

Sat, 07 May 2016 13:30:25 -0400

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Parts: - DC motors 250W, of ebay - Tracks and wheels are from a snow blower (bought from a local hardware and machinery dealer) - Aluminium frame is from local hardware store - Motor controller 2x25 Sabertooth - Remote controller Turnigy 9x - 12V battery 18Ah **** UPDATE (2016-10-23) **** I finally found time to finnish this bad boy. It's a quite powerful beast for bashing around and also to do some useful and cool stuff with the pan/tilt and on board camera. I already have new ideas for a ...

My Mouse Is Running Away!

Fri, 06 May 2016 03:14:19 -0400

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When, Why, What: I work for an IT management company and am always looking for cool little ways to show off my engineering talents. I came up with the idea for this bot after purchasing a lot of cheap mini geared motors from eBay and tried to find something to do with them. I don’t have 3D printer handy so finding lightweight easy to tool plastics is sometimes difficult. I ended up coming across a box of old PS2 mice laying around and the ideas started flowing. I started looking online for different ...

First robot programed in Swift with SwiftyBones

Thu, 05 May 2016 20:00:11 -0400

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This may be the first robot programming entirely in the Swift programming language. I programmed it as an example of what can be done using Swift with the new SwiftyBones library and the BeagleBone Black. Right now it does not do that much but my daughter and I will hopefully be expanding it to do more. You can read about the robot and how I programmed it in the following link (hopefully I will be adding additional links as we expand on it: The first robot programmed in Swift with SwiftyBones ...

Cereal Box Combat Robot

Tue, 03 May 2016 23:42:45 -0400

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Here is my latest ant weight combat robot, the Krave Monster. This robot is kind of a combination of a "dust pan" style combat robot with a clamp style. The dust pan forms the bottom of the mouth, and has a movable front wedge that keeps enemy robots from driving out to the mouth. The top of the mouth comes down on the opponent, helping to trap them on top of the dust pan (and scoring extra judge points). Because my design requires the robot to "eat" other robots, I had to use a light weight material ...

My Junk-Bot

Tue, 03 May 2016 22:24:43 -0400

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Last year, my 4th grade teacher gave me a used TV remote control as a GAG gift. Over the summer, I thought about what I should do with it. So I thought that it could be used to control a robot with. This robot cost me about $15 total. The reason why it only costs about $15 is because I don't have a lot of money to spend on expensive robot parts. Alternatively, I had to scavenge parts throughout my garage and old projects that were in no use. Here are the parts that I used to build Junk-Bot: 2 toy ...

line follower debug application

Sun, 01 May 2016 12:34:29 -0400

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line follower debug application written in C++ using opengl as GUI, written within 5 days ^_^ ; robot transmitts data via uart, in text format; on PC side is running parser from uart and in separate thread visualisation; these data are processed : line position, sensors , 9DOF, controller parameters

Micro Servo Humanoid

Sat, 30 Apr 2016 15:19:57 -0400

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Update: 03 May 2016 [Added video of push-ups and sonar test] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi everyone, I am from South Africa and this is my micro servo humanoid that I am currently constructing. So far I have spent about 4 days on it, still a lot to be done. The reason I am using micro servos is because of their low cost (about $3 each). I was initially concerned that they would not be up to the task of handling the weight of the robot while ...

FPV Squid Rover

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 07:35:10 -0400

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My new rover with 8 wheels :-)It is controlled by my FPV Control Station.Added a video where i drive it....But the bearing break in the end of the video :-(And a nother FPV video.Some features and parts:Top speed about 6-7 km/h.About 20 cm ground clearance.8 24 volts dc motors.8 Monster Truck 10-Spoke WheelsPan and tilt of the camera (Bearings to get a sturdy construction)Headlamp for the camera (a demolished flashlight).Siren to scare bad people.Daytime running ...

FPV Control Station

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 06:27:02 -0400

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Built a new control station for my rover. It work with my old rover: FPV Rover but i work on a new rover with 8 wheels and suspension. I call it Squid Rover.Below is a work log and some explanations of features of my control station.WiFi Solder together metal boxes for the different parts, this is the wifi card.Thought it would shield a little, but is probably completely unnecessary ... but fun to build...I use the WiFi when i develop the code. Steelsquid ...

Annabelle

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 23:36:14 -0400

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Annabelle is a human-sized robot that is a collaboration between Martin Triplett of Red-Sky robotics, and Bot Party, a collective of enthusiasts of multiple-disciplines that explore the intersection of robotics and theater. Annabelle consists of a stripped-down Quantum Power Wheelchair equipped with a custom motor control box, a mannequin torso that also consists of a car stereo reciever + speakers, and a Lenovo tablet running Martin Triplett's software. This is the same software that is in Anna ...

Mouse Droid based on Runt Rover Whippersnapper with Raspberry Pi

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 23:56:56 -0400

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This is my first attempt a building a robot powered by a Raspberry Pi. The base is a Runt Rover Whippersnapper by Actobotics. It was cheap and very easy to put together, and I wanted it to have 4 wheels. My idea was to basically build a Mouse Droid from Starwars, but I'm not interested in making it identical to the ones in the movies. I just want a small autonomous robot. I was able to get the basic robot working with Python code I wrote myself by using: a 2000 mA Powerbank (used for charging cell ...

An Insect Robot to be Continued

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 23:36:06 -0400

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Here is the new version of Insectbot Hexa, which is created by Lumi. Lumi Michaelis, Technician, Fisherman, Truck & Bus driver, Computer Scientist, Translator, Father, Robot Engineer, Creator of Insectbot Mini & Insectbot Hexa (early prototype of Antbo). Lumi had been dedicating himself to the maker community since 2011. Before joining DFRobot, he was a core member in Letsmakerobots and Xin Che Jian, the first hackerspace in China. In 2011 he designed Insectbot Mini and Insectbot Hexa, ...

Octobot spider robot

Sun, 24 Apr 2016 12:56:46 -0400

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This is my latest robot named Octobot. It was designed entirely with CAD (Solidworks). Most of the parts were 3D printed. The 8 legged spider robot is controlled by a smartphone using Bluetooth LE. The control board is the Romeo BLE bluetooth and motor controller board from DF Robot. The robot uses only 2 geared DC motors. Each motor drives a set of 4 legs on each side. Will be adding some other sensors and using this robot to experiment with spider AI.

Mowbot 1

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:37:42 -0400

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This is phase one of construction with RC control. Phase two is autonomous control, coming up real soon, with Jetson TX1 and ZED stereo camera.

Petit Bot wifi controled with Wemos mini D1 / ESP8266

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:38:33 -0400

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Petit Bot is a small wifi controled robot kit. It can be used with snap4arduino, appInventor or blockly javascript. I Electronics to make this bot you will need some electronics parts : A wemos D1 mini available here : aliexpress web site Two FS90R 360 servo motors available here : aliexpress web site A SPDT switch available here : aliexpress web site Two servo connectors available here : aliexpress web site Two femals 8 pins connector (available with the wemos) Four zip ties available here ...

Obstacle and free fall avoidance with mBot Special #ArduinoDay 2016

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 17:20:24 -0400

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As you may know, here in Let's Make Robots we are doing something a bit more special for the Arduino Day 2016. It's not that we are only fans of the Arduino plarform, but we find it very convenient to start robotics, also to keep developing. To show how easy and fast can it be, I have developed an upgraded version of mBot thanks to our friends of Makeblock. This new version has some improvements in order to avoid free fall from a table for example: Two flowing line sensors at the front to avoid free ...

Robot Will Tell You What You Feeling Or Thinking..!

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 08:11:19 -0400

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Two Wheeled Inverted Pendulum fuzzy controller

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:49:24 -0400

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I controlled my balance robot using a a two fuzzy logic controller 1-one for (IMU feedback) using as input the angle and change in angle , the output is a PWM1 . 2-second for (encoder feedback) use a wheels velocity as input and the output is a PWM2 . PWM=PWM1+PWM2 (motor Control)

Two Wheeled inverted pendulum (balance robot)

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:40:44 -0400

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I control this robot by using two PID , one for gyro and other encoder measurement 1-one PID for tilt angle to let a robot it standing up 2-second PID for displacement to let robot standing in one position first I tuning a tilte PID second I tuning displacement PID

Cartesio – low cost cartesian plotter robot

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:50:05 -0400

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Recently the famous site evilmadscientist introduced the new art robot called Axidraw.I saw the robot in action and it is very similar to the robot I built in the 2015, called Cartesio, a 3d printed cartesian robot. Cartesio is similar to Axidraw, the main differences are: – Cartesio is a cartesian robot (xy movement) while Axidraw is a type of corexy movement (t-bot I think) – Cartesio is based on Arduino, while Axidraw is based on the EBB Driver board – Cartesio has a large working area ...

Internet Connected Trash Can Robot That Talks

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 01:10:25 -0400

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This IOT project started out serious, then I kept thinking of funny things I wanted to make it do. The only way I could think to present it was a corny infomercial style video. It talks, sends you an email when its full, and I made an accompanying Android App for more control over its functionality. Full Instructions: http://www.instructables.com/id/OpenTrashCan-a-Smart-Internet-Connected-Trash-Can-/ Code and Android App can be found on: www.WireBeings.com You need: A cheap trash can (this ...

Hexapod 001

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:30:37 -0400

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For my 2nd project i will be making a 6 legged robot that can move in all directions (fingers crossed) like Steg ill be making it from the ground up and prob get a few grey hairs! << Goals >> Build a walker using tripod gate motionAble to move in all directions Control by remote > r/cGain more hands on xp for bigger complex projectsAble for wet/dry and rough/smooth terrain Leg layout and frame design having the gears to tight seems to cause too much friction and too loose ...

Motor with weight, PID and camera

Sun, 13 Mar 2016 12:54:58 -0400

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Main idea of this project was to test PID regulator on something physical. I decided to use motor with weight on one leveler. For feedback was used webcam with Emgu (OpenCV) image recognition. PC application is processing image and sending command to PicAxe over RS232. Picaxe is generating PWM to the motor. Motor is not directly controlled by PicAxe, but it is using BD139 transistor. PicAxe and motor are running on 5V.

Intelligent Vibrobot Mega

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:34:23 -0500

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Update: 25th May, 2016 Omnidirectional infrared detection: Go to the bottom for further info, about the way to detect the habitat areas. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Update: 15th March, 2016 Solved issue: Escape from border/edge (go to the bottom for further info). Added video in real environment. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Intelligent Vibrobot Mega was a project started on September 2015 with several objectives: As a ...

Arduino Delta Robot (driven by DC motors)

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:27:57 -0500

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Driven by the sudden longing for a personal Delta Robot I found myself building one. I decided to use geared DC motors (with 14 pulse / rotation rotary encoders), because for some reason, it occurred to me, that that's the way to go. The good thing about heavily geared DC motors is, that they won't move even when a strong outside force is applied. I used motors with a 1 / 264 gear. Thus, in combination with the above mentioned rotary encoders, the motors have a theoretical resolution of 3696 pulses ...

FPV Robot Rover

Sat, 27 Feb 2016 07:18:24 -0500

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I have rebuild my Large Rover to the FPV Rover.It has a 2.4GHz video transmitter and the video can tilt up/down and right/left.I also made a remote control to host the screen for the video and the control buttons.More Info see: http://www.steelsquid.org/fpv-rover And also change the transceiver for the control signal to a 433MHz HM-TRLR-S.It did not use standard 2.54 mm pins so i had to solder the HM-TRLR-S to a experiment board and i also added a antenna connector. The remote I ...

Half scale R2D2 project

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:47:40 -0500

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I've been workinng on this guy for about 4 months. I have alot more work to do on him but he's turning out great so far. Welded the feet out of 1/8 gage steel and am using irobot vacuum cleaner motors for the drive. Right now he's weighing in at about 60 pounds.

The CREEPER (aka Curt)

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:34:38 -0500

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Hi, I am a new member to LetsMakeRobots and so far I am very impressed with the site, the people, and the projects. I hope to learn and share with you all in the facinating and rapidly developing field of robotics and AI. I am new to electronics as of several months ago after getting the Arduino starter kit. After working through the examples and trying several small projects I had the opportunity and idea to make animatronic figures for Halloween at my house. As a fan of minecraft ...

Krekel - PIC controlled mini hexapod

Sat, 20 Feb 2016 07:29:33 -0500

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I made a smal hexapod robot. ( Laserlip's friend ) It's based on the thing from Ijon Tichy. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5156 Added: -4 AAA NMHI batteries, -HRSR04 sonar. -PIC 12F638 Microchip.

Robot beds with UWB indoor navigation

Sat, 20 Feb 2016 01:58:44 -0500

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We have made a pair of robot beds to roam around with sleeping visitors at a gallery: http://www.loligo.se/roaming_beds/. Building the robots was a challenge itself, even more so designing an indoor navigation system with enough precision to enable choreographed dance. We ended up using a combination of ultrawideband radio (UWB) and good old odometry. Lidar is used to avoid moving obstacles such as humans. An unexpected problem was that the wheels came from different production batches ...

MaRRVE (Manned and Remote Robotic Vehicular Exoskeleton)

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 15:01:51 -0500

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Two teenage inventors embark on an endeavor of immense proportions, and potentially world shaking effects...the construction of MaRRVE. With applications ranging from construction and material transport to life saving Disaster relief missions, MaRRVE (Manned and Remote Robotic Vehicular Exoskeleton) will allow the wearer or a remote pilot to lift loads up to 1,500 lbs (680 Kg) all while relaying vital haptic, and sensory. You will have to subscribe to watch the epic unfold every 3D print, casting, ...

NRF24 Robot Rover

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:24:50 -0500

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I wanted a rover with longer range (WIFI is to short).On this robot the video and control signals is transferred by a NRF24L01+.The video is very low resolution and frame-rate (320x240, about 1 frame a second).And a also build a remote control with a Raspberry Pi 7" Touchscreen DisplayThe range is at least 400 m. Motor controller is a Sabertooth 2X5 driving 4 small DC-motors.A NoIr Raspberry Pi camera can be tilted up and down by a servo.Servo is controlled by a Adafruit 16-Channel ...

Pepakura Biped

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:12:57 -0500

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While the Deathstar, and X-wing squadron might have failed to gain crowdfunding traction, there is a realistically obtainable piece of technology we can create today...the B1 Battle Droid. This droid functions similar to a Spring Flamingo design for the legs, upper body balances like a "hoverboard" at the hips. Remote control is done with a vr headset, and 360 degree live streaming camera. The user feels they are the robot. Autonomous mode is also an option. Thingiverse contains item number ...

MeatHook

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 02:20:59 -0500

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A Big Thanks to Pinaut and Stoerpeak for sharing their amazing code and ideas! I couldn't wait for my parallel gripper to arrive so I cobbled one together from bits and bobs. It's a bit heavy for the rest of the arm but does the job.Need to upgrade gripper and add base rotation stability. Used the following items: heavy wooden platform plastic frame from cpu fan 2 x standard metal gear servos 2 x mini servos servo brackets,aluminum,etc arduino 4 x25k pots ribbon cable 5 aa batteries 2 x buttons gripper ...

Johnny Five

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:43:56 -0500

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Hello. This is my Johnny Five robot from the movie Short Circuit 1&2 it came as a very plain and simple kit. I have done many modifications to it and I'm happy with how it looks. The only thing I want to do with it now is to make it RC but I literally have no idea how to do it or shat to use to go it. If anyone has any ideas that would be amazing

MDi #4

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:44:43 -0500

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UPDATE @ April 2, 2018 Hello LMR! Another looong time since last update. This robot stayed about a year abandoned in my lab getting dusty. But fortunately I got the time to work on my projects again. So in this update I show some "old" video/pictures material (recorded more than a year ago) about making the head. But also a new video made in the last weekend, of MDi #4's remote controlled method. ...

Mini Robot Rover

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:26:41 -0500

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This is my smallest robot 20x20cm and 9cm hight.You can control it via WIFI like the other robots but this also has 8 HC-SR04 distance sensors.The distance will show on the screen (larger red semicircles means the object is closer). Steelsquid Kiss OSRaspberry PiSeelsquid PIIO BoardRaspberry Pi CameraMini Servo to tilt camera Connected to the servo controller on the PIIO board4 DC-motors Connected to the small motor driver on the PIIO board8 HC-SR04 distance sensors The ECHO ...

Large robot rover

Sat, 23 Jan 2016 16:34:34 -0500

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It is about 50x50cm with 20cm wheels and uses PiBorg Diable DC motor controller.It has the same control system as the Small Rover but it do not use the internal DC motor controller. More info see: steelsquid.org Steelsquid Kiss OSControl card: Raspberry Pi with PIIO BoardControl it on a HTML5 webpage via WIFI.It has 4 Gimsonrobotics DC motors controlled by PiBorg Diable DC motor controller. A Raspberry Pi camera mounted on a servo to tilt up and down.The servo is connected to ...

Opabinia - steampunk 12 servo hexapod

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 12:12:15 -0500

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OK - this is going to be a detailed development blow by blow account of my latest build. the name comes from one of my favorite fossils of the Cambrian (see video), and I hope there will be some passing resemblance as this thing develops. I've been away from my robots for a bit, but came back to find my old hexapod with 3 Servos and wanted to go that extra mile, I still have my first attempt, and I don't think it's too bad considering - see the video My objectives on starting are to have something ...

Force sensitive 3D printed BB-8

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:14:31 -0500

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Hi, At first, it was just supposed to be a figurine, but I couldn't resist to give it a little brain (Arduino Nano). I have been working on a bigger project these last months, this was a short and fun break ;) So, what does it do ? If you focus on it with the Force, it moves its head and makes some electronic noises. Ok, it uses and ultrasonic sensor to detect your hand :) The model is not from me, I found it on Thingiverse : http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:789759 . I added the base. All the ...

Basic Robot Claw

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 17:24:31 -0500

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Hi everybody I love robotics but I don't have a lot of motors or parts and the ones I do have are my dads old ones, so this is about the best I can do with what I have. It only has two degres of freedom (a claw and shoulder axis) because I only had two motors but now that I have got another one am working on making it swivel. I am also wanting to purchase The Vex IQ Super Kit so hopefully when Iget that I can make some bigger and more complex models. Buy the way does anyone know where I ...

E.A.R.L. Hexapod teaches itself to walk

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:34:26 -0500

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Meet E.A.R.L.(Experimental Algorithmic Robotic Locomotion). He is unlike all of the other robots that you may have seen. He is the kind of a bot that likes to do things on his own. That is why he has taught himself to walk! It is absolutely amazing that his master(builder, designer, and programmer) is only 17 years old, and still in high school! Check out his work here: earl-tech.com Used: (18) AX-18A DYNAMIXEL motors (1) Intel Edison alot of other circuits I have designed alot of parts ...

Robopet

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:06:23 -0500

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A1B1 - My first Arduino Robot

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 16:39:30 -0500

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Small robot rover

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 16:23:43 -0500

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A small robot rover controlled on HTML5 webpage via WIFI. Drag on the right side of the screen with your mouse or your finger to control the movement. And drag up and down on the left side to tilt the camera. Double tap on the screen to toggle the light.It has 4 DC motors controlled by the on-board DC motor driver on the PIIO board. A Raspberry Pi camera mounted on a servo to tilt up and down. The servo is connected to servo port 1 on the PIIO board. And also a small LED light that i drive ...

Upgrade Silverlit Remove Control with TX433 and picaxe

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:53:49 -0500

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My son had a broken Silverlit helicopter, so I decided to upgrade the Infrared Remote Control to RF using the Cheap TX433 module. The remote control has one joystick, one sliding pot for the accelerator, one switch for the channel selection, and a few buttons for the light and the trim.I removed the CPU and created a small board with the PICAXE 14m2 connecting with wires all the inputs from the sensors (joysticks, pot, switch and buttons). The joystick and pot are connected on the ADC channels, and ...

The Wire Beings beta: An expandable, humanoid, Arduino Robot

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 21:12:18 -0500

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All build instructions, parts lists, 3D files, and code can be accessed here: www.WireBeings.com

utility box bot voice recoginition (r2d2 like bot)part2

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 20:48:25 -0500

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this is the secondpart to my work in progress robot with awesomeutilitys like robotic arm,saw,usb,etc i have added the arduino mega that is the big main brain last tim3 all i had done was the chassis. now i soldered the motor leads to a l293d chip soldered onto perfboard. and have conected that arduino mega to the motorcontroller! Ill upload a new update when the voice regconition module comes in the mail, with in a month hopefully.

ROBOT 1

Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:15:18 -0500

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A small autonomous obstacle-avoidance robot based on fritsl's original project. This is my first robot, but it really opened the doors for me in the world of robotics. Thanks a million fritsl! :D

Global Domination Robot (GDR) Mk III

Sat, 02 Jan 2016 22:01:35 -0500

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As it's been some time since the completion of the GDR Mk II, and many parts of the world have not yet fallen under the shadow of my power, I have decided to begin work on the Mk III version to work out many of the details that will be needed in future larger and more heavily weaponized platforms, especially regarding navigation. I plan to build the Mk III sequentially to develop its navigation capability, and would like input from all of the smart folks on here. Here is the game plan: 1. Chassis, ...

voice regconition box utility droid (like r2d2)

Sat, 02 Jan 2016 19:15:32 -0500

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this robot going to have all kinds of gadgets and doors that can open on cammand. they will have stuff like: robotic arm, shocker,usb,port,dart shooter,lights, saw, lighter! he will roam and be controled mainly through voice. his head isnt on yet but its gonna be a similar box, but way smallar.

cheap/easy obstacle avoiding robot

Sat, 02 Jan 2016 18:46:03 -0500

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just an average roaming robot arduino uno and l298n and my code is the most simplified obsticle avoiding code iv seen email me at my username sergei.glimis@gmail.com if you wanr it. oh and chech me out on youtube, techset

Beginner roam bot

Sat, 02 Jan 2016 18:19:37 -0500

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just obstacle avoidance my code is the most simplified code for one

Two Wheel Self Balancing Trinity College Fire Fighting Robot Contestant

Wed, 30 Dec 2015 16:17:21 -0500

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Update 1/18/2016 There will probably be a new robot chassis. I think I was going about this the wrong way. The two wheel self balancing, the robot gripper that puts out candles, and a few other things were not such a good idea. Stay tuned. Personal Backstory It all started one day when I decided I wanted to participate in a robot competition. I first looked at the current LMR competitions and I couldn't find any decent ones. Then I went to my friend ggallant and he said this. He told me I should ...

Astromech droid R3-B9

Wed, 30 Dec 2015 15:17:09 -0500

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Seven months ago, I decided to get into Arduino programming and to build a robot. On YouTube, I found many videos of obstacle avoiding robots built from a 2-wheel-drive chassis and an ultrasonic distance sensor which I liked a lot. However, I wanted my robot to look like a "real" (movie) robot. So I chose the basic design of R2-D2 as a starting point. It was clear to me that I did not have the skills, time, and money to build a real R2-D2. On the other hand, I didn't just want to copy an existing ...

Two leg 4 feet insect-like walker

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 16:17:20 -0500

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Component list-arduino nano clone(or an arduino uno)-6 male to female jumper wires-usb b to mini b cable-smartphone powerbank with usb(or 4 nimh AA)-2 microservo 9ghttps://youtu.be/kXvJX9BwCpE file needed to reproduce it here TwoServo on Github. The front servo draws current from Vin, and the rear servo draws current from 5v pin.The robot has an expected lifetime of 2 hours, then it can be recharged any usb charger.This is a really low cost robot that can be built for under 10€, 3d printed parts ...

Raspberry Pi Robot Arm with simple Computer Vision

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 23:06:07 -0500

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A small Raspberry Pi robot arm I made over the past few month. The robot arm is made of: · 4 Dynamixel AX-12A servos · 1 Raspberry Pi 2 model B · 1 Raspberry Pi camera module · 1 Electromagnet on the top · Aluminum, wood · ...

Insect Robot

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:16:52 -0500

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I made this insect-like robot, after searching all over the web for any robot with WiFi controller i've picked one piece of code here, other code over there and its no good... yet !! i'm looking for help to improve the controlling !! it works with HMTL, it generates on his IP adress after turning on, uses softwareserial to comunicate with the ESP, i've made for an Arduino Nano in first place, but... i dont know why it don't run... i tried a lot... i want a way to controll on the smartphone, on the ...

EG First 2nd rev bot

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 05:06:17 -0500

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Very new to this site. Been playing with this project on and off for 6 months. Completed once then went back to and it wasn't working. Tried to troubleshoot and burnt out the chip. Pulled out the whole circuit board. Then rewired the battery pack. At that point it is just the frame DC motors on front and back(front geared to turn right and left, back left as dc motor for fowards and back) . I pulled an H bridge chip from a motor drive expansion board and breadboarded it . For the most part to DC ...

UNV

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 03:01:52 -0500

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pretty much done just trying to find some help on the BT for wireless, i wrote the code in arduino bt i dont know how to setup up the hc05 to tx values over serial plus im working on like 5 other prototypes

Sentinel

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 02:55:42 -0500

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project is still in development and i mean software side but ill be documenting thru my site more here and there and of course ill post here as well but once im done Name: SentinelHeight: 6FTWeight: 50-85LBSFeatures: AI system with speech bi-directional communication OpenCV with various mode offer by opencv and a Neural Network system with sensory feedback for touch and proximity.Language: C++, C# and JavaPrograms IDE: Visual Studio 2013, Arduino, ProcessingControl Mode: Autonomous

Super Servo with Wiper Motor, ESC, v-tail mixer and Servo Tester, no soldering!

Sun, 20 Dec 2015 22:08:13 -0500

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Power! In the realm of the radio control hobby, there is an unfulfilled dream, to make a powerful, inexpensive and simple servo amplifier. We want to make big projects, like an r/c mower, or really big off road robot. There are electric motors with gearboxes out there, like windshield wiper motors, but how can we use them to steer our project? There are electronic kits you can buy, but in my opinion, they are too expensive. In this house, we build what we want if possible. I'm not building a specific ...

Robotic Three-Wheeler

Sat, 19 Dec 2015 22:07:57 -0500

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It is a robot. It is the first one I made, but oh well. It is still really cool!!! I used K'nex pieces to build it... It can move in two directions because the motor on the back is bi-directional. I just used my imagination and just went for it... And I ended up with that picture. I really tried my hardest and it was amazing when it worked!!! Go make something everybody!!!............

Make Your Own MSP430 Launchpad based Robot

Sun, 13 Dec 2015 23:49:16 -0500

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This tutorial serves as a short introduction to Robotics using MSP430 microcontroller and Launchpad development board from TI.Here we will build a small differential powered robot from scratch using MSP430G2553 controller and L293D motor control chip. This tutorial follows a DIY ethic and can be assembled easily with things lying around in your garage, only exception is the Launchpad micro controller kit which you have to purchase from Texas instruments. The Frame of the robot is constructed from ...

My first autonomous robot with ROS INDIGO

Sun, 13 Dec 2015 03:48:58 -0500

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introduction I built this robot from simply learning to use ROS. the biggest challenge was to create the controller for "odom and motor drive" but i found a lot of help with the project rosserial and ros arduino with python. when you begin to understand ROS, many door opens to you. my robot is an autonomous robot based on ROS ARDUINO he has the capasity for navigation and exploration by itself everywhere it is also able to interact with an arm 7 dof, pick of objects and ...

Multi-Functional Astromech Droid Based on R2-D2

Sat, 12 Dec 2015 13:30:43 -0500

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E4-B4: Astromech Droid for the Home, With the new Star Wars movie being released, I recently watched the other movies which I'm a huge fan of. While watching them, they gave me the inspiration to build my own Astromech droid which is something I always wanted to do. So I figured I would post it here to hopefully give someone the inspiration to build their own, or just so you can have a read and look at some photos and videos. There are so many great scale replica Astromech builds around ...

DIY Minion robot made with scrap and Arduino

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:45:20 -0500

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Hello! I guess you guys already know that I have a little baby. Even though he's small, he's already very watchful seeing the robots running around the house (we had much fun together with the mBot and his lights). So I made this buddy thinking it would be fun for him as well. Currently I have not worked much with scraps, but I have a lot of them at my lab. Long ago (I believe there are four years) keep this capsule (which ...

AT-AT Robot

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 10:21:14 -0500

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This is NOT our project, but wanted to share - Check out this awesome AT-AT! http://www.atatproject.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GvNKQCcnEvE

Low cost Quadruped Project. 17 degrees of freedom (SG90) slot together laser cut robot.

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:20:47 -0500

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Hi All, I'm a newbie to the site but thought I'd Upload a CAD image of the quadruped I've just finished. Thoughts? Ok some initial construction images - the cable management needs some serious work! The white acrylic version was an initial test of leg construction. Am working on 15 degrees of freedom on first models (3 per leg) 3 for neck and head.

Lawn Mower

Sat, 28 Nov 2015 06:13:47 -0500

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Wi Fi Remote controlled lawn mower, HD IP camera w/audio, Joystick controlled, independent drive wheels, w/brakes, 127 speeds, 2 # 12 volt deep cycle batteries 14AH

MechWarrior - Hexapod Robotic Platform

Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:36:21 -0500

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So for my final year project, I decided to do a Hexapod platform. Started out as an obsession and ended up as a money gobbling monster. (You know how it goes) Concept: Final Design: Final Assembly: So i've uploaded ALL of the CAD files and ALL of the manufacturing files to GRABCAD and i've added a short description of each component used at my BLOG. Honestly, i'm too lazy ...

3D Printer - PLA sticking issues resolved!

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 02:19:27 -0500

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I have finally received my Buccaneer Pirate 3D printer and just started playing around with it. Got off a shaky start of broken filaments and poor adhesion of the layers, but all is resolved through the easy to understand re-calibration instructions and various youtube videos from the homepage. One other problem remains though, and that is the difficulty of removing the final product from the print bed! Sounds like a good problem to have as it usually means the model came out well, but after a few ...

biped Trashbot 5, learning Center of Gravity for longer strides

Sun, 22 Nov 2015 11:49:25 -0500

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I'm working on improving the stride length of the original BoB logic (four servo walk). I decided to add two hip servos and I hope I can get away without adding additional ankle servos... This is how Trashbot 4 transformed into Trashbot 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fUss5tq3L8 And along the way, I learned a couple of things: How wide should the feed be? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ8Bz_ioReo Successfull yes, but full body has different Center of Gravity and should help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBxXjNAE0II So ...

Making PCB vias using conductive ink

Sat, 21 Nov 2015 12:46:21 -0500

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We developed an alternative method for making PCB vias through-hole using a robot. There are several commercial products for making DIY PCB vias. Some based on special pins made for this purpose but they are ugly, cost money and difficult to install. Others methods are based on conductive epoxy which also is expensive and resistivity is not good. Electroplating is the method used by the PCB industry. There are on the internet some interesting experiences, but all of them require special equipment ...

Star Wars BB-8 Droid (V2)

Sat, 21 Nov 2015 11:59:27 -0500

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Version 2 works much better! ...Now to just add a nice paint job. The Sphereo version uses wheels to roll within the shell, but I have chosen a different method of control. The robot has a pendulum hanging inside of the sphere which stays upright, and the sphere rotates around this. The pendulum can spin and swing left and right for turning. I’ve included an explanation video of how the BB-8 Droid works, and a video covering my progress in the first 24 hours of the project. I’ve now moved ...

Parallax Boe-Bot Kit

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 21:01:24 -0500

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I recently won a Parallax Boe-Bot robot kit at the Robotics Society of Southern California (RSSC) for coming in 1st place in the Line-Following competition. I had a lot of fun building the kit, but I found the Basic Stamp 2 language a little bit strange because I'm used to Python and Java instead of Basic, so it was hard at first to understand. I eventually figured it out. My robot uses the following components: (2) IR emitter/detector pairs (for vision) (2) metallic whiskers (touch sensors) (1) ...

Battery robot

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:21:12 -0500

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Last days I saw a review of the Official Arduino Robot and I remembered about a project I made some time ago with this robot. The project was dismantled meantime but i still have some pictures and the final video. Maybe someone find it useful or at least entertaining :) I built this robot for "Hack the Arduino Robot" challenge, part of RobotChallenge 2014. The idea for this robot came from an older project, which harvest depleted batteries to power electronic ...

MicroHexTT

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:09:59 -0500

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This is my hexapod robot. I call it the MicroHexTT. I dont have much space so i wanted to build a bot around the same size as an msrubug. The bot in whole is a hodge podge of parts from three or four different bots. I switched around alot till i found the right combinations of parts and measurements. Im using MG90 digital servos as the muscle. Two batteries for power, a 7.4v 1000mah lipo for logic power and an 11.1v 500mah lipo connected to a Pololu 5v 9a power regulator. The brains ...

Johnny5-style robot.

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:25:24 -0500

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4 years after making my balancing bliepbot, i planned to make a Johnny-five-like robot. I still had some parts from bliepbot: nimh batteries, parallax motor-wheel kit, L6203 driver boards, i/o boards... I wanted to share some pictures of my work in progress. Until now i have a three wheeled frame with batteries, two drive motors, one motor to lift the body, working laptop parts for the chest, a lot of printed pla plastic, bearings and threaded rods. The height until now is 75cm, could be 1m when ...

iOS Robot Controller App

Sun, 15 Nov 2015 23:08:09 -0500

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I recently updated an app I wrote for controlling robots from an iOS device (an iPhone, iPod, or iPad). The app uses an embedded web server to permit connecting to the iOS device using a web browser, and captures images from the device camera to return to a web page displayed in the browser, and permits using the browser to send commands to the robot. The app is about 3 years old, but the older version used photo-electronics to communicate from the iOS device to the robot body, the new version ...

Automatic photo scanner

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 02:37:20 -0500

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a ventouse made by a Nerf ammo carry the photo.

ros2bot

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:56:59 -0500

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Ros2Bot (upgraded version of turtlebot2) is a personnel Robot Kit based on open source platform for Developing Highly capable application like mobile robots through its vision system and mobile base which is empowered by single board compuer. Turtlebot2 which is available currently assembled with kinect old sensor and pc which need to be placed on it to control. In this project the pc was replaced with a single board computer and kinect old sensor was replaced with kinectv2 (x-box ONE) sensor. ...

Maze Solver

Sat, 07 Nov 2015 14:11:26 -0500

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This maze solver is based on Arduino Nano. The power source is four AA Eneloop battries which are really good. A DC-DC boost converter boosts the voltage to 11V for motors and then a linear regulator regulates to 5V for the microcontroller. This has five infrared pairs (receiver and transmitter/ tcrt 5000) for line sensing. The robot at present runs in PI controller but I will apply PID very soon. I haven't completed it, perhaps after exams!

BioGripp 3.1 - Robotic hand

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:58:41 -0500

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I built this hand because I was convinced that we could do even better than the 3D-printed ones. They are really good looking but they usually don´t have the strength to grip objects or they cannot stay a high number of uses. The purpose of my project was to design a hand with a human-like movement which could grip 1kg and which had to be affordable even in mass production. The design was really a lot influenced by the production price. Mechanic : The mechanical system which allows ...

RB5X Update Project

Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:53:25 -0500

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This project is my update of the original RB5X. A little history: The original RB5x The RB5X is a personal robot that has been around since 1982. Although not currently manufactured, there had been efforts to update the system to more modern technology and manufacturing techniques. Specifications: - 13" in diameter, - 23" high - 24 lbs. Traveled about 4" per second, Sensory inputs: - 8 bumper panels around perimeter - 1 photodiode under carriage to track to its charger using line following - ...

Hacked Tin Can Robot

Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:04:39 -0500

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This is my very first robot, which I made when I was nine. For my birthday I got a simple walking robot Tin Can Robot, which just moved forward and I wanted to hack it so that it could move both directions, change its speed and avoid obstacles. The hack is based on design ideas of my dad and brother, I just did PCB drawing, assembly, soldering and overall setup. Function: The robot is driven by a single geared DC motor and holds a 12-oz soda can. Due to the egg-shaped wheels, ...

Xbee controlled 5 Axis robot arm

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:58:23 -0400

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I wanted to make an arm for my terrestrial robot V2.0 so this is it! Parts used: Servos: Turntable servo x1, 6kg/cm torqueBase servo x2 , 10kg/cmFore arm servo x1, 8kg/cmWrist servo x1, 8kg/cmGripper servo x1, 8kg/cm6x servo hornsMaterials: Rc Helicopter aluminium tail-boom 20mm hollow tubeRight angled piece of aluminium 2mm thickStandoffs3x castor wheels for turntable.2x 3mm acrylic sheet for ...

Simple Robotic Arm Made out Of Cardboard Pieces

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:55:10 -0400

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This is another project that I have done so far at my internship at the Boca Bearing Company. I was having some extra time waiting for some parts to arrive in the mail so I decided to do a quick simple project. As with the other projects that I have done here at Boca Bearings, I was to document everything about the project. So the following instuctions is taken from a post on the company's blog at http://bocabearingsworkshop.blogspot.com/2015/10/simple-robotic-arm-made-out-of.html ...

Z-BOT

Fri, 23 Oct 2015 08:29:48 -0400

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I would like to introduce my robot. Its name is Z-bot. It is a four wheeled robot car, which I made in 2012-2013. This work was my thesis work at BSc level, at University of Szeged, Hungary. I am a computer science engineer. This was my first ever robot to came alive, and also a last too, because I had no time for these kind of hobby. So first of all, I want to add some background of sensors, actuators and after that I will explaine my Z-bot’s boards, platforms and some kind of behaviors. ...

Autonomous Rover

Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:48:13 -0400

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This is a robot I'm working on. Has a Zed depth camera for SLAM Also has Lidar Lite. RoboClaw motor controller and 2 nvidia Jetson boards. Also GPS and an IMU unit. All the tubing is carbon fiber the rest is aluminum parts from Actobotics. Jetsons are running Ubuntu and ROS. Just fired up the motors tonight for the first time. Had one wired backwards of course :) But outside of that all is well. Just learning ROS so its slow going right now. Having to hack a driver I found for the roboclaw to work ...

Want feedback & suggestions - Phiro Education Robot - for kids & young people - Learn coding in 5 ways

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 22:42:53 -0400

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Hi Guys, we designed a new education robot .Here are technical details of the product !!!We have made 3D printed sample robots powered by Arduino on Atmel MCU.We have Six proximity IR sensors, 2 RGB LED's, Speaker, LiPO battery with USB charging & 2 DC geared motors.Our idea & focus was to gently introduce coding & robotics to kids and young people so that they can visualize outcome of code they created in the physical world.Phiro is a LEGOⓇ compatible coding & programmable robot ...

Serial Hybrid Powered 6WD autonomous vehicle

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:47:18 -0400

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This is my project blog about creating a serial hybrid driven (RC glow engine -> BLDC generator -> LiPo battery -> 6 DC motors) 6WD autonomous vehicle. Step 0: Preparation Where should I start... My idea is building an autonomous vehicle, driven by 6 DC motors, powered by a LiPo battery, which is again charged during operation by a RC 2-cycle (or better 4-cycle) glow engine powering a BLDC-motor-generator. The whole system will be controlled by an Arduino. I know the whole idea ...

SIMPLE LINE FOLLOWER

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 02:02:08 -0400

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This is an Easy Line Follower .. Which is based on simple schematics only just follow some instruction and make it is is very simple... MAKING PCB Last week I finally got time to do a bit of work. I made my own PCB :). I wish I had learned this back in college. It have would saved me so much time. What PCBs did I make? The line follower circuit (Click me to open tutorial). This robot uses very little wiring. None of the wires have been soldered. I have also replaced the mounts ...

robot romeo

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:44:17 -0400

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Wirelessly Controlled 3D Printed Hand

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:23:08 -0400

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Part 1: Project Proposal This project was the second project that I did at Boca Bearings for my internship. The details and the steps of how I carried out this project can be seen at the company's blog at http://bocabearingsworkshop.blogspot.com/search/label/3D%20Printed%20Robotic%20Hand. Boca Bearings is currently holding a Innovation Contest where you can submit your project and can win a 3D printer or a GoPro camera. The grand prize is $5,000. The check rules and ...

IronBot：A Smartphone-Operated Robot

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:27:36 -0400

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In the seventh U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange on June 7th,IronBot was sent as a gift to US secretary of state Kerry and Chinese Vice Premier Liu, Yandong. Meet IronBot On Indiegogo!! After 9 months of efforts, IronBot finally come to Indiegogo today! From the early stages of the product up to now, it was amazing! we thank you very much for friend's support here. You can come to indiegogo and support us:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ironbot-the-kid-next-door-kid-s-mate--2/x/12248426#/ Recently ...

Automata Pilgrim 7000-like robot head

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:59:27 -0400

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UPDATE @ December 6, 2015 Just finished the painting details. The servo motors are TowerPro MG995, controlled by an Arduino board (simple servo "sweep" sequences). UPDATE @ November 28, 2015 Hello guys! Just mounted today the servo motors and made a simple code... and here is (see the video)!!! ...

Project: RobotShop Rover - Development

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:14:01 -0400

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The RobotShop Rover was largely created as an exercise in integration and when it was first released in 2009 there were not many commercial Arduino-based mobile rovers on the market. We wanted to make a mobile platform which incorporated both drive and servo motors, sensors, and was programmable using an Arduino. We also set out to keep the retail price between about $200 to $300. A lot has changed since then, from the way we develop projects / products, the tools and procedures we follow, as well ...

Turn Adunio-based robot arm into a 3D printer!

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:13:34 -0400

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ROBOT ARM 5-AXIS my first ever

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 09:08:48 -0400

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Project : Robot asistance First testrun :https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=A168EBA8DE0E6E3F!3701&authkey=!AMQKQtwmOsm650I&ithint=video%2CAVI Why : Nobody to assist me , those who are have no time Hardware : arduino,hardware hacked digital metalgeared servos 7 Volt ,Screws ,bolts,nuts,potensiometers ,loads of litle wires Hardware disign modification : Me Software modification : Me 3D designs : Me The guy whit the migrane : Me Tools : 3d printer (modifyed leaprog creatr dual al electronics ...

Smart remote vehicle for kids

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:27:25 -0400

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This platform was built for segway years ago but not working very well, so I decide to remake this into a go-cart type of toy for kids. However, These 2 motors are way powerful for little kid to control. It's not very wise for them to control by himself. After while, I leave it in dust for more than a year and my wife start complain this just waste space in garage. If I don't do something, she is going to get it out of my house either just dump it or donate it away. Deadline will be before this halloween. Fine!! ...

Simple Arduino Line Follower: Parts, Assembling, and Programming

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 12:58:06 -0400

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I've done this project based on the line follower in the book Arduino Robotics by Warren, Adams, and Molle. This project was done as an internship project at the Boca Bearing Company in Boynton Beach, FL. I am a STEM/Robotics intern at Boca Bearings now. I do projects that involve robotics and in the near future, fabrication. I am currently a Senior Mechanical Engineering student at Florida Atlantic University. You colud also check my projects on our company's blog page at BocaBearingsWorkshop.Blogspot.com ...

KTR-X1 8X8 hybrid RC

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 03:16:38 -0400

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KTR-X1 8x8 This is a vehicle remotely controlled to perform tasks in very difficult terrain, characterized by simplicity of construction, low center of gravity and universality.KTR-X1 8x8 is made of two sections connected by joint, so that each section is independent, wishbones further moving offer enormous possibilities in overcoming the obstacles on the ground. The vehicle in whichever area is moving, and as is always excellent grip on all 8 wheels.Thanks to that KTR-X1 is a hybrid can confidently ...

BTTO

Sat, 10 Oct 2015 21:39:55 -0400

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Back to the Origins Has been a long time since my last robot project. Recently everything related to FPV, Drones, and Robots in general have been occupying my mind. I wanted to create an FPV Terrestrial Drone experience to anyone (including me) without the need of having (in portugal we say “kit the unhas”, “nails kit”) skills to pilot an aerial drone. This little project reminds me those times when I have time and patience, to build small robotic creatures just because the fun of ...

Dandroid 20XX

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:29:01 -0400

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In 2002 I tried making a robot and improved it in 2003. The problem was, I was living in a tiny flat with only a pocket knife as a tool so what I created ended up being rather flimsy. I planned to rebuild it, but didn't get around to it until 2015. I've made an entry to a blog every few years here with more about the parts: http://dandroid20xx.blogspot.co.uk I'm now looking for inspiration on this site for more ways to exand the robot. Most likely I'll increase the platform size to accomodate ...

help on lunar capability rover

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 03:12:58 -0400

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this is a page to help me make a lunar capibitly robot. Please tell me in comments or email me at : jayden.squire560@gmail.com on how to do the programing and building the rover please do i will continuely update this with more info because i need as much help a i can at this point in time currently on this project. Im working with the wheels or treeds i need to decide and im also working on inrtument and equipment compartment . Update 1 : Me and my team have decied on the height will be 15 cm . ...

Lynxmotion UAV - Hunter VTail 400-500 Creation

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:12:18 -0400

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Hi All, I'd like to share the multicopter design I did a couple of years ago. I was designing multicopter frames for a while and a guy who I was dealing with for electronic board contacted me. He said that another guy in France called "Bledi" was using a special frame configuration for his Quadcopter with two motors being angled and he wanted me to design a real frame to replace his home-made version. That's something I like, to take a basic idea and work around it until something nice comes ...

AVA

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:32:17 -0400

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This is Ava. Ava is a friendly internet connected home companion robot that mostly likes to talk and learn new things. To do this, she uses natural language processing, several databases of with millions of memories, and hundreds of software agents. While she has some IQ in that she can answer many kinds of questions from her memory or using many web services, I plan to focus on improving her EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient) in the coming months and years. This involves ...

Volt

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:10:03 -0400

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Greetings, Programs! My son is into robotics, and wanted to share his latest creation with the group - meet "Volt". This is version 2 of his work-in-progress 'companion robot'. We brought him to the NY Makerfaire and had a blast! We me some of the nicest folks from LMR We'll toss up more info later, I just wanted to get things started this morning by creating an account and whatnot. I'll go through how we made him over the weekend. Have fun! -TDA

Ant Rover - Wifi controlled robot rover

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:43:47 -0400

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About This is a Raspberry Pi powered robot rover that can be controlled with an Android device in the same Wifi network. It can move forward, backward and sidewise. The rover has a Raspi Cam on it which streams video to a Windows computer. Software On the rover: A java application which is connected to a computer (Server) in the Wifi network. It receives commands from the server computer and activates the GPIOs. The SignalR Java client is used for real-time communication. On Server: IIS Web server ...

aeris - multirobotics system

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 03:19:04 -0400

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hi guys,after long break, video of our multi robotics system : robots are moving on LCD screen where can be any environment design ;NOT DONE YET, just first tests, in fact, my research is focused on Q-learning and neural networks, not work with real robots, so I don't have much time for this, hahaenjoy video we are just two working on this great project : me, and colleague Lukas Cechovic, both from University of Zilina, Faculty of management science and informatics, Slovakia

Robot Controller - Teensy Based

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 11:37:30 -0400

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Hello Guys, I wanted to build a controller that I could use on a robot that I'm building, so I started my xbee teensy controller. I got inspired by a thread here on LMR. I'm using almost every single pin available on teensy 3.1, with 20 digital channels and 7 analog channels. I think I'll not have problems to control my robot (I totally got inspirated by Q4 but with some modifications and improvements). The frame is 3d printed. I added 2 screens. One is a classic tft to output data referent to ...

Codebuggy - a codebug robot

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:25:30 -0400

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Recently got a codebug board from the kickstarter. For those that don't know, codebug is a cheap (£10) board with a 5x5 LED array, 2 buttons and 4 GPIO, and it's programmed with a visual block based language direct on a web page: http://www.codebug.co.uk/ Here I made a very simple codebug rover using 2 continuous servos on an old boe-bot chassis The servos are powered by 4x AA batteries: and codebug's 2 GPIO pins are connected to the servo control wires. There's no ...

Motion Capture Exoskeleton, Johnny 5 Style

Sun, 06 Sep 2015 12:29:40 -0400

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Back in 1999 when I was still at school studying robotics after having served in the army, I was very intrigued by and curious about robotic exoskeletons. I was excited by the possibilities and back then I was following the company SARCOS who was doing some crazy stuff. So, I decided to start experimenting. First I started with Lego, potentiometers, wood and glue…. then with a manequin. This is when my living room became a robotic lab. Telepresence Mannequin with parts from orginal ...

My Tele-operation robot, Generation two

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 13:48:54 -0400

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Hello Friends, I am very happy to join in LMR. Hope to know you. This is my second generation Tele-operation robot built during 2015. This robot is based on the open source platform Beaglebone white which running Debian Linux. Compare to my first Generation robot, thanks to the Beaglebone, the hardware structure of the second Generation is more simple now. The Beaglebone runnning with Linux is responsible for all the tasks: motion control, networking communication, sensor interface and video streaming. ...

My tele-operation Robot, Generation one

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 13:43:17 -0400

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This is my first generation Tele-operation robot built during 2014. Now I have already had my second generation robot with pure Linux OS. But the first one is still a interesting try. The old google Nexus android phone is used as the controller as well as wireless communication module.&ensp The IOIO-OTG Open source board is employed to be the interface between android OS and other devices. Another Experimental board EXP F5438 with TI MSP430 F5438 mcu is connected with the IOIO board through ...

Algebrio - Hexapod for math learning stimulation

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:03:29 -0400

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So this is Algebrio, it have 6 legs, 2 DOF each and is controlled by Arduino. Each joint contains an micro servo-motor controlled by Arduino Servo library. It's programmed by choosing the right angles sequency that make it walk properly. It is an Hexapod robot built for stimulate high school students and freshmen engineering students to research and study more matrix algebra, analytic geometry, trigonometry, simetry, kinematics and other related ares of mathematics. We intend to apply it in a MakerFaire-like ...

Canopus - support UAV in rescue missions

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 19:26:13 -0400

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Canopus is a UAV for helping in saving drowning victims in beaches, pools, lakes, rivers and stuff. I designed it by hacking into a commercial hobby model (the V323 from WLToys). I studied its properties like aerodynamics and thrust and simulate it in softwares like FlowDesing. By the data acquired, I could modify the frame to carry a mechanism to hold and release a buoy (when its commanded by the operator). I developed the mechanism control apart from the flight controller ...

RDbot

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:43:46 -0400

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Hello, first to apologize for my bad English, Well, this is my first post I do, it's about my robot RObot this fact with Arduino, and is controlled via a Bluetooth connection, Arduino-bluetooth-android, my robot has two driving modes: automatic: is guided with its ultrasonic sensor, detecting and avoiding obstacles Manual: is guided by three driving modesbuttons: driving using the buttons on the application, the basic movements, forward, backward, left, right.accelerometer: driving with ...

12 Pound Fighting Robot for Dragon*Con Robot Battles

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 15:12:22 -0400

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This is my new 12-pound class fighting robot for this year's Robot Battles at Dragon*Con. It features a scoop and a lifter/clamper that rotates 360 degrees around the robot's body. The aluminum body and polycarbonate top were waterjet cut by Big Blue Saw. Painted decoration by my daughter. Assembly is still in progress (2015-08-26).

simple drawing arm

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 03:15:38 -0400

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this is my first try to build a drawing machine.it is a very simple 3dof arm,including 3 standard servos(one for pen up/down) and a arduino uno.software is arduino&processing.i try to use it decode some mathematical curve,so much fun.the primary image is archimedes spiral.the below is descartes to princess's letter: r=a(1-sinθ).the machine drawing three times,you can see some offset at the same point because the servo issues.

this one can run

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:12:45 -0400

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miniBot

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 05:58:33 -0400

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It's just a small robot. It uses 1 AA battery and 2 motors. I attached the wheels with hot glue. Here you have videos:

AllInOne v1

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 14:28:15 -0400

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This robot is not finished yet, So far it only has obstacle avoidance program. It's built from metal. It also uses Arduino Uno to control everything. Now I'm working on obstacle avoidance program. Code: Obstacle avoidance: click here. Other photos: Updates: 2015-08-27: Adding an LCD Display and running out of pins

Line Follower

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 10:01:30 -0400

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I modified a Radio Shack Line Follower, so it would pivot.

Minion 1

Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:44:03 -0400

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This is based on an Instructable I found. It drives forward and steers around obstacles. The Minion's eyes are Parallax PING sensors. They started as plain blocks of wood, and I was asked why I had Minions on the front, so they were painted... Future additions: GPS Accelerometer Compass I would like to find a 4wd chassis

Dragon Robot 1.0

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 23:41:43 -0400

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This is my first attempt at building a robot form scratch. Hopefully by starting this project, it will give me the incentive I need to follow through. My son started me on this journey. Wish me luck. I haven't decided on the final look of the dragon, but I need a foundation to build uppon. Building a skelleton seemed like an obvious solution to this problem. I don't expect this to be an exact replica of a dragon skelleton, but rather something to model my support structure from. I ...

Mr.robot v-3.0 - A personal life companion multitalented humanoid robot

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 12:34:10 -0400

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A personal life companion and multi talented remote controlled/autonomous robot with end-user training capability and Interacting technology And can learn tasks. It’s work automatically or under our control using either smart phone or hand gesture control. We can program the robot and robot can execute the programmed task whenever we demand.- Forget the harder ship at home make your hands free- In ...

Pixar Robot Lamp

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 18:03:54 -0400

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Hi all, this is my latest project of an autonomous lamp, it is controlled by an Odroid computing the complex stuff like face recognition and the trajectory computation and an ATMega for generating the PWM signals for the servos. I'm currently compiling an article for the ODROID magazine, so I cannot post the full text upfront, but I can give some basic information and a few more pictures. That is the CAD Design made with TurboCAD Some ...

Robot Cube

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 10:01:25 -0400

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Cube is a versatile robot with a Raspberry Pi (model B) and an Arduino (Mega 2560)It's composed of : infrared sensors (3), ultrasonic sensors (3), microswitchs (2), DC motors (2), one LCD screen, a camera, a speaker, a piezzo, serial communications (2, one bluetooth between androïd phone and arduino and the other between PC and arduino) and a WIFI connexion to the web.The arduino manages the communication between humans (thanks to an androïd phone) and PC, the collection of sensors. He's able to ...

Cost Effective Prosthetic Hand

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:40:49 -0400

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Hello LMR, This is a project I have been working on for quite some time. It is a 3d printed motorized prosthetic hand that is controlled through muscle movement. The design is open source - the Dextrus prosthetic hand. I decided to use this open source design as opposed to others because it had all motors inside the hand itself. The majority of other designs I found had the servos based in the forearm and ran cables down to the fingers. Right now, the hand consists of four dc motors geared 62:1 ...

Attiny Can Robot

Sun, 09 Aug 2015 13:31:15 -0400

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After a few failed projects I finally wanted to build something that just works. So I am using parts of the code from my Attiny biped robot (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/37825) and some continous rotation servos to build a small IR controlled can-shaped robot. The new code is already running on an Arduino, just need to change a few lines and flash it to an Attiny85. There are just four 3D printed parts for the body and the wheels, connected by screws. The heavy components like servos ...

The XLR-ONE Mini Robot Plateform

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 23:51:54 -0400

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Hello All, it's been awhile since i've posted and with good reason. I have been busy with the launch of the XLR-ONE V2 robot and it has been a success. The robot has been moving well. I also have been getting feedback that owners wish it was a bit smaller because the V2 is over 30" tall and is a hefty bot. They say that because of it's size they have to have a large area to work with it and use it the right way. So after hearing the feedback i went back and made a smaller version. Now I was going ...

Andar

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 08:50:17 -0400

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The main idea of the project is to create a robot that has an Aruino as Backbone, an Android device as Brain, and a second Android device as Remote control. This project is my third robot, and I hope it get better than the previous two, (that's not too difficult due to the reduced functionalities of CDBot and Aum. It is a never ending project, intended to create a platform I can use to learn and test ideas. HARDWARE The main ...

CDBot

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 02:35:25 -0400

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This robot was my first robotics project It was made of three layers of 3cds each, cutted to fit between them. The wheels where made also from old cds sticked together and with a band of rubber. I also build the PCB. Its brain quite silly dough, was a PIC. This was before knowing Arduino and Android. The code that can be seen in the video was for testing the bumpers, that I built from the wires of an old umbrella. I think this post makes not to much sense now, as the robot is already dead and ...

AVR_Robot_LDR_Line_Control

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 02:36:46 -0400

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The robot is controlled in this way we also, when we want to move along a specified line. Whether it followed, or as shown in lines (black szigetelőszallag taped) within an area bounded by. Unfortunately, this robot is very rude to the mechanics and regulation is inadequate. They are noticeable in the video, unfortunately sometimes goes beyond the tape. The LDR is a component that turns light resistance. The tape is not reflected back but this could be a very smooth glossy surface or table top is ...

Mad Mech (Mad Max's Peacemaker inspired tracked vehicle)

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:43:12 -0400

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Movies can be a great source of inspiration for our projects. As a post-apocalyptic movies fan, I've waited anxiously for Mad Max: Fury Road. The movie is simply awesome! I was intrigued by so many mad things and thought how I could use some ideas on some project. I really enjoy tracked vehicles, then the Peacemaker stayed on my mind. And as I was also very tempted to practice a bit with ...

Triple Axis Magnetometer HMC5883 control robot

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:36:10 -0400

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Triple Axis Magnetometer - HMC5883 Using Arduino Nano V3 plate infrared LEDs built a data transmission device, which is controlled using a PC terminal programs WinLIRC and a Bluetooth module and is driven by four fundamental direction of the robot directly. It looks a little complicated, but they were only given the opportunity to do. The direct control buttons or joysticks can be based. The robot now uses a controller that can be transferred safely objects, or even ourselves can we strengthen. ...

my first robot

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:00:57 -0400

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This was my first project. I started out on a quite ambitious note. but i couldn't complete it the way i expected it to be. The robot, all it does is whenever it faces a black obstacle it steers away. I use ldr led setup for sensor along with bjt. i enjoyed the process.after graduation, I am hoping to invest my time and money in learning and making robots. i am interested in the concepts of AI and automation. i joined this group to meet like minded people and share our experience and knowledge ...

Insect Bot - powered by capacitor

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:50:25 -0400

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The insect bot is simple to make, and uses a vibration motor as its head, which is powered by a capacitor as its abdomen, which I salvaged from an old toy plane, with specification - 2.8V 5F, you can get one of ebay for a couple of dollars. Use diodes for the Legs and Antenna , you can also use resistor. All these components are then soldered together on a small etched PCB which forms the thorax of the insect. Now since we are using a super capacitor to power the insect bot, we will use 2 AA batteries ...

Talking Raspobot

Sun, 19 Jul 2015 20:20:47 -0400

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Raspobot, my bizarre version, an autonomous robot. first steps today: Hardware components:Chassi:Acrylglass 5 mm1x 2WD Robot Car Chassis 2 Motors Dagu Magician Robotics Platform2x Wheels2x Furniture Castors1x Casterwheel5x 830 Breadboard1x 400 Breadboard1x Batteriehalter Batterieclip Anschlussclip für 9VAktoren:1x Dagu Sensor Pan/Tilt Kit mit Servomotoren1x 180° TowerPro MG995 Metal Gear Digital Servo Hi Torque HPI Savage XL FUTABA 55g2x Dagu DC Gear Motor Paar ...

GardenerBot Mark II

Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:54:20 -0400

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Here's my partial build of my six-wheeled GardenerBot. Ideally it will at least drive around the yard successfully! :D Based on the Wild Thumper design idea. Using a Sabertooth 2x5 motor controller and a 12V 5Ah battery. Using an Arduino to provide PWM signals to the Sabertooth. There is not much clearance between the tires. I ended up adding nylon washers to push the front and rear wheels to the outside. The washers rotate on screws, and help maintain spacing between the wheels. It is one way ...

LinQ-The Humanoid

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:18:54 -0400

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Hello all LMRians.. Am back with a new IMIM project..A humaoid .. I had started the project last year just for a hobby and had not giving much fought into what all matters it will be useful.Most of the designing part was done on simple A4 paper. The robot uses a Picaxe 28x2 and a picaxe 18m2 microcontroller. A Bluetooth module is connected to 28x2 and a serial connection is made between the two picaxe for inter picaxe communication. LinQ is controlled using my android phone through bluetooth.Now ...

SPR-Bitz

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 17:17:37 -0400

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This is robot SPR-Bitz. At the moment it's comprised of bits of leftover 3d Printer filiment thay I had from other projects. It's based on a poppy 3d printed robot. The exterior is where the similarities end for the most part. I'm using regular standard hobby servos rated at 4.3kg.cm which are so far good enough to make the arms move and wave. The Abs plastic unfortunately is the weak link for payload so many redesigns will follow. As you can see from my 3 yr old son's highchair "Bitz" is going to ...

DC#01

Sat, 04 Jul 2015 22:28:15 -0400

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About this project This project was created to go to a new home. Ok, let me explain... ... about one year ago I've met a guy through the web who was interested on my MDi #3. Now (actually about 3 months ago) we talked again and we ended up deciding that I would produce for him a version slightly smaller and simpler of MDi #3. I've started with a cardboard prototype to have a good perspective ...

Biribot

Sat, 04 Jul 2015 16:34:17 -0400

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Simple Biribot "avoiding obstacles" programBiribot_walk01 is a simple program, completely documented. Biribot_walk02 is a more elaborated, version with an improved estrategy To summarize,the most used and simple way to design an avoiding obstacle "walk" program is#define TIME_A 500#define TIME_B 1000#define MIN_DISTANCE ...

Jimmy the 21st Century Robot 3D Printed Shell

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 01:52:25 -0400

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Currently I'm working in Intel's Jimmy 21st Century Robot 3D Printed Shell, since I do not have the correct dimensions, the files are parametric and were created in OpenSCAD. Actually the head movements is controlled by 3 9g micro servos. Between the sensors used are: a Gyro - Accelerometer, a PIR for the robot eyes, a Temperature and Humidity sensor, a couple Microphone sensors for sound detection, and an Ambient Light sensor. For communication I have available an Emic2 for provide voice to the ...

Tractorbot Bobesh Mk2

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:48:34 -0400

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Tractorbot Bobesh Mk2 is my second robot and it’s an upgrade of Tractorbot Mk1. It helped me to win two bronze medals this year at the national championship in electronics and radio-electronics of youth and at the Czech Robotic Day in Prague on 13th and14th June 2015 at the Ketchup House contest. Functions: IR remote controlledProgrammed for Ketchup House Home-made robotic control board with a “dual-core processor”: PIC18F46K22 as Master MCU GLCD 128x64IR-receiver ...

AIHRO - A Humanoid

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:07:40 -0400

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A Humanoid with end-user training capability and interacting technology. The robot can interact merely like a human and can learn tasks, either using Smartphone or wearable band. AIHRO can execute the trained task whenever demanded.

Budget Robot - from avoider to follower and beyond

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:45:26 -0400

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To the doubters* my 8 yo son and I say 'thbbbbbbsbb'. For about £30 we have an Arduino based 3 wheeled robot capable of object avoidance. We've since added a line following sensor and and a Bluetooth module. *school 'friends' who said it couldn't be done and tried to dissuade my boy from his dreams.

A20 ground vehicle

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 15:13:10 -0400

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Recently we have made the very first test drive of our new robotics ground vehicle. It could be controled with Arduino or Raspberry Pi either remotely or driving autonomously. We just started documenting our development and published the first article in series on mechanical design. It would be very intersting to hear the feedback from community. So please feel free to write comments or as questions!

BEDA 4 – my first line follower

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 05:24:49 -0400

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This is my first MCU-based line-follower, which I made for the Robotic Day competition in Prague this year. As usually, the robot performed much better at home than at the competition J. The main problem was sharper angles on the track than I expected and trained for. Maybe you can give me some advice how to deal with it best. Also the Sharp GP2 IR distance sensor got blinded by a direct sunshine on the track, so I will have to replace it with an ultrasonic sensor for the next model BEDA ...

Atticbot

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 14:36:34 -0400

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I've had bats in my attic, or at least in the gable vents of my attic. I needed to inspect the situation, but I REALLY REALLY didn't want to physically go walking around the attic to inspect for bats. So, I built Atticbot, which technically is just an RC vehicle that I hoped would be able to traverse the rafters. I used $5 worth of yardsticks to construct some wheel-like things, mounted them to some cheap continuous-rotation servos, connected the servos to an RC receiver, and that was pretty much ...

ESP8266 Serial WiFi Smart Car with NodeMCU+Motor shield+Car Chassis under $35

Fri, 12 Jun 2015 23:33:37 -0400

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This WiFi RC smart car is designed and developed based on ESP-12E from ESP8266, which can be controlled by mobile, PC, and wechat (now just in China). All of thedocuments can be downloaded for the DOIT official site: www.doit.am, including the scheme for car. After get it, can further develop based on the Lua IDE. As for this WiFi car kit, it can work at many modes, such as: AP mode and STA mode. Moreover, the Android APP code can be free gotten at the bbs. AP mode: can be controlled by phone ...

Robobike 1.0

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 14:22:10 -0400

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Hello LMR, I just want you to show one of my current projects. It's a simple light-seeking robot that compares the input voltages oft two Pin's wich are connected to two LDR's. If more light is coming to the right one, the robot drives to the right.Same for left.If both values are nearly the same it will drive forwad. The video shows a quick demonstration where I just point a flashlight to the ground and the robot drives toward it. The components are : 2: 3V dc motors 1: H-bridge ...

i made my own packbot,

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 07:52:11 -0400

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i made my own packbot, after some test & modify i'll write a tutorial for this robot :-D

nightynighty bedside manners

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 07:28:11 -0400

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Morning LED project here.. We love mood lights around here, someone was building this (see original design on main project picture) So i put it all up together. The LED strip goes under the bed, or any other furniture on the room and the pots are for playing with the color tone. RGB, a pot of each color, and a button to control the mode. I'm testing now the Rainbow mode and single static color mode with the Red Green Blue pots to set ...

FPV Wipermotor RC/Robot

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:07:55 -0400

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This is really two projects in one: An Arduino Uno-based, video-enabled RC robot (not autonomous)An Arduino Leonardo-based DIY head tracker. It plugs into a fairly-generic 2.4ghz transmitter via the "trainer" port.The drive motors are car wiper motors. They only turn at 60rpm, so it's not super fast, but it has a LOT of torque. It uses a couple of cheap servos and a cheap gimbal for the video. I'm using a fairly inexpensive goggle/video receiver, and the feeling is quite immersive. I used an Arduino ...

LabAtar - Humanoid Robot Teleoperation System

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:28:20 -0400

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Hi everyone! It has been a long while since I last posted to LMR, hope you're all doing well and spreading the cult of hobby robotics!! Lately I've been thinking that it's been too long since I last shared any work of mine (seems like my last activity was 4 years ago, MENTAL!!). Saying that I remember the community being very welcoming, ready help and driven!! So here's my latest idea - LabAtar. LabAtar is a fully imersive teleoperation robotics project. This robotic control application enables ...

Arduino Object Avoiding Robot

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:40:48 -0400

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This is a simple Arduino-based object-avoiding robot. It uses two inexpensive ultrasonic distance sensors, an Arduino Uno, four continuous rotation servos to drive, and one 180 degree servo to rotate the top distance sensor to the left, center, and right positions. For its frame, I used a 1ft x 1ft square piece of wood I got from a local crafts store. Total cost apparently adds up to around $100. I didn't realize I spent that much on this thing until I listed the parts out for this post. Oh ...

Cross-country vehicle with a manipulator , water cannons and guns

Wed, 27 May 2015 16:17:43 -0400

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Hey, just say, my native anguage is Russian , place the translation here , so there may be errors and incorrect Interpretation of certain words. there is no time to finish the translation , and later lay out more details as long as I can provide links to other sources . without translation. http://roboforum.ru/forum10/topic14711.html http://robocraft.ru/blog/3279.html Hey, just say, my native anguage is Russian , place the translation here ...

SnowBot

Wed, 27 May 2015 01:21:10 -0400

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The project was a personal project which was also part of my school's final term project for the Mechatronics and Robotics Program. My partner handled the construction of the frame in the machine shop while I wrecked my head on the coding of both the robot and the software, achieving a half duplex communication. Duration of the project: 10 Weeks A portable, wireless controlled, manual/autonomous re-programmable snow plow robot. It stores precisely the sequence of instructions taught to the robot, ...

My Completed Wall-E

Mon, 25 May 2015 16:49:53 -0400

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Over the past 3 years I've been working on my Wall-E project with a lot of set backs because of design flaws, choosing the wrong materials, learning as i go and so forth but finally he's up and running. I'm adding functionally daily but I thought I'd share some of my first video footage. Some stats and dimensions: Weigth: 85 kg height and width are both 110cm, Radio Control: Aurora HiTec 9 channels, Motor Controller: Sabertooth 2x60 motors, 2 high torque wheelchair motors, 5 Arduino Uno cards, Wifi ...

BB8 StarWars droid.

Sun, 24 May 2015 16:13:23 -0400

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It has been ages since i last posted something here! I miss LMR! Okay, so BB-8 is insanely cute and I have set out to build one! I'm going for a completely functional one with a moving head, below I will describe my plan and will continue to update this thread with info as the build progresses.The belly of BB-8 will house a three wheeled omni-wheel robot. The wheels are angled so that they completely touch the inner part of the circle. Will use lead-acid batteries to add weight to the robot ...

InLine

Fri, 22 May 2015 17:35:54 -0400

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This is an arduino based line follower robot with obstacle avoidance system. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ijEDKRIHmSU 1. Robot structure description Chassi and wheels: It uses a chassi kit, I bought one from aliexpress: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-4WD-Smart-Robot-Car-Chassis-Kits-for-arduino-with-Speed-Encoder-New/32352434214.html?spm=2114.32010308.4.83.pxDjb9 Engines: 4 5V engines with reduction gearbox; Microcontroler: Arduino Mega 2560; Sensors: I created my line ...

DiY cheap robot from recycled parts

Tue, 19 May 2015 07:10:16 -0400

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Is it possible for anyone to build a cheap yet scalable robot from recycled parts? We saw here already many DiY robots from recycled parts, the cheap simple robots topic and the $10 robot contest from the African Robotics Network, all these work good both to learn and to check robotics. But they are not very scalable (they can't grow): they are too simple to increase capabilities if we get new parts like more sensors, better controller board and so on to learn new ...

K-9 2.0 running on the EZ-Robot platform

Thu, 14 May 2015 08:01:51 -0400

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The making of K-9 2.0 video slideshow. K-9 getting to know his new home video. K-9 controlled via a VCN iPhone app video demo. A bit of fun with K-9 at Xmas 2014 video. Smoke/Gas sensor demo video. Interactive Doctor Who Quiz hosted by K-9 Post 1 of 3. Hi everyone. My name is Steve, and I'm currently living in London, UK. I've been looking through this website for quite some time now, and have been impressed with what you guys have made, so I figured it was about time I ...

Hydraulic Robot Arm

Mon, 11 May 2015 22:42:12 -0400

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Picked up a neat wooden robotic arm that uses three linked pairs of syringes as a hydraulic system. One pair swivels the base. Another lifts and lowers the arm. The third actuates the gripper. I used some Gareth-style DIY linear actuators to drive the control syringes, hooked them up to a Dagu Mini Driver board, and now I have a simple programmable hyrdaulic robot arm. The Arduinio code is in the attached zip file. First Video: Test of the stock hydraulic robot arm from Marbles the Brain Store. Second ...

Hand drawn 2 servo four legged insect-like robot

Wed, 06 May 2015 10:44:11 -0400

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i found inspiration for this robot from this instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/simpleWalker-4-legged-2-servo-walking-robot/ The legs and the body of the robot were literally drawn with a 3d pen with ABS in about 30min, to test out how much robust was the structure before modeling and printing it. As i get more filament i may post a full how to about how i drawn it.First i drawn 2 rectangles as the body sections, soldered them with the pen at about a 195° angle. Then i soldered the ...

Android Robosapien

Fri, 08 May 2015 18:09:50 -0400

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A toy that can be controlled by an Android phone could be turned into an interesting robot if we just tape the phone to the toy and do some interesting software. Our idea is to use the phone's camera and OpenCV to get the robot to go to a red ball and then swing its arm to hit the ball. Then go find the ball again and hit it again, etc. This Robosapien toy sends commands out the audio-jack and then has a little thing that converts that signal into infra-red. Using the standard RoboRemote ...

Minion Stuart

Mon, 04 May 2015 23:11:56 -0400

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Are you a fan of the Despicable Me movies? Eagerly awaiting the release of the Minions prequel movie this summer? Time to build your own Minion. You know you want to! There are three versions of these great Minion toys, Stuart, Dave and Tim. I fell in love with the Stuart version as soon as I saw it. When you move the head left-right or back-front, the eye moves and the silicon rubber skin morphs into different expressions accompanied by cool sound effects. Each Minion has its own custom sounds ...

Simple Line follower robot using a Actobotics Runt Rover Sprout (SHR)

Mon, 04 May 2015 15:52:56 -0400

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Next to obstacle avoiding robots, the most common beginner bot would be a line follower. I myself love line followers, and they are some of my favorite weekend builds. It's just so fun watching a little bot following little black line over and over, but that's just me :-). There are also many practical uses for line following on a robot. Simple fixed navigation, docking guides (i.e. finding a charging station) as well as competition and many other uses. A basic line follower is not all that complicated ...

DeMax

Sun, 03 May 2015 17:09:55 -0400

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So far I have a non autonomous 4 wheel robot. Using an Arduino Uno, a chasis and four small dc motors I've managed to make a robot that will perform some simple instructions previously sketched. Update: I've added sensor HC-SR04 and basic code that will turn the robot left if an object is closer than 10cm. So far so good with it, I'm testing different distances and speed in order to get the more precise. Next steps: - Add a switch to avoid running him to unplug the battery :) - Add a sensor ...

Ongoing PI bot

Sat, 02 May 2015 23:56:24 -0400

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This bot, has been a kinda "I'm bored" project. It has taken several iterations over the last few years. Mostly made from scraps and donated material, there is very little that has been "bought". Typically, when I have a new idea, I will implement it into the design. Originally, the designs evolved as follows; Gen 1: Mini ITX pc 4 Motors, no PID / Problems: Battery required too big, pc and hardware expensive and bulky / Gen 2: Chumby SBC 2 motors, PID via FPGA Vision / Problems: Chumby ...

Tracked robot "EVR1"

Sat, 02 May 2015 17:49:02 -0400

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Monster Chan - The credit card walking robot

Sat, 02 May 2015 04:36:22 -0400

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The parts list Some tie-wraps (for the cabling) Foam tape An Arduino - I used a VISduino An Arduino sensor shield Battery box + batteries - I used 4xAAA in the final design An IR remote control + the received board - I used the Keyes one 2 credit card sized pieces of plastic 7x micro servos - I used the SG-90 ones, but have use MG-90S in similar designs An ultra sonic module + cable - I used HC-SR04 Some large paper clips (for legs). Reset the servos download the sketch (from robot-v6.zip) Install ...

MeArm clone

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:32:44 -0400

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So finally i decided to make my copy of a MeArm, with all these cheap servos lying around and a 3d printer at disposal:)The video shows an almost complete, yet functional build of the meArm, with three motors instead of four.Eventually i want to make a bigger version of the arm using aluminium and beefier servos.What i found out after building it and playing with, it's that the base it's awfully unstable, which means if it moves too fast the shoulder snaps and the arm falls...To achieve better precision ...

Runt Rover with ESP8266 running NodeMUC

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 18:46:13 -0400

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Well I had a chassis for it, and wanted to make my little ESP8266/NodMCU only bot real, so I am mounting it on a Actobotics Runt Rover Peewee chassis. It's using the same ESP-12 breakout board I had here and most of the code, but am modding for web control of the bot. I am still going to use the L9110S h-bridge for motor control. I plan to power it with a 7.4v li-ion pack. I will use a 3.3v regulator to run the ESP and a 5v reg for the HC-SR04. Am waiting on an alice order for the 5V, I have ...

below 100g Line Follower MicRobot <>

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:11:10 -0400

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this cheap and light weight robot has a very simple algorithm and runs on an ATmega 8 micro controller and only 2 pairs of sensors !!! :) it's still in progress ...

Real Robots Live - Online Multiplayer Game in the Real World

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:41:55 -0400

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Hi guys, Just wanted to make you all aware of a new project that is going to be released on Kickstarter on the 16th May. The project is called Real Robots Live and will make it possible to log onto a live robot over the internet and drive it around a remote arena.You'll have full control over the robot via the software and will be able to see the camera images that stream from the robot's perspective. It's a high res, low latency feed on the robots and around the arena. Lots of these ...

Clamps or Thing's Summer house.

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:32:27 -0400

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This Is Clamps, one of my new projects. Clamps is made of mostly Actobotics parts. Runt Rover Half-Pint (or the black Volvo with yellow wheels)ABS Gripper kitStandard servo mouting plateFlat channel bracketServo hub for Futaba2x 90 Deg single channel bracket2x 90 deg short bracketOther Parts: Arduino Uno CloneL9110s motor driver2x Clone MG995HC05 Bluetooth adaptor3000mah LipoPlans for the Bot: A play toy of course!!! This will be a slow moving web-remote contolled car with a claw! :-) It will ...

Pancake Robot

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:00:48 -0400

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This weekend David Frank, Ryan Niemocienski, and I made a pancake robot for the 2015 Ohio State University Makeathon. It won 1st place, and I thought I’d share it. In the 24 hours we made an iOS app that lets a user draw out a shape, a server in Python that receives the shape over wifi and translates it into a set of points, and finally a pancake robot powered by an Arduino Uno that draws out pancake batter in the shape. The XY axis runs on drawer slides and is powered by two DC motors ...

AT-AT

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 11:44:00 -0400

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Hello all, This is my first robot with programming so I would be glad, if you gave me some tips if you find any issues in the code. My robot is based on an AT-AT from STAR WARS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FSggapwUC4 at 4:28) but it isn't very much looking like one (now). This robot is not very professional and just made from scratch and old wood that was laying in our cellar to keep the cost down. I used an arduino clone from SainSmart an prototype board an MCP23017 i2c port expander for a ...

Makeblock Robot mDrawRobot Kit--mScara

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 22:07:57 -0400

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Recently, I have received a gift mDrawBot kit from Makeblock. the mDrawBot kit has already started crowdfunding on the Kickstarter.#mce_temp_url# According to the author’s usage experience, the mDrawBot will be a popular project on the Kickstarter and the facts proved this product is popular among people. OK, let’s take a look at this kit and find some interesting parts. In the mDrawBot kit, there have almost 50 components except the screws, nuts and some small parts, the most attractive still is the exquisitely aluminum alloy parts. As a fan of Makeblock lover, the author found in the aluminum alloy parts there has a component did not appear in the Makeblock official store before. A aluminum sheet is full of holes and slots, looks like the classic doublehole beam of Makeblock, just remove the thread groove and the threaded holes of both ends. The assembly manual did not show the name of this component, perhaps it will be a new series of the Makeblock components. According to the BOM lists and checked each component, the author found many small parts have packed the necessary redundancy, even if lose a few screws and nuts during the assembly process also won’t affect. Read the official introduction before assembly, this is a ...

Clone of stEve

Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:36:14 -0400

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Based on an earlier robot design, stEve, which was built from balsa wood and designed to fit within a metal sweets tin (helpfully in the shape of a robot). Clone of stEve was designed to be easily assembled, of a size and shape to suit a simple shell (Pringles can) and most importantly cheap. The workshop for which it was designed, Arduino with Motors, gives a brief introduction to the different types of motors and discusses how they can be interfaced with an Arduino. This robot steps in as a way ...

3D Printed Robot - Print-A-Bot - ARM

Sat, 11 Apr 2015 20:55:33 -0400

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We (Roboteurs) are a startup company in Canada making robots for schools (K-12) as well as university / college. We've started creating 3D Printed robots that we think will be good for schools that have invested in 3D Printers and are looking for ways to teach with them. We just want to know your thoughts so far. We've designed a booster pack that works with any TI Launchpad that is compatible with the G2 format (ie. MSP430) The first model we've made is a 4 axis ARM with a ...

Start Here Robot (SHR) using the Actobotics Runt Rover Peewee chassis

Sat, 11 Apr 2015 19:11:50 -0400

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There are many ways to build a robot, from scratch a kit, a prebuilt system or combination of any of these methods. The path we will take here will be mostly from a kit and other items such as an Arduino controller, motor driver and sensors from eBay or other vendors. The chassis kit I use for this project is the Peewee which comes from Actobotics, from their Runt rover line but any two wheeled small robot kit will work fine as well for this project. I chose the Peewee because it's small, ...

Robotic servo grippers compatible with Arduino, Raspberry, PICAXE.....

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:36:24 -0400

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I have designed and manufactured these grippers with a 3D printer. The main features of these robotic grippers are : The grippers are robust and light.The grippers allow the manipulation of large objects, with an size of 77mm.The grippers allow two degrees of freedom, the opening and closing of jaws, and the rotation of the gripper.The grippers uses two RC standard servo motors. One servo rotates between 0 to 180 degrees and the other servo is a 360 degrees servo.The gripper can be connected directly ...

3D Printed 1LB Combat Robot

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 21:31:05 -0400

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Competition video is up!

trashbot v4, 9dof biped, controlled by arduino nano

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:09:00 -0400

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over the last eight weeks i had rarely time to work on it but still wanted to share this with my beloved community. i changed the chest to house two batteries and added a 3 dof neck and all of this changed the weight distribution so that the PID controlling the spine has to be retuned. i'd love to have a more structured approach in finding the right parameters as this is really hard work. finally, i'll need to upgrade the hardware soon if i want to add arms. the nano right now will not have enough ...

HackBot "Ponxito" V1.0

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 10:26:03 -0400

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Mi first HackBot

3 Servo Hexapod

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 09:48:46 -0400

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Hi All, This is my first ever working arduino hexapod. Hardware used: Beetle(Arduino Leonardo)mcu from dfrobot.com 3 x 9g servo from hobbyking 300mah lipo from hobbyking Sharp IR sensor Piano wire Shrink tube for feet Double sided tape Rubber bands the software/code is from the 'Insectbot Hexa' from dfrobot.com The look of the hexapod was inspired from 'Robot Beetle Ringo' hexapod from instructables.com The video shown is unmodified insectbot hexa code. I'm planning to add 2 LDR's by next week ...

Lasi.us - Hexapod

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 04:32:53 -0400

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The skeleton of lasi.us... I'm still working on the brain. First approach was a board by basic micro but i seems limited in scaling and adding extentions. Now i am on raspberry and components by adafruit. The blog (but not very well filled with content yet)

Biped: T0.8 "Mao"

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 07:31:26 -0400

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This will be my mech like biped named "Troublesome", current version 0.8. Code name "Mao". Why Mao? Because it's 100% Chinese of course and since I live in the european union of dictatorship, the name of a dictator seems appropriate. Mao's bracket arrangement is of my own design. (It used to be a 17 DOF humanoid.) It has 6 DOF per leg and when finished another 2 (or) 3 DOF in the head. It all depends on the total weight. The "brains" of the biped will be an Arduino Mega and the power will be delivered ...

Autonomous Ground Vehicle MK IV (12/15/2015 Update)

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 20:28:49 -0400

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12/15/2015 Update: Sorry for the delay in updating this project, but it's the final stretch in the semester so I have not had a lot of free time. However I have had time to finalize several electrical and mechanical improvements, order parts, and render some new models to show the changes!The biggest mechanical change is moving away from industrial conveyor belts (which work well on flat surfaces but are too slick to grip well) and use jupdyke's Modular Continuous Track System! I'm excited to ...

motoko aftermath line follower

Sat, 28 Mar 2015 14:23:45 -0400

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line following robot; running on 72MHz ARM Cortex M4, stm32f303 (pin compatibile with stm32f103); as controll loop pid is used for basic position control; for high level control mechanism, kohonen neural network and ilc is used; more on my blog http://aikenshin.blogspot.sk/ sources availible on https://github.com/michalnand/

Felix V2

Sat, 28 Mar 2015 06:34:12 -0400

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I'm working on a simplified design of my quadruped. The new design should be easy to replicate (with a laser cutter or simple hand tools). Another aspect is that it should be able to work with cheaper servos (HITech HS-422). In this project I'm using NodeJS and Johnny-five instead of regular Arduino sketches. The development cycle is much faster and as a web developer I'm right in my comfort zone. Extra bits of info on my blog (http://www.burningservos.com) -update 2.4.15Added a new video ...

MULTI-BOT V 2

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:50:13 -0400

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This is the multibot that is built as an all purpose robot. The multibot is based on the arduino uno . 1. Arduino Uno 2 Light intensity Sensor 3 Coloured Line Sensor 4 Ultrasonic Sensor 5 PIR motion sensor Communication with 1 Bluetooth Hc05 2 IR transmitter receiver ( Working on this) Movement With 1 300 RPM DC 12 V MOTORS ON L298N (2) 2 300 RPM MOTOR ON CONTIINUOUS 12 V SUPPLY (2) (WAITING to get a new motor driver) EDIT ...

AilgorRC : My first RC car with IOIO + L293D

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:42:04 -0400

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I am novice in Java, IOIO and Robotic. This is my First Robot : A car RC with IOIO-OTG Board and L293d to drive Motors Platform : IOIO-OTGBridge H : L293D2 motors DC 6VCharger Module LiPo Pro POW12059PAccu Li-Ion 3,7 V 2000 mAhSchema And the code : https://github.com/ailgorbot/AilgorRC 4 buttons (left, right, up, down) to create in MainActivity (see file AndroidManifest.xml in GitHub) package fr.ailgor.ailgorrc; import android.os.Bundle; import android.view.Menu; import ...

Dum.bot

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:51:07 -0400

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Dum.bot Recently I bought the brand new Raspberry pi 2. So I had my old pi left and I asked myself what could I do with it ? I decided to try some electronic robotic stuff and started to build my very own Pi robot. The first version was just a moving chassis controlled thanks to a webapp written in Python (used CherryPy framework) and some javascript (screenshot below). Then I added a HC-SR04 which is a well known ultrasonic sensor. I connected it to my Adafruit Trinket which I really wanted ...

RC Steering with Capacitance

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 23:12:18 -0400

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An RC car with aluminum foil on the front. This guy uses capacitance to find out where things are, though it still needs some work. Most of the work was done by a friend of mine, but I helped replace the arduino (the first was busted) and assisted my brother in the programming. It uses an L298N motor driver with some RC car, and runs off of five AA batteries. The Arduino is an Uno. More details to come later as project progresses and changes, and as requested. How the Capactive Displacement ...

First Small Build

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:39:18 -0400

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This is a project still in the works, below is a list of current features. T'Rex track chassis T'Rex motor controller Pixhawk autopilot Odroid SBC 3DR GPS - will be swapped out for RTK positioning 3DR OSD 3DR telemetry

Follow and read signs

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 04:36:00 -0400

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I was asked to start a blog. Don�t expect anything else than beginners level! A couple of months ago I bought a Raspberry Pi out of curiosity and soon after that I bought my first robot kit: the Pi Camera Robot of Dawn Robotics. (http://www.dawnrobotics.co.uk) Great stuff to start with! Especially for someone completely new in robotics, it offers a platform for exploration while it�s also already a kit that can be played with. I added some sensors and started learning and playing: Python, a bit ...

Semi Scratch Autonomous Tracked Robot

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 23:03:42 -0500

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I am new to Arduino and robotics and this is my first real attempt to build a robot from scratch. It is Running a Arduino mega 2560 with a DFRobot L298P motor shield and using a Ultrasonic Module HY-SRF05 Distance Sensor. Soon i will add a HC-06 Bluetooth Module. I used a Tamiya Twin motor gearbox but i upgraded the motors to 6 v motors. I also used 2 Tamiya track and wheel sets to make a lager track chassis with as wheel base of about 10" x 4 1/2" Parts: Arduino Mega 2560 Arduino Mega Proto ...

EyBot

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 10:30:35 -0500

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EyBot v0.1 Buildin parts are: Raspberry Pi, arduino. L298 H-Bridge, mini amplifier for speaker.DC-DC (12V to 5V). at this moment, controlled over WLAN, or over bash scripts (like in Youtube Video). Can be controlled with Android Phone (i wrote a small and simple Android app) in future, i will build in a raspberyy pi cam., Ultrasonic or a infrared deistance sensor. odometry.

Terrestrial Explorer V2.0

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 21:35:00 -0500

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This is Version 2of the Terestrial robot. it features lower power consuption motors with planetary gearboxes. This rover is meant to drive via a programmable wireless control (XBEE and arduino), log data from an array of sensors it has and log that data and send telemetry to my remote on which i will be able to view data on my 2.4 inch LCD screen. The robot will also have a probing arm to measure soil moisture. The sensors will measureMethane Gas levels,Hydrogen Gas Levels,Carbon Monoxide Levels,Temperature ...

OpenCV Color Tracking Robot Arm

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 18:45:15 -0500

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I finally finished this OpenCV robo arm. It follows my neon green paper. I use the Romeo All in One microcontroller with the Arduino IDE. This microcontroller cannot take camera input, so I execute the program aws Follows. 1. I use the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Webcam that is attached via usb to my mac. 2. Using OpenCV on my computer I run a program on eclipse that converts the frame to HSV, filters out neon green, then draws a target over the object. I got the source code for the color filter ...

Marvin - a 4WD mecanum wheel driven robot

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 08:27:35 -0500

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After reading about Duanes Rover5, I decided to try to build my own. It is still not finished so I will update this page on a regular base. The following diagram gives an overview of the components (hardware and software) actually used in the robot. The components diagram shows the different software components and where they are deployed. On the Arduino, it is mainly the classes to support the motors and handling the mecanum wheels. The Raspberry Pi hosts a Python script for the communication with ...

Transforming Wheel Robot 2.0: Build your own

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:20:47 -0500

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The new version of my transforming wheel robot is way easier to assemble, and all the files are up on thingiverse so you can build your own. All CAD Files Here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6959...3mm Pegs: http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel...50:1 Metal gearmotors with encoders: https://www.pololu.com/product/1444GM3 Gearmotors: https://solarbotics.com/product/gm3/Limit switches: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9414Elastic cording: http://www.amazon.com/Darice-1921-377...Motor ...

Mapping Rover -- The classic Rover 5 with improved 3D printed axis adaptors

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:40:24 -0500

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Hi everyone, this is my first robot project not only on LMR but at all. In November I decided to build the apparently classic Dagu Rover 5 with the awesome offroad wheels. I wanted to start with a "simple" remote-controlled vehicle before making it autonomous. This should be a robot, after all. The Hardware I'm using the Dagu Rover 5 with 4 encoders, the Dagu Rover Motor Controller, an Arduino Mega, a Readbearlab BLE Shield to send the sensor data, 3 SR04 sonar sensors and a Pololu ...

Autonomous obstacle avoiding car, with no written code! Using Arduino and Embrio

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:20:34 -0500

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This is a three part video tutorial showing how to program an autonomous, obstacle avoiding robot car using Embrio, which is a new visual programming environment currently available for use with the Arduino on Windows (more platforms will be available soonish). More info on Embrio is available at embrio.io. The car chassis was purchased from e-bay. It uses 3 IR sensors to avoid walls. There's a button to turn the car on and off, and a potentiometer to set the car's top speed. ...

TwinTeeth: The PCB mini-factory

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 03:49:10 -0500

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Diyouware TwinTeeth is an open-source PCB mini-factory targeted to the electronic hobbyists. It is an innovative fabricator of Arduino™ shield-size PCBs which will help you to make PCB prototypes at home. It is also a 3D printer. It includes the following funcionalities: - UV Laser photoengraving on sensitive film or presensitized boards using an ultraviolet laser. - Drilling vias and holes using any mini-rotary tool like Dremel® or Proxxon®. - Dispensing solder paste with precision on SMD PCB ...

Doorbell for unwanted guests

Sun, 22 Feb 2015 11:12:48 -0500

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A doorbell for unwanted guests (aka Useless Machine) with PIC12F1840, a mechanical finger moved by a geared DC motor, a L293D driver, a limit switch and a speaker. Dear LMR, I am a 10-year-old girl and this is my first robot with MCU after I learnt basics of programming in C (I made a few simple 555-based robots before). It is also my first wooden box made myself so please kindly excuse how it looks J. The main parts MCU: PIC12F1840Inputs:o Activating switch: a wall-type ...

Neurono

Sat, 21 Feb 2015 10:20:53 -0500

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I am currently developing an new robot - Neurono. The robot will be controlled by a custom build neural computer. The computer consists beside of some sensor/actor peripherals of two artificial neurons I have recently invented and described in my blog here. Each neuron represents one brain hemisphere and controlls one motor.The schematic of one neuron looks as follows and is entirely built with logic gates (for the logic) and D flip-flops (for the memory). For the peripherals I am using Schmitt-Triggers ...

The XLRobots XLR-ONE Personal Robot

Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:25:49 -0500

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The XLR-ONE Robot is a sleek and stylish 30" EZ-Robot powered robotic platform reminiscent of the robots we grew up watching in the movies. The XLR-ONE has a finished, professional design which trumps the common “erector set” unfinished look normally found in similar robots. The XLR-ONE is the Droid you’ve been looking for! The XLR-ONE features: · * Classic Sci-Fi design. · * Full motion robot arms with 5 points of movement * Claws open and close for grabbing and holding objects ...

Bluetooth Control AVR Robot

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 09:01:53 -0500

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The robot is controlled Bluetooth.al wrote a phone application. Bluetooth controller I have developed further, which is about what it means if we do not havehas Bluetooth, you can come in handy this megodás kiszuperált a remote switch codesteach a PC for this to pl.WinLirc on their program and still be a plus programwhich is controlled by the PC keys for me to listen uice name. Combinations perfectlyappropriate. The PC - USB port to a Bluetooth unit is coupled to fund everyone alredyplugged when ...

UPDATED - Nano Patriot

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:33:34 -0500

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Hi there, this is Nano Patriot; an Arduino controlled turret, ultrasonic sensor and a shooting device I built a while ago. At first I wasn’t planning on doing a write-up on this, but then I noticed Orlando_2k’s Nano turret appear on this great site generating some interesting questions in the comments section I thought I could contribute to. So here goes. The parts The turret I used is the pan/tilt thingy Duane Degn has talked about earlier. It fits two 9g servos. I got this lovely piece ...

"Start Here" 2.0

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:05:41 -0500

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Slightly modified "Start Here" bot. Non-cosmetic differences include laser pointer attached near sensor, and a 2 DOF neck which gives it a rudimentary edge detection. The sweeping motion is to try and keep it from driving tangent to an obstacle or ledge and falling off that way. Works fairly well. Headlight for fun. Also, a speaker is attached and plays sounds based on the IR sensor input. The higher the sound, the closer an obstacle. You can tell which way it'll turn if you listen closely, as it ...

Yun based web controlled rover

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 15:16:28 -0500

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Last week I bought an Arduino Yun from my local Radio Shack. It was on clearence just as all the items there due to closing :( I wanted to do something with it, so decided to make a simple web crontrolled rover. My plans are to use the Yun bridge and communicate with the the rover from a web browser using some lite ajax (javascript/html) calling a REST interface on the bot. The build was simple, as I used a metal chassis from Robotkits India along with 4 of their 60rpm gear motors ...

Meet Molly..

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 14:44:50 -0500

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Meet Molly... She is a automatic wet swiffer.. She works in conjunction with my commercial roomba that I love.. I wanted a simple robot that would pick up where the roomba left off.. In other words to do the mopping in my house.. I could have purchased the companion to roomba known as scooba but that would not have been in true "LetsMakeRobots" form..lol This is another arduino project.. I am using motors salvaged from another roomba (they are great little motor/wheel/encoder ...

Robo-Art: Hexapod HEXER

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 08:48:52 -0500

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Hexapod Hexer was originally conceived as a simple and cheap robot(price $ 100) that does not require additional modules and blocks. The whole brain was collected on a single microcontroller PIC 16F887, powered by three batteries from the laptop, used the towerpro SG90 servo-motors. Controlled robot with a homemade remote control via bluetooth, also the robot can be controlled from a computer or smartphone. Remote made for PIC 16F873A, blutooth module HC-05, the battery from the cell phone. ...

help me in my quadcopter

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 07:42:00 -0500

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hello my project is small quadcopter using 8 small coreless motors without ESC motors http://www.ebay.com/itm/251743556401?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Voltage: 3.7 V Current: the empty set: 0.08 AStalling: 1.8 ASpeed: 52000 RPM (the actual speed may be high or low)Voltage: 4.2 VCurrent: the empty set: 0.1 AStalling: 2 ASpeed: 60000 RPM (actual speed may be high or low) motor driver TB6612FNG pololu dual motor driver https://www.pololu.com/product/713/specs ...

Autonomous Solar Robot Boat

Sat, 14 Feb 2015 12:38:43 -0500

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My boys and I are using an Android phone, solar panel, and a bluetooth relay controller to make an autonomous solar robot boat. The phone has display, touch screen, GPS, compass, clock, Internet, and bluetooth. It also has a really great software development environment in App Inventor. The display/touch screen make testing really nice. We can walk around with it showing arrows pointing the way it wants to go and spinning images of propellers on the left and right ...

My second robot : SVBR-2

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 04:02:43 -0500

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my bluetooth car, use AT89S52 + H-bridge + HC-05, remoted controlled by APP which was written myself on my xiaomi phone achieved a dream when I was a child. here is the video: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XODYyOTM3OTU2.html

Aum 1.0

Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:16:08 -0500

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Aum is a robot testing platform where we are developing different basic robot modules to be used in future projects that we already planning. It tries to be autonomous, (it is, but quite dumb). Idea The main idea of Aum 1.0 is to ve a "body" controled by an Arduino, and a "brain" controled by a Android cellphone. We consider that almost any robot needs basic functionality to be able to start doing something usefull. This is the list we have today. Autonomous obstacle avoidance (Almost ...

Tamiya and Arduino based rover robot.

Sun, 08 Feb 2015 17:45:48 -0500

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Working on my Tamiya tank chassis based autonomous robot. Uses a Tamiya chassis with Tamiya universal plates and a twin gearbox for forward, reverse and turning. Arduino Uno R3 with a Seedstudio motor shield v1.2. Power is controlled through an on-off switch from a 4 AA battery pack at 6V. The Tamiya plate has to be modified to work with the twin gearbox, notably involving slotting the sides and enlarging two holes, otherwise it works absolutely perfectly. I used ...

Robot Tank

Sun, 08 Feb 2015 15:49:50 -0500

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This is a Tank controlled by a DC-motorcontroller that i have designed myself. To the DC-motor controller can many diffrent MCU 's be connected for example Aurduino , BasicStamp and ZigBee because the interface is with UART at 9600 BAUD. The tank measure distance and if an object is hit by its touchsensors.

The "great" Mustachio

Sat, 07 Feb 2015 16:07:51 -0500

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This one took a while but I'm happy. I started by assembling a kit I bought for the Pickaxe stack. It was rather satisfying to put it all together. I then built a chassis around it. I knew I wanted the board easy to access. I also knew I was going to use the very cool looking SRF-04 as eyes so they needed to be properly positioned. I also wanted to build the whole thing so that parts could be swapped in and out easily so I had to use pins instead of soldering everything. I used some Lego ...

MeArm by me

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 07:17:38 -0500

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This is my MeArm. I built it in an afternoon, but took 3 weeks to get a controller up and going. I decided to put a 4 servo controller onto the base that accepts serial data from a "master" controller and then uses that to control the servos. (thats what took me most of the 3 weeks) In this way the "master" controller can be anything that can output serial data at 9600 baud, the master controller can then handle all the "thinking" stuff like inverse kinematics, replay and the like. The "master" ...

The solar powered Annoy-o-tron 2000

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 22:16:42 -0500

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This one surprised me as it was coming to life... It all started because I wanted to make a new solar-powered desk ornament kinda thing. I was a little unsure about what the end result should be but I started by building a solid base from soldering a couple of capacitors to some wire rings. I really like the Symmet I had made as I found the form very simple and beautiful. I decided to make a positive and a negative ring this time. I liked the way it stood so I continued building ...

CESAR (Cloud Enabled Systems Agriculture Robot)

Sun, 01 Feb 2015 14:08:34 -0500

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Hello Robot Community, I have been working with RC for over thirty years and have been involved in unmanned aerial and ground systems since around 2006. They have been used for a mixture of projects from cinema to agriculture. This is my first foray into more domestic type robotics. I am starting CESAR, pronounced like Ceaser, the Cloud Enabled Systems Agriculture Robot. The purpose of CESAR is to be able to remote teleprecense in order to assist some friends of mine that want to start a farm. ...

Herman

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:06:43 -0500

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Herman is an off-road (Kind of), obstacle avoidance robot using an Arduino Uno. He is based around a plywood chassis and uses balsa and some hard wood in his construction. He has a L293D motor driver chip for the two-motor Tamiya gearbox. He uses a 1000mah 7.4v 2 cell Li-Po battery for the Uno and uses a 2200mah 3.7v Li-Po for the motors. He also uses tamiya tank tracks for his wheels and this allows him to be capable of going up rough terrain, such as piles of DVD boxes. Wonder if Bear Grylls needs ...

search and rescue robot

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:10:12 -0500

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Update nr3 (Feb25,2015) video added of one of the first attempts to drive a straight line of 150 cm,, with on-route calibration. Update nr 2 (Feb 24, 2015) I now managed to get all base components working in Java. I am now using Java SE with the jdk.dio libraries which form the basis of the GPIO capabilities in Java ME (and are available separately), so I am also using my original Java ME code again, not the PI4J based code. I only use PI4J to access the WiringPi functions for PWM motor ...

The BristleBot

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 18:12:25 -0500

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This is a robot that moves around in flat surface, the motor pager ( a vibration Machine) made it move!!! : ) The materials I use was a bristle brush ( the part of a tooth paste u brush your tooth with) I also use a Motor Pager,2 sided tape and a 3v battery. Well my bot does not help people my bot is to inspired people.

Berty

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:47:02 -0500

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I've been viewing Jaidyn Edwards (ChickenParmi) robot 'PopPet and it has inspired me to create Berty. Berty will be powered by 2 Li-Po batteries and 2 constant rotation servos for drive. I am deciding to buy another uno or nano as my other robot Herman is permanently keeping my original uno. I will add some other capabilities such as line following and voice control later on down the line. Happy robot making LMR! =UPDATE= New face plate as the old one was snapped. Also added a block on the back as ...

PiBot-A

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:22:49 -0500

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PiBot-A at Raspi Jam »Pi and More«EN: PiBot-A will be present at German Raspberry Jam Pi and More on June 20 in Trier. DE: Ich werde PiBot-A auf der Pi and More am 20. Juni in Trier vorstellen: Programm Vortrag für Einsteiger Vortrag für Fortgeschrittene in der Ausstellung: PiBot-A und PiBot-B Short description: PiBot-A is a small, autonomous robot based on Raspberry Pi Model A+. Varying sensors can be mounted on its front to implement different behaviors like obstacle avoidance, ...

Competition bound Line Following & Obstacle Avoiding Robot

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:45:51 -0500

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This is a competition bound Line Follwing Robot under development. The competiton is line following and obstacle avoiding, the fastest one wins.Its has 4 geared motor of 300 rpm. These motors are controlled by a L293D dual H-bridge. The brain of this robot is either Atmega324A or Arduino Mega depending on time I have. It is powered by 2200mAh Lithium Polymer battery. The sensor consists of 9 IR pairs, for at present only 7 has been used. This sensor is custom made with 9-step adjustable brightness ...

Virtual robot girl

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:38:59 -0500

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Virtual robot girl will have human like skills. Human like skills means simply, she will be able to learn like a human, she will be able to express emotions like a human and she will be able to solve problems like a human. It does not mean she will tell you the population of Congo on request or which oil is bad for cats. These things have very less to do with artificial intelligence. One of the major motivations of doing research on virtual robotics is the idea to implement the virtual model in a ...

Andromina robot v.1.2, a rover with 4 directional wheels.

Sat, 17 Jan 2015 11:04:56 -0500

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Andromina robot v.1.2 is a 4WD robotic platform with four directional wheels. The four wheels can independently turn. The robot can maneuver multiple ways. The motions of the robot are similar to a Mars rover of Nasa. The robot allows be extended with several electronic devices; Arduino boards, Raspberry PI boards, Picaxe boards, robotic arms, web cams, LCD screens, encoders and other devices. In this post I show the Andromina robot which it is controlled to a IR remote control of a TV PHILIPS. ...

Zumy

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 10:36:31 -0500

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Zumy! This is a project to keep me sane through the monotony of school. It all started with a Pi. A while back I made an attempt at building a wifi connected robot on a boe-bot chassis. After joining the military, moving, and schooling I lost track of the project. So here is round two. I bought a Raspberry Pi model A+, Pololu Zumo chassis, two micro gear motors, an arduino pro-mini 3.3v 8Mhz, a wifi adaptor, and a DRV8833 motor driver carrier. So first things first. I messed around with the layout. ...

Self Balancer

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 02:18:05 -0500

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I have been ever so slowly building a self balancing robot. I built one a few years ago that did not work to well and ended up using the motors on another machine. This time I decided to 3D print some of the support peices, specifically the battery housing, CPU board mounts, column support brackets, and the motor mounts. The base plate and columns are hardware store Aluminum. Vererak posted a forum topic called "Parametric robot rover" in which he describes working with Python to develop 3D models. ...

Push Rollbot Version 2

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 17:06:16 -0500

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Version 2: Decided to power one wheel to add a little directionability and to get it out of trouble if it gets stuck or stalled. Version 1 Simple single servo, single sensor and Arduino robot that rolls back and forth somewhat unpredictably. Change direction by kicking it. Probably could add directionability with another servo. Second half of video gives good handle on details. Here is program: // Push rolling robot with single servo, tilt-sensor and Arduino Uno // by Jim Demello 1/12/2015 #include ...

OSIRIS

Sat, 10 Jan 2015 06:45:30 -0500

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This is OSIRIS a rover style robot that I will hopefully modify with autonomous gps control. Right now it is controlled with a 2.4 gigahertz aircraft radio and a 1.3 gigahertz video system. I am using a T'rex motor controller and the wild thumper six wheel chassis powered by a three cell lipo. I am using an mobius camera so I can record video along with transmitting the signal to my ground station. Here is a little video I filmed from the on board camera driving in a friends back yard. The yard is ...

what is wrong with Mr. General?

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 16:27:38 -0500

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Всем привет! Я новичок, это мой первый робот, он не работает так, как надо. Уважаемые коллеги, пожалуйста, посмотрите видео и скажите мне, что случилось с ним. Спасибо всем, я буду рад услышать ваши комментарии.

spider

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 19:17:04 -0500

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This is a copy of the "spidy" robot that was published on LMR last Noverber by myblack60impala. Components: Sparkfun ProMini 2 DFRobot Spiders HG7881 Motor Driver Radio Shack 4 AAA case with switch 4 AAA batteries In total the project cost about $30 US and took about 4 hours to build and program for a simple forward/reverse motion. This is rev 2 of the electronics. First module used 3 AAA batteries and a Sparkfun Pro Arduino. There was insufficient power to navigate ...

Teensy 3.1 based 3D printer controller

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 16:32:01 -0500

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I started my RepSCRAP (RepRap made from junk) last April, and based it on a pair of Arduino Pro-minis. It was ... well.. marginally functional, then summer hit and family time and ... <insert procrastination excuse here> So I came back to the project recently, and have restarted my control board based on the Arduino compatible Teensy 3.1 32bit Freescale K20 ARM processor. It runs at 96Mhz, and has two hardware based "flex timer modules" used for quadrature decoding. I've ...

Modular powerfull linux robot kit with camera WIFI actuators and sensors

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 06:36:20 -0500

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PiKit is modular and powerful robotic kit for everyone. Be a part of robotic revolution with PiKit. Raspberry Pi with Linux operating system, computer vision and wifi connectivity gives a new dimension to your robot. Thanks to our modules is now very easy to create several types of robots. Every module has own control library so you don't need to struggle with all that unproductive base level coding to run GPIO's.

"Sparky Luke" - my mildly updated SH Robot

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 22:24:48 -0500

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Update - 23 May 2015 It's been a while since I first posted my SH robot, but in the meantime I've been tinkering about with it in my sparetime, mainly playing around with the code but also tacking on some odds and sods stolen from toys my kids have discarded. (As an aside, does anyone else around here find themselves eying off their kids' toys for parts?? Surely I can't be the only deadbead dad stealing bits from last year's annoying "Walking Talking Pooping Parent-Infurating Dora Doll" ^-^). My ...

R2D3 - My First Autonomous Microprocessor Controlled Robot

Mon, 29 Dec 2014 06:59:10 -0500

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R2D3 R2D3, or CD Bot as he was called when he was first made (see below), is a robot I created some 14 years ago. I had built a basic bump bot using momentary switches, relays and capacitors and an RC controlled roller, but he was my first real autonomous microprocessor controlled robot with collision avoidance and collision detection. I found some instructions on the web (in its early days) for a robot called FirstBOT by a man called Donald G Roy (1999), the chassis was made using old CDs held ...

MeArm - Open Source Robot Arm

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 03:49:47 -0500

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The MeArm is a project I've been working on since February. It's an open source robot arm. I think this is the reason I've not shared on here before, this big white box looks so big and I always stall on what to write! This is essentially filler for the time being, I'm better at editing content than creating new stuff so this is for the edit really. The dxf files are thingiverse and I can't attach them to this post (for laser cutting) but a pdf of the outlines are on the post.

Tractorbot Mk1

Sun, 21 Dec 2014 14:07:15 -0500

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Hi all at LMR, I am a 11-year-old boy from the Czech Republic and this is my first robot. It was made just for learning and testing of robotic sensors, motors and software, so its design is quite simple and slow moving. Characteristics: MCU: PIC18F46K22Programming language: C (the code is attached)Power: SLA battery 12 V / 7 Ah Sensors: ultrasonic ranging module HC-SR04, IR-receiver for remote control systems SFH 5110-38, 2x reflective object sensor QRD1114, 4x LDR (photo resistor)Motors: ...

Birthdaybot 7

Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:00:39 -0500

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"What kind of party do you want to have my son ?" asked a mother her son."A robot party!" answered the soon 7 year old boy. A robot party without a real robot is not a robot party so the boy's father started to think about what that robot should be. First in his mind was this one but then the idea of a wooden desktop robot came to his mind. After a sunday of cutting wood and soldering electronics and programming the first prototype was here. Birthdaybot 7. The Mechanics All wood. Head ...

Undictated Robotic Organism (URO) version-00

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:47:45 -0500

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This is a robot based on the concept of embodiment and emergence, a concept seemingly proposed by Rolf Pfeifer. It is also based on a presentation I gave in 2011 on the "undictated/liberate-ive" approach to AI. To put simply, none of the behavior of this robot is preprogrammed; instead the behavior is emergent out of collective response of a bunch of cellular automatons programmed to mimic behavior of neurons (I named this NCA, short for Neural Cellular Automatons). The NCA reacts to sensor values ...

New to robotics, attempting to build an obstacle avoidance robot, looking for some guidance

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 17:54:51 -0500

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Updated post with new parts, ideas, pictures, and questions Hello robotics community! This is my first post I have made here. Im fairy new to robotics and am looking for some guidance. Im looking to build a object avoidance robot but in all honestly I am lost. I am hoping to show you the parts that I currently have with hope that some of you will tell me how to put this robot together. I did model flight for 6 years before this. I've flown everything from collective pitch sport helicopters ...

Scatolot

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 06:32:13 -0500

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Second robot!Here's my try to make a low cost, portable, educational, robot:)Dagu Mini driver+HC05 + other sensors. Scatolot was born from my need to bring on my backback a little robot show when i go around, just to prove that how awesome are robots, and something easy to thinker with when i'm bored. So low weight and space^^The body it's just a plastic box with lot's of holes to mount electronics and motors.The box it's really nice because it can contain almost all electronics, decent dust and ...

Ostrichbot v1 construction + first movements + first steps

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:13:03 -0500

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EDIT: The robot walks more or less properly now, as you can see in the new youtube videos. A bit shaky still, in particular when taking the left steps, but it's as good as I hoped :-) This will be all for version 1 of this robot: I will continue with building a version 2 that carries its own batteries (probably getting 10 to 15 minutes out of them) and thus doesnt have to be tethered anymore :-) By the way, I made two more small change to the robot: I glued small pieces of grip tape (for a tennis ...

roverbot: Rover5 Chassis, Raspberry Pi B+, C programming with pthread pigpio libs.

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 01:59:52 -0500

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My first robot using Rover5 - roverbot! Objective: Night timeshift photography... Analyzing plants, photo capturing for 3D modeling.. WIP Components used: Rover5 Chassis - 4 Motors, 4 Encoders feedback. Rover5 Track wheels 6 x Sony rechargeable AA 2200mAh batteries. Dagu 4 Channel DC Motor Controller with Encoder Support Pan and Tilt kit with 2 Servo9G Motors UltraSonic Distance Sensor (HC-SR04) Raspberry Pi B+ 802.11n USB Wifi Dongle Adapter Hewlett Packard ...

trashbot v2: less shakey, faster walk, improved electronics

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:02:58 -0500

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this is the next evolutionary step from my trashbot version 1. i decided that i want to build more robots made from recycled mechanical parts instead of shaping parts or buying parts. so this version is made from a recycled pcb, harddrive holders, the SHIFT mechanics from an olivetti lettera 32 and some parts from an old bike. it also evolved in electronics in that i added a relay between the arduino and the servos to keep the system from dancing while the arduino "boots". see the full ...

Not Robo-art, just art)...Neon clock

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:37:33 -0500

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Neon clock on the old Soviet neon lamps (IN-12) 1970s. Welcome to the USSR :))

Robotic Arm Project

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 14:18:53 -0500

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Hello all!This is my robotic arm project. It is almost finished it just needs the controller and a bit of programming it finish it up. I'm sorry I dont have step-by-step pictures, I wish I had taken some for my own use but forgot. I used: 4 servos 1 geared motor Picaxe 20MThe video was taken before I had the arm completely put together. Sorry its also sorta bad quality too...but ...

PICKER - Line follower robot collects obstacles

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 12:28:37 -0500

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Pıcker is a line follower robot which follow the white path on a black surface. It has 3 CNY70 sensors to track the line and one additional CNY70 sensor to detect the obstacles in front of its hand. When it sees an obstacle, Picker stops, grabs the obstacle with its hand and throw the obstacle in its wagon. Then it continues to follow the path. Picker has 2 mini servo motors for its hand and arm motion. Picker is fully handmade robot. Two geared DC motors were used for its driving. The microcontroller ...

"Spidy" the spider robot

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 20:01:33 -0500

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"Spidy" the spider robot. A bunch of people have built these. After my having seen them I had to make one too! :-) Spidy is a Start Here type robot. Otherwise known as an object avoider. It uses 2 spider chassis from DF Robot snapped together into one. Then it uses my favorite Freescale micro controller and a Sharp IR sensor for object detection. UPDATE I have been asked numerous times on how to build this chassis after posting it on here. Directions:You simply buy 2 of these kits, ...

Gizmo your first steampunk robot

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:17:55 -0500

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Dear: LMR Just to let you know I have been developing for the past month a steampunk robot. I have finished the mechanical and moving onto electrical and software. I am using arduino uno and arduino and the following materials. List of materials. 2 * Red LED3 * Green LED1 * 9" by 9" cardboard sheet.1 * 3" by 3" cardboard sheet.Lots of gears.Lots of bolts and nuts.TapeSo wish me good luck and enjoy the video. *****UPDATE 4/18/2015***** Dear: LMR You should know my progress is coming along fine. Just ...

TV ROBOT

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:16:08 -0500

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Actually, I made this Robot to be controlled by an android device through Bluetooth Module. But unfortunately my bluetooth module stopped working. So I was thinking of making something of it. A month later I had made Home Lightening System using IR TV Remote. Then I thought of making this ROBOT which is controlled by TV Remote. Components Used: i) Arduino UNO R3 ii) L298 Motor Driver Module iii) 4 X 300RPM 12VDC Motors iv) Tires and Grip v) 12V 7.2Ah Battery vi) IR Reciever and IR TV Remote Including ...

Homemade Bartender

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 05:40:06 -0500

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Made in my idle time, As you can see in the video ( I apologize for the quality. Before I take a good snap, the chip burntout,I will have to buy a new one(Uno),Anyway, I hope it will give you the basic idea about how it works) the concept is simple, the sensor is constantly feeding Arduino about any object it can detect. which is telling the two servos in the hand how much to rotate. The 2 basic challange was to make a strong design to overcome the shaky feeling (which still requires ...

YANBO: Yet Another Nameless Bot

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 16:48:36 -0500

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All my project ideas needed CNC motion, which was due, at least in my shop, for a standardized approach which will hopefully classify the extruder, laser diode, and (eventually) laser scanner and vision system as forks of this foundation project. ServoCity stands out in my mind for the unified system of drives, mounts, adapters, and so on. YANBO uses 4 of their standard mounting plate C, 4 standard lightweight hubs, a 1.5" channel, and a bag of cap screws, plus some odds and ends from the local ...

Sturdy

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 06:04:35 -0500

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Hello guys, Sturdy is a sumo robot that is an upgrade to my previous sumo robot, Lambo-2WD. Unlike scrapping and cutting our way through tin like last time, I thought of building a strong sumo-robot through standard mechanical approaches. (Drilling, Bending, Creating motor mounts, etc.). Sturdy is armed with 6 motors - 3 on each side wired in parallel - that I found for a great deal on Ebay. The motors look very similar to the ones sold at Lynxmotion. The combination of torque and speed ...

Humanoid Robot PIXEL

Sat, 15 Nov 2014 02:27:50 -0500

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Pixel is a Humanoid Robot 8 servo motors and 6 DC motors give it high degree of freedom, running on Arduino board it can be controlled by an Android phone or a windows PC via Bluetooth by Android app designed for it or a Matlab GUI designed in PC. An On board camera in head of the robot is used for surveillance .Here are some pics and videos of the Robot.

RHex

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:13:21 -0500

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RHex is a six-legged robot with inherently high mobility. Powerful, independently controlled legs produce specialized gaits that devour rough terrain with minimal operator input. RHex climbs in rock fields, mud, sand, vegetation, railroad tracks, telephone poles and up slopes and stairways. It had been made completely from scratch. Almost every part of this project is homemade. I have used 6 arduinos, 1 for every motor connected to the legs. The speed of the motor is calculated using the ...

Micro Servo Robot

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:12:54 -0500

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4 axis robot arm with a small gripper and teach function. (In fact: it is a 3 axis robot) This robot can follow. This robot can learn. And this robot can repeat endles. And he lost all his memory if the batterys are low. This makes it new all the time he is powered again. - The idea for this project is taken from https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/21633 - Stoerpeak made me do it! - Arduino mini pro 5V/16MHz 4 micro servos 180degrees 4 22k potentiometer NmH Battery 4.8V Wires, Button, Switch Balsa ...

Mcmaster Sumobot Competition

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 23:09:43 -0500

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Im a third-year mechatronics student from McMaster University. Fewer days ago, our team, Royalbot, win the champion in Sumobot competition. you may notice that it is the second time i participate this competition and last time sadly we only get third place. since the rules change this year, i decide to make a new design. the rules are: 20 * 20 cm dimension, max of 2kg weignt. so here is our new design: Parts list: Motor: ...

TrashBot v1.0: my first four-servo biped robot that actually walks.

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 15:47:39 -0500

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inspired by BOB by badji here at LMR, i wanted to build my own four servo biped walker after i kind of failed on the rather complicated 12 servo ROFI. i love BOB's simplicity and also the gait pattern generating software, i really admire the designer's knack for simplicity and clarity in his solutions. my present bot is more built from stuff i had floating around, this is not about beauty but really about learning the principles of a good gait, smooth walking and understanding the real world's ...

Robo-Art: "BigFoot" Truck

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 05:22:55 -0500

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A small remote-controlled truck, made of simple parts. Battery Li-Pol 70 mA, motors from old mobile phones, the PIC microcontroller 12F629A. Size LxWxH = 20 x 15 x 17 mm

Hopping Robot

Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:09:16 -0500

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This robot was made with micro servo motors and atmega 368 micro controller . Making this roboti is very simple. Just play with angles and time !!

Robo-Art: Not robots, just Art))

Mon, 10 Nov 2014 06:16:20 -0500

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Several small works on the robot theme)), ...some older, some newer... More photo: http://vk.com/album215080588_00?rev=1 http://vk.com/album215080588_190876980 More videos: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1lbKUebNR6c2kuZJvzZ5w/videos

Model 1

Sun, 09 Nov 2014 23:59:39 -0500

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This is my first robotics project. I happened to have a used file cabinet that seemed like the perfect platform for housing electronics, essentailly begging to be made into a robot. I salved some automotive wiper motors and scrap steel to make a powered chassis that the file cabinet basically "sits" on top of. There are plans to incorporate many other used parts and features, but for right now I need to concentrate on getting some feedback or tach signals from the wiper motors and work on PWM motor ...

Robo-Art: Speaker Bot

Sun, 09 Nov 2014 06:35:46 -0500

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In the function Speaker Bot is to look around, to respond to loud sounds and in response to produce phrases robot Bender from Futurama (in Ukrainian). Phrase (until about 40 of them) cut from the movie and recorded on the microSD flash card. Also the robot has a small sound scale that shows red led excess of sound level. Microcontroller PIC 18F2520, stepper motor from an old floppy drive 5.25 speaker from an old computer speakers.Have a good day))))

Three Servo Hexapod

Sun, 09 Nov 2014 05:09:38 -0500

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This is my first attempt at a walking robot...thoroughly inspired by Penny and Stomper. :) Chassis : I had loads of pen refill tubes lying around on my table (by-product of a month of exams) so I used those to build the legs.They're connected to old mechano pieces using hot glue,this is then connected to the servos.For the main body I used an old plastic case I had lying around.The dimensions are 16cm X 13cm X 9cm (L x B x H). MCU : Used a pro mini clone for the mcu.It's soldered on to ...

Robo-Art: Walking Man

Sat, 08 Nov 2014 05:43:20 -0500

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The main part of the robot (block gears) taken from the old model CD-ROM, which were not driven by a belt and through the gears. Microcontroller PIC 12F629. The robot walks straight(a little arc), and when it detects obstacles steps back, a little waiting and goes five forward. Functions a bit, just walking))

Robo-Art: Lunokhod (Spacecraft)

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:20:16 -0500

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Lunokhod on tracks with remote control))...made from old parts...brains PIC 12F629driver L293 motor2 motors and drives from CD-ROMtracks from the scanner (printer)the BATT from cellphoneswheels - the bobbin thread from the sewing machine+ a few other parts))

RV2 robot

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:37:37 -0500

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My latest robot, built with an Arduino Nano v3, plugged into a 400pin breadboard. Ultrasonic distance sensor, Sharp IR distance sensor, Laser, PIR motion detector, Piezo speaker, and IR Receiver (accepting commands from a TV remote). Servo to turn the head. Moves around avoiding obstacles, firing laser, beeping, detecting if a human is around, and responding to commands from the remote. Pleased with this, but want to give it more advanced programming. Would like to combine it with a Raspberry Pi ...

Robo-Art: Jedi from old parts))

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 05:24:50 -0500

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Robot Jedi defender of the order on the website LMR 8)))...details a very simple and affordable), old CD-ROM, caps from bottles, the battery from the phone, the lights from the old flashlight and other))...my first robot)

ARTI MOBILE ROBOTIC CHASSIS. CLIMBS STAIRS! MEMBERS NOW KICKSTARTING IT!

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 14:55:59 -0500

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Hey guys! We have been working on a robot that will get your next robotic project anywhere! It can climb stairs and overcome unpredictable obstacles with ease! We've been members of LMR for a while and now have just released a Kickstarter that will let anyone here build their next projects upon this robotic platform! No longer are ground robotic vehicles reserved for governments and corporations! Help us launch it to the world here: http://kck.st/1EdP8BH <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/SrIFHHVCPLs" ...

Robomobil made from trash 8)

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 05:15:40 -0500

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Robomodil made from trash:PIC16F873A2 motors with gear from CD-ROM 2 wheel caps from bottles of oil2 Li-ion battery from old mobile phones1 stepper motor from CD-ROM2 driver motors L293DNE...a few LED and other things..

Robo-Art: Balancing Robot (without Arduino)

Sun, 02 Nov 2014 07:50:57 -0500

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A balancing robot, made without the use of Arduino, other ready-made modules, as well as ready-made libraries and programs to them....all soft and hardware is handmade))..The robot generates telemetry(sensor readings, the total deflection angle) to your PC via BlueTooth.........is configured robot from a computer (set of calibration coefficients)The robot used:1. Microcontroller PIC 18F25502. Gyro LPR530AL (used 1 vector)3. The accelerometer ADXL335 (used 1 vector)4. LCD from an old nokia 72105. ...

Transforming Wheel Robot

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 20:37:33 -0400

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I finally got it to work! (video is up) The transforming wheel that I made and talked about a while back- I made a robot that can use and actuate them. The wheel is smooth for going over carpet, cement, and other indoor surfaces, and can transform to spiky for crossing mulch, sand, and other outdoor surfaces. The spikes for the spiky wheel are interchangeable for different surfaces. The wheels are transformed using a laser cut acrylic rack and pinion system, and the rest of the parts are ...

Robo-Art: Robot Wall-E. The biggest Nano Bot in the World:)

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:00:21 -0400

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Trash RC Robot))...made from old parts 2 vibro from old mobile phone and PIC 12F629..

ACTUATOR Arduino ConTrolled Uber Automated Task co-Ordinator Robot

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 15:16:33 -0400

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You can see a side view here and a view of the casters here I worked really hard on that acronym title. Chassis This uses a bit of impro for the chassis and a lot of luck along the way, I found some chassis online but they were either expensive or not the correct shape to both protect the circuitry and hold the circuitry. I decided to make the chassis out of meccano, it was easy to edit, it's made out of steel and I can make it however I want. I only just had enough meccano. Here are three ...

Voice Controlled Mobile Base [Final Year Project]

Sat, 25 Oct 2014 09:20:22 -0400

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Description: The purpose of the project is to design a robot that can be controlled by human voice. The first video shows the test of the robot. The second video shows how the Voice Controlled Mobile Base was made, how the system was analysed, designed, implemented and tested for all the important blocks of the block diagram. Videos: Video 1: TESTs Video 2: How did I make the robot? Components:EasyVR shield £31.05 [The voice/speech recognition is excellent because I tested ...

Robotic Tea Machine

Sat, 25 Oct 2014 22:40:45 -0400

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A robotic tea machine.

Lego Sorter

Sat, 25 Oct 2014 01:44:09 -0400

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UPDATE:I added a video of the 'finished product' that I presented in front of the class. It basically combines everything that I've talked about previously into one algorigthm for 'sorting'. I also uploaded two flow charts as attached files which outline the steps of each program. It's a bit of a proof of concept rather than something helpful but I'm still pretty happy with it. Hi. Imgur photos here: http://imgur.com/a/AZg0n#0 At the end of grade 12 I had a control systems assignment ...

Balancing bot with ultrasonic sensor - no gyros

Fri, 24 Oct 2014 07:19:20 -0400

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Here's my slightly unusual balancing bot. Normally balancing bots use motors and gyros,but my minimal bot uses just servos and an untrasonic distance sensor. Used an old boe-bot platform: 2x continuous rotation servos Aluminium base The boe-bot came with a a basic stamp MCU, so I replaced that with an Arduino Uno Boe-bot's are normally rover type bots, but I moved the servo/wheel mountings to the edge and stood it up on its end to make a balancing robot. You need accelerometers and gyros ...

A Quadruped Robot

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:12:34 -0400

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I have seen some great quadruped robots on this site in the past few years and always wanted to build one myself. It became one of the most time-consuming projects I have ever done, including not only a robot, but also a simulator and Android app. Electronics: The robot is using twelve HK-15138 Hobbking servos. They are controlled by an Arduino MEGA and powered by a 6.6V 3000mAh LiFePo. There is a bluetooth module for communications and an ultrasonic sensor with a small ...

Wheelee

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:51:45 -0400

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This robot is called Wheelee. It is simple inverted pendulum robot made on arduino. Sensors: L3G gyroLSM303 accelerometerMotor driver: DualVNH5019MotorShield Firmware, Matlab model, Android application and some articles are on Github repository

Ultrasonic control AVR robot

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:15:39 -0400

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The robot shown here, which is based on factory parts. The HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensing type distance measuring device used. The sensing distance of 10-20 cm. The robot should turn around and go back up in this. The rotation sensor is carried out by a small servo motor, with the SG90's. The robot is a top view. Turning on the power. The ultrasonic sensor. The robot and the spill-wheel drive is shown.The central robot controller, an ATmega16 microcontroller.The robot motion previews ...

Spooky Sadako Hack

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:02:30 -0400

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My youngest son and I go to the local CoderDojo and the next meeting has a Halloween theme so I decided to do something based on Scratch for Arduino. Usually I take my time on projects, but I've been impressed by the 'get it done' attitude of some guys on here and makers in general. So with a dremel in one hand and a hot glue gun in the other we set about hacking a cheap scary toy from the local cheap shop (B&M Bargains in the UK). The basic idea is a spooky ghost controlled by Arduino that ...

Noodlebot

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 00:59:58 -0400

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Noodlebot main components: - Satay veg with tofu- Arduino Nano v3- EasyVR 2.0 voice recognition module- 4 x MG90 Micro Servos- Ultrasonic Module HC-SR04- 8x8 LED matrix KEM-7088- MAX7219 Display Driver- Garan Audio Module- 2GB Micro SD- HC-SR501 IR Sensor- 2 x ball switches- 7.4V 1000mAh 20C 2S Lipo Battery- U-BEC 3A 5/6V- Mini White 3.5mm Pillow Speaker- Low Voltage Lipo Monitor So originally the plan was to make a classic BoB... but then saw FrankenBoB by RobotFreak and loved the mouth addition ...

Robik - general robot for education and used socks housekeeping

Sat, 11 Oct 2014 11:10:52 -0400

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It all started when iRobot Roomba was adopted by our family to do its slavery job. We were discussing mechanics of Roomba with my son and decided to create our own robot that we will have fun with. It's name is Robik. Main outlines of Robik are: using ROS.org (since the very beginning)made from cheap components and used partsROS Navigation stack works but will require tuninglaser guided docking is in progress; it should be able to dock and charge autonomously5 DoF arm can be manipulated manually ...

CCSR

Sun, 05 Oct 2014 02:23:18 -0400

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Updates Feb 15th '14 Inspired by MarkusB and discussions with mtripplet and DT, added basic emotion simulation and mapping of emotional state on facial and verbal expressions. Positive verbal conversations and doing tasks will increase CCSR's happiness and arousal. Adverse environment and negative conversations (e.g. insults, disapproval) will decrease happiness. Happiness and arousal will naturally degrade over time, simulating sleep and boredom.Added 2 8x8 matrix displays otional state. Added ...

RC Cam-bot

Sat, 04 Oct 2014 18:35:56 -0400

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Hi everyone! There are a lot of cool robots up here. This is the beginning project of mine. It will use an Arduino to navigate around using an ultrasonic sensor and possibly a couple infra-red sensors. I will be able to use this as a "security" robot and mainly to try out some programming. I still have a ways to go, but I'm looking forward to it. I am using an RC car as the drive system. It uses 12 volts, two 6 volt batteries. Should have more updates this week. Speaking of cool robots not sure ...

robot with no name

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 12:06:20 -0400

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this is a long way from being complete it still needs a brain (most likely arduino clone) planing on geting a motor shield(for the arduino clone) it will have an ultrasonic rang finder (will peek out the center hole) and bump switches ect. my goal is to stuff as many applications into the bot as posible anyone have an idea on what the name will be? back side: update i got a package in the mail the package has A begenner kit to arduino,motor sheild, left/right bump switches,sonar, ...

Re-Bob : Re-engineering the little fella.

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 18:20:41 -0400

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It's now over 18 months since the first BOB appeared strutting across K120189's worktop and I still haven't made one so I'm going to remedy that. However, now I've discovered its joys, I really like playing around with 3D CAD so I'm taking this opportunity to give Bob a facelift and a bit of a re-hash. I believe that Kevin didn't have access to a 3D printer when he was designing Bob, so couldn't tinker with the design as much as he would probably have liked. However, I have and ...

MD-Hund

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 21:58:41 -0400

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For a long time I wanted to build a quadruped robot. And... you guys may have seen in some of my videos that I have many dogs at my home (precisely five). What better inspiration I would have to build a robot dog? Below you see my little buddy Sebastian, which accompanying me in the long nights in the lab. Mechanics The design process of the parts begins with a brainstorming, ...

Bug 2.0

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 11:53:47 -0400

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UPDATE okt 9 I created a 3d simulation model. See video. My plan was to use this model to reverse-engineer my cam wheels. What I want to achieve is that the legs move at a constant speed in a straight line for at least 50% of the cycle. Because the mechanism includes many non-linear transmissions between the cam wheel and the leg, I can define the leg movement as an input and then get the movement of the main driver as a result. Currently I am not that far, in the video the main drivers (red bars) ...

Salvaged RC car, obstacle avoiding Vinny.

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 06:10:13 -0400

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First Robot Build. Vinny was salvaged from an RC car truck that I bought from the Goodwill for $1.99. Great place to find old toys for cheap, that you can recreate into your own project. I took him apart, gained access to the mechanical wiring and removed the old PCB. He came with a nice DC motor that controls the back wheels. The front of the car was equipped with a trigger. The trigger was actuated by another DC motor that would just flip the trigger to one side or the other if the motor ...

AuMac , multitask robot with sound localization

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 14:06:04 -0400

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AuMac A multitask robot for children and security surveillance AuMac(AUtomated MAChine) is a multitask robot designed for children. Some special tasks like sound origin detection, voice recognition, robot human interactions, video transmission facility and remotely operating robot anywhere from the world has been implemented in this robot. This robot was made to speak depending on voice commands ...

Big BoB

Thu, 11 Sep 2014 05:59:50 -0400

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Hi LMR, This is mi first Robot. I was inspired by k.biagini's bob. I don't have a 3D printer because i have 15 years and i live in Serbia. I made the head from 3mm thick cardboard,the leg's are made from these http://www.google.rs/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.ceneje.si%2Fhr%2F1024%2F2215%2F2215861-0.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeftinije.hr%2Fnesortirano%2Fnesortirano-ostalo%2Fostalo-nesortirano%2Fdrzaci-za-stolnjak_-_CX0021CFB5%3Ftab%3Dtop&h=332&w=542&tbnid=DpixeNZU4UGJ9M%3A&zoom=1&docid=97JYX5elsliLEM&itg=1&ei=qnARVKiKD6HmyQONroAo&tbm=isch&iact=rc&uact=3&page=1&start=0&ndsp=19&ved=0CBwQMygBMAE ...

Prowlerbot: The Return.

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 13:20:24 -0400

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Prowlerbot is designed around a BeagleBone Black as the primary behavior control system and several sub controllers to handle hard real-time work. The Beagle's ARM7 handles all the decision making and complex programming. The concept was started a couple of years ago. The initial purpose was to create a home sentry robot that would patrol the house like a roving security motion sensor and sound the Alarm if motion is detected in it's range of view. Prowlerbot is mostly scratch constructed using ...

AutoBot (My First Robot)

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 12:14:01 -0400

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Raspberry Pi B+SRF05Servo Tower Pro 9GModule L298UBEC use in helicopterBattery Pulse 3S 2250 mAh This is my first robot. When i research about raspberry PI. I still working on it when i have free time.Next plan i'll add a camera module and use OpenCV to tracking objects. Hope everybody like it. I'll try to keep this post updated

bug

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 05:52:00 -0400

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UPDATE I stopped working on this version, the new version is here https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/bug-20 I have created my first part of my first robot, I am ready to make my entrance in this section of LMR. My robot will be modular, I will start with 3 modules each with 2 legs. This will classify the robot as an insect. If I manage to create more segments it will be a centipede I guess. If all works well I will submit my robot to the one motor chalenge. The servo will rotoate the main axis ...

RaspiTank

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 10:57:45 -0400

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It's a OVI arm with a old broken toy attached (a MOBAT battle tank, still on sale today). Everything is controlled by a Raspberry Pi with a wireless dongle and the camera module. It's possible to control it through a VPN like hamachi even if there's a bit of delay. The interface is made in Python and text only (using ncurses) so it can be accessed via ssh. We added a servo, driven directly by the Rasbperry using servoblaster library, to maneuver the differential gear that gives motion to the tracks. ...

Wooden Bob

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 09:56:40 -0400

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UPDATE 29-SEP 2014 I'm well into programming the robot and enjoying the excitement of getting to grips with the almost finished robot. I thought I'd post an update showing pics of how the robot bolts together... Here's the chassis with the four walking servos in place. Each pair of servos shares a four pin plug. Hot glue provides the insulation and some stress relief to the wires. Heres ...

Robert 0.2

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 10:08:03 -0400

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Hardware all works, so now concentrating on software stack. First project on LMR. Software written in python, using pyro RPC to comumicate between components. Two Components currently : a curses-based client for console control and a web-server. Javascript and webSockets provide a real-time, updating web-page for remote control. Raspberry Pi md25 motor controller, i2c attached. PiNoir camera Wii IR camera. i2c attached. 4 x Sonar SRF-02, i2c attached. Bump sensors. gpio. Cliff sensors. gpio. Wifi ...

Candle Slayer

Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:43:32 -0400

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This is a robot that I built for the Trinity College Fire Fighting Contest. The contest is held each year around April 1st in Hartford Ct USA. The goal is to autonomously extinguish a candle in a maze. The contest rules can readily be found via Google. I have entered about 8 time and this was the most successful. The robot body is made from 6mm closed-cell plastic that is easy to cut/drill/tap but does warp over time. Electronics consists of a Microchip dsPIC33FJ64MC804 main board, six IF distance ...

Quadratic HomeBot

Wed, 03 Sep 2014 06:01:08 -0400

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Starting a new robot with a quadratic baseshape.This is my second robot concept and I plan to use ArduinoMega + Raspberry Pi combination for this project. The project is in an early state and I will use this page as a project progress and image collector. Basic thoughts: - Metric System - Quadratic Shape - Stackable concept - enough room for sensors, power, etc. - two motorized wheels - two ballcasters - 12V - PLA + Metal Sketches for the first baseplate layer: First ...

Armora- the armoured caterpillar

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 05:18:44 -0400

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28 Sep 2014 Mechanism and video update: 1st video : Description and Mechanism 2nd video: Full working order 3rd video: Testing with battery Mechanism: The RPM, from motor, via gear, steps down 12:1(approx) to the main axles' gears. From the main gears, via two little gears(cogs), it steps up 1:5(approx.) to the governer. The main gears are attached directly to the main axles and rotate them. Two axles rotating in tandem create the forward or reverse movement (more explained in the ...

Radio Shack ZipZaps robots

Sat, 30 Aug 2014 16:00:10 -0400

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These little guys predate the Arduino era. Atmel was the new kid on the block when these were made. Check out those stylish external crystals that were necessary on those early AVR's. ;) IR diodes and transistors on the red one. Sunlight completely washed out the IR signal, so that approach was abandoned. The whisker switches on the other worked fairly well. My first attempt at biomimicry. They had no real behaviors to speak of other than to bump into something, stop, reverse, turn the wheels ...

Making telepresence robot

Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:50:49 -0400

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Hi!!I made telepresence robot.Device was mounted on the robot:LIVA(small windows PC),ArduinoDevelopment language:ProcessingI have made three programs.(Processing) 1.Robots program2.UDP Server program3.Operations programThis system uses the UDP Socket and WebRTC.Via the UDP server on the Internet, this system will exchange audio and video and control commands. Robot from the server It was transmitted at an average 20ms/command.I will by the end of the year, to put "arms" in the robot. I ...

SemperPi Hexapod (My First Robot)

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 10:12:06 -0400

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Ok, so I have wanted to build a robot for a while, but school prevented me from starting anything. At the beginning of this summer I bought a Raspberry Pi to just mess around, but I soon found out how powerful of a learning tool it actually was. Once I got comfortable with the Pi, I decided to take it to the next level. I decided to build a hexapod robot. This project took about 3 weeks of planning, 4 days to build, and about a week to program to where I liked it enough to ...

Crap-Crab ... The quadruped

Sun, 24 Aug 2014 16:22:33 -0400

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Look maaa', no tools! :DWell, that's not entirely true, but it isn't far off. I have constructed this robot with a minimum of tools (and materials) , for the simple reason that I don't really have any (nor the skills to use them).So given that it's a somewhat crappy build, made mainly out of crap I found lying around, held together largely by double sided tape, plus that it looks sorta like a crab, I thought the name Crap-Crab would be appropriate. And besides it does have a bit of a ring to it, ...

RodriBot - My first robot

Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:53:46 -0400

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Hello, After buying an Arduino starter kit and playing a little bit with it I found out that it's possible to create robots with it. Doing some research on internet I found this amazing website and I was amazed and inspired by all your creations here! I decided to create my own little robot. I really like most of the robots Protowrxs create, so I am trying to imitate some of his creations (TED the biped). This is my first robot, so I have made lots of mistakes, but with all the information ...

Multi Purpose Robot/ My first custom robot

Sat, 23 Aug 2014 10:42:44 -0400

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Hey guys, I have finally gathered up enough salvage parts and such to finally make a half way decent robot. This is the first custom robot, meaning that all the pieces dont come together and you decide how to screw them together. About a year ago I made a robot in the schools robotics club for the FTC (First Tech Challange) Competition, we didnt do so well, but we tried our hardest and put so much time into the robot, and had a good time and thats all that matters. Back to the current build, I have ...

Arduino-Android General Purpose Robot

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 09:38:58 -0400

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The robot will think using a cheap smartphone(<80€) and use gps, accellerometer and compass data from the phone to command arduino through bluetooth or host usb cable. Current features: Can be drived using text messages over bluetoothsupports differential steering with old chassis and car like steering with current frameCommands are given like 'a9' to go up at full speed and 'a0' to go up as slow as possibleServo steering and differential drive allows for steeper turnsaccepts commands like 'l9' ...

The Wiggler

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:36:54 -0400

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Update 20-09-2014 I've finally finished stuffing all the electronics into a compact space so it isn't a big mess of wires...kind of like a small,fat R2D2 :D As y'all can see from the pictures its a really tight fit :p..This will also probably be the last update on the bot as I'm quite happy with the finished result! Cheers :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ...

Phydo

Sun, 10 Aug 2014 22:19:47 -0400

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I've been wanting to make a robot dog ever since I saw Blue Falcon and Dynomutt and Dr. Who's K9 in the 70's. And I've also always wanted a robot that I can talk to and talk back to me. I also wanted to make a robot that has some animatronic gizmos to make it look life-like. I've also been wanting to make a robot to get rid of some of the junk I've been accumulating and parts I've purchased. Phydo (Physics Dog) will be the robot I've always wanted! So far he's going ...

555 Timer Light Seeking Robot

Sun, 10 Aug 2014 19:37:43 -0400

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Alright so this is my first robot that can actually do something other than moving forward that doesn't require an arduino. all you pretty much need is : 2 555 timers, 2 photo resistors, 4 10k ohm resistors, 2 geared motors, a bunch of jumper wires, etc... So since this my first robot without an arduino to program it, its the best robot out there BUT it certainly gets the job done. Hope you enjoy and please if have any advice to give me pease right it down in the comments please... okay anyways this ...

Polymorph Caterpillar Resurrected

Sun, 10 Aug 2014 19:30:47 -0400

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This one was on the pipeline for a long time and I've been building it for some time now. It´s my small tribute to Oddbot's Polimorph Caterpillar. Loved the mechanics of it and I'm still struggling with it. Lets see if I can make it walk, as for now it only twitches in the same place. Perhaps it's from the legs, couldn't find anything appropriate to use so I improvised with some bathroom foam :) but it is hard to shape so i t could be holding it back... I don't Know... It uses 8 micro servos, 1 ...

Salt Cellar Steward

Sat, 09 Aug 2014 14:43:11 -0400

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Update and finish! Well, a Steward, waiting for a very specific acoustic command/signature at table with family.... bad idea. "Erverybody absolutely QUIET!!!!!! .....Salz...(giggle) .... Q I E T... Salz.....", and so on! I quickly changed the Elechous Voicerecognition with a HC-12 SI4463 Wireless Serial Port Module 433Mhz http://www.ebay.de/itm/HC-12-SI4463-Wireless-Serial-Port-Module-433Mhz-Replace-Bluetooth-for-Arduino-/351198720845?hash=item51c513334d:g:WmMAAOSwAHZUQIh3 I ...

Line Follower + Bluetooth controlled robot - Robô: Seguidor de Linha + Controlado via Bluetooth

Sat, 09 Aug 2014 09:10:47 -0400

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ENG This is my first robot. I am completing the College of Information Systems and my TCC will be one based on the Open Source Arduino robot technology, but even after months of research I am in doubt between two options: a follower robot line or a robot controlled via Bluetooth. Problem solved: I decided to join and I will do: the robot will be line follower and start the route via a command via bluetooth. Unfortunately my purchases are still in Curitiba, then walked starting the writing part of ...

Web Controlled IP Camera Robot on R/C Rock Crawler Chassis

Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:40:44 -0400

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22 Jan 2015 Update: Web Interface Control: Graphic Design (completed) Link to Blog Post Notice: I jumped ahead to Phase 9 and will finish it to establish web control before going back to Phase 6. See project ouline and links to the blog articles below. I am building a web accessible IP camera robot out of a Maisto Tech R/C Rock Crawler platform for remotely accessed security. This R/C platform already has a huge modding community with a lot of info already out there on the net. It is also a very ...

Board-Bot

Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:09:45 -0400

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Snuffy the light seeker

Mon, 04 Aug 2014 16:09:23 -0400

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Snuffy the light seeker made by Žygimantas Pusvaškis Lithuania 1. Body parts Body parts: 1x dc gear motor 2x servo parts using for wheels 1x mouse wheel for rear 2. Mounting wheels on the axle. 3. Making tires 4. Putting tires 5. Electric circuit 6. Finihed cicuit board 7. Putting on lipo 3,7w 380mah 8. Full robot I hope you like it :) Cheers

Self Preservation Robot

Sat, 02 Aug 2014 05:29:12 -0400

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This is intended to be a Self Preservation Robot. The goal is to mimic some of the animal behaviour that we see in Nature when it comes to the self preservation instinct. The approach will be to mimic some self preservation mechanisms except, the fighting reflex. The robot will measure distance via IR sensors and when an object approaches less than 20cm, it will light an led, sounds an buzzer and finally run in the opposite direction of the obstacle detected. The led is intended to mimic the puffing ...

Gumpy 2: The Internet Controlled Robot

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:18:01 -0400

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A few years ago I made a robot which I called Gumpy to explore the capabilities of the Arduino microcontroller with applications to robotics. Gumpy 2 is reincarnation of the original Gumpy with significant changes. I want to explore interfacing hardware to the internet via the arduino. Gumpy 2 is drivable over the internet using HTML, javascript, and PHP. I am running a server (WAMP) on my computer which communicates with the arduino using PHP via the REST API. Update 9/1: Gumpy now has two functional ...

The buzzer

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:24:06 -0400

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The other guy that came out of my little building session on that weekend. I wanted to make a solar roller but somehow the motors I had were unable to push even the lightest, most friction-free of my creations. It would work in my hands but as soon as it was put on the ground, the motor would stop. Not enough torque. The geared motors or modified servos I tried were all the same. That, or they just wouldn't get enough juice to even spin while aloft. I was frustrated so I decided to take that little ...

Classic Symmet

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:01:27 -0400

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I haven't posted in a while mostly because I had undertaken a lot of large, complex (for me) projects and I kept getting discouraged because it didn't go as planned. This weekend I decided to go back to simpler things just so I could start and finish a project and feel some sense of accomplishment. That worked and really helped make me want to go back to those harder robots glaring at me from the workbench, halfway finished. I started with a classic Symmet model. I had never made one and I always ...

W.A.L.T.E.R. v2.x

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:56:28 -0400

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This is a complete rebuild from v1.x, as you can see. This robot is much larger, and much more complex than v1.x was. I designed the decks using 3D CAD and had them cut by a friend on his CNC. I added a breadboard on the top deck for experimental cicuitry - it's got a DS1307 RTC, IMU, TCS34725 RGB Color sensor, TMP006 Heat sensor, four digit 7-segment display, and an 8x8 matrix display on it right now. All of these are I2C devices. I use a lot of I2C devices because Linux doesn't require root ...

Mothbot

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 19:49:55 -0400

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My grandchildren are visiting for a month, as they always do during the summer, and when they arrived the youngest told me that he wanted to build a robot. How can you not love that?!?! He had some grand ideas abot what the robot should do, but in the end I convinced him that we should start simple. I suggested building a robot that chases light and he proclaimed that he wanted to build a moth, because they chase light. So we began to design and build a moth robot (Mothbot). We turned to ...

x2 humanoid robot

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 04:57:38 -0400

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[Update: Chapter PROGRAMMING - Chat bot mode] Introduction x2 is a small humanoid robot platform for my current research. The specifications are as following: Arduino Mega micro controller, maybe upgrade to Arduino DueAdafruit 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Driver - I2C interfaceHC-06 HC-05 Bluetooth module to connect with other devicesDifferential wheeled 2 DOF headOptional two 3 DOF armsNokia 5110 LCD to display GUI/robot OS/emotional states of the robotTTS module EMIC-23 HC-SR04 distance sensors ...

RG2

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 15:26:32 -0400

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New Video 8-24-14 RG2 combines several ideas i have been thinking about for a few years. With one CR Servo it can go forward or turn left or right. And by using it's one sensor it can find and follow a line using a ATtiny-85 for a brain. The key is the wheels with one way clutches in them. One only turns clockwise the other only counterclockwise. So when the drive wheel turns one wheel locks and the other moves forward. ...

Self Balancing Robot using MPU6050 and Arduino

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:47:20 -0400

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This is my first robot. I have used an MPU6050 IMU, Arduino UNO, and an Arduino Motor Shield. The motors I have used are cheap ones, that is why a small oscillation always appears. Sensor- It is an MPU 6050 IMU. I have used Jeff Rowberg's DMP library. You won't need any other filters if you use that library. It gives you directly the yaw,pitch,roll values if you want. https://github.com/jrowberg/i2cdevlib/tree/master/Arduino/MPU6050.

PiBoe = Raspberry Pi + RoboPi + Boe-Bot

Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:04:18 -0400

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Back in 2011, I upgraded a standard Parallax BOE-Bot with my RoboProp propeller based robot controller.. I wrote a two part article for Servo magazine about the upgrade, and it was published in September 2011 (I got the cover!) and Octoboer 2011. Fast forward to 2014, and once I designed my RoboPi controller for the incredibly popular Raspberry Pi, I could not resist trying to control a Boe-Bot chassis with a combination of RoboPi and a Raspberry Pi. Today, on the Parallax forums, Thomas asked about ...

Old Combat robot project

Sun, 13 Jul 2014 12:35:48 -0400

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Hi this has been stored on my parents rooftop for 7 years and they wanted all my things gone now so thought I would take some pics of it and share I started building this when I was 15 and stopped when I was 16. also another fun project I did when I was 17 was this RC car from an ATV with an actuator as steering, but its going to the recycling center tomorrow..

3D Printed Robot : autonomous or driven by Bluetooth device (Windows Phone here)

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 12:40:56 -0400

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Hi, After a while, I am glad to share a new robot with LMR community. This little one offers 2 modes : Autonomous : it moves around the place, avoid obstacles, detects light intensity to turns on lightsControlled by a Bluetooth remoteI was used to work with Picaxe, this robot was a try to discover Arduino. I was nicely suprised to see the transition was very easy. This robot is also the first made with my homemade 3D Printed (Mendel90 Sturdy). Printing robots parts was the reason I built this printer ...

Mc Digger

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:49:36 -0400

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Hello everyone i want to introduce my new project. its my second robot with arduino + bluetooth. This robot can be controlled by Pc, tablets, smart phones. Its simple to create own robot. This is the list of parts that i used: 1x Arduino uno 2x Dc gearbox motors with wheels 1x HC-05 bluetooth module 1x 4AA Battery pack 1x rear wheel 1x 9v Battery pack 18x jumper wires 1x wire for arduino ext input 1x L293NE H-Bridge Many Thanks for LMR's Members :) ]

Make a 4WD RC car

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 05:40:31 -0400

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After making a wired RC car i thought of making a wireless RC car and made this RC car using NRF24L01 modules.After seeing Bajdi work on this modules i tried to make this car. I have a good instructables on this link http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-4WD-RC-car/

Mobile Facial Recognition Robot Platform.

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 05:38:47 -0400

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I will be taking a bit of a break from the APM rover to start a new project that's a bit more challenging. I got this idea from a game in the fallout series (New Vegas) where-by a robot acts as a greeter, a tour guide and or a security robot that can detect unauthorized personnel in a private company. I intend on using OpenCV for this project as there are many open source projects to learn from on the internet. In the game they hover but mine will be 'wheeled', without the probing tools and ...

Harvey

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 20:43:48 -0400

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Harvey is a Wild Thumper based surveillance robot intended to operate outside. Future plans are to be able to patrol my backyard with wireless video transmitted back to a video recorder/monitor. Ultrasound sensors for forward object detection, GPS for waypoint navigation, accelerometer/gyro/magnetometer (IMU), and of course a small analog camera mounted to the front. Video is transmitted via a 2.4GHz transmitter to the base station (aka my TV). I also want to have a flashlight/headlights ...

HelloSpoon, an adorable and affordable mealtime assistant robot!

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 17:32:17 -0400

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Hello to everybody!My name is Luis García and I'm the developer behind HelloSpoon robot.What is HelloSpoon? Well, HelloSpoon is a mobile based robot inspired in a baby elephant to spend with children with upper limb difficulties, children with special needs and elderly three of the most important hours of the day for all of us (breakfast, meal, dinner).Here I want to share with all of you one video of me testing HelloSpoon before doing the real testing with children and elderly, just to be 100% ...

Wall-e MkII

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 08:42:21 -0400

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So, the Rebuild begins... My first foray into robots, arduinos and electronics in general was a conversion of a Wall-e Push toy conversion ( https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/wall-e-push-toy-conversion ). It was a great learning curve; using the Arduino Uno, its motorshield and a bluetooth module I was able to control motors and trigger sounds from the toy's original PCB. It also led me to rekindling an attempt to learn python to make a small pc-based app to control him too. ...

Object Avoidance 2 Wheeled Robot

Sun, 29 Jun 2014 06:34:22 -0400

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Hello, this is my first project on letsmakerobots so bear with me :) I wanted to build an object avoidance robot with more than one ultrasonic sensor as i found using one sensor very limited. By using 5 sensors gives this robot a 180 degrees field of view allowing continuous speed adjustments servos motors (limits of atmega328 chip and interference between multiple sensors pings limit this to 30ish times a second). I made the robot from layered card and glue which was pressed under alot of weight, ...

First Project - Learning robot

Sat, 28 Jun 2014 17:15:31 -0400

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Hello All, I've been doing a lot of reading and internet research for a couple months now and have finally worked up enough confidence to start my first project. My primary inspiration for pursuing a robotics project is to build and program a robot that is able to learn by introducing varying levels of randomness into it's processes and behavior. I think the best descriptive term here is stochastic learning. I'm very new to this and lack a background in engineering, electronics, or programming ...

AuMac, a multitask robot

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:44:43 -0400

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My first working robot

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:18:15 -0400

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My daughter and I created our first robot using the BeagleBone Black as the controller. My blog posts below document how we built it: I just got my Beaglebone Black, now what? My first working robot, it's alive 1 My first working robot, it's alive 2 My first working robot, it's alive 3 This is an ongoing project, our next step is to build a different base and add some sensors so we can make the robot move around on it's own. I started experimenting with programming the BeagleBone Black with ...

Medical Rover - A Python App Controlled Wireless Robot

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 04:20:55 -0400

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UPDATE 7/1/2014 : New Video Added : Testing the Motors through the Python GUI The robot will be receiving commands in a similar way, wirelessly, to travel to specific rooms. The direction states are displayed on the 20x4 LCD screen. Right now, random buttom clicks such as "Up" and "Right" control the robot. Soon, room specific button clicks such as "RoomA" and "RoomC" will direct the robot to specific rooms via various line-following routes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE ...

SAM-BOT

Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:22:32 -0400

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This is my first robot project. I used an Arduino Uno and Rotoshield.

Light Seeker robot using MSP430

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:29:31 -0400

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This is my first robot to use the a MSP430 microcontroller and was mainly a project to help me learn more about using the MSP430. I originally posted this robot on my [blog](http://emdinventor-blog.tk/light-seeker-robot-with-msp430/) and in a topic on [43oh](http://forum.43oh.com/topic/5574-light-seeker-robot-with-msp430/). Please look at my blog post for more info: [blog post](http://emdinventor-blog.tk/light-seeker-robot-with-msp430/) All the C code is on [github](https://github.com/emdarcher/msp430_tank_robot) ...

Robin

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 12:28:31 -0400

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Hello! Here you got Robin, my first robot! He can avoid objects and later he will be also able to follow lines. He haves a 20M2 as brain, a Dagu Rover 5 as base and an IR range sensor with an servo to turn it left and right, to follow lines he haves 4 LDRs and 2 white LEDs. I keep the robot together with some tape because it doesn't have yet a solid cover, also because it will be edited much because I will add new things to it, like some sensors near the track to see there are any object near the ...

android-controlled arduino robot

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:54:03 -0400

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i'm attempting to create an arduino robot that is controlled by an android phone, either through bluetooth, or an autonomous android app. output from the android will pass through a simple motor controller. not sure yet on how this can be achieved, will do a lot more research.

MIDI Digits Pianist

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 17:57:04 -0400

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This virtual robot plays any MIDI file you throw at it pretty much in real time. This is a commercial venture on a shoestring budget. Even if it makes no money though it's been a very educational and enjoyable thing to work on. You can download the software to a Windows PC and try it for free (http://roboticensemble.com). I have done all of the programming. The software is pretty much complete, although you may find a few bugs. The program has a Qt interface and depends on other high quality libraries ...

The PiBot

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 08:08:07 -0400

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I've been working on a build-it-yourself Raspberry Pi Robot called the PiBot that has all sorts of cool features on it, such as voice recognition, face recognition, live HD streaming from the PiBot Camera, control via smartphone & tablet ,and other things such as line following, line making, measuring distance, and GPS. Here are some videos if you would like to see it in action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt7QRpUXPkM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHxRRSM0d7E It's actually launching ...

mop robot for the wifey :]

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 05:39:45 -0400

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to view all the posts i did on this robot, please check my g+ profile, https://plus.google.com/+jeromeianbuhisan/posts my original intention was to build a line follower robot, until my wife's household chore caught my attention. from then my focus was on creating a robot similar to roomba, minus the vacuum. :] the original design was a bit of a bulky wiring, but it worked well, running only on a single 9V battery to power the arduino uno, motor shield, and an ir sensor. then i read through ...

SunSeeker MkI

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:12:04 -0400

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V0.1 (2014-07-06) Well, I suppose I've made a bit of progress. More issues than anything. First, something in my arduino sketch seems to be conflicting with the servo, since it just twitches. I eventually gave up trying to debug this, and programmed it to navigate without the servo. It's currently detached. You can see how well this works in the video (not very). Some things bear explaination: You'll notice the robot stops every second. This is because running the motors seems to affect the ...

Crabe

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:46:50 -0400

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Hello all! This is my first robot project, and I'm super excited about it. Meet Crabe (a vikingish word for "Crab"). He's not much to look at now, but it's a work in progress. For starters, he uses an Arduino Uno with a SeeedStudio motor shield (ver. 1.2). I rigged up a RC car battery as my power source, wich has worked wonderfully so far. For the base, I went with a morphibian rc car for kids; which is about 8 inches long and uses a dual motor system (this makes it essentially a SHR). Ive ...

3BOT

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:54:12 -0400

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7/12/14 Update:New video showing his head and remotely controlling via USB Serial (will be updated to run off the phone eventually)Got a phone mount for him and added a "head" to the top of the servo bracket. The pan/tilt servos are barely strong enough to hold the phone and move it without issues so i'll probably be replacing them (see the video). I found Spydroid for android which is an awesome open source application that turns your android into an ip camera with an http browser based ...

Spidey : A one motor walker (RC Version)

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:58:48 -0400

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Meet Spidey and no, he does not use the Spider Controller! (Looks like a spider, thus, the codename Spidey, or maybe that's just me :D ) He's a single motor based walking robot and is apparently aspiring to become a BEAM bot. He's not up there yet; the movements are wobbly and upredictable, he's wrapped around with electric tape to affix everything onto the body. But the bottom line is, he walks! Excited about the world of BEAM bots, a hobby that has always been there long before the Arduino kicked ...

My first autonomous Arduino robot!

Fri, 06 Jun 2014 17:56:24 -0400

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I decided over winter break that I wanted to make a robot, and that is exactly what I did! I had a great time making my own custom design, and I learned a lot. It's made using two 12v DC wheels, an L293DNE H-Bridge, an Hc-Sr04 ultrasonic sensor, a breadboard, wires and legos. The main picture is of the wiring of the robot, and I have also attached a youtube video I made of it (or so I think, this is my first post here). Please tell me what you guys think. What should I do next? I already got ...

Project xForm

Fri, 06 Jun 2014 09:04:10 -0400

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Hello guys!Finally, after a lot of time, I am posting a robot entry!This is my first Arduino robot, a good testing platform. Here is also a video to explain a bit what it uses: TODO:- Add line sensor- Make it work DONE!- Make it a cool face

Elf - my RoboPi + Raspberry Pi + 2WD Magician + WiFi Robot

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 19:51:50 -0400

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Meet Elf - one of my RoboPi + Raspberry Pi based robots! I have a lot of the Magician 2WD chassis, and I thought it would be the perfect platform to evaluate inexpensive low power motor driver modules. Recepie: RoboPiRaspberry PiWiFi stickMagician 2WD chassisL9110S driver modulebreadboard - jumper wiresHC-SR04 ultrasonic range sensorAssemble & start playing :) Right now, ELf is pretty simple, but I have this nice Raspberry Pi camera module for him... More photos etc on the build log page at ...

BoxDroid V2(Improved Version)

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:00:25 -0400

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Hi guys!! Quite sometimes I'm not updating my project. This time, I'm working on improved version of BoxDroid 2013 project. I'm trying to minimize the number of servo use in my design, however try to make the mechanical work as flexible as possible. It involved many time of redesign. One of that is below drawing modelled in blender. In above design, I'm creating a claw on each hand, the claw controlled ...

Dago wild thumper 6wd

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 12:46:52 -0400

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Hi, I'm doing my 1st project ever!! I done my wiring ! And I really have no idea about the code for my wild thumper motor controller!! I hope someone here can help me !! I'm appreciated!!!!! Thank u

PID Bot 2

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:35:42 -0400

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Its My PID line follower bot . I used Arduino mega 2560, L293D Motor driver , Analog IR sensor array ...

TomTom, the bot who was seeking its way

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:13:56 -0400

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My son gave me approval to post his robot here. His project is for school where he will have a little show to explain what passion he has. As it was more complex to bring the drums to school, he decided to talk about robotics. Earlier this year, he had a small "passion" fair where he exposed a Lego Mindstorms machine which solves Rubik's Cube. This time, he wanted something moving. As I had a good first experience with DFRobot products, I bought him the mechanical 2WD kit. I added my Romeo board ...

Inspection vehicle

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 15:51:07 -0400

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Hi everyone! I'm new here and I come from Belgium (so my english is bad ) I'm working on a school project with 5 people. 2 of them are electrical installation technicians and 3 are Mechanical design technicians. We do all of the electronics, while the housing is made by the Mechanical design technicians. We started on the first of october and now we almost finished. The vehicle has a Wild Thumper arduino board, Dension WIRC with 2 camcorders and a wifi stick, 2 LED's, a servo motor ...

Wifi robo (step by step)

Fri, 30 May 2014 11:02:16 -0400

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Hi all! I'm newby in robo, newby in all-the-electical-things and I'm newby in soldering. And I want to build my own WiFi robo-car. I want to understand the principles and processes inside my robot, so I'm going to use the minimum of ready-to-use stuff. At this moment I have couple AVR Atmega16a, my son's RC car and Google. Let's go!

R/C robot rover with ARDUINO and raspberry pi

Thu, 29 May 2014 08:52:40 -0400

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Hi everybody, I just finished my project R/C Robot and I want to share my experience with you. I have often doing some research on letsmakerrobots but never contribute, by my lack of knowledge in this area, but to remedy this I decided to make a Google site with the details and source code for my robot. PRESENTATION: This small robot rover ( dagu rover 5) with a webcam mounted on a servo motor to manage its angle, a motor controller for the direction and speed of movement, and this controller ...

HexPi - A RoboPi + Raspberry Pi based hexapod robot

Tue, 27 May 2014 09:55:05 -0400

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My first hexapod build! I've been itching to build one for a long time now, but the cost of the very nice Lynxmotion kit was out of my toy budget. After scouring Ebay, I found an inexpensive chassis (search for "hexapod" on Ebay), and inexpensive - yet reasonably high torque servos (Tower Pro MG995, they get poor reviews, but are inexpensive, and not as bad as some reviews make them out to be). You can find my full build log with a lot more details at: http://www.mikronauts.com/robot-zoo/hexpi-hexapod-pi-robot/ This ...

yet another chopstick

Sun, 25 May 2014 17:39:18 -0400

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So this is my first robot ever. Why another chopstick robot? Well, simple answer: When i first started to look into making any kind of robot the price for a kit with metal parts etc. were a bit of a drawback. I didnt want to spend loads of money yet, since i did not know whether i could come up with some code for it or not. And just buying something premade with code already written... well i can go buy me a toy, but where is the fun of creating something then? When i found lumi's Chopstick ...

A RC robot car by wireless bluetooth based on Arduino board

Fri, 23 May 2014 09:02:54 -0400

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Introduction Bluetooth utility vehicle is the carupgrade, the upgrade part reflect more bluetooth control part of the androidmobile phone. Bluetooth utility vehicle a microcontroller learning application developmentsystem, drive system, 4 the arduino microcontroller series Atmega-328p asthe core, the finish line, obstacle avoidance, remote control function, andsuite contains a lot of interesting program, and can expand external circuitmodule, thus increasing the use function of the car. Designed ...

dilBot - JavaScript powered autonomous rover

Thu, 22 May 2014 23:26:02 -0400

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dilBot A loving little rover dilBot is a JavaScript powered Wild Thumper-based rover that makes heavy use of zip ties. More photos What does it do? Right now, dilBot does: Remote control via an iPad-compatible web interface or 2.4GHz controller Clumsy autonomous object avoidance and roaming using ultrasonic sensors What will it do eventually? dilBot's ultimate final goal is to compete in the RoboMagellan challenge, or at least intelligently plan paths between waypoints and recognize goal ...

Wall-e - push-toy conversion

Thu, 22 May 2014 17:15:43 -0400

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The mission To convert a little pushtoy Wall-e into a fully motorised, arduino powered robot with bluetooth for control. Why? My little boy loves Wall-e, I love coding - so why not make a toy that will entertain the little fella by day, and serve as a test platform for me by night? The Plan Internals - The main component of this build will be the Arduino Uno, complete with Motor Shield. A Bluetooth module has been added and will be used via a serial connection to the controlling device (mobile ...

Crazy Bob robot made by Žygimantas Pusvaškis Lithuania

Thu, 22 May 2014 14:43:33 -0400

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Hi its me again this is my third robot.I made about in about one month. Materials that i used: *Arduino clone (Funduino). *Breadboard. *Ultrasonic sensor HC-SR04 *Chasis made from Plexiglas. *2 servo motors Towerpro Sg5010 remaked to full rotation. *Head servo Towerpro MG90 *Ballcaster from from lips balzam bottle applicator. *Wheels for planes :) *9v Rechargeable battery 250 mAh *6v battery 4AA For his personality i used red periwig :) Hope you like him. Cheers

My Very First Robot:) DFRobot Rover V2 with IR remote control

Wed, 21 May 2014 03:37:53 -0400

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Hello Everyone, This is my first robot. I've always been interested in electronics, then I became interested in the Arduino platform. After getting the MAKE ultimate Arduino starter kit and realizing what a microcontroller was capable of, I decided i wanted a robot. I came across the DFRobot Shop Rover V2 and had to have it:), So I bought it:). Initially all I could do was make it go forward with the sample code, but I wanted it to do more. After my initial ...

BFRMR1 with custom carbon fibre shell

Tue, 20 May 2014 08:41:57 -0400

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This is my latest robot project which I have named BFRMR1. It is a differential drive robot with two castors at the rear. The chassis is made from aluminium sheet with all brackets and mounting plates also made out of aluminium. The picture below shows all of the aluminium pieces cut and ready for painting. I painted all of the parts black using spray paint which ended up looking pretty good. The wheels for this robot are 100mm diameter rubbered wheels, the type intended for large trolleys, usually ...

Moving time-lapse rig

Sun, 18 May 2014 19:58:07 -0400

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Edit, voting is over. HEY LMR I FOUND OUT I AM IN 6TH, I NEED TO MAKE IT TO 5TH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR JUDGING, HERE IS THE LIKE PLEASE VOTE http://shar.es/Voz4W !!! Hey LMR This is a rig that I made to move my gopro along a rope to create a moving time-lapse effect. It was a weekend project that I made as an entry for the 'Make the shot camera challenge'. If any fellow LMR members here like this project and would like to support a fellow LMR member, I would appreciate ...

Acrylic Mini K9

Sat, 17 May 2014 19:59:46 -0400

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I was looking at the plans that myblack60impala had posted, https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/dr-who-k9-plans, and remembering how cool I thought that Maxhirez's K9 build, https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/39295, is! And the next thing I know I am looking for some material to use! As it turns out, I have a bunch of 1/16" acrylic scraps lying about. I decided that I was not going to pursue a build as ambitious as the one that Max had made. So I settled on a 1/4th scale K9. ...

PID BOT(Line follower)

Sat, 17 May 2014 12:05:28 -0400

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This is a PID line follower robot.I used NI-MH 7.2 V 1000 mAH for power source . And I used Analog IR sensors. By taking analog sensors values into the PID controller( Block of code) I was able to control the Motors of the robot more precisely. Since in PID we have error control techniques. Normal motor driver IC L293D only I used.

Dancing 3 inch tall brushbot

Fri, 16 May 2014 16:27:04 -0400

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While I'm waiting on parts (extruder, beated bed, and hotend) for my RepScrap 3D printer, I thought I would have a bit more fun... Someone sent me this hilarious video, and it started me thinking... I frequently attend various vendor trade shows, and invariably, the vendors hand out useless trinkets as advertising... I usually do one of three things with these... 1) anything electronic gets tossed into the parts bin, ...

EX1 - Earth Explorer One

Wed, 14 May 2014 23:33:17 -0400

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This is my robot "Earth Explorer One". My inspiration are the Mars explorer robots and after many years of wanting to build one, I've finally started. Now I would love to have a robot go to Mars, or even the Moon... but I don't have a rocket. And my wife won't let me build anything that can explode. So this rover will expore my house, back yard and the neighbourhood. Some of the components are: Dagu Wild Thumper 6WD All Terrain Chassis (Aluminum, 75:1).VIA P910-10Q 64-Bit Quad Core Processor ...

Nano Rover

Mon, 12 May 2014 14:41:28 -0400

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UPDATE 8/24/2014 : Testing out a new design in the form of MB-3434 Thanks to Lumi, I have a set of 3D printed parts of MB-3434 to layout a similar base for Nano Rover. The problem with my "custom-chassis" so far is instability and a mediocre set of wheels. Apart from that, the programming routines look pretty ok. Nano Rover is attempting to be the next little brother of MB-3434. 3D printed parts, along with motors and hardware sets, for a new and improved Nano Rover. I also gave a shot at casting ...

FER Hexapod

Sun, 11 May 2014 01:13:29 -0400

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Hexapod Robot using Gizduino(Arduino alike),Serial 16-channel servo controller, 12 standard servo, 1 micro servo, home made 5V DC voltage regulator, home made fabricated aluminum chassis. It took me 6 months in the making due to work/job and some budget problem on making this robot. I encountered some problem like the power requirements of the robot, until I learned on this site that really help me. The robot still under construction and need some adjustment. I think the hardiest part was the ...

Scout v1.0

Sat, 10 May 2014 14:28:23 -0400

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Update 16/05/14 Code and more pictures added.....had been a bit busy with exams :p. Also ran a successful obstacle avoidance test with R2D2 sounds. :D Hello LMR!!! This is Scout...an obstacle avoider that can talk and log data (and make R2D2 sounds as well...I'll upload a video later!!) . I've built him using a 4mm thick acrylic plate (about 22cm X 21cm ) as a chassis (for now). On to the electronics....I've used an Arduino Uno, a Wave shield giving it the speech capailities and an audio ...

MDi #3

Wed, 07 May 2014 18:30:18 -0400

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MDi #3 means Mech-Dickel interactive number 3. Well, it's not going to be something so interactive like Jarvis, but I hope I'll have much fun with it. On the process of planning and building this project certainly I was very influenced by Johnny 5 and Wall-E. Actually at this time I can't imagine a better look for a friendly interactive robot. This robot is going to be able to run around autonomously ...

YABB brushbot

Tue, 06 May 2014 11:13:44 -0400

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Update 6/10//14: Oops... i forgot to post the final project (i always forget to update when i'm done working on stuff). The kids love the brush bots. The project was a great success. I ended up not using the remotes because they kept falling over with the placement of the brushes and i haven't had time to figure out how to add a third brush or set of back brushes to keep them up yet. There does seem to be an issue with the recharging feature... i'm not sure if its because of the ...

VHP-Alfa Hexapod

Mon, 05 May 2014 08:26:45 -0400

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Parts List: chassis: Lazer cut aloy Servos: MG995 x18 MG90S x2 Controller: Arduino Mega 2560 Mega Sensor Shield V2 Other Parts: 7.2V 2A Battery IR Component Eye Purchased a DAGU ...

Peevey and Giggles autonomous robots

Fri, 02 May 2014 12:36:15 -0400

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Hi everyone, I am new in robotics and I want to tell you a short story. 2 months ago I was looking for a job and got an offer to work in the IT area. After a conversation with the director of the company I thought that I didn't got a job. But after a couple of days later I get a call by company administrator and he told me I get a job. Then I started work and fell in interested in electronics. So it all started from the mices. After I dismantling the mouse, I wanted understand how it works. ...

building my RepStrap 3D printer from salvaged printer parts

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:11:13 -0400

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In the ongoing saga of building my RepStrap 3D printer from salvaged printer parts... Update in the blog section: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/further-progress-framing-my-repscrap-3d-printer The first axis is sorted out: This is the printhead carriage salvaged out of a inkjet printer. It basically consists of a DC gear motor driving a tensioned belt, pulling the print carriage across a high resolution optical encoder strip. There have ...

Triffid (Three-wheeled Lego Mindstorms robot with omniwheels)

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:21:11 -0400

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I'm not sure if you allow Lego robots on this site, but here she is anyway. Since getting into Lego Mindstorms I've made and subsequently dismantled several Lego bots with wheels and tracks (can't afford to keep them all), but this one's interesting enough to keep and develop further. I started off making her with my old NXT brick, but discovered when it came to programming her that a) NXT bricks can't do trigonometry, and b) they can't do much else in ...

Fluffy (Meccano robot)

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:39:49 -0400

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My initial intention to build robots came out of being a mostly bedridden invalid, as a sort of surrogate set of senses to travel around the house for me, but I got hooked :-). So Fluffy is more of an accident than a robot (or rather, a series of accidents). She's been knocked together from Meccano so as to be easily modifiable, and carries an Arduino Mega 2 (originally a Uno clone, but it died), a a simple H-bridge motor controller and a decent-sized breadboard for experimenting with sensors ...

Meccano Gyrobot (Gyroscopic Precessing Robot)

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 22:42:16 -0400

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An attempt at a gyroscopic robot. This is a work very much in progress. I first got the idea from the Gyroscopic Precession Robot by demej00, and ended up accidentally building a larger one than the Meccano one which is shown on his description of a gyroscopic precession bot. It shakes dreadfully, and isn't at all stable, but it's the best I can manage atm with such Meccano parts as I have. It needs possibly a faster and higher torque motor for a stronger gyroscopic effect … I don't know … I've ...

OmniWorm: An Omni-directional Inchworm made from scrap

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 19:31:49 -0400

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All right, my robot is complete! It is an omni-directional robot that is also capable of inchworm-like movement. It is made from cardboard, dowel rods, and hot-glue. If you want to see how it is made, then check out my instructable! Basically, this is a continuation of this project (which is now a dead pile of cardboard). Omniworm has two wheels beneath and two wheels on either side. When the sides are folded up only the bottom wheels move (tilt sensors). When it unfolds, the side wheels take the ...

Robot-fish

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 03:32:10 -0400

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Robot-fish on Arduino Nano and servo SG-90. About making (on Russian): http://robocraft.ru/blog/projects/3077.html 3D-model: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:305039

JBB: (Project 7: The Basic 2-Motor Walker)

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 11:56:08 -0400

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I picked up the Solarbotics "JBB Walker Bundle" and started "Project 7: The Basic 2-Motor Walker" from the Junkbots book this weekend. Got as far as testing out the bicores and am officially held up! I popped in the batteries, flipped the switch and at least one motor moved, happened so quick I'm not sure which one, and then that was it. No movement, no smoke either. Need to test that power is getting through, go over my connections again, test the batteries just to eliminate that they're not the ...

Autonomous Boat

Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:32:44 -0400

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This bot or Autonomous boat is called vigani. Its a local name so don't worry about the name. From design to firmware everything will be opensource once the final product is completed. Micro controller used is ATMEGA1284P with Aurduino language. Used one brush-less motor, ESC, Digital compass and GPS for now. Before i used ATMEGA328P and it was giving some memory issues when using SD card libraries for read and write, and the UART ports are not sufficient and i don't like using software ...

The Window

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:26:11 -0400

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The Window was built due to the observation that the coolness of a multirotor is directly proportional to the number of rotors it has, well that and the fact that my friend decided to sell me his quadcopter fairly cheap, my quadcopter, The Ugly Quad (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/35079) has been sitting on a shelf in pieces victim of an upgrade that never got finished, and an unfortunate trait common in hobbyiests, that one's project could almost always be bigger and better. The goals ...

InMoov + MyRobotLab + Kinect

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:21:05 -0400

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http://myrobotlab.org/content/i-feel-much-better-now-p This is wkinne's build of InMoov .. we are going through the joints of the kinect NITE skeleton and binding them to the various servos of InMoov. The jaw is flapping considerably, and there would be speech - but wkinne turned the speakers off .. dunno why. He does other tricks too - speech recognition, IK , etc... long list of potential stuffs - http://myrobotlab.org/matrix.php Lookin forward for the Y.M.C.A ...

Hand project

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:40:43 -0400

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So I'll be making a robotic hand, closely modeled too a human one. I'll be experimenting with unusual actuation methods such as shape memory alloys. I'm prototyping fingers now, but it'll probably pick up pace around next fall. Dual-action muscle wire finger tested. Next up, SMA strips.

Hexdrake, the 2DOF handmade hexapod

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 06:51:35 -0400

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Hi, i´m David and I would like to show you the little robot on which I am working. Hexdrake is a low cost 2DOF hexapod made with hand-cut wood and Sg90 servos. I designed the pieces according to the size of the SG90 servos. The principal parts are: -2 x 3mm wooden planks. -Sheet of aluminium, and a heatsink from an old car radio. -Black acrylic paint. -EVA foam (red and black). -A lot of 3 mm screws with nuts (About 50-55). -14 servos (12 for body and 2 for the jaw). -USC 16-channel servo controller(chinese) ...

Xtreme Terrain Rover-1 PS2 Controller+nRF module RC Robot

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 05:17:57 -0400

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UPDATED:This is an All terrain Robot I made for the ROBOWARS @ IIT India. Came out to be a Winner! so I thought of posting it here. Locomotion: Its powered by 4x 200rpm DC geared motors- 18Nm cm Torque 12v Custom Made Tracked Wheel Chain System. Speed controller is a Custom Made MOSFET based with Optocouplers. Battery: Uses 12v 5Ah VRLA Battery from my Motorcycle HONDA CBF125. Added a Tiny Precision Voltmeter on top of it to monitor Voltage Continously. RC Controller: Controller ...

PenguinBot

Sat, 12 Apr 2014 11:08:23 -0400

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UPDATED: 04/25/14 Added Bluetooth for remote control, and a Nerf Launcher! Go read my Blog! UPDATED: 04/15/14 (Added Two new Videos) After seeing the Awesome Hurby Bot, I thought I would have a bit of fun. My wife is out for the weekend, lets see what I can conjure up! I started with (very noisy) Penguin toy that has not worked in a year or so. We left the batteries in it, and they leaked all over the inside, corroding the leads to the motor... Hmmm... fix it as is? ...

Cubasaur: My first Sumo Robot!

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 21:05:03 -0400

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My first Sumo robot! A somewhat last minute build so I could compete at the National Robotics Challenge as a College Freshman. I am too old to do the tactile maze :( and did not have a maze for non-tactile practice, so I built a Sumo robot. I came in towards the middle of the pack (11 robots), not bad especially since my robot was the only scrap sumo at my level. Its main weapon was a spatula, lifted by 2 servos. I made two smoke makers with copper tubing, nichrome wire, and fire proof fabric. ...

Bugg-man the OpenCV ButlerBot (Work in progress)

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 09:48:24 -0400

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First robot I have ever built (as you can tell from the "Start Here" sensor/servo) Hudl tablet as screen / RGB camera, android running OpenCV, detects red, green and blue areas and moves towards them avoiding obstacles. Arduino UNO board (as I struggled to get PICAXE to talk to the android tablet) Plan on painting the case black (or 3D print a new one) to keep with the whole suit and tie look. Working on adding a voice, but I just cant seem to create the right "Robot Gentlemen" sound. Being built ...

3DOF open hardware Arduino-based robot arm

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 18:19:08 -0400

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I've been working on various robots for years now, building up my skills. I finally built my first successful robot arm. It's a 50cm reach version of the ABB 460. I'm looking for other robotics people to help me make more tools to go on the wrist. I've been toying with an automatic tool changer and there's already a wire for a single servo (claw?) and a 12v power source (suction pump?) In the video you can see a repeatability test. about 1mm. I drive too fast and it creates a lot of wobble. ...

R1D1

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:14:39 -0400

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This is my first robot project. I am an electronics and computer systems engineer with over 20 years experience. When I was looking to do this in the past the size and cost of the technology was too big. Last year I saw a NOVA program on drones and decided that this can be done on a reasonable budget. I decided to go wiht the Arduino for I/O and a Raspberry Pi for the Brains. This is my R1D1 project (Rev1 Dorid1). I started building this last December but had an ...

K9 project

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 06:37:36 -0400

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hi there and a big hello to all this is my first post on here and thought i would show all what i have done (see pics) so far i am very happy with my project but i am having trouble with the drive system what i have tryed so far is windscreen motor drilled hole in top added a 5k pot to it taken apart a servo removed the motor from it im using a daul Hbridge to run the motor and have put the servo motor outputs to the hbridge servo is connected to my rc recever problem is i cant ...

Arduino Rover/Robot made from salvage.

Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:13:08 -0400

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This is a robot I built out of stuff I had laying around. All the software to control the robot is on the netbook. To use the robot you login with a remote desktop application like Teamviewer or Vnc. Once the netbook is connected and all the software is setup we program the arduino to accept keyboard commands on the serial port. Then use the joytokey application to send the PS3 joystick commands over the serial port using putty. The video feed is handled by a free webcam viewing app. Here is a very ...

XLRobots XLR-6 Hexapod

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 23:06:59 -0400

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Here is the new XLR-6 Mech Warfare Ready Hexapod. 12 servo leg system with a center under mounted servo for the custom 3d print swivel base. HD wireless cam, HIgh Detail body and framing. Switchable foot system from Mech battle heavy duty armr foot to the thin racer foot. dual airsoft canons attach t the dome top by removing the cam and relocating it in the fitted space ontop of the canons. powered by 3 7.4v 1300ma Lipo's and the ez-robot v4 controller. comand the bot via voice or app control. stand ...

krOnchBot - guiding my first steps into robotics

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:39:49 -0400

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Hi! I am a recent robotic hobbyist and started learning this week only. So pardon my simple designs. With the limited time and material that I have at my disposal, I was able to make this current robot. The basic structure rests on a computer "mouse" to which I have added few CDs as wheels. I call this "krOnchBot" - which is a character of Hindu mythology - mouse of Lord Ganesh. Thus compiling the east and the west. Materials needed1 x Arduino uno1 x Servo1 x L293D motor driver2 x Geared motors1 ...

Autonomous Racers!!!

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:36:01 -0400

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Hello everyone, I’ve posted a lot on LMR, and I build robots for a living, but this is the first time I’ve built a personal robot that I’m able to tell you all about. First off, I got this idea from Fritsl (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/928 ) and I decided I wanted to build a pair of wall racers for my nephew who has always asked me to build him some robots. If you’ve never heard of a wall racer it is a modified RC car with two sonars, one pointing forward the other pointing ...

w00dBob

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:10:39 -0400

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Hello LMRians, This is w00dBoB, my attempt at creating a BoB the Biped. I was so impressed with all the printed BoBs on LMR, I felt an irresistable urge to add yet another member to the ever growing army of our small cuboid friends :) Since I don’t have access to a 3D printer I decided to craft my tiny friend from balsa wood: great strength to weight ratio, easy to process and (personal opinion) a lovely natural appearance. However, I was not too confident with getting the leg-angles glued ...

Canis Majoris

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:16:55 -0400

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Hello guys! This is my atempt to make kind of a rc boat, with some extra things inside. - Made of steel bars and some kind of metal foil (I dont know what metal is this, just know it is used to make gutters); - 24v, 250w brushed, heavy and inefficient motor. - Lipo 4s 5000mah that used to be a 6s (yah, I did shit); - Arduino uno as a brain; - Cameras for some kind of "FPV", with the receiver on the controller; *Secondary camera on the botton of casc for watching the deep waters and get some meditation ...

Steambob Copperpants

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 12:44:46 -0400

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Steambob Copperpants. Another implementation of Bob the Biped. Parts printed in red and black ABS and painted with model paint. Took the arms of an old doll and screwed them on. WIP: still have to attach the record and playback module. Space is very much an issue here....... Servo's still need alignement. Update 250314: This evening Steambob made his first careful steps into the world! Had to replace two servo's that didn't seem to be 100% and removed (for the time being) the hardware connections ...

Daileon

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:15:15 -0400

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The field of robotics has advanced greatly in recent years, having a large field of research in finding solutions to everyday problems, such as problems solving mazes and test new designs. The objective of the study is the practice of using an autonomous robot with ultrasonic sensors in solving mazes, using automation, robotics, artificial intelligence and computational logic for educational introduction to robotics. Verifying and analyzing the logic used in the process of solving mazes, where there ...

K2AV-001

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:16:57 -0400

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K2AV-001 is my first "robot" and it recites poems of Dr. Jose Rizal. It is controlled via a remote control so I can hardly call it robot. He is made of scrap, by the way. For the environment!!! I was trying to make his mouth with an LCD interfaced with an arduino clone called Aceduino with atmega328 but it has been three days and I still could not work it out. My uncle told me the IC of my LCD is broken so I am thinking of purchasing another one and continue the job.

GajdoBot - universal competiton SHR (line follower, sumo robot, obstacle avoider)

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:53:14 -0400

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This is my first robot. My goal was to learn a bit about electronics, robots programming and implementing simple algorithms in code. I've tried to build universal competiton robot. Hope you'll like it and find it useful for your projects. :) prototyping board: chassis built from Lego Technic: previous version of GajdoBot:

quadruped > awaiting rebuild :)

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:49:20 -0400

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My first attempt to build and run a quadruped. Parts of laser cut acrylic. Powered with an arduino uno and sensorshield. Total of 12 micro- servo's, partially metal geared. It proved very difficult to align the servo's right. It walked, it turned. But was abandoned after I blew up most of the servo's by feeding them 7,4 Volts instead of 5 :P Anyway, it's pretty much a copy of this one: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/34412 I had to use 3mm acrylic, because the lasercut firm had no 4 ...

Creeper

Sun, 16 Mar 2014 15:57:05 -0400

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Inspired by this one: http://www.instructables.com/id/Strandbot-a-solar-arduino-powered-RC-motorize/ Autonomous walker, based on a model of the strandbeest. This unit runs on 20rpm 6 volt motors and walks real slow. On the other hand, it's very silent. Due to it's sweeping sensor it can run autonomous, but it can also be controlled with a bluetooth enabled device. On the front a small speaker, connected to a voice record and playback chip; when it runs into something, it does a Uh-Oh :) Things ...

Hurby toy

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 00:49:41 -0400

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(See last update (June 2nd) at the end of the page: designing behaviours). This is Hurby, my current freetime project. It will be a "Hacked Furby" and I must admit that the original idea came from one my daughters last week. I was working on POPSTAR robot and she was helping me, when she told: Dad, why don't you build a Furby for us??. And that night, when I went to bed, I started thinking about it. "Perhaps it isn't a bad idea!..." And the day after I started to study how to accomplish such ...

Polymorph Penny

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:53:52 -0400

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Poor Penny version :) No 3D printer ...:) This is my tribute to JerZ's Penny. This one is made with Polymorph, chopsticks,ice cream sticks, 2x 3,6V LiPo batteries and arduino Nano from China :). IR sensors circuit is the same as JerZ's. Sorry for the wire mess still trying to guess where I'm going to hide them... Looks like a trail of web strings... Lol

WSSR

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 01:11:54 -0400

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Hey there guys! This is WSSR. It stands for Wireless Security Surveillance Rover. It's a prototype of a security-based robot that I built for a Military Science Competition. For now, it runs using an Arduino and a Pololu Motor Driver Shield. The base is the ever-popular Rover 5 from Dagu. The tracked chassis perfectly suits the tasks for carrying out military-related small tasks. For Surveillance purposes, a smartphone is mounted on a pan-tilt bracket. An android app enables the smartphone ...

CYSWIIY

Sat, 08 Mar 2014 03:54:58 -0500

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Totally inspired on my first visit to your website, idle hands surfing to find something to do. CYSWIIY is based on LMRs 'How to........', it's fitted with SRF05 and I want to play with sound and lights. Lots of other ideas going through my head (I love Yellow Drum Machine and want to come up with something equally fun but unique - just not fixed on it yet!)

Force feedback PS3 dualshock controlled non-autonomous vehicle

Sat, 08 Mar 2014 03:14:39 -0500

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It's not really an complete autonomous robot, but still a cool high tech project I would like to share with you!I developed an receiver module with these specifications:- Long range 60mW Xbee Pro transceiver!- Will fit like any RC receiver.- Accelerometer sensor for force feedback to the PS3 controller.- 4 servo or motor connections possible (pan/tilt camera, steering and motor!).- 2 ADC inputs.- 2 open collector outputs, for example lights.- On/off button for cpu sleep. Then I also developed ...

A Radio-Controlled Ardu Bug

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:42:12 -0500

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This a clone of Simple Walker by Edwindertien. Radio control is added. The trade-off of the simple mechanism is the quality of the motion control. Left stick controls the speed - slow, normal, fast, and backward. The right stick controls the direction.

Motion Tracking Head Using 4 PIRs, Servo and Arduino Uno

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 03:26:04 -0500

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Updated: Mar 31,2014 - modified program to use PIR only once per HIGH state. I wanted to make a motion tracker originally using sound sensors but that was too much work and I thought using PIRs would be just like programming on and off switches, simpler. This works pretty fair considering it's utter simplicity, not rocket science. I used 4 PIRs (actually 5 but one wiring harness shorted and I was too lazy to fix it), a servo to turn the head (bird), and an arduino uno to do the heavy number crunching ...

Ratchet the MVPD

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 18:40:27 -0500

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Ratchet is to be a Mobile Virtual Presence Device (MVPD). To achieve this goal he utilises a mobile phone to afford capability for 2 way audio, video com's. The use of a mobile phone also enables Ratchet with a MARG Sensor array for localisation capability. In addition to these sensors Ratchet also has 2 * Sharp IR sensors for rudimentary obstacle avoidance. Figure 1: Ratchet Without Phone He is the first robot I have put together using a 3D Printable robotics kit that I have been developing ...

POPSTAR biped robot

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 03:56:03 -0500

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+++ UPDATE 12-march-2014: Added this video to show stand-alone locomotion. There is a problem with the soles of the feet. They must be changed to avoid sliding on the hardwood floor of the room. Neverthelees you can see it walking ... well... dancing . ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi All!!! I want to show you my first robot... a biped one. Its name is POPSTAR_1. Why?? So easy, it comes from "POPsicle-STick Autonomout Robot". It is ...

MB 3434

Wed, 26 Feb 2014 23:58:47 -0500

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UPDATE April 29, 2014: As for request of fello LMRians I've put those motors in the shopping section of Letsmakerobots: Micro Gear Motor UPDATE April 21 2014: Sadly no progress with the programming but I've got some nice pictures done...here only one of it :-) (scroll down to see the picture) UPDATE April 12 2014: Added a video of MB3434 running in the pub on a table during the Hackaday gathering in Shanghai :-) UPDATE March 28 2014: 3D files on Thingiverse That is work in progress, so not much to ...

Ardu Fischertechnik Factory

Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:09:34 -0500

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Single axis industrial robot transports a workpiece from station to station using an electric magnet. A potentiometer is used for position feedback. Final product is dropped into a bin.

Lambo - 2WD : A Sumo Robot

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:01:35 -0500

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Hello guys, Lots of little projects left on my to-do list. Finally got the bi-ped to walk ( Still wobbly ). Need to complete MBB to follow lines (and solve mazes). But they are on hold for a while. Until this one is done. Meet Lambo. Sorry for the weird name, but this sumo robot plans on emulating the looks of the originial Lamborghini models. Now what has the "Lamborghini Looks" got to do with sumo robots? Well, the rectangular body forms a nice and strong structure for housing the electronic ...

Rover spirit 1.0

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:57:11 -0500

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Obstacle Avoidance Robot Car - Arduino

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 17:31:47 -0500

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RC Car to robot

Sat, 22 Feb 2014 19:01:34 -0500

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Hello guys! My name is CreativeCorpse and this is my very first "robot" project. I know that there are probably 5000 diffrent versions of this same exact robot but i dont care...this one is mine haha. Basically i just used a RC car that i found in my niece's box of old toys and took the board out and replaced it with my Arduino Uno r3 with the motor sheild and then ran the motor wires into the sheild and wallah!

Daddy's Robot Car: DRC Mark 1

Sat, 22 Feb 2014 16:09:15 -0500

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Well.... It may not be pretty... but it's fun to do... Trying to use the Raspberry Pi and its camera to navigate the room full of toddlers toys... The ultrasonic setup is not being used - navigation is solely down to the vision... A fairly simple algorithm - what's flooring? How far away is the nearest object? If it's too close then turn, else move forward a distance based on how near the objects are. While all this is going on I'm also trying to map things, which makes things a bit slow... Inspiration ...

tinyTableBot

Sat, 22 Feb 2014 09:34:51 -0500

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UPDATE: attached code Hi, Meet the tintTableBot. It is called tiny because of 2 reasons- it uses an Attiny2313 and it is small. Although it is an obstacle avoider and can move on most flat surfaces indoor, I still like to call it a table bot as it remains on my work table for most of the time, hence the name tinyTableBot :) Introduction About six months ago, I was writing code for my LED matrix project in the arduino IDE. I made my own hardware, so it was something which made me think hard in ...

Felix a four legged robot

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:23:10 -0500

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First robot, work in progress. I've written a couple of posts about the design and gait implementation on my blog (http://www.burningservos.com), video and additional info will follow. Added video of trajectory and IK test. Completed the body assembly. Here a couple of shots of Felix posing for the camera:

Blackwidow Sumo Robot

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 11:04:22 -0500

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SR-624 BlackwidowBlackwidow is a sumo robot that I have built for the Louisiana Tech University's annual IEEE Robotic Sumo tournament. Specs:1, Dimension: 10in x 6in x 3in2, GreenDot wheels3, 14.4V DC cordless drill battery, 2x12A Sabertooth motor control4, Sheet metal worked chassis (steel)6, Weight: 6.4 lbfFunded, Designed, and Fabricated: Augustine AelevantharaCAD Platform: Solidworks 2013Blackwidow secured 2nd Place in IEEE's Sumo Robot Competition on 13th April, 2013. The 6.4 lbf robot ...

Arduinobased Quadroped

Wed, 19 Feb 2014 14:18:04 -0500

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HI! So i just finished my first robot and i wanted thanx for a great site with lots of info and inspiration! As this is my robot and i haven´t really been working that much with servos and programming before im sure there will be some things i could hade done better or in a better/simpler way so feel free to comment on things i´ve done wrong so i know for next build. I've taken a few pictures during the process of building and thought i would share them here! So these are the materials ...

Beetle Bot

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:10:38 -0500

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ROB3 - Rover 5 base experiment

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:47:52 -0500

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ROB3, my third robot started out using my ROB1 base, as I wanted to play around with the gyro again using a 2 wheeled robot, but alas, one of the servos died. So what’s a robot builder to do? Use a Rover 5 base of course! I have the 4 motor / 4 encoder version. I wired up everything except the encoders to my Arduino. That’ll be one of my next steps. So now this turned into an experiment to learn to use encoders to maintain a constant speed and relearn the gyro to maintain a rotation rate. As ...

BIGFOOT robot

Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:37:56 -0500

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I have been working on my most recent robot project build. His name is BIGFOOT. The mechanical aspects are pretty much done now I am stepping into the electrical aspects which involves waterproof wiring and circuitry enclosures and sensor integration etc. This project is still in progress and I am currently testing out the robustness of the drive platform.

Omni-directional Platform for Ohio State robot contest

Sun, 16 Feb 2014 14:52:48 -0500

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Its time for another robot contest! This one is for my Fundamentals of Engineering Honors class at Ohio State. We have been assigned teams of four, and I am the main builder for my team. You can check out the attached video for the course and our finished chassis. Things will change as we add tools, and we may laser cut a final version of the chassis if we have room in the budget. I’ll add videos periodically as we update our robot. The new video shows ...

TCGBTBOCDBASSIC, a BoB

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 14:12:06 -0500

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Tentatively Called Grey BoB The Bringer Of Caos, Destruction, Bleakness And Sesame Seed Ice Cream or just TCGBTBOCDBASSIC is a BoB. BoB's need no introduction, this is my own rendition of a BoB, printed the plastic parts on my first weekend of printing with my newly arrived Makibox A6 HT, albeit not a perfect print I believe it's good enough to make a full BoB out of it so that he can join the ranks! No there's still the worse part to come, how to fill that big empty head of his... February ...

Mouse

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 04:09:03 -0500

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Hello everybody, Here is my last robot. The first one I post on LMR. I've been on LMR for quite a long time but never really posted anything. So it's time to start! This robot is a line follower; I wanted to make a bot based on a computer mouse, but didn't want the wheels out of the body. And I also wanted the bot to do something and no just ride randomly. This was quite challenging but I did it I'm quite happy with the bot! The electronic is really simple : a comparator chip drives left or right ...

Chopstix Jr MK2 ( or W.I.P, work in progress!)

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 13:07:05 -0500

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Sorry For the flash. cant turn it off! First of thanks to all for inspiration, and ideas. I spend far too long looking at other peoples work! This is my forth robot, Started with the " start here " robot ( great fun! ) and built a few other wheeled robots, using both Arduino and Picaxe. After being greatly impressed by Odbot's Chopstix ( fantastic machine. I cant even imagine the work that went into the build, and programming) and Lumi's chopstix Jr, I thought I would give it a try. Walking robots ...

Autonomous Navigation Robot

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 13:32:45 -0500

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was once a BOE bot

Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:11:56 -0500

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I bought a parallax BOE-bot(the arduino robot shield) but had trouble with the 5v outputs when it went through the board. I modified it with some plates I bought at the home depot to make the platform above the BOE-bot platform. the original base and the two continious rotation servos are the only thing that is left from the BOE-bot, the battery is a 6000mAh portable battery from Radioshack, it has usb out, so cut a charging cable and separated out power and ground. it plugs into the power ...

Hexbug Spider Hack Project (het kreng)

Wed, 12 Feb 2014 06:51:12 -0500

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STILL WIP! Goal: Drive a Hexbug Spider using either an Attiny 85 or Attiny 2313 as a brain - also try to make it look cool. Parts list: -Hexbug Spider -Attiny 85 or Attiny 2313 -DRV8835 Dual Motor Driver Carrier (from pololu) -Shift Register 8-Bit - 74HC595 (for driving H bridge using Attiny 85) -IR Kit For Arduino (from DF robot, for manual control) -Ocelli V1.1 (https://www.tindie.com/products/RoboBug/ocelli-v11/?pt=directsearch) obstacle avoidance -2 AAA and 1 AA battery (in series, for power!) ...

MiniTrack

Sun, 09 Feb 2014 15:45:07 -0500

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I had an idea to build a tracked rover, capable of driving even upside down. I came up with a design for each side to have a drive gear and two idlers in a triangle formation. And with that I started ordering the parts I would be needing, which unexpectedly arrived on a saturday. Sweet! After drawing it out in pencil and getting rough dimensions I started cutting pieces out of 1/8" HDPE. Pictured are the 150:1 micro gear motors, DRV8833 motor driver, Fio V3 with Xbee, and the tracks and idler gears. Originally ...

Remote controlled Rover 5 Robot

Sun, 09 Feb 2014 03:59:02 -0500

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I have a rover 5 chassis (4 motors, 4 encoders). My goal to use this chasis to create a robot that drives around and is controlled by a remote. I am new to robotics and I am unsure about how to assemble my robot chassis / what to do next. After discussion I have decided to use an Arduino Uno with this remote. I already have the board pictured here as well as the Arduino Uno. My Arduino Uno is the one pictured below: I recieved the following parts, along with the chassis itself and a battery ...

Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 08:47:46 -0500

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Hello everybody! I have been working on a robot vacuumcleaner for a while now and i would like to share it with you. This project is my experience with robots but i am already thinking of new robot projects for the future. My first idea was to make a little animal like robot pet but after seeing a robot vacuumcleaner in action for the first time i changed my plans. A robot vacuum cleaner seemed a bit more usefull than a robot pet which would probalye end up sitting on a shelf in my room. The ...

Arduino Robot with coil gun / gauss gun drone

Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:24:44 -0500

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12V-220V inverter, 2*680uF capacitors, coil, laser sight, 2servo, 4mm projectileIf YOU want more info please write in comments. www.youtube.com/embed/4z0Dn_AkVM0 www.youtube.com/embed/BeFJ_vmmldg

ROB2 Omni-directional wheeled robot

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:14:25 -0500

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My second robot, ROB2 was an experiment with omni-directional wheels. I decided on a 3 wheeler as it fascinated me the most. I cut out a couple triangles and went to work. He has an Arduino Mega, sonar, gyro, wireless camera and an Xbee. The video shows the robot driving around in any direction, forwards, back, and sideways. The front is the side with the bread board. ROB2 makes use of a gyro, and boy does the gyro help on this type of robot. When you see him wobble a little when driving sideways, ...

ROB1 Prototype using gyro and xbees

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:04:29 -0500

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ROB1 was my first prototype robot base, I built a couple years back. His purpose was to get something driving around using a gyro to hold straight line, and wireless communication from my laptop.He’s a tail dragger controlled by an Arduino UNO. I used two continuous rotation servos, a gyro, and an Xbee. I had a second Xbee connected to my laptop, and using a terminal program on my laptop, I sent drive commands to ROB1 via the Xbees.In the video I show how the gyro is used to keep turn rotation ...

Self Made 6WD Mega Wild Thumper

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:27:56 -0500

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Inspired from the DAGU wild thumper . I went down the road to make one myself .. a more powerful one .Respect to the creator OddBot. I am using 6 Pololu - 50:1 Metal Gearmotor 37Dx54L mm . The motors on the central panel are with encoders to keep track of the distance. The Project also includes a 5 DOF robotic arm also hand made. This is the progress . The Alluminium chassis we hand moulded with a hammer :D Next we worked on the suspension .. We used T-joint Pipes for holding the motors .. We used ...

Robot Chameleon

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:08:17 -0500

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Today my daughter and me continued to study our animal encyclopedia. We found the chameleon. I tried to explain her that some species adjust their colors for camouflage in accordance with the vision, but she did not understand, so I built a simple robot chameleon during her afternoon nap. Schematic Materials Arduino Uno or MegaArduino prototype shieldMale pin headersRGB LED3 x resistor 330RGY-31 (TCS3200 breakout board)20cm Ribbon cable (8 wires)Heat shrink tubePing pong ballTwo-component ...

Start Here Robot with a Twist!

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:12:37 -0500

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This my take on the Start Here robot. I am sure that you can already spot the differences. I have used a VEX robotics kit for the structure and drivetrain and I am using an Arduino Uno for control. The other big difference is the use of the SDM-IO ultrasonic range finder. The servo used is a Hitec HS-422 servo. I also installed a buzzer that will play a tone proportional to the range of an object. It will also sound an alarm if an object comes close enough. The ...

A PCB printer for photoresist which uses a PHR-803T Blue-Ray™ pickup

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 04:31:35 -0500

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About a year ago my brother and I engaged on a quixotic project to build from scratch a low-cost PCB printer for photoresist. Finally we did it using a Blue Ray™ optical pickup (PHR-803T) and his UV laser/electronics to sensitize Dry-film. The optical pickup is used through his own connector without any modification. We deduced the pinout using reverse engineering and designed a driver for an Arduino UNO to control it. Basically, we can adjust the laser power, turn the laser ...

PID Line Following Robot

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:53:16 -0500

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Hi everyone this is a line following robot I made. It uses PID control. The robot is running at a sixth of its actual speed. I have an onboard buck converter which boosts the input to a stable 9v no matter what the input is; so the speed is always the same. The hardest part was tuning the PID constants I started off with the pololu 3pi constants and changed them until they were perfect for the speed and weight of this bot. I wish I could increase the speed since the current speed is ...

Robotic cooking machine

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:39:21 -0500

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Hi alll, We've been working on a robotic cooking machine. This is something designed to automate a class of foods - think stir fry, curry, chili, etc. We're kicking off a beta test this week and would be curious to get any feedback you might have. Thanks!

Chibot

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 09:45:18 -0500

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Update 2/5/2014 Finished wiring (see attached schematic) and wrote test codes for the servo, ping and accelerometer. I am still waiting for the 74LS04 and L293D chips to arrive. All express companies here do not work during Chinese New Year holiday. The first video shows the stochastic learning automaton learning who the current U.S. president is. I also attached the code in case you want to play with it. Initial post Chibot - an acronym for child robot - is a little robotic platform I am ...

I bet you had NO idea that this is my first build....

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:34:39 -0500

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This is my new friend Edgar. He is a mockup of the LMR starter kit from solarbotics and a 10$ Strandbeest bought on ebay. As you can see i have replaced the wheels with two half's of the strandbeest, which i have attached to the motors with a healthy dose of glue. I do have some problems however. I am afraid that Edgar is blind due to me hooking up the Sharp sensor backwards. Multiple times. And to the wrong pins. Yeah i know im not the best at this. But as soon as i´v bought a new sensor ...

Time For A Bi-Ped!

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 02:31:28 -0500

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Hello guys! From day 1 on LMR, I have been nothing less than INSPIRED. This Bi-Ped, too, is a result of some pretty cool two legged creatures on LMR. I am still thinking a name for this one. With no access to a 3D Printer, I tried to give him the "Bi-Ped look" from a bunch of things that were not meant for him ( Zumo Chassis Blades, Pan-Tilt Bracket, etc.) and a couple of styrofoam blocks. It all turned out to be pretty well in the end. Right now, I am trying to teach him how to walk. ...

Line follower robot & obstacle avoider robot

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:24:55 -0500

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Start Here robot

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:00:09 -0500

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The Illuminator

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:18:27 -0500

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Lego Robot!! I am a total newb to making robots and this is what i have so far! I am using Tamiya twin motor, L298 Dual H-bridge, MSP 430 Launchpad and yes, legos. I want to add led strips to the sides for the illumination, but am waiting to do so. I am currently researching a lot trying to find how i hook up the wires from the motor to the H-bridge or power supply, any help would be very appreciated!

Hexapod

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:54:04 -0500

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After building the "Start Here" bot I wanted to create a walking bot of some kind. I was looking for biped robot ideas on “Youtube” and quickly realized that movement was beyond my skill level and budget. I considered Quadropod and Hexapod walkers. There are some awesome walking bots out there, but the complexity and cost put them out of my range. I also wanted more of a human (linear) gait as opposed to the insect like walk. I had an idea about what I wanted but wasn't finding it. Then ...

iRobot Create Office Bot

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:36:24 -0500

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My name is Rick and have no programming background but have always wanted my own robot after watching the movie Short Circuit. From that time on I said "one day I will have my own robot". Well a job opportunity gave me a resion to buy something to start with and I choose the "iRobot Create". I was traveling away from my family for weeks at a time and wanted a way to be mobile within my home. Searching for ideas I ran accross Johnny Chung Lee's video chat robot. This was great and exactly ...

iNSIGHT

Tue, 28 Jan 2014 19:50:28 -0500

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What is a space rover A space Rover is a robot which is capable of moving over a rough and difficult terrain and greater information based on what task the robot has been made for The objective may be :- 1 Collecting samples from the surface 2 Search Operations 3 Looking for life forms and so on... Or like in this case…. A rover Capable of overcoming the difficult rough terrain and clicking pictures or taking videos of the planet surface while controlling its own movoment and simultaneously ...

BlueBot: An Arduino robot controlled from an Android phone via Bluetooth

Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:58:06 -0500

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After reading about the awesome stuff people have done, I decided to share my modest creation with the community. This is a differential steering robot that can be controlled from an Android phone via Bluetooth. The robot’s “brain” is Arduino Uno compatible board (an “Arduino on a breadboard”). The robot uses a JY-MCU Bluetooth module for communication with the Android phone. A custom Android app, created with the MIT App Inventor 2 essentially acts as a remote control, sending commands ...

Gipsy, steps to quadrupod

Tue, 28 Jan 2014 06:21:17 -0500

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As seen in my blog post about Sticky, first attempt to build a quadrupod ended with a jump from the desk. Hopefully, I learned a lot and I was ready to launch the next experiment. My wife just received this very nice material from a friend and there’s enough for me too :) I think the best english translation is paper foam board, but you will see it later. This time, I choosed to get a step further and build a 3DOF quadrupod. As usual, as I don’t have 3D software knowledge, I draw my ideas. Very ...

Batee's NewRobo3 platform

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 16:01:47 -0500

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Update 05.02.2014 Hi guys, I'm slowly making progress on my robot. Today I managed to build a prototype of my motor controller. As I mentioned before, it is a modification of jip's H-Bridge. Here is its schematic http://postimg.org/image/vh1w6oh0d/ it's still in development, but its functional ;) . As I mentioned, I have built its prototype on a breadboard today, it's quite impressive. http://postimg.org/image/t5yqhun9n/ It's quite power hungry, on idle it consumes 14 mA, but the ...

Scratch1

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 07:35:45 -0500

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Primary School Project Uses Scratch 1.4 and Python to control the GPIO pins as inputs or outputs The power supply is a 11.1v 850mah 20c Li-Poly into a power supply board which powers the IR Sensors and Motors The Motor control board has 12 5vdc outputs (6 pairs) and 3 i2c bus connectors the next stage is to add an i2c LCD screen and a BMP085 sensor then record the data

RalphBot

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 09:54:43 -0500

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RalphBot has been in progress for about 3 years now and has gone through several revisions as I have had time to work on him. He started out as a quadruped bot, but quickly outweighed the servos ability to lift him! Revision 2 I made a second modification which added a pan-tilt camera and a custom built (bodged) chassis out of the steel case from a PC CD-ROM drive which turned out to be a surprisingly stable platform. I burned out several drill bits making the mounting holes. The drive motors ...

Ardu Armatron

Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:58:46 -0500

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2/19/14 - full 6-motor control1/31/14 - Arduino Nano, DK Electronics 4 motor control board, and IR remote are all functional.1/25/14 - End Effector Testing is done.1/23/14 - Old toy from Radio Shack has undergone surgery.The following six actions are moved by 6 stamp-size motors:1. Finger open/close2. Hand up/down3. Hand turn CCW/CW4. Lower arm turn CCW/CW5. Upper arm up/down4. Upper arm turn CCW/CWThe original 6 functions were controlled from the two joysticks.

Sherlock (AKA Vexter) - Hide-&-Go Seek Robot

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 10:26:40 -0500

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UPDATE: 28 Jan 2014 So Vexter is no more or he has been upgraded to point of minimal recognition. This is now Sherlock. He will amusing me and my kids in the near future. He is designed to play hide and go seek using a variety of sensors. The PIR motion sensor will detect warm bodies and will guide the robot to a general vicinity, the ultrasonic sensor will be used for obstacle avoidance and detection and the compound eye will look for movement at close range. Once Sherlock is "tagged" he will ...

Cerberus Remote Operated Rover Prototype

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:04:35 -0500

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This is Cerberus, a robot I made with my team as an engineering design project. It is designed to operate in a simulated Mars terrain. It's purpose is to pick up and deploy small probes into the ground. For the course, the target soil were cups of sand on top of an incline. We also had to pick up a wire frame prism and transport it to the other end of the course. Since the objective was to deploy three probes, we built the claw to hold all of them. We were limited to the VEX kit that was ...

Rock Crawler

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:44:00 -0500

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Update 5/16/14 Sorry I haven't updated this project in a while... Been busy with other projects which I should be making posts about soon ;) Anyways, my intention with building this bot was to take it to a competitive technology fair, that day came and went and this project recieved the highest award at the competition! I've now been invited to present this project to several hundred educators this fall. So needless to say, I'm thrilled with what's happened. I've made some significant progreess since ...

Simple Beetle Bot

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 05:48:27 -0500

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My first project on LMR :-) A simple obstacle avoiding robot I built this weekend using a standard "beetle bug" design. It contains no microcontroller, only two microswitches, motors, batteries and some wire. The cat likes it.

Scrap "Decipede" Walker/Roller

Sun, 19 Jan 2014 19:16:11 -0500

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Just posting what I have done thus far. When I posted Decascrap a while back, I stated that I had a different idea to begin with. Well, here is the start of it! My goal is to have this segment be able to walk (caterpillar like locomotion), in addition to being able to fold into a hexagon to roll. The individual guitar pick "legs" are perpendicular to the unfolded bot, allowing for it to turn while walking/rolling. They move back/forth using the same hinges and basic setup of Decascrap, only with ...

YAQ - Yet Another Quadrupedal

Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:17:37 -0500

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YAQ - Yet Another Quadrupedal - is a four legged walking robot. This project demonstrates utilization of various crawling gaits to achieve synchronized movement of the robot. Each of the tested gaits is statically balanced, the dynamically balanced gaits are outside the possibilities of this project. The mechanical construction uses 3 mm plywood and budget 9 gram servos. One compact PCB accommodates complete electronics, which consists of micro-controller Atmel Mega168, custom made servo shield based ...

TaLoS-5 v1

Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:02:20 -0500

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Hello, This is my new robot. It’s a clone of Johnny 5. Consisting of 15 servos and its’ weight is 2.45Kg and height 30cm. Head is composed of 2 servos, 1 corona cs-292mg 2.2Kg and one esky 1.2Kg where it moves an ultrasonic up and down, left and right. Sensor can track fetters in front of the robot. Hands have 5dof and are composed of 4*servos mg966 13Kg, 4*mg995 15Kg and 2 mini servos corona cs292mg 2.2Kg for its clamp. Trunk is composed of ...

Arduino Rover(Final name TBD)

Sat, 18 Jan 2014 08:23:57 -0500

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Update 1/3/24 Code and Videos added....Video on the headlights test and automatic obstacle avoidance test. Videos here : http://youtu.be/SZA4--jDd7U and http://youtu.be/XaVSwtYGNgs (Embed not working for some reason.) Cheers! Update 27/2/14 Small update on the rover....added headlights (activated wirelessly through the remote) and the HCSR04.Also made good progress on the automatic braking code. Update 22/2/14 Hello fellow LMR folks...in this update ...

Arduino Arm

Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:36:32 -0500

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I am new to building robots and I decided to attempt a project that would be challenging, ultimately I decided this chellenge would best come from a robotic arm. The main design consists of two continuous rotation servos and two regular servos. The frame is made out of paint stir sticks and the base, 2x4's. Although I am proud of how I built the robot, the pride and joy of my design has to be the claw. I bent a peice of card stock to the desired shape and hot glued a spring from a pen to keep the ...

Robbie the Robot

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 18:47:31 -0500

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This is Robbie the Robot http://escaliente-robotics.blogspot.com.au/ The project is a couple of years in the making he is a 2 wheel differential drive robot with a Inmoov upper body the servos in the arm have been replaced with gear motor controlled with I2C the head has 2 Dynamixel servos for pan and tilt The attached video shows the first driving test using a PS3 joystick. The second shows a test of the arm moving with the gear motors instead of the servos next test will be with the arm ...

Object tracking / chasing robot

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:18:12 -0500

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Using openCV running on a completely underpowered laptop to identify and track an object. For this proof of concept, a blue ball is tracked. I send calculated servo positions via serial comms to the Arduino over USB for servo movement. When the object is lost from the camera frame, it will begin a search pattern using the pan/tilt camera mount (this is currently not implemented, and probably wont be until after uni exams). Upon finding the object, it will move towards it. Robot movement/obstacle ...

Explorer Robot Rover - Acerola01

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 13:52:46 -0500

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***Project completely rewritten*** Version of January 28 0 - ONCE UPON A TIME... (A BRIEF HISTORY) This is my first project, a explorer rover with robotic claw controlled at distance by radio control. I am calling Acerola01 because of the typical fruit from Brazil. The objective this project is to learn and know the various devices and actuators that make up a robotic vehicle, such as Arduino board, software/sketch, interface boards, motor drives, motors, radio control, cameras, ...

Basic Tracked Robot (proofing for use in later prototyping)

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:34:15 -0500

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Mechanical: The original build took about 4 hours to get all the parts to fit together, but was unstable and off balance. After a few days of chewing on rebuilding the whole thing after unsatisfactory modifications, I tore it down. The final version took about 4 hours to build, cut acrylic for and rewire. The Tamya kits made the mechanical part of this one a cakewalk, and I still got to practice my acrylic cutting/drilling techniques making multiple base plates over the rebuilds. Electrical: The ...

Tracked Obstacle Avoider with Ultrasonic Sensor

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:56:25 -0500

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This is a tracked obstacle avoider robot. It navigates around via ultrasound. Its ultrasonic sensor was mounted on a mini servo motor so it can look around while it moves. The robot has a PIC16F628A and a L293B on it. It uses a 9V alkaline battery for power.

motoko reloaded - msp430 neural network line follower

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 04:43:58 -0500

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line follower using two linear neurons (controllers) PD for differential and I for speed; both with antiwindup, error filtering and simulated annealing tunning (take about 80 loops in short testing line loop); second controll stage is curve predictor - table of curves to prevent overshoot (still present)

ArduDino

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:47:06 -0500

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1/17/2014 - Walk with Tail algorithm and video added. This project is much more interesting than I originally thought. The walking mechanism is adopted from the Lego book. Four legs are driven by two RCX motors. A servo motor in the back is servered as a tail but I have not figure out how to use it yet.

APM 2.5 Ardurover GPS Guided Robot

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:47:26 -0500

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After seering that many people like making their rc quad-copters/ helicopters and planes autonomous by use of gps guided flight controllers, i throught i would try making an autonomous rover since not many people make some. For my application, i used an Ardupilot 2.5. (re-branded as the "HK pilot Mega" by hobbyking which based on the same chip that is at the heart of the arduino mega 2560. It is also configured for use on rc boats and rc cars.I purchased the parts from numerous vendors but on a good ...

Light Seeker, with obstacle avoidance

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:06:32 -0500

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Update, 21/01/2014 I found that the ultrasonic sensor struggles with "box" obstacles towards its front flanks, probably due to reflection. Therefore to stop it "snagging" i had to add some bump switches (which i have been meaning to do for a while). I tried to add the bumps to interupts, but it ended up being so complex, it was much easier just to add this section of code into the begning of each "forward motion" while loop if (digitalRead (LBumper) == LOW) { Serial.println("Left ...

Light Chaser

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 02:04:23 -0500

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This is my first bot and made this using two ldr and arduino .

Chariot Security Bot

Sun, 12 Jan 2014 14:49:19 -0500

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Ok first a little something about the name :) Thought about some fancy name but after that profile picture it reminded me of a Roman Chariot so it got baptized that same moment :) This is still in its early days, but it is supposed to become a security (line follower) robot, that goes through predefined path, and stops at some specific points. It has a USB camera plugged to the Raspberry Pi that streams to a local site. The robot will be autonomous but it can be accessed through the internet ...

My first robot

Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:56:23 -0500

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Hallo LMR community! After following your great projects for over one year, it's time to submit my first robot. As long as I can remember, I was always been interested in robots. Thanks to arduino now I'm able to build my own robots. Step 1 It is a simple rover that uses an ultrasonic sensor on a servo to detect obstacles, and two continuous rotation servos to drive. The chassis is made from aluminium. Step 2- added yoghurt cup as body to protect robot's life from my little son ;-)- added ...

Insect Bot Mini

Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:59:48 -0500

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UPDATE 01/16/2014: Please scroll down to the Sharp IR sensor part of this writeup. Hello LMRians, The Insect Bot is starting to run, walk, hop, turn,etc. A big thanks to the generous guys at DFRobot and Lumi himself, for organizing the free giveaway. I was dying to pounce upon the free kit, not just because it was free, but because it was a real creature-like robot. Here, I present to you the unboxing, the build, the documentation and the review, a 4-combo pack, of the Insect Bot Mini Kit from ...

Bhobot

Sat, 11 Jan 2014 11:05:30 -0500

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//it was built earlier itself. nothing much to say. enjoy. On request from Lumi and others, well let me explain it. The box is from our car. It contained a relay and some damaged circuit, most probably to control the turning lights. I removed all those things. The linkages, i got some plastic piece(small sheet sort of). As far as i remember, it was from the back cover of old tubelight choke. Heated up the blade of a paper cutter and cut them in shape. They left some black marks. so with an ...

Very Advanced Droid Exploration Robot (VADER)

Fri, 10 Jan 2014 22:00:32 -0500

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This is my Service Droid. Meet VADER, the Very Advanced Droid Exploration Robot. Ok, I admit it, the name is a stretch but it was fun to come up with. Everyone knows that Darth Vader was OB1's apprentice until he turned to evil. :) I'm going to attempt to chronicle the final assembly of the Dagu Kit, designed by OddBot and also the additions and modifications I hope to make to it. I'm planning to use a Spider Controller and a 4-Channel Controller, both also produced ...

MSP_BOT (Multi Sensor Platform Robot)

Thu, 09 Jan 2014 20:48:13 -0500

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This is my attempt to master different navigation sensors in one single robot, via the upload of the appropriate code. Made of two CDs, some spacers, 2x 6V DC motors, a caster wheel, one 9g micro Servo, one,Ultrasound sensor, two LDR and to sets of IR emitter and receiver pairs. Code alterations from Chickenparmi and JerZ for the IR navigation (thanks for sharing :) ) Sorry for the wire mess.... :):):) As you can see the ultrasound navigation is a bit twitchy, because I believe that sometimes ...

Gary, the 4WD experiment

Thu, 09 Jan 2014 04:46:00 -0500

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After some years following different DIY sites and forums, I decided that it was time to jump in. I choose to start with a premade platform to ease first steps (which was wrong, but I discovered it later ;) ) The 4WD DFRobot platform is well made, instructions are available and quite complete: Step after step, the work started well: Add the wheels, put a controller board: I decided to post on LMR at this stage but in fact I worked further since the last picture. I'll complete with my Sharp ...

How to make world's smallest line follower robot (robo Rizeh)

Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:58:20 -0500

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How to make world's smallest line follower robot (vibrobot) "roboRizeh" weight: 5gr size: 19x16x10 mm by: Naghi Sotoudeh www.roborizeh.ir The word "Rizeh" is a Persian word that means "tiny". Rizeh is a vibration based very small robot. It is driven by two vibrators of cell phones. This makes the robot very low cost to build and implement. The robot is able to perform linear and circular motions as two basic motions in mobile robots. Control mechanism of the robot employs ...

Multipurpose Bot

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:10:04 -0500

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I built this robot as an all-around robot to jump start my way into Arduino. I self taught myself everything about this robot from code to hardware and have taken no formal classes in computer programming or electronics. The robot took aproximately 8 months to complete. The chassis of the bot is a 2wd platform that is highly configurable and features tons of connection points, ideal for a all around experimentation bot. I later added a third plate in order to have even more options for connections ...

ArduNanoMS

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:39:57 -0500

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1/8/2014 - Original Lego Mind Storms parts with a new brain (Arduino Nano).

MBB - Micro Beetle Bot

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:58:37 -0500

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Hello LMRians, First of all, I don't know if Micro Beetle Bot is really the correct name for this robot. It isn't that small to be included into the lists of micro-level robots that I have been fascinated to see here on LMR, however, it isn't that big as well. Well, it does use the Beetle as the micro-controller and it also is a bot, so those count in! I don't have concrete information on the dimensions of a robot to be classified as micros or minis or macros. But logically, anything tiny is a micro ...

Nano Crawler (nCee)

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:31:54 -0500

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Nano Crawler is a very small robot inspired by the MicROBot challenge, although it won't be finished for at least another month or two. Here's a picture showing the CAD model: Here's what the parts looked like coming out of the printer: And here are a few more pictures: The big round thing is the tread mold - I'm going to try and pour molded polyurethane treads, much like I did with the tires for Seeker 2x. It has 3 ProxDot IR sensors, and a 24mm x 24mm PCB that will include an ATmega328 and ...

Robot for the yard - just not sure exactly what it'll do yet though

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:15:42 -0500

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Hi everyone - this was my crowning achievement of the holidays - taking an arm from standard robot kit materials and anchoring it to an all-terrain RC Chassis. The reason for doing this was I wanted something to move around my yard - I may tweak it some to try and actually pull weeds for me - that'll take a lot of programming, so maybe as a start I'll stick to orange and lemon branches after pruning as they have too many thorns. After tweaking the robot arm a bit and putting some spacers on the ...

NanoSeeker

Sat, 04 Jan 2014 20:36:06 -0500

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NanoSeeker is a very small, autonomous underwater vehicle. Almost all of the structural parts were 3D printed on a Dimension uPrint, including the propeller. It has: AVR ATmega328 microcontrollerBluetooth module as a serial portHoneywell HMC6343 i2c 3-axis compass, with integrated 3-axis accelerometerProvisions for a very small, SPI pressure sensor (not installed at this time)Custom made linear actuators for dive plane and rudder, using pager gearmotors2 Lipo batteries wired in series (7.4 volts)Magnetic ...

Cardbot

Sat, 04 Jan 2014 18:44:28 -0500

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This is my first robot and also my first electronic project, thank you the folks at LMR for a site that is so easy to learn from. Cardbot There is nothing very special about this robot he just navigates around without crashing into things (most of the time). His body is a fairly stiff cardboard cut into the shape of a regular octagon, the wheels are made of plastic jar covers with rubber bands to improve traction, each wheel is connected to the servo horn with screws, connections are made with jumper ...

Seeker 2x Mini Sumo

Sat, 04 Jan 2014 12:28:38 -0500

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Seeker 2x was my final mini-sumo robot, designed from the start to be low, fast, and aggressive. It was a "spare no expense" kind of project, and probably cost somewhere in the ballpark of $1000 - $1500 by the time I was done. It has an AVR ATmega128 as the processor, running C. It has two line sensors on the bottom, and a total of 5 IR opponent sensors. It is a regulation mini-sumo, in that it is less than 100mm x 100mm, and weighs less than 500 grams. I have a lot of detail and build pictures on ...

Roz

Sat, 04 Jan 2014 11:48:06 -0500

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Roz is a Bioloid-based quad walker. It has a BeagleBone Black linux single-board computer controlling it using Python. The Bioloid bus is connected to the BBB over USB using a custom bus board I designed. Roz uses three Sharp GP2D12 IR range sensors for obstacle detection. They are connected to the bus using a custom I/O board. Roz uses a modified version of NUKE (ported to Python) for inverse kinematic based walking.

uCee (MicroCrawler)

Sat, 04 Jan 2014 11:04:59 -0500

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Update: uCee is now fully running MicroPython on a custom ARM board I designed and made. Update: So I've printed the lid, and it looks much nicer now. Update: I've got a bunch more done now, since my Teensy 3.1 carrier PCB finally showed up. I've done up a test fitting of everything, and it all seems to fit pretty well: You can read a bunch more details on my blog post: http://blog.huv.com/2014/01/ucee-coming-together.html uCee (MicroCrawler) is a small tracked robot I designed ...

Chopstick Junior Resurrected

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:08:43 -0500

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Hello everyone First of all I would like to congratulate everyone for such an amazing community. I don't have a robotics or electonic engineering backgroung (I'm a Chemical Engineering major) :) but I've always loved electronics and robotics. I've started to rekindle a long forgoten interest a couple of months ago when I bought a Raspberry Pi and eventualy bought an Arduino, and it's been fun ever since... This is my first quadrapod and I decided to replicate Chopstick Junior because I loved it when ...

Bottoo! Platform to test ranging sensors and algorithms

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:39:46 -0500

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Update: 03/14/2014 I've finally mounted the awesome Open Source Laser Range Finder (OSLRF01) onto Bottwo with a panning servo to provide mapping functionality. I was previously attempting to do this with the Sonar, but was stymied by limited range and cone size. The narrow beam and greater sensing distance of the LIDAR will give me the ability to accurately map out a room in near real time, and then use the other sensors for closer proximity measurements. How ...

Rover (working name)

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 08:49:57 -0500

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Work in progress. I don't know if this will be 2 robots or one yet. My wife got me an OWI Robotic Arm kit and a DFRobot 4wd Chassis for christmas. I picked up some L293D motor driver shields, ultrasonic senors, IR recievers and a couple micro servos. Last night I got the arm set up to run off the motor board and set up a serial communication controller in java. I still need to put feedback pots on the arm joints to tell rotation vs pulsing the motors for 500ms per click, but for now its ...

Arduino mini sumo robot

Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:52:14 -0500

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Updata 10/2/2014 Finally the Mcmaster University SUMO Robot competition ended, my robot got the third place. It is fun and an excellent experience. Update 23/ 1/ 2014 now i have a new problem, when i plug in the usb to arduino UNO, the program is working as i expect, however, when i plug in the battery to ardunio instead of usb, my robot is not acting as it should. would anyone plz tell me why is this happening? I'm a second year mechatronic student and im ...

My Latest Robot, the "Artemis Nightshade"

Tue, 31 Dec 2013 19:16:30 -0500

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The "Artemis Nightshade" is my second LMR robot, named after a friend's favorite character. The Artemis is a new robot as well as a continuation of my "Luna Rose" project The Artemis impliments some upgrades I had planned and purchased for the Luna, such as the RC Truck style wheels, Bluetooth and a LCD for feedback. Unlike the Luna Rose which used a L298 motor controller, the Artemis uses a Pololu VNH5019 Arduino Shield configured as a stand alone controller inside the chassis to simplify ...

Obstacle avoider

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 03:48:52 -0500

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Materials needed 1 x Arduino uno/duemilanove. The Arduino Uno is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328.You can read more detailshere. 1 x Standard servoServos are basically Dc motors with position feedback that means you can tell the microcontroller through your code to move the servo to the desired position.In arduino a standard servo can be moved between 0 to 180 degree and 90 is the servo center(makes sense).Most of the hobby servos run happily between 4.8V to 6V.Supplying more ...

Big Trak, my first robot

Sun, 29 Dec 2013 21:47:19 -0500

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I used to have one of these when I was a kid,so when I saw one online cheap I thought I would get it. When it arrived i found that it was one of the new type ones. So i decided to rip it apart :) So far I have ripped out all the insides and fitted a platform inside to fit everything to. The only things in there I am keeping are the motors and gears and the speaker. LED is going to be changed for a laser. It will be run off an Arduino Uno paired with a l293d motor drive shield. ...

"zig-zag" microbot

Sun, 29 Dec 2013 14:11:50 -0500

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This is my robot, made for the microbot challenge. I did like to use of parts I already had lying around instead of buying new parts. I did want to merge 2 9g servos into each other to make a small robot. so I did take them apart and removed the potentiometers. Then filed the hole bigger so the motor of the opponent side would fit in more deeply. Also removed the notch using a knife. Then this is the result: 2 servos together but only 1 servo width. Then added the gears again except ...

Aimie - Humanoid (biped) robot

Sun, 29 Dec 2013 14:02:08 -0500

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What it does: Aimie is a bipedal humanoid robot that I'm currently working on, it is my first submition to LMR and my first robot ever. It utilises many servos for movent, with a Raspberry Pi and an SSC32 to control it. Aimie will have an AI written in Java, running on top of Arch Linux, the AI will be able to move the chassis depending on inputs it receives, for example a gyroscope will tell the AI if it's about to fall over and correct its position by putting a foot out. Software: So far, ...

Shellmo

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 05:50:49 -0500

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Nice to meet you. I'm a hobbyist from Japan.At first, I feel LMR is an awesome community !There are a lot of unique and creative robots.All of your works are really NICE !There are no community like LMR in Japan.I think there is a difference between the maker's culture of Japan and Western country.But, we have the same spirit as you. Today, I want to introduce my robot platform "Shellmo". It will be too long to write all, so, I write unique points shortly. Unique points of Shellmo Shell:Shell ...

FLoEBot version 0.1

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 20:58:49 -0500

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This is the original robot on which FLoEBot is based. At the time I had not discovered LMR but I had found these phototransistors from DFRobot that are used in fire detection. The pump used here was ripped from a toy helo. Of course the pump was a bad choice as it sprayed a very thin stream making it extremely difficult to hit the flame itself. The concept did work though and of course I made a plan to improve upon this as can be seen in FLoEBot. Update: Dec. 29 '13 For detecting the ...

Robot Ducky , 6 legged walking robot , micro servos

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:34:27 -0500

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This is a cool little project I'm doing as a gift to a guy who loves robots and rubber ducks. It just makes sense that the robot technology would take over the ducky like the Borg! There is 3d printing involved to make the legs and the ducky core is 3d printed as well. All the 3d print was done by my friend Anthony who is pretty awesome at the 3d printing. This uses a makerbot replicator 2. In the build you will see servo blanks which are just 3d printed substitutes so i dont get paint or epoxy ...

FLoEBot (Fire Locator and Eliminator roBot)

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 12:25:47 -0500

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FLoeBot was born out of a quest to build something different from what everyone else at my college had been doing for years. I also wanted to build something that would require the use of several sensors all working in tandem and with several options for control. i had also recently discovered eagleCAD and learned how to do surface mount soldering, so this was my first foray into PCB design and SMD soldering. Some credit goes to Oddbot as his work on splatbot gave me ideas on how to implement ...

Hormes all terrain robot

Sun, 22 Dec 2013 19:32:56 -0500

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This is not a cat toy. My first personal robot after being involved in the FIRST Robotics Competition since 2006, an outdoor robot named Hormes, after the Greek spirit of setting oneself into motion. It has an all steel frame, an arduino for a brain, listens to a regular xbox controller, and runs on 12 volts and over most terrain. Current weight is 52.5 pounds / 23.8 kilos. Top speed is around 10mph, determined by opening a gps speedometer app on my phone, setting the phone on the robot, and ...

Trainable Robotic Arm

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 11:07:45 -0500

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Hello LMR, This is my six degree's of freedom robotic arm. I am building this for my schools science fair but Im also building it because I love robotics. Anyways the accyrlic pieces were laser cut from my schools laser cutter and I got the file for the pieces of thinigverse, specfically here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:387 . Instead of using 6 average hobby servos, like a regular robotic arm would have, I used six of adafruit's analog servos. These servos have an extra wire coming from the servo ...

ArduinoT800

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 22:47:36 -0500

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PLEASE ENTER YOUR COMMENT. My name is Kaled Alejandro Souky Ortiz; I live in Ciudad Bolivar, Bolivar's State, Venezuela. Although I have a degree in Law, from a very young age I felt a great passion for electronics, and my parents always supported me. All projects I have done, including the one I am presenting, was made in a small room located at my home, which I use as a workshop, availing myself of tools such as: soldering iron, rotary tool, etc. The materials and components used are basically: ...

Fun with shape lock- Desk guard

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:32:09 -0500

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Despite all of the robots I've built, I've never actually programed a robot before. This is my step into the world of arduino. Chris the carpenter's desktop robot (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/38955) inspired me to build a desk robot of my own. Most of my tools are back at college, so I’m building this guy with one bag of ShapeLock and two servos. So far ShapeLock is great, it’s basically rapid prototyping for the 3D printer-less. I’ve got the ...

Tiny Light Seeker (TLS)

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:57:35 -0500

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Ok, that is something what sits on my desk for a while and never got finished. Inspired by Yahmez and his The MicRObot Challenge and also one of my Chinese friends little PVC robots I built this little light seeker. There is not much to tell anyway. My main purpose building it however was to see how small I can build with just a few basic parts and components as well using that motor/controller assembly which would be a waste to just keep it in a trash box. The body is made of ABS sheet ...

Smart Doodle Bot - ES100 Group 5

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 21:39:10 -0500

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ES100 Group 5 Final Project Instructor: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/user/20806 Our class project was to construct a robot. The requirements for the robot(as per project prompt): -use an Arduino board -play music we programmed our robot to play "Ode to Joy" using a motor as a speaker -"dance" our robot will move forward, backwards, and turn left slightly 11 times -program it to draw with a dry erase marker we programmed our robot to draw a thunderbolt -respond to a sensor ...

DN0tnaBot

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:18:37 -0500

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My version of obstacle avoidance bot: Made out of: 2 hacked microservo 2 servo - front & head Some 3d printed parts (optional) Meccano parts & some bionicles parts for the arms Arduino Batteries

Alfredo (aka K2K9)

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 20:48:32 -0500

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This was a robot built by me and renatose in past September at Campus Party Europe in London. (I know it's a bit late). After some drinks in one of the nights we decided that we should build a robot with the empty cans we had. However the security guards didn't tought it was a good idea to let us enter the event site with two plastic bags filled with empty beer cans at 3 am in the morning and after about ten minutes Renato agreed to put the cans in the trash. In spite of that, we wanted to build ...

motoko - neural network line follower

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 12:54:44 -0500

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This is simple line following robot with minimalistic hardware; Controll algorithm is derivated from PID, improved for this application to two PDD2 controllers (proportional - derivative - 2nd derivative) switched with fuzzy multiplexer. Six controller constants were geneticly calculated on mathematical robot model in Ruby.

Jade Rabbit - the moon cake delivering robot

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:59:24 -0500

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1/19/14 - Outdoor testing to follow a hexagonal path. Direction is determined by HMC5883L. 1/18/14 - Arduino Uno is replaced with a Mega. 1/6/14 - Digital compass is operational. 1/3/14 - GPS is relocated to the outside of the body. 12/30/13 - A GPS with LCD is done. Initial outdoor test showed the longitude, latitude measurements can vary by up to 10m.Therefore, the indoor movement is not practical. The 2-1/2" Du-Bro wheels are good for driveway and parking lot ...

Basic Robots for my Kids

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 12:28:53 -0500

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Some time ago my two boy (ages 10 and 9) really wanted to build a robot. I obliged but I wanted them to learn a lot of basics along the way. I also didn't want to assemble a kit with pre-made circuit boards. I thought they would get a kick out of wiring up the parts themselves and claim that they really did build it themselves. My goal was to have A) something simple enough for them to grasp the principles, B) something big enough that it felt substantial, was easy to assemble and also had ...

Computer controlled robot!

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 08:15:29 -0500

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Hey everyone. If you know my first LMR robot thats the geobot you might know that am good only at electronics not in mechanics so please be gentle with the design of the bot. So this bot works like a simple radio controlled toy. the transmitter is connected to Arduino UNO which connects the transmitter circuit to the USB or serial port of the computer. The Processing app is made in such a way that when key '8' is pressed on the keyboard the app displays a image of a forward arrow and writes 'f' to ...

Smash 'n Dash

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 14:06:02 -0500

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I saw a video clip of a mini sumo bot a while ago and set out on a mission to build one for my 5 year old son. Being my first robot, it turned out to be quite a challange and after a lot of struggling and tons of fun it's finally working. I started with the circuit design which basically consists of the following: 1 x 18f2550 loaded with a modified usb boot loader 2 x L293D motor controllers, piggy backed to handle the load 2 x CNY70 optical sensors to detect the line 2 x IR Led and IR remote ...

Yellow Fun

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:50:32 -0500

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Hi, I built this model out of stainless steel scraps from my welding shop workplace several years ago. I had it working with a Radio control transmitter and ran it around San Francisco Bay in several spots before storing it for awhile. Well a couple of months ago I finished chopping it shorter a little bit & rewelded it back together to make it lighter. Now I want to replace all the RC stuff with something a little more advanced so I could have it run autonomously in a pattern which ...

Coretech Bluetooth Control

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 08:52:27 -0500

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This is a bluetooth remote which lets you control your robot using an Android phone or tablet. Features: easy to use (I wrote an example sketch, no need to care about the complicated parts)really fastMultitouch for the main joysticksshould work on all screen sizes (I hope so) You can find the links and installation instructions here: http://coretechrobotics.blogspot.de/ EDIT: I think I forgot to mention the hardware side: This should work best with a HC-05 Bluetooth Module connected ...

Gorlien

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:58:18 -0500

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Another walking robot printed from 3D printer and using Arduino UNO with expansion board and BT. This gorilla type of walker should concider as quadraped but also biped. I build the concept by using Lego Technic and see if this is doable. It seems works O.K. so I start draw parts from SketchUp. Apparently, it comes out quiet different than the concept one above. I am glad all 9G servos works fine to carry the weight. A shot from back. In this design I tried not to use support to print ...

uArmⅠ：An open source robot arm project

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 04:55:51 -0500

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uArm is a 4-axis parallel-mechanism robot arm, inspired by the ABB PalletPack industrial robot arm IRB460. It is made up of laser cut acrylic or wood parts, powered by standard RC hobby servos, and controlled by an Arduino-compatible board. In parallel-mechanism robot arm, most of the masses concentrate on the base, making the robot much more stable and allows the upper Arm to react really fast.

Nova 5

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:03:02 -0500

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Obstacle Detector Ultrasound

Sun, 01 Dec 2013 14:06:45 -0500

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I call this robot Explorer :) This can decide its own path using SRF05 ultra sound sensor. Its primary path is going forward, but if it finds obstacle within 20cm distance, it checks right and left. By comparing the distance of the obstacles in both right and left (if present) it decides its path. A 16x2 LCD has been used to display the information about what the robot is doing. The brain of this robot is an Arduino Mega 2560, I know same thing could be done using the UNO or just the ATmega8. But ...

Obstacle Detector Robot

Sun, 01 Dec 2013 13:26:44 -0500

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This was my first robot project based on ATmel micro controller. I've used two gear motors, a LCD to display the ADC values of the sensors, IR emitter and receivers, L293D motor driver and my old Canon printer to build the body. I used ATmel Studio 6 as my compiler, I recommend this as its working environment is similar to Visual Studio (if you are familiar to it). I managed the wheels from a toy car :) Vero boards were used to make the circuitry of this robot. This is a very basic robot which ...

Arnold : The light loving robot

Sat, 30 Nov 2013 21:37:01 -0500

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This is my first robot that's capable of doing two different kind of navigations : light seeking and obstacle avoidance. At first i didn't know how i would program it to do what it does in the video. So i was spending quite a while for programming the robot, but in the end i got it and that's how it is. You always have to keep on trying(A little motivational sentense).

Simple outdoor test platform for sensors

Sat, 30 Nov 2013 04:31:09 -0500

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I have recently taken an interest in making multi terrain/outdoor robots i decided that buidling a test platform will be good for testing sensors and differen conditions without the need of making a new robot all the time. The chassis is wooden and dimenstions are 470 x 430mm. Choice of motors2 years ago I had intended on making a 4wd robot using 4 wiper motors but due to a busy school year i was unable to complete the project. When i had the time, two motors had siezed and attemps to fix them ...

Arduino Shield Bot with IR and Ultrasound.

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:14:24 -0500

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I have this shield bot set up with IR detection and it works pretty good. I am trying to add ultrasound, hooked up to pins 5(echo) and 6(trigger) to reduce some corner jittering where it can get get stuck at times. I will probably try to get it to trigger a 90 degree turn and 20cm distance. Then I can turn the IR out to cover the side blind spots. I'm not sure how to combine the ultrasound sketch (which works fine on the serial monitor) with my present sketch. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks. Update: ...

Inaugural Robot

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:15:33 -0500

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My First "non-kit" robot. Ok so it's partly a kit. I am using the Tamiya tracked vehicle chassis and the dual motor 4 speed drive train but the rest of it is just scraps. I make the body from the bottom side of an old RC car I had laying around. It provides a nice battery box for 5 AA to run the Arduino and a built in On/Off switch. I am currently using another two AA batteries in the supplied housing for the Tamiya kit to run the motors. I removed the default switch for the Tamiya battery ...

Android WiFI Bot Control Robot Remote & Arduino Robot

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:17:34 -0500

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Wifi Bot Control is an Android app that allows you to remotely control a robot (or other device) via WiFi. You can also (optional) view a video stream from an IP camera mounted to the robot. WiFi Bot Control also provides up to 8 additional customizable command buttons that allow you to perform additional tasks on your robot / device. You could use these commands to initiate other activities such as enabling/disabling sensors, moving other servos / arms / picking something up, turning a LED on/off ...

Picaxe 08M2 controller for Deskpets Tankbot

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 20:59:06 -0500

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Last year I bought a Deskpets Tankbot on sale at Radio Shack for hacking. It came with an ir transmitter dongle for a smart phone. I tried it with an Android phone and found the control to be poor. A search of the internet for a diy controller didn't turn up much , so I built my own. The first version used a pic 12f683 programmed in assembly language. That worked pretty well so I decided to convert it to a picaxe 08M2. The first step was recording the ir signals from the dongle and smart ...

Tapir #02

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:38:09 -0500

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This is my second Robot I build. Components so far: Arduino Uno R3 (counterfeit) Arduino Motor shield Tamiya 70097 Twin Motor set Tamiya 70108 Tracked Vehicle Chassis Kitcheap Servo Planning: Obstacle avoidance by Sharp GP2Y0A21 IR Infrared Range Sensor Work in progress...! Some Updates... After coding, testing and building a while the Arduino Tracked Vehicle is almost finished. I added the very BETA-Arduino sketch. JUST rename it to .ino (The sketch is NOT Zipped!) enjoy

Light seeking robot v.2 "Dronzer"

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:27:18 -0500

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so as you can see the robot is bassically the same as the first light seeking robot "dronzy".But when i was showing it to my grandma, she was proud of me but she told me that i should add a body so then i scavenged through my recycle bin to look for a box small enough to put the robots parts like the arduino , 6v battery , 9v battery, servos,etc So i making a tutorial series on how i made the robot "Dronzer".Okay in this video i show what you actually need to make this robot.im trying to make ...

Lindo_1

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:26:43 -0500

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I made this robot for my diploma, he is Lindo1 whit 555 photovore's circuit :) this is all components: Lindo's circuit : other pics:

Cheap Robotic Arm

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 09:20:39 -0500

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A cheap robotic arm based on the OWI arm. 5 potentiometers were added to give it a position feedback,plus one motor controller to control the gripper and motor shield to control the 4 other motors of joints, also a notebook webcam for live stream from the top of the arm and a ultra sonar sensor to measure distance from objects.all this will be controlled from web via a node.js web server plus - socket.io and serial node.js librery. ********update finish the web interface: The basic arm 5 ...

Invader II. Series of Line drawing robot

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 01:58:13 -0500

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Hexapod - 2DOF

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:24:14 -0500

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Nothing really special for this design. The leg is pertty much the same concept from last quadruped. Still trying to use all pins on Arduino without making own circuit board to control servos. Most parts are build from 3D printer and some support materials from hobby store such as metal tubing, bolts and nuts from every where. No parts were really purposely designed but whenever it needed to reach the completion. I notice even you oder the same 9g servo(MG90S) from ebay. The servo arm and teeth can ...

ATtiny84 3-servo hexapod

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:31:44 -0500

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Similar to the Pololu 3-servo hexapod, except I made my own PCB, built my own IR sensor system, and wrote my own code including hardware Timer1/interrupt assisted servo pulse control. Code and PCB layout here: http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=199120.0

An Obstacle Knocking Robot : Fightron 1.0

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 03:44:24 -0500

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Hello All, The world is full of obstacles, and Fightron 1.0 here, is ready to knock out some, in his own robotic journey. After recently building an obstacle avoider, a thought popped in my mind, " Why avoid an obstacle when the actual thing can be knocked right down?". Well not every obstacle in the house, but certainly those of the size of a small cardboard box or a tiny wooden block. The rest is history, Fightron 1.0 was built. Not quite history, here, i have tried to collect ...

Decascrap: A Three Servo Decapod Prototype

Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:55:07 -0500

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Update: I replaced the two stripped servos! That's right, in my first video I actually had 2 out of my 3 servos stripped (if only I had Oddbot's code sooner, and had used the arduino's ground pin). So I replaced the hip joint and orange leg servo, and I have finally got the bot walking. I have also uploaded two new videos: first is obstacle avoidance, second is obstacle avoidance and encountering "rough" terrain. I can finally call my prototype complete! This is my entry into the Scrap Bin ...

Quadcopter

Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:22:23 -0500

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Finally got around to starting the write up for my quadcopter :) bought most of the parts from hobbyking:the frame: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__22781__Turnigy_Talon_Quadcopter_V2_0_Carbon_Fiber_Frame_550mm.html The motors: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__26961__Turnigy_Multistar_4830_480Kv_22Pole_Multi_Rotor_Outrunner.html The ESC's: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__13429__HobbyKing_30A_BlueSeries_Brushless_Speed_Controller.html Camera tx/rx: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__15295__Boscam_5_8Ghz_200mw_FPV_Wireless_AV_Tx_Rx_Set.html Cameras: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11977__1_3_inch_SONY_CCD_Video_Camera_PAL_.html Decided ...

Leslie

Thu, 14 Nov 2013 06:54:32 -0500

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This is my ice cream tub robot "Leslie". I named her after my mom because my mom is always there for me and she always encourages me to build robots and do what i like to do.

[MEGA] Zwei

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 22:12:36 -0500

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I have a new walker in progress. A part 2, if you will, of Sintra-sticks. This time, I am using smaller components, more servos, and hoping for more luck on getting this to work right! A big thank you to Jeffrey The Quadruped and Small Quadruped Robot for being big influences!! This build is planned to use the following components: - 3mm Sintra Board --- (4) 4x2in pcs for the body - two X's --- (4) 3x3/4in pcs for the femurs --- (4) 4x3/4in pcs for the tibia - Arduino Pro Mini - Adafruit ...

BoE Bot with WiFi Camera

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 14:03:55 -0500

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This robot is based on a regular Parallax BoE Bot. I added 3 Ultra Sonic sensors, an Arduino WiFi shield and a WiFi web cam. Mainly the robot is following the wall on the right or on the left. It is also "looking" for the next wall. Manually control is possible with an Android smartphone and the local WiFi network. I use the free WiFi TCP/UDP app. With that app you can use some predeveloped functions to communicate with the WiFi shield. That's much better than with IR-Control. The camera pictures ...

BTB - A Mini Obstacle Avoiding Robot

Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:47:19 -0500

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UPDATE 08/02/2014 : Just an update in the name. I remember OddBot calling it the BlueTacBeast. There you have it! I present to you BTB aka BlueTacBeast aka a mini obstacle avoider! Hello all, After seeing a couple of ultrasonic sensors lying around, i decided to give obstacle avoidance capabilities to a robot. And this project is an obstacle avoiding robot using an Arduino Microcontroller. The robot is a mini-sized one, and the Arduino serves as both the brain and the body of the robot. Blu-Tack ...

Recycle bot 5000

Mon, 11 Nov 2013 07:13:53 -0500

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This robot is one of my robot entries. i will probably make another one. So like i said this is my robot entry for Chickenparmi's Scrap bin challenge.This robot is an obstacle avoidance robot.When it sees something close it will stop then turn left and then continue moving forward.It was a siple code to do. For brains he has an Arduino uno r3, 2 geared motors to move, 2 9v batteries one to power the motors and the other to power the arduino, for his eyes or sensors i put a HC-SR04 ultrasonic ...

Butterbot: Arduino Nanosumo

Sun, 10 Nov 2013 20:42:14 -0500

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This is the Butterbot. I started out wanting to make a robot that could butter my french toast. Then I got the idea to make it a 1" cube robot for Nanosumo at Robogames. I used my vacation to get it done and I finished midnight before the competition. When we were weighed though, everyone was close to 25g and I came in at 10g, so I knew in a push fight I was hosed. I feel, however, it was mission accomplished. I had more pcbs so I kept making more and refining the design. The Butterbot is based ...

My first light seeking robot : dronzy (inspired by Jaidyn edwards or Chickenparmi)

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 22:08:42 -0500

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This is my first light seeking robot, "dronzy". I know the name is bit weird but i kinda like it. So first of all my robot has for a brain an arduino uno r3, wich i'm planning to change due to some desing flaws, for a backwheel he has a caster wheel, for his eyes or sensors he has two photoresistors, 2 continous rotation servo's to move , a 6v battery with batteries to power the servo's and a 9v battery to power thhe arduino. The code. So i know that this light seeking robot looks very ...

Ajax Harbinger of the Robot Apocalypse

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 15:42:05 -0500

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Ajax is my first robot, he is based on the LMR "start here robot" with a few extra features. Ajax is 32 centimeters tall and about 1 kilogram in weight. His body is made of MDF (dense cardboard) and his head is the cap from a spray paint can. POWER: 4 AA NiMH batteries. DRIVE: 2 GM9 geared motors. MICROCONTROLLER: PICAXE 28X1 PROGRAMMED: PICAXE Basic SERVOS: 3, one for his head and one for each arm. SENSOR: ...

Position aware robot

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 07:08:03 -0500

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Update 14 November (2) This is a screenshot from the plotted path with the adjustments: Notice that I have followed a similar path as the path plotted in my previous version: Notice that this time the lines are much closer to each other which makes sense as I went forwards, took a +/- 90 degree turn, moved forward again, 90 degree turn and went back to my origin. It is much more precise than in the beginning. This is due to 2 things: 1) Switched from magnetic compass to gyroscope2) ...

Robbie-Robot

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 13:54:55 -0500

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Robbie-Robot (Have to change that name!) is basically "intended" to be a mostly autonomous rover using a Raspberry PI for processing sensor data from the arduinos, commands from a Web Console, and providing instructions back to the arduinos for roaming. Very *very* much in it's infant state, this project is hoping to use TINYSLAM" with limited capability IR and sonar sensors. To deal with the limited range and sensitivity of these sensors, we are cheating, by providing a pre-existing imagemap ...

RC signals

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:38:37 -0400

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One thing i have always wanted to do (before arduino even existed) was get an RC tank! i always wanted to build one but didnt have the money to buy new hardware. If only there was a way you could have used a 2 axis controler (forward, backward, left, right) on a skid steer vehicle?! Now as an adult i could afford the new hardware and the tank but dont have the inclination. With a little help from rcarduino.blogspot.co.uk i have wired up my Old RC car reciever to the arduino on my "home made generic ...

LeXI 3000 Personal Robotic Assistant v3.0

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:28:13 -0400

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My Name is Anthony, and I am a Robot Designer. Have a background in 3D graphics and Commercial Design, as well as a website designer. I put that together with my love of robotics and LeXI 3000 is the result. She originally was to be a upgrade of the Omnibot 2000. I had seen a video of DJ Sears Omnibot 2000 over at the EZ-Robot.com site and was floored at the technology he added to a 1980's toy. I had 2 omnibot 2000 sitting in my basement waiting for the technology to reach the point where my ideas ...

ES100 Doodle Bot Project

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:37:48 -0400

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This project calls for the design of an Ardinuo Doodle Bot. This report includes the physical design and assembly along with Cero designs and assembly. Upon completion of assembly, our Doodle Bot will be able to write on a 2’x3’ white board, dance and play music at the same time, and respond to a motion sensor. Obviously, still needs a lot of work we need to add the Ultra Sonic Sensor and code for music and words, but right now we have the basic doodle bot. Will upload pictures of the ...

Autonomous Ground Vehicle (Also known as STEVE) 1-14-2014 Update

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 21:27:09 -0400

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1-14-2014 Update: So it’s been a while since I updated, but progress has been made! So the biggest change was replacing the cheap harbor freight drill motors with two Milwaukee M12 drill motors, which are a huge improvement. These drills have a top rpm of 1500 or 900 depending and 270 in-lbs of torque. Unfortunately, they did not fit. So using a hacksaw I removed the entire front of the robot and laser cut out a new front that the engines did fit it. Unfortunately I ...

I dunno, some sorta desk bot head or something?

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:41:23 -0400

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So this guy happened last night. I have been inspired by the work of Mr. Protowrxs and his Box Head Robot and thought I needed a little deskbot as well. I also wanted an excuse to run more plywood through the laser cutter. That said, I give you, "The wood box desk thing". There really is not too much fancy going on here. Just a nifty box, a pan and tilt and the LCD. I wrote a bit of code to move the head randomly, but beyond that, I am using the Arduino IDE examples for the SRF-05 and LCD. ...

Rad 1.0 hack , Airsoft battle droid , by Josh Starnes powered by EZ Robot

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:25:26 -0400

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This is the second outdoor fun entry level mech warrior. This is following begginer level competition rules from mech warriors.com which is a competition ran by trossen robotics. Rules indicate the robot must have a torso and a first person view camera in the torso or head following the ideal that is where a pilot would be if the robot was built to real life scale. Then you can remotely control the robot against other robots in a real life video game! The first robot has already been started and ...

Beer Butler Robot, hacked Roomba Discovery 400 by Josh Starnes , powered by EZ Robot

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:01:38 -0400

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This is my Beer Butler project. It could bring you any beverage even bottled wine :) The base is a hacked Roomba Discovery 400 series and controlled by a EZ-Robot Microcontroller through Bluetooth to a PC. I may upgrade to WiFi for the connection. I have a mini fridge compressor I can add to the robot to keep it cool just like a fridge. The compressor would only run while docked at the Roomba base just for clarification. A steel trash can will be the cooler section and insulated with expanded foam. ...

Jarvis 2000 by Josh Starnes , powered by EZ Robot , modded Tomy Omnibot 2000

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 14:47:20 -0400

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Jarvis is a project inspired in part by Jarvis the AI that belongs to Tony Stark in the movie and comic book series IRON MAN. This is my first real android robot with no previous experience. I dreamed of making a couple of robots one was a vacuum robot with 4 motors. Brush, impeller, and one motor.driving each wheel. This was back in 98 before roomba was thought of. Lol my drawings as a kid even resembled one. Now that I am older and have tools like EZ Robot I can start making these dreams come true. ...

Squeegee Floor mopping robot by Josh Starnes , powered by EZ Robot, hacked Omnibot Jr

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 14:20:58 -0400

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Heavily customized Omnibot Jr from Radioshack. Its an 80s model. I have a thing for the old robots. They have character. :) Aprox costs: Omnibot Jr $40 Ez Robot EZB V3 ( 2012 model) bluetooth Microcontroller - $70 ( a new wifi 120mhz model is avail now) - Ez Cam 2.4ghz - $60 - 1 standard futuba S3003 servo- $12 -1 micro HXT9 servo- $6 -L298n H Bridge- $15 -Power Sonic 6 volt 4ah sla - $10 -6v pump- $10 -windshield washer nozzles- $12 - White epoxy paint- $5 This is a simple ...

Micro Quadcopter - does that count as a robot? :-p

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 13:46:49 -0400

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Not sure if a quadrotor count as a robot, but that's somethting i have been working on and I would like to share with you guys. There is quite a lot of stuff to learn and take in, in order to build a quadcopter from scratch: buying parts of your favourite choice, select a multicopter software, build the frame yourself, assemble the parts, PID gain tuning, countless test flights and crashes, and finally improving your fly skills :-) A flying machine doesn't has to be huge. It can be smaller enough ...

Tadpole Wood

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 16:15:08 -0400

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Hey hey! Just as great as the Original Tadpole, but with 100% more wood! I was shopping on the ol' eBay's and came across some 3mm birch plywood, usually used in model airplanes. I thought to myself, man, that would look really good as a robot chassis. ---And it does! I do have to say I see the irony here, this is "Chris the Carpenter's" first wood robot. --Really? It took me what, 4 or 5 years before I thought of putting my two loves together? Sheesh!

just a simple light following head version 1.

Fri, 25 Oct 2013 03:49:00 -0400

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Hello! this is probably my first barebones(I think)....it should actually use a pcb, but there was a problem when I printed the circuit board, the circuit's too narrow, the heat from the soldering removed the copper from the board...well, this is only the 1st version though, kind of like a prototype, so...here goes; here's the first pcb sketch: then here's the pcb after the soldering disaster(I'm currently making a different one that should not make this mistakes again, note: the other pcb is for ...

Dog Fountain

Thu, 24 Oct 2013 23:38:52 -0400

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Dog Fountain The Garden's fountain for the dogs based on Arduino Introduction The project started with 2 dogs in a garden and bowls always empty or fill with dirty water. Dogs like fresh water, and two monsters of 100 lbs can consume a lot of water especially under the "hot" California climate. The first approach was to use an "Outside Faucet Dog Waterer", a mechanical valve put on a faucet and activated by the dog tongue. One dog, the youngest one, try without consistent success and usually ...

Little Red BoBette

Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:41:51 -0400

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This is 'Little Red BoBette', another member of BoBs army. The name is taken from an old Prince title, 'Little Red Corvette'. BoBette is my first female robot. She is the brideof FrankenBoB. Assembly The chassis parts were 3D printed,Decoration was done by my wife, the lipps are made out of Sugru. The eyes are available at home depot. The hairs were maid out of christmas deco. Elektronic Part list: Arduino Mini 3,3V4 x HXT900 9G servos1 x Sharp GP2Y0D810Z0F digital distance sensor1 x ...

Fluffy

Wed, 23 Oct 2013 17:42:49 -0400

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Update 25 October 2013 Today I worked some more on Fluffy and I guess he/she is almost finished. I got to test drive him and he works like a charm. Doesn't bump into anything and nicely turns whenever he needs to. I also made Fluffy fluffy by adding the fluffy balls. In addition I had the idea of adding an RGB LED for the nose and randomly chance the color which I really like and adds to the fluffy personality. I also added the switch on top so I can easily turn it on or off. I've ...

Smart Doodle Bot: ES100 MC Group 3

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:04:53 -0400

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This is a smart doodle robot built from a kit purchased from "Hobby King." It is for our ES100: Engineering Design Project class at Montgomery College. Right now, we've followed the instructions given in the kit and built our robot. As can be seen in the video, the robot can draw. We still need the robot to play music. We have purchased a piezo speaker from "Vetco.net." However, we are unsure how to wire it on our robot. Could you please advise? Pictures of the controller board and the Piezo ...

Insect Bot Mini

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 01:57:15 -0400

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UPDATE NOVEMBER 29, 2013: He made it. The Insect Bot Mini is now available in DFRobot. Get your own Insect Bot Mini kit for free https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/39363 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As the original 4-legged Insect Bot was a great success I was thinking to build another one, a smaller version. That's how the Insect Bot mini was born. Well, there is not much to say, just refer to the original ...

punk bob

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:25:58 -0400

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This is my first robot currently working on its program.

PiBot-B

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:05:46 -0400

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PiBot-B is a small mobile robot based on Raspberry Pi that moves on caterpillar tracks. A video live stream taken by a webcam is transmitted to an iPhone via WiFi. The vehicle can be controlled remotely with a simple iPhone web app. An 8x8 LED matrix built into the enclosure is used to display various operating conditions. Planned next stage: If the robot is set into autonomous mode it moves on without external control. It then uses infrared and micro switch sensors to detect obstacles and it will ...

Automated VTOL using Contra-rotating motor

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:42:30 -0400

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The project consists of a flying object which holds altitude and hover at a stable state. The flying object is to use the VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) technique with the aid of a contra-rotating system with fixed pitch propellers. Three sensors are used in order to complete an automated project. The infrared sensor keeps real-time measurement of the altitude, gyro for roll and pitch movements and accelerometer which measures the X and Y g-force measurements. Mini servos and are used to arrange ...

Tapir #01

Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:57:12 -0400

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This is my very first Robot. I was inspired (more than inspired) by the "Frankenbob" which I found first on Youtube. Actually I build this robot together with my 12y-old daughter. Things I bought or parts I used for this robot are: Arduino Nano (counterfeit) ~8€ Arduino Nano I/O Board ~6€ Ultrasonic HC-SR04 Modul ~3€ LED Matrix with MAX7219 ~4€ 1mm/3mm Polystyrene sheets ~14€ 4 Servos (9 gram Turnigy) (~3€ ea) 2S LIPO 1Ah (Turnigy) Hot-Glue superglue Dremel Cutting Mat Snap Knife We ...

Wireless Arduino Robot Uing RF Modules

Sun, 20 Oct 2013 13:03:26 -0400

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This Robot is controlled using Arduino...I have used 433Mhz RF modules so that the Arduinos can communicate wirelessly...the robot uses differential drive in order to turn.It is controller is made on a breadboard.I plan to add tank tracks for better movement on uneven terrain.Hope to add more features to it.Hope you'll like it. :) PS :- Build instructions are available in the Instructables link.

Jarvis Robot

Sun, 20 Oct 2013 15:24:01 -0400

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Hi, im new to this stuff so i am going to spend time on this project, i am making an exact copy of Frit's biped waling robot "dead duck", i am facing problems but they will be soon solved by the forums, check out Frit's version here: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/29379 Thanks for having a look at this project, i will post more pictures when progress starts. I will also make a thread on forums with my problems please check them out soon! Hey guys it's been a while now and ...

4WFight to 3WSlide

Sat, 19 Oct 2013 11:36:30 -0400

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11/05/2013 IR line tracking sensor system is operational. See attached video. Started this project from a Hobby King kit with no manual. Put the parts together and wrote an obstacle avoidance program. The original design provide no differentials so the four wheels have to fight with each other most of the time. The two rear wheels were removed and replaced with a caster ball. Since then the operation has been smooth.

AUROB - Myra (low budget MS Eddie Robot Version)

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 06:19:10 -0400

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For the winter time I need a Robot for indoor. My other one (AUROB Isaac) is to big to drive in my flat. So - I have made a Robot like the Microsoft Eddie bot - but cheaper ;) It´s wooden made with cheap gearmotors and things from the DIY-Market. The engine is mounted with two large metal angle. The bearing blocks are mounted with smaller angles. The drive axles are normal threaded rods. What I need now are the couplings to connect the drive to the motor shaft - which I will do in the next days. ...

Dist-Bot

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:53:12 -0400

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Hello LMRians, After finishing as runner-ups in the line following section of the Yantra 2.0 Robotics Competition, the organizers provided the team a Roboduino, an Arduino Diecimila Clone. I already had one, and did not want another, as it had taken me a whole day to shake hands between my computer and this board, with a lot of driver and serial port issues. So, i requested them an alternative instead. I had never tried my hands on an LCD, therefore got my self a big-version 20 x 4 LCD. The ...

Pi Bot

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 18:19:56 -0400

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24/10/2013 Latest update on my blog http://robotblogging.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/pi-eyes-stage-2.html I've started work on getting raspberry pi data out of the camera modules and into opencv for processing. And also built a cute stereo pi cam rig :) The beginning I've started a new robot to experiment with the power of the raspberry pi. This'll be building on my earlier prototype of MmBot, with the primary intent of being like a cute robot pet. I'm going to town on cpu power, using multiple raspberry ...

Spider Robot

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:19:44 -0400

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I have been amazed and inspired by LMR to make robots. This is my third robot, but the first I have attempted to document on LMR. My first two were not especially interesting. The first was a 4 legged robot with 8 servos run from an Arduino Uno inspired by the brilliant Chopstick Junior by lumi (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/29708). Next, I made a wheeled robot based on an old remote controlled car body with a servo for steering and SR04 Ultrasound for obstacle avoidance. This was ...

Inchbot

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:58:27 -0400

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Hey everybody. My first robot was an inch worm inspired crawler. I made it with a friend in my school's summer robotics class. I wanted to share! The project started out as cardboard. We made a working model, but its movement was lame. So, we decided to make a more rigid body for the worm and let it really get the benefit of the full range of motion from the servos. Here is the result. My friend supplied the awesome paint job! Forgive the lack of documentation, I can't seem to upload more than one ...

Robot Bob

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 16:45:09 -0400

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Lego + Raspberry Pi Robot. Has a touch sensor, a infrared sensor, ultrasound sensor, a digital camera for image recognition and streaming video, 3 motors (so far because Im adding 4 more soon). Everything is controled via Web Services so its a Cloud Robot. It has a web interace so it can be controlled via internet and a java interface when Im in fron of my computer. It has its own webpage: http://imrobotbob.com Both the NXT and the Raspberry Pi work as webservers connected trough WiFi and with WebServices ...

Autonomous Telepresence Security Rover

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 15:14:15 -0400

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Autonomous Security Rover by Arthur Gabanyi http://modern-robotics.com/ The Rover will be able to navigate through a known environment, with the main purpose to make sure that no one is on the premises. In case of a security breach (witch the Rover will be able to detect via the two PIR sensors) it will send a text notification to the cell phone of the owner. The Rover can also be controlled over the Web or with a Remote Control ...

My First Robot(Line Follow Robot)

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:47:21 -0400

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this line follow Robot is navigate via camera signals. easy to create this robot. no program skills need to create this robot Parts you will need to create 1. 3xSharp IR GP2D12 2. Tv or FM remote 3. Acoms AS-16 Servos, Vibrate motors 4. Picaxe 28X-1 project board 5. one 9V battery for MCU and sonar picaxe basic 28 project board i will buy using http://www.solarbatics.com

Robotic Arm with Arduino driver controlled by Leap Motion

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:13:42 -0400

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This project was created to learn about the basics of how to control a simple robot arm. The arm itself is a AL5A kit driven by an Arduino compatible board. A Leap Motion is used as one of the inputs. The sliders directly control each servo and also visualize in real-time the output of the Inverse Kinematic function. The 2D slider also can be used to send the desired arm position directly to the IK function. Processing (processing.org) is used for the GUI. I created ...

Punch the snail

Sun, 29 Sep 2013 18:41:47 -0400

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UPDATE 6/10/2013 FIRST TRAIL VIDEO ADDED The direction and eyes works, it's still runs on eksternal power supply. everything looks like a trail and it is. the snail goes as slow as it can. AN SMALL UPDATE: 2/10/2013. 2 PICTURES ADDED. Meet punch the snail .. he is made of a funnel that I found in a warehouse a few months ago. I thought hmm, this could be a robot snail, I took the funnel with me, and started to find the other parts to be used, and ...

RS4 - Self balancing Raspberry Pi image processing Robot

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 05:46:33 -0400

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RS4 Robot ** Update 15-11-2013 ** Added line following feature using camera. See last video. ** Update 29-10-2013 ** New video with some more symbols to read. This is the last update with these features, now I'll work in some improvements and new features to implement. Hope you like, thanks for all your comments. ** Update 23-10-2013 ** New video. The robot is now using the ultrasonic sensor to avoid collisions. Have introduced some more symbols that the robot can read, in this video ...

BigTrak Robot on the cheap!

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 22:00:01 -0400

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My first attempt at building an autonomous robot on a tight budget. Having seen the prices of robot chassis with motors and gearboxes, and knowing that I needed quite a large base to work from, I decided the cheapest way to get started would be with a second-hand toy. I removed the gearbox and main PCB, then cut the battery compartment to fit my 12V SLA battery. I may have to use a different battery, as this one is very heavy, and 12V is overkill for what I need, but it will do for now. I have ...

Desktop Companion Bot (DCB) V0.1

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 23:46:43 -0400

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It's been a while since I submitted a robot. Now here he goes, the Desktop Companion Bot or short DCB. Prolog: The idea came by thinking about a new swarm robot. For the first testing I wanted to build a dektop robot to test the wireless charging function. It has to be a simple robot, small, cheap and easy to build. Parts: The parts are nothing fancy as you can see in the following pictures. Two continuous rotating servos 2.5g hotglued together. One LiPo 3.7V 500mAh One Cheapduino, already ...

PID Based Line Follower

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 07:24:04 -0400

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Hello LMRians, This is a PID implemented line follower using an Arduino ATmega168 clone, Pololu QTR-8RC sensor array, a Pololu TB6612FNG Motor Driver, and super fast and zippy pololu micrometal gear motors. ( 30:1 Gear Ratio, MP version) PID? Is that the name of a super hero or a mega villain? It's kinda both. If you manage to tune the parameters perfecly, you'll be fascinated by the results that follow, however, at the same time, you're gonna have some sleepless nights if you get it ...

Foreseer Update - Step by step construction Video tutorial Included

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 07:26:48 -0400

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Continuing on with the robot revolution here on LMR, this here was my entry into the coasterbot competiton.As you can see.... Hey wait! What's going on?! Help! (Sounds of R2-D2 style laughter in background)... Ha Ha Ha.Hello mortals,I foreseer have now decided to take charge of this post.Until now all posts regarding our race(Robotic race for those who are still unable to comprehend) were dictated by you.But not this time...The time is nigh that I wrote an autobiography myself without any UOS(Unidentified ...

all terrain/butler robot v2 of my humanoid

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 20:27:41 -0400

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This is the more resent version of my humanoid and omniquadruped robots the humanoid has had its legs upgraded since my last post for it so now it is able to stand on its own even when the servos arnt powered and is able to lift up one foot with the tophalf attached but as you can see in one of the videos i have taken the top half off for it to take its first step because the weight of the tophalf tends to make the robot less ballenced so im going to do a further revision of it makeing the robot ...

Rover infinity 1.0

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 14:14:54 -0400

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— Composants list — — Global schema — — Result — — Line Followr mode — — 'homemade' PCB — — Rover — — Bluetooth modules — — Graphic interface — — Rover — MORE PICTURES UPDATE: WORK IN PROGRESS — TELECOMMANDE (JOYSTICK, CLAVIER & ACCELEROMETRE) UPDATE — TELECOMMANDE (JOYSTICK, CLAVIER ...

Ardu Big Trak with Autopilot

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:52:34 -0400

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11/30/13 - Autopilot + RC 11/23/13 - Plays 'America The Beautiful' 09/25/13 - Radio Control with HK orange receiver 09/15/13 - Plays 5 notes from Close Encounter 09/13/13 - Blinks multi-color eys 09/10/13 - Brain surgery 1980 - Born in the MB family

Rotary Stewart Platform 2013

Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:05:50 -0400

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This is an update to my previous Stewart Platforms. This is one of the first I truly feel is "done enough" - there are no outstanding technical issues that bug me, the manufacturing is straightforward, and the software to run it is coming as fast as I can get it made. I intend to build larger and larger versions from here on out based on this model. Features Runs on GCODE Limit switches & homing (G28) No 3D printed parts 1500g static holding force (worst case, tested to failure)20 ...

kukhrebot- biped chicken walker

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:38:46 -0400

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I have been working on this biped for a few weeks now. This is my first robot. After initial tests, I am changing the fixed head with a movable one. can be seen working with a crude , brute code on youtube. Will update with a video on completion. walking Kukhrebot video added. neck servo too weak to turn the head... just uploading some pictures on request. only hand tools was used and a electric ...

Quadruped - 2DOF

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:50:43 -0400

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Quadruped, yes, four legs again. I think I am nore enjoy in building robots than programming bots. It just too much fun to see the idea in your brain comes out alive. :) This one I tried to use less soldering or modify any parts to make it as simple as possible. In this project I am hoping to use Arduino328 + Expansion shields + 7.2V Lipo + Regulate UBEC 5V and those can fit inside the body. Here is the 3D printed joint as bracket for these two servos. Notice I have use a metal tubing to reduce the ...

Penny

Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:47:25 -0400

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Hello LMR, this is Penny the 3 servo hexapod. Penny is not just a very cheap way to build a hexapod but a very cheap way to build a robot, period. I actually based this robot off of a bot named Stomper that I had found here earlier on LMR. DESIGN: I really liked how the mechanics of Stomper worked and seemed like a fairly simple design, so I fired up SketchUp and started designing parts. After a while I had something ...

Arduinavicaro

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:53:40 -0400

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Haven't posted a robot since December 2008. Not sure it classifies as a robot, but back then we were just evolving and "Something Else" didn't exist as a category! Anyway, here we go. This was a cheap toy belonging to my 7 y/o (Yes, I spoke of a 7 y/o back in 2008, but now my 2 y/o is 7). It was ready for the bin. Turns out the ony thing wrong with it was teh 4-core cable connecting the hand controller to it. Soon ripped that out and replaced it with an L298 based dual H-bridge controlled ...

AUROB - Isaac

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:44:52 -0400

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Here is the brief introduction of my AUROB Isaac: Base is an old electric wheelchair. The whole robot is controlled via a i7-7200M notebook. The latest version I have written in C#. The last additions / changes to the software were: a few tweaks to the AUROB control software from previous: refactoring of the completed areas, bulk start and stop services, saving the program parameters and settings finally installed, bulk start / stop services, distance (Ultrasonic sensors) to speed navigation settings ...

Arduinoid Mk I

Mon, 09 Sep 2013 16:40:43 -0400

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This is an autonomous robot that can traverse the house detecting obstacles and reacting accordingly. The fun part is that it uses an Android phone as "brain", leaving the sensor and motor management to an Arduino UNO. Both are connected using serial communication and a simple request/response protocol. The robot itself is pretty simple. Two DC motors are used for movement and an ultrasonic sensor is employed for obstacle detection. The sensor is attached to a servo motor in order to sample ...

Arduino Controlled Robotic Arm

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 17:04:26 -0400

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I made an OWI robotic arm and controlled it with an arduino. Because I only had one dual h-bridge left over from the start here project I had to make switches to control the robotic arm with servos. The switch to control the base rotation motor looks like this when the arm is rotating clockwise: and like this when the arm is rotating counterclockwise: here is a picutre of the motor driver and the switches: I am thinking of adding potentiometers to make the arm movement more precise.

Beerbot 4000

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 07:25:45 -0400

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I wanted to buid a walking robot and then i did. It cannot stand vertical by itself so i made a wheel based structure in front of it wich is wider than the robot in wich i put a beer can and the steering is also on it. I used mostly computer and printer parts. for example the wheels are actually HDD platters.

Campus Party Bot

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:07:17 -0400

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This is the Robot I created at the Campus Party 2013 :-) It's a small Robot based on the Analog Line Follower ALF, and is being controlled by an Cheapduino from DFRobot. It is supposed to follow around IR-Sources but it's not doing that so far. It also features a Sharp Distance sensor. The robot is powered by an 1S LiPo, so i had some troubles with the power supply. The digital IR Receiver(located between the two sheets that form the nose) doesn't work at 3.7V. The Sharp sensor(between face and servo) ...

Frits - a humanoid biped

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 11:03:59 -0400

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A couple years ago I asked Fritsl if it would be ok if I name a robot after him as he inspires SO MANY PEOPLE with his good nature and awesome projects. He agreed as long as I don't get too crazy with his name or poke too much fun. I gave him my word that I don't plan to dress the robot up as a woman or make it hump anything. But I did proclaim jokes will be made :-) and hopefully all will laugh in a non hurtful way. He agreed to my request. With that said if your going to name a robot after ...

Pabumon 1.0

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 07:03:52 -0400

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PROJECT CONTINUED! So I found a motor from a toy. Works fine. The same speed as the other. But I still have the problem with the whole robot turning. I'll post a video soon. Also, I renamed him. I'm a fan of Digimon and I want to name all my tobots after some of the monster from the series. :-D This is the most complete robot that I could make due to having a very hard time finding any components for construction. Living in a second world country (Serbia in my case) has unbelievable limits ...

Controlling a Robot From Anywhere

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 02:35:48 -0400

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Introduction: I'm Mohammad Adib, I'm from the US, I'm 17, and this was my summer project. It's a vision I had in mind for a long time; To make a robot that I can control from anywhere. Working as a Roboticist, I make controller software for telepresence robots! So this was the perfect side project for the summer. I wanted to make a capable offroad vehicle that I can control from sitting in my room.The Robot: So this was the final outcome after 2 months of work. The chassis is a Wild Thumper by Dagu ...

Doodle draw-Break dancer !!!???

Sun, 01 Sep 2013 19:43:49 -0400

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Hey don't laugh,at least this little buddy has managed to draw something !!! Here are three videos, the first one is the initial video,where the value of pwm (variable dspeed) was set small,so,it was very slow...You might notice that there's a battery holder just beside the marker pen..It is empty. Actually I've rechargable AA batteries. So 4X1.2 V= 4.8 Volts where normal AA batteries would give 4X 1.5V= 6.0 volts. So,initially I decided to use 6 1.2V batteries..but later discarded this paln. The ...

Walter II

Sat, 31 Aug 2013 18:47:56 -0400

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Ladies and Gents, may I introduce, "Walter II" (Walter II is this year's "big project" going with me to Maker Faire NYC 2013) In the style of the orginal Walter, I have built Walter II to be a desktop compainion. I may end up building a proper base for him, or I may just keep him on my desk to keep me company and read me my email. I dunno. Either way, he was a labor of love, requiring many hundreds of hours, an insane amount of math and hand-written notes, and a ton of patience. Bevel gears on neck ...

Boe-Bot with Arduino Pro Mini

Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:56:21 -0400

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BoeBot Arduino Pro Mini I finally decided to clean the dust off the Parallax BoeBot and decided to replace the BoeBot’s microcontroller (Basic Stamp 2) with the Arduino Pro Mini. Below are the two microcontroller boards. They are pin to pin compatible so the Arduino board is a drop-in replacement for the BS2. I picked the 5V, 16MHz, ATmega 328 version (make sure to use this version as the 8MHz won't be fast enough). My Arduino Pro Mini board did not come with the headers or 6 pin connector ...

DoodleBot Drawing Bot

Fri, 30 Aug 2013 02:42:57 -0400

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Details: The hardware of this robot is DoodleBot kit (by Dagu). I programmed it together with my friend to participate in the "Doodle Bot Art Challenge". The code is based on OddBot's example. The goal: Use the kit to draw a robot, without using any additional sensors. The problem: The drawing may seem easy and simple - Believe me, it's not! The main technical challenge is due to the fact each of the two wheels is connected to a seperate motor. Each motor has different "personality": They don't achieve ...

Little Stella

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:13:03 -0400

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Hello I'm Kariloy and this is my entry for the Doodle Bot Art Competition. Hence, meet the officially (on documents and IDs, such as passport and whatnot) named DBGTBBATGOAOHGMP (DoodleBot Got The Blues [clamp, clothing pin & methaphoric] But Also The Greens On Account Of Her Green Marker Pen) or instead just Little Stella for the tongue-twister challenged people ;-) ! The begining: Well it all started ... when OddBot issued the Competition... my grubby eye already had ...

X/Y Plotter in a Box

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:21:14 -0400

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Hey folks, Here is one I did just for fun. Yup, its a whole X/Y plotter and yup, its in a box! Woo Hoo! Its a pretty simple setup, the Y axis is via a 2" aluminum drum, the X axis slides on rails much like any 3d printer or the like, and the Z (pen lift) is a simple spool that winds up some fishing line to draw the pen back. A simple return spring keeps the pen against the paper. --Its a fancy-schmancy actual plotter pen, by the way. Construction is a bit of everthing, little CNC, some laser cutting ...

Arduino Based Line Maze Solver

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 05:00:09 -0400

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UPDATE : 5/24/2014: New video added ( with path shortening ) This was my 2nd robot. Back then, I had built it to solve a line maze but there wasn't a path shortening routine. And then, I came to know about Patrick Mccabe's maze solver. I had a look at his code, and edited it a bit just to get it working with the different sensors and motors used in my robot. So, credits for the code go to him. The robot used plastic geared motors back then which is why it was quite difficult to abruptly change the ...

Creation of a monster aka Project Conjuring

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:16:51 -0400

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Update: 30th o' August, 2013: IT'S ALIVE! it's now alive, well sorta.....after some heaps of popsicle sticks, hotglue, etc. I've finally done it's frame, and it's in working condition...can't wait to scare my sister, here's what I've done: I've added this kind of mechanism for the mouth(and for the eyes as well), it changes the rotation of the motor to a linear motion: then added the motor, which is an old gearmotor I've made from old wind-up toys, cheaper than regular gearmotors, I've also used ...

Emote-bot

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 20:14:46 -0400

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I have wanted to build this type robotic face for quite some time now. Here is my (OK, but not great) first try. The hardware is mounted in a metal box from inside a bad external CD/DVD drive. I still need to "activate" it by adding control lines from the servos (2) to the furry ears and the (plastic tube) "mouth" Then I will program it for some independent "performance" routines, but I plan on using a serial link to the PC for advanced control. Right now, it has VERY limited PING))) ultrasonic vision, ...

Cosma - Mk IV - reached over 30,000 meters and recovered!

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 05:18:57 -0400

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Introduction: Till today two humanoid robots have been entered space. The first one was the US-built robot Robonaut 2, delivered by STS-133 in February 2011 to the ISS (International Space Station). The second one was the Japan-built robot Kirobo, launched on the cargo-carrying rocket on August 2013 loaded with supplies for the crew of the International Space Station, along with a small robot meant as a companion for the Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata. While Robonaut 2 is quite dexterous ...

Brewster the Beer Buddy

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:07:06 -0400

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Brewster is a work in progress project I have been looking forward to work on for sometime. Please feel free to comment or throw any ideas my way for improvement. When I decided to go ahead with this project I was debating on using a Arduino and while browsing found this site www.ez-robots.com. The Ezb board was an excellent choice for this project simply because of its built in bluetooth and price. I do caution you as I learned the hard way if using HT servos dont hesitate to change out the heatsinks ...

Turtle-bot

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:32:56 -0400

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This robot has no "brain" even though it has a Arduino processor. The brain for the bot is located in the PC and the program is S4A (Scratch for Arduino, version 1.5) based on Scratch, a MIT developed block programming language easy for early programmers (and even children) to learn. The "tail" of the bot is a permanent USB umbilical providing commands to the Arduino on the bot and all power to the bot, including all motor power. With a "light weight" USB cable it works out fairly well. Right now, ...

12 DOF hexapod Scull

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 04:12:57 -0400

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UPDATE - October 1, 2013 Hi all! Mechanical changes: I changed design of a hip. Now the hip and the knee stay on one axis. And I also made leg and body alignment. I added HC-SR04 and now my hexapod is in autonomous mode and scans the area and chooses the longest way. So when he finds the open door the hexapod will choose this direction. I downloaded “Bluetooth RC” application from Google market and now I’m using this application to control my hexapod by Bluetooth. I ...

Electric Wheelchair based robot

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 21:28:22 -0400

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Work in progress; just arrived from Shanghai, China is a set of automotive ultrasonic parking sensor system to be soon hacked and placed on the robot for obstacle avoidance. See the build here : http://musingsandhobbies.blogspot.com/

Smart Doodle Bot

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 17:08:19 -0400

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12/21/2013 - A speaker is added.11/01/2013 - Sonar/Light sensors with Auto SweepParallax DAQ is used to display data in Excel.10/23/2013 - A circular base is prodcuced with a 3D printer.The base also serves as a very efficient soundboard for the 'motor speakers'. Now the music from the speakers is very loud. Sample music Jingle Bells is attached.10/07/2013 - RC receiver is added as additional input09/08/2013 - An IR edge detector is added to the Doodle Bot.08/29/2013 - An art work done by the ...

Holanipo

Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:35:46 -0400

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The other day I fund a massage thing in a 1dollar store and turned it into this little robot, it's not much but it is actuality my first C program done by me self, so I am a little proud of my little new one. It is made from 2 modified micro servos for continues rotation, a sharp IR sensor for eyes and the 08m2 programmable chip from Picaxe. I used 2 ball baring so the wheel shaft go true there an take the load away from the servo. As long there is not thing in front of him he moves on, if he ...

Tequila - The Line Follower

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:45:38 -0400

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I've been a longtime lurker on LMR and finally want to start sharing some projects. Hopefully this will be the first of many projects and robots I share with the community. Tequila is a line following bot I did for a course project last year. The goal was to create a simple line follower that could follow a circular track as quick as possible. The robot was also required to change direction if it came to a dead end. The robot chassis provided was printed using a 3d printer. The ...

RPi - Arduino - iPad robot

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 14:21:23 -0400

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http://pinkypibot.blogspot.com/ Here is a link to my blog that has a lot of project details. Current code available as txt files Arduino and Python. UPDATE 08-19-2013: I now have the iPad app (RasPiConnect) operating and the bot doing basic obstacle avoidance. Integrating camera next, then some OpenCV processing.

Avoidance Robot Car

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 09:38:13 -0400

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hey guys just made my first robot needs more work done to it hope you like it parts : the Main Chassis Two motor Carrier Bracket One Steering Front up-right With Hole Milled Out to Fit a Distance Sensor eels Attatched One Motor With twin Drive Two Drive Wheels one Either Side of Motor To improve Stability One Servo Connects Main Chassis To Front Steering Upright One Battery Case Holding 4 x AA With PP3 Style Connector to allow easy removal of battery ...

R2G2: High Speed Snake Robot

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:24:41 -0400

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Hi All, I wanted to share the results my project, a high speed snake robot: R2G2: Robot with Rectilinear Gait for Ground Operations http://youtu.be/t4oQos_LYyc It is composed of: Arduino Mega Microcontroller 10 Hitec HS-7940TH Servomotors 8 Hitec HS-7950TH Servomotors Note, the image is Ver. 1 (a 3-module robot). The video link shows the performance of Ver. 2 (4-module robot). Thanks, James

Celestial Navigation Drawbot

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:16:13 -0400

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An idea! So i have been off the game for a short while, having worked my polargraphic plotter as far as my capabilities allow (at the moment at least) https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/35846 but having watched you guys crack on with the "doodlebot" competition, my head has been whirring around. I never got sorted with some dead reckoning on my platform, so havent bothered to enter, but this got thinking of different approaches! https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/35071 My cyclops ...

Botzilla Mark II [A.K.A Experimental "Whegs" robot]

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 15:01:00 -0400

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[UPDATE 02/25/2014] Hi, what's going on guys? I've been busy with the college stuff, almost don't have time for de parallel projects anymore, but still thinking a lot of it. Well, I decided to call this robot Botzilla Mark II because the study of the whegs technology made me think about take the original Botzilla intelligence and eletronics and the Botzilla Mark II mechanics and put it all together, improving some new systems and creating a complete fully-operational Botzilla Mark III for both ...

SilentBoB

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 22:38:31 -0400

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Although it's now 2017 I still get requests for code used in this project. The version used in the last iteration of SilentBoB has been posted above. AndysEasing library and the NewPing_v1.5 library are required and have been included in the zip file. You will also need the slave arduino code that drives the led pixels, as well as the CYZ-RGB pixel hex file to program whatever attinys are used for the pixels. The CYZ-RGB page is long gone but I had saved a copy as well as the AndysEasing library ...

Mini Lucy

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 23:18:03 -0400

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The robot will move forward and backward using k'nex motor. The robot will shoot water bottle caps. the motor covered with black case will push the water bottle caps into the shooter motor which is on the top and the shooter motor will shoot the caps. the shooter controlled by rc remote. and the k'nex motor has a switch on it which will turn on the motor forward or backward.There are 2 DC motors one for shooter and the other one for pushing the caps into the shooter motor. I used k'nex set for the ...

Cosma - Prototype 3

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:42:59 -0400

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This is the third prototype of Cosma. It is WIP. Nevertheless I thought I share my progress with you... 1. Shield design The MCU of the robot is an Arduino Mega. I designed a shield for the board, using Fritzing. The shield contains Micro SD card socket, voltage level shifter HEF4050 for the SD card, MPU 6050 (6 DOF accelerometer/gyroscope), I2C voltage level shifter for the MPU 6050 based on BSS138 N-channel MOSFETs, DS1307 based RTC with backup Lithium coin cell battery, connectors for DS18B20 ...

A Bob Like Any Other, formerly Dollar Store BoB

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:55:59 -0400

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2016 After having this project on the shelf for 3 years, I finally bought myself a 3D printer. Now that I can print BoB's chasis, I plan to have him finished within the next few weeks, depending on when my new battery packs arrive in the mail. Better late than never, right? 2013 From the start, I have admired the 3d printed bipeds named BoB. I considered buying a 3d printer of my own but I couldn't justify the expense, nor do I know a single person with access to one. Instead, I have decided ...

Summer Engineering Academy Robot

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:28:44 -0400

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See what 60 high school kids can do during the summer, Yellow Drumming Robots at Honolulu Community College Summer Engineering Program.

Tracked Robot

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 05:26:41 -0400

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Hello, As the rules to this site state, “Write the best English you can.” I have prepared this article as such and can only hold on to the desire it’s up to standard. If I have used inferior language at any point, please accept my most sincere apologies for this unacceptable deficiency regarding perception of my mother tongue. Now, to the reason for my writing… I’ve been working on this project, as and when I find the time. However I did a little more yesterday and decided it’s ...

DIY Wireless Robot Remote Controller Using XBee or Ciesco XRF

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 16:35:29 -0400

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I have been working hard on my latest project, thought you might be interested too. This is a universal DIY robotic remote controller that uses XBee or Ciesco XRF for wireless communication. I also aim to develop an open source Arduino library that can be easily modified to suit different remote controller configuration. Hopefully at the end, this remote controller can be used in all sorts of robots and projects that requires manual control. I divided the project into a few tasks. It's not completed ...

Baby-Bot

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 13:15:08 -0400

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I like to work on multiple robots at one time (it gives me time to plan features/programming for the other robots.) This little bot is a quick build on a single CD with a minimum of everything! I ran out of double sided foam tape so nursing tape works (just not as well). The bot is autonomous and drive by a Uno32 in Arduino C/C++ "sketch" mode (one of my current favorite ways of programming bots.) I didn't have a lot of room for a H-Bridge (L293) chip so each motor is being driven off 2 2N3904 transistors ...

RPi Rover

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 20:28:08 -0400

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This project is my first foray into robotics and electronics for that matter. My goal is to end up with a platform for AI experiementation. I plan to add GPS and a camera for use with OpenCV shortly. I'd like to have the robot remember locations internally and externally where it has been and remember people with whom it has interacted. Lofty goals! I am using 2 MSP430s to control power management and the motor controller. The Raspberry Pi communicates with the MSPs over i2c for power management ...

ultrasonic distance sensor

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 12:09:19 -0400

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hi guys i just finished my project i am new to programing so hope you like it i have also the code : #include <SoftwareSerial.h> // TX_PIN is not used by the sensor, since that the it only transmits! #define PING_RX_PIN 6 #define PING_TX_PIN 7 SoftwareSerial mySerial(PING_RX_PIN, PING_TX_PIN); int counter=0; int resetCounter=0; int ledState=1; int ledDirection=1; boolean isSend=false; unsigned long pulseDuration=1; int RedLedpin=13; int BlueLedpin=8; long inches = ...

lawna - A robotic lawnmower

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 21:09:10 -0400

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A Robotic Lawnmower Update 20131213: Lawna had her drive motors upgraded to cope with wet grass and leaves. These give much more torque and a faster speed over the ground. I've missplace an eye somewhere ! Update 20131102: OK, I can't help myself.. I had finished Lawna and been busying myself with beacon experiments. The summer was over so Lawna was due to go into hibernation until next year. However, its been mild, the grass keeps growing, the lawn is covered in leaves so there is work to do. So ...

Wobbly Raspberry Pi Biped

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:09:15 -0400

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Based on a 6 DOF BRAT clone kit from ebay ($50!) Uses 6 MG995 45g servos: 2 Ankle Servos, 2 Knee Servos, 2 Hip Servos 4xAA Nimh to drive servos 2xAA to drive Raspberry Pi via a cheap "emergency charger" All controlled by a Raspberry Pi using servoblaster software PWM and programmed in python (but might move to C if I need the speed) Still a bit wobbly as I'm not using the knee servos much at the moment. Its interesting that I can get it to walk with just 4 servos in use - so there's an ...

Little Black PI wagon

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 23:09:50 -0400

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This is the beginnings of my little distributed computing bot. The brains will be a PI, the motor driver, a Dagu Minidriver. There will be several mini pros driving sensors like a gyro, compass, accelerometer and encoders as well as ir and sonar sensors. I will also have a ps2 teaching/remote control driven by another mini pro. All the uC's and the PI will be linked together via an i2c bus and the PI to other computers with wifi. The main goal of this platform is to have a good easy ...

Delta Robot v3

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:46:12 -0400

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You can find out about this and many more robots @ http://marginallyclever.com This robot can be built in either a 3- or 4- arm configuration. In a total failure of version control I called this one v2 even though it's v3. So this is v2...2. Wait until I get to v4! Then things will really get fun. This delta robot is a signifigant improvement over the last model. I replaced the ball joints with my own design. I can now make more of the parts in house for faster mass ...

Challenger-Smartbot

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 23:27:26 -0400

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This (as of yet un-wired, and un-programmed) bot will be a 2 processor design (hopefully, a real "Smartbot"). In front is a Uno32 running Arduino C/C++ I am planning on using to process the PING))) sensor (and maybe add more sensors). In the rear is a Max32 (both are Digilent boards) running StickOS, a combined OS capable of file storage and it runs a very capable version of Basic. I plan on using it to connect to the L293 motor driver and in back of that is initially a 6 AA cell rechargeable power ...

DDHCBoB! (Developmentally Disabled HandiCap BoB)

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 10:26:56 -0400

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Apologies to K120 for his outstanding design that I mangled or to anyone else who may be offended. (Which would be most people...) DDHCBoB is proud to be one of the first of the BoB army but sadly he lost his legs in a tragic pole-vaulting accident during the summer robolympics as well as suffering traumatic uC damage in a paragliding accident the following month. Poor BoB languished around the lab for most of the year suffering constant taunts early on from our lab assistant Amanda (La Tostadora!) ...

Tracked robot Mk2

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:28:40 -0400

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This is my tracked multi-purpose robot. It is powered by two DC motors and controlled via RF link (range 1km LOS) by a usb controller plugged into a custom transmitter. It can used for various configurations: - with fire hose (for firefighting) - with mine detection probe - with a robotic arm - machine gun (for military use) - radiation detection system (for use in nuclear disasters) - night vision system etc... The aluminium tracks provide good traction but I will add some rubber ...

Cosma - Prototype 2

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 03:04:22 -0400

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July 21, 2013 This is a ultra light weighted version of the Cosma robot, especially trimmed for the weather balloon launch. It just weighs 140 g without the battery and shield. Fig. 1 Front view Fig. 2 Side view Fig. 3 Robot mass

Thin-Bot (Unlike any other robot I have built).

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:34:33 -0400

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This robot abandons the previous (all very similar designs) robots I have and tries something different, and it works well!!! The motivating influence is a ZBasic ZX24su running compiled, multitasking Basic. It is quite a change from the C/C++ used with the Arduino and a nice change of pace. (Please. I know some of you hate Basic, but I grew up on it, and for me it is like an old, comfortable set of shoes.) The two front wheels are actually gears with clear (oxygen machine) tubing epoxied to them. ...

Pioneer D3-PX

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 10:04:55 -0400

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The past two days I was at Adept Mobile Robots in Amherst, New Hampshire, testing the accuracy of the Pioneer P3-Dx robot platform. This is a very rigorous robot that has a computer onboard for computations, sonar for simple obstacle avoidance and a SICK laser on top for mapping and localization. On day one with the help of an employee at Adept, I was able to get the pioneer up and running and create a new 2d map of the office within hours using their program Mapper3. The following day I was ...

BoxDroid [rebranding from BBbotz]

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 22:40:24 -0400

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Hey LMR! Just finished 80% hardware of my new robot named BBbotz(Baby Box robot + z(to make look cool)). Somehow the project already run for 4 days. This robot inherit the cool&cute design of TED biped and BOB. I can't resist to make one look like them and improvise some of the hardware & software portion. Big thanks to Protowrxs for sharing the TED servo speed controlling method and K120189 for the cute BOB design. I can control properly the speed of each servo. Really cool! OK!, material ...

summer walker

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:58:18 -0400

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the bot was controled by a central pattern generator.when i build bots,i like handcraft part more than elec part. completed bot body construction feeler detailsthe control module is a compound design,circuit refer solarbotics website's 4 motor walker(http://costaricabeam.solarbotics.net/Circuits/Walkers_Main.htm)

6 joint robotic arm

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:03:01 -0400

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Hey friends, This is my first robot attempt so I'm new with hobby servos, the Arduino (which I've chosen for control), electronics in general and LMR. I love the site and am happy to have found a place to share and learn. I build machines for automotive automation for a living and decided to make a miniature robot cell in my spare time for fun. I began this project back in January.

Robot Hand Shadow

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:19:55 -0400

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Hello everyone so this is the project I made with my PCB's. this whole thing is actually intended for my club jameco entry http://www.clubjameco.com/index.php/projects/project_brief/24/21110/_diy_robotic_hand_shadow I'm pretty happy about how it turned out, it was my first PCB and surprise ! it worked, so I wasn't able to get a video since my brother dropped the camcorder and it doesn't work unless you press on the power button the whole time.(got the worst finger cramp imaginable just for 1 ...

IR ATtiny Biped

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:59:21 -0400

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This is the biped robot I created last year. Unlike most of the TEDs and BOBs the robot is controlled by an ATtiny85 making it a little more complicated to get stuff like servos working( This awesome library was the solution: http://www.cunningturtle.com/attiny4585-servo-library/). 4 of 5 programmabe pins are used for servo control, the last one is used as an input for an infrared receiver. After a long time of searching the internet for an IR library that works with the attiny I found this ...

TR-01 (Tracked robot number 1)

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:25:39 -0400

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I am building a tracked robot using Tamiya gearbox and a Tamiya trackset.I made the body out of acrylic: And i used this aluminium rod wich is M4 to fit the second layer on top of it: And the nuts wich are also M4: A picture of the circuitboard wich is not finished yet:Another picture showing the base:

Blue Comet Mech

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 17:39:38 -0400

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This is my biped Mech with system link! The Mech is made entirely at home , without the use of CNC machines! Clearly inspired by games like armored core, mechwarrior, Hawken. An arm mounts a airsoft weapon, the robot in the future provides a method of detecting damage, with a light sensor! See next for update!

Ranger II snobot

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 15:08:04 -0400

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Paul Flint and I came across a ranger II storm series wheelchair manufactured by invacare, as we are rather cheap guys we spent a couple months reverse engineering the motor control board. Built an arduino shield to send the control signals to the motor controllers. and you can see snobot Mark I in the picture and Mark II in the video. all schematics have been released under GPL v3 and more information can be found at http://docbox.flint.com:8081/snobot

White BOB

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:58:24 -0400

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Another BOB in LMR... This smalll guy become next idol for simple robotic and 3D printing practice. Thanks for model source:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:43708 and here is my BOB: I am using Arduino NANO + Undershield as core Don't have enough room for battery so I made a bracket as backpack. And here it is, another BOB. However, I am still working on the gait. So far it seems just sliding around but I really think this is very good for entry level biped robot.

CrEp4E the object avoidance buzzing & blinking theremin robot :). With Update !!! Bump Switches are functional

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:32:01 -0400

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Hello to all, this is my first lmr added project, i've build robot in arduino ide, it's verry simple code, i've made this robot from scrap as you can see i found my old dvd's and i wanted to throw them away in the garbage, so i thought my self what can i do with them if i recycle them so i wanted to build a cd/dvd coaster bot i found some lds, my arduino board and some resistors and some secretary machine box and i took from there some bump switches and i got some plastic laying around so i wen't ...

Rover bot base - with tracked wheels

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 07:23:02 -0400

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Hi Folks, This is my experimentation with cheap chasis and tracked wheel set which i found online. The whole set up cost me between $50 - $60. This is my infial work towards an autonomous rover with machine vision. I will keep you posted :) Thanks

Chef-Bot Mk II with Wii Nunchuk Control

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 22:22:23 -0400

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This is a robot I built for fun. It is designed to be a test-bed for different things I want to try. It is mostly salvaged from an earlier robot I built, except for the metal frame and the arduino mega. I used the Wii nunchuk to control it now, but I am planning on adding autonomy later. It is not very complete at the moment, but I really liked how easy it was to use the nunchuk and I wanted to share it. When you move the joystick around, it controls the wheels of the robot and how it moves. When ...

Autonomous Arduino Car Maze Solving with 3 Ultrasonic Sensors

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:42:06 -0400

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The field of robotics has advanced greatly in recent years, having a large field of research in finding solutions to everyday problems, such as problems solving mazes and test new designs. The objective of the study is the practice of using an autonomous robot with ultrasonic sensors in solving mazes, using automation, robotics, artificial intelligence and computational logic. Verifying and analyzing the logic used in the process of solving mazes, where there is only a beginning and an end, autonomously, ...

FrankenBoB

Sun, 07 Jul 2013 16:18:38 -0400

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This is FrankenBoB, formerly known as WhiteBoB, my interpretation of BoB the Biped. It is named after Frankensteins creature, because it reminds me, when I see it first move. Part list: Arduino Mini clone Wattduino Pro 3,3V4 x 9G Servos 1 x 8x8 minature LED matrice1 x HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor1 x 3mm Polystyrol Plate1 x 1mm Polystyrol Plate4 x AAA NiMH 4 AAA Battery holder1 x Mini Switch1 x 60x30mm card boardConnectors 2,54mm Wires of different colours2 x 30mm M3 SpacersAll electronics ...

Cosma - Prototype 1

Sun, 07 Jul 2013 07:26:08 -0400

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July 7, 2013 I started to build the first prototype of Cosma. Cosma is basically a robot astronaut. The primary goal of this robot project is to send a small humanoid robot into Space using the eXSShot rocket. This first version will be send to near Space via a weather balloon --- maybe end of this year. The main idea is that not the raw data of the robots sensor devices are send back to Earth; the data are rather processed into human impressions and the according generated expressions then ...

Long-Haul

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 16:33:35 -0400

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I just built this little bot this morning! The shape (and code) seems excellent at keeping this bot from "getting stuck" and if I were to add a small sponge to the bottom I could use it to clean my bathroom after in a while! A 5 cell rechargeable AA setup provides more than enough power for flat indoor floors. (Even at relatively slow speeds, the robot runs nicely in a fairly straight line.) The green flanges in back don't drag the ground but function to keep the slightly tail-heavy robot from tipping ...

[MEGA] Eins

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 18:14:56 -0400

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The robot's name is a placeholder until I think of something else. This will be one of three TED the BiPed clones. There are too many Bob clones !!! lol. Anyway, this is my first "adventure", if you will, with circuit boards and seriously testing my (noobish) soldering skills. As an early birthday present, I got myself a new soldering iron to help, but it's not working with the solder I have with my old iron.... so back to the store I go. This is also a test with the ATtiny since I am not seeing ...

Sheldon

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 23:04:07 -0400

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Sheldon is currently in its third frame on his second microcontroller. He started in an altoid can using picaxe and worked his way up to his current body using arduino. I'm pretty happy with the body now so here's to planning thats how it will stay for awhile. Currently it has a SRF05 ultra sound in the head (x and y axis) and a long range sharp in the neck (x-axis). Still working in an infrared obstacle detector from rocketbrand studios and integrating bluetooth in as a debugging ...

Red-Dragon V3

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:41:48 -0400

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My new Biped Robot "Red-Dragon V3" what's new -Remove the camera -Replace the Arduino with a SSC32 -Create design throughout the robots -Inserting the batteries over to robots for servo and controller. 6V NiMH 2500mAh + 9V 200mAh -Add Relay circuit to power saver -Add bluetooth to communicate with the computer -2 Mini Servo to move the PowerLEDs for Light The materials used by 10 Servo MG995 2 Mini Servo 7.5gr SSC32 Controler Battery 6V 2500mhA Battery 9V 200mhA Relay 5V 8A 4 ...

4P - Quadruped prototype

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:53:42 -0400

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4P is a small quadruped robot designed to teach more complex mobility functions with the use of inverse kinematics and stabilization algorithms. The concept behind 4P is that it has to be build with the resource of a CNC and some other basic tools and be cheap enough to be used as a disposable platform for teaching and learning. Based on the original design we arrived at the following specifications: 3mm Acrylic parts12 mini servos for 3DOF per legsmall arduino based boardlight weight battery (lithium ...

Spider Walker Robot

Sun, 30 Jun 2013 23:03:09 -0400

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I always wanted to build a Klann walker: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klann_Linkage But never had the time to design and build the walker mechanism. Browsing the net, I have discovered a DIY spider walker kit, and bought two of them: http://www.dfrobot.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=37_69&product_id=913 The KIT comes with one DC motor: The problem with this, that it can not turn (unless you use a Tamiya twin motor set and hack the KIT). The easyiest solution is using two ...

DoodleBot "Little Guy" Progress

Sun, 30 Jun 2013 00:59:45 -0400

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After having to tend to other family projects for a few weeks I finally had time to test my Doodlebot. Calling him "Little Guy" for now. He worked fairly well over all. Observations: - He wiggles when he goes in reverse so all reverse drawn lines are curvy - see the 'H' in HELLO. Forward drawn lines are a lot better. - Also repeatability seems to issue. He'll draw a message fine one round and in then the next attempt the words will arch and the lines of some of the letters ...

3D Printed Sumo Robot with High Traction Wheels

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 07:31:18 -0400

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I built this robot for a mixture of fun and a university competition. Its a fully 3D printed sumo robot with custom made super grippy wheels. The Sumo robot was designed in a Solidworks computer aided design software, incorporating all of the sumo robot’s components. This allowed the design to be easily altered and manipulated to take full advantage of the size and weight restrictions. A simple and effective design was created with a basic ramp at the front to get underneath the opponent ...

MDi #2

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 23:25:25 -0400

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UPDATE - September 23, 2013 Hallo Leute! What's new on this update? Apparently, nothing! :) In the case of the mechanical part and body building it's actually nothing new... The body construction at this time should be done, and next days will be the robot competition that I've mentioned before... But robot won't be ready for it... Ok, no problem... The delay on the construction occurred ...

Not a Sandwich Line Follower Robot

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 12:58:15 -0400

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An arduino based line follower: 4 IR Reflective SensorsL293DNE Motor Driver2 12vdc Gear Motors

No name Yet Custom rover

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 23:27:17 -0400

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Hi, this is my test platform for my grade project on the University, since the University have a Lynxmotion rover with the AL5D robotic arm and I've already managed to burn the shoulder servo (The big one) and sweep the gears from the little servo for the wrist rotation, I have to paid for the new servo and get metal gears for the little servo instead of the plastic ones, so I decided to built my own to avoid new problems and get a robot tha belongs to ME. The frame of the rover is made from some ...

HOUND Prototype- SUGV

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:44:18 -0400

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I designed and built this vehicle as a senior project. The vehicle is loosely based on the army MarcBot, one of the first sugv's, but with some upgrades specially in the sensors, GUI and control platform. The main purpose of this vehicle was to prove that was possible to design, build and test a fully functional sugv under 3 months and with a extremely limited budged (under 1000€) We achieved this by using comercially available platforms and a rapid prototyping development. Since our main objective ...

ligaBot

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:49:34 -0400

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After a long hiatus, I decided to resume working on this project. I bought a USB power supply, that easily powers the Pi with the camera module and wifi dongle running.The 6xAA battery pack is now dedicated to the motors. I also wrote an android app that communicates with the Pi over wifi.The video shows the current state of my project. I made the app with a smaller screen in mind, so it looks a bit strange on a tablet.The laptop shown at the end of the clip shows the server software running on the ...

Alfred the robot

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:45:22 -0400

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Hi Everybody! Few times ago I bought a Robot Vacuum cleaner (Neato) for my house. It wake up my old passion for robots which have been in sleep for years, after an hard try during my students days. When I have seen it move for the first time, with its laser scanning the house, I was very impressed! I realized this could be a fantastic base for a robot! So I have started to play with my Neato and I first see Mr Ferguson works. That was fantastic and it opened me a door on what I could not believe: ...

Website controlled robot

Sun, 23 Jun 2013 00:12:40 -0400

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It's been a long time since I put up a new project, and I felt that I should from today onwards post all projects which I make since I've actually some other projects but just felt lazy to post it here, like these 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCAH-CvV8Os and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9MhbDfcObw but to the topic, I have actually got this working and everything so how this works is that on my website http://www.anshulsanam.byethost32.com/ there are 3 files 2 of them are the html and ...

Arduino Micro + Lego

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:16:45 -0400

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Re-Write After a bit of research, I finially have two fully working sketches. One is for autonomous mode using dual ultrasonic SR04 modules and the motors are running straight from a L293D and 6 volts worth of double A's. I did manage to get speed control, but not really sure how it is working since the pinout is not addressed as a voltage and it doesn not appear to be PWM...but it is good enough to match speed on both of the old spybotic motors. The second sketch is bluetooth through ...

Autonomous Granny Gadget

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:27:43 -0400

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This is a coverted invaid scooter, that is being adapted into an autonomous granny gadget...... The scooter runs at 4 MPH, and is controlled by a sabertooth motor controller and its steering is operated by a linear actuator. All controlls are operated by an arduino. Safety kill keys and emergency switchs operate the scooter. More will be updated as we develope.

PurpleBOB

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:03:26 -0400

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As I discovered "Bob" I had purple filament in my office 3D printer. Well, i thought it would not make it to the robot section since I am not having enough time to finish it. Seeing the Blue Bob and the Yellow Bob drove me to publish it. As you can see, my Bob is quite not done. I still not put a sensor in it since I just wanted to see it walking LOL Never mind, I guess Bob is sexy also without the sensor, also if his face is missing something without it. The print was ok with the first try. ...

MURtle - Drawing Robot

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:01:21 -0400

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This is MURtle my drawing robot. Inspired by Oddbots Doodle Bot competition, I decided to build my own drawing bot. MURtle is a combination of MURCS and Turtle. MURCS is my multi use robot construction system using laser cutted acrylic plastic parts. The Dagu Micro Magician Controller has been used, because it has everything onboard needed and runs from 4 AA cells. A micro servo has been used as pen holder. 2 Pololu ICS01A IR sensors as odometry sensors. Solarbotics wheel with self made 48 segments ...

YellowBOB

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:22:21 -0400

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Hey! Here is another guy in the BOB army! :) This time Yellow one! So, it started when I was watching photos of the BlueBOB by TinHead. My daughter saw it and started to shout: "Doyit, doyit" that means "Robot, robot" in baby language :))) So, I had yellow ABS already fed into hot end, and I said to myself: "Why not! Let's have YellowBOB! :)". Digged a bit and came down to original BOB by K120189. Parts printed pretty good, had trouble only with biped brackets. After seven failed attempts I did rotate ...

Arduino Mechanical Resistor Color Code Calculator

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:11:46 -0400

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Hello Members of LMR. I'm back with a new project, it's not a robot but is a really neat learning tool that every Electronic Engineer or student will love to have. This is a Mechanical resistor color code calculator. It has (4) small stepper motors with driver boards from yourduino.com , (2) Arduino UNO on a bread board and (4) 10K potentiometers. As you turn the potentiometers, the stepper motors rotate displaying a color and a value at the same time, thus showing the unknown resistor value ...

3 Wheeler using 2 servos.

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:56:30 -0400

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This is an idea I wanted to try for a while. Basically, it uses one servo to drive the main wheel and a connected (90 degree) servo to turn that servo for steering. The concept of my "big wheel" "trike" works quite nicely. I am using a Digilant uC32 in "pure" Arduino C/C++ code mode to control the bot. Of all the ways to program a robot, this still remains one of the easiest. Special features include a pot on an analog input to control the PING))) ultrasonic rangefinder "trigger" distance. At that ...

My first Delta Robot with hobby servos

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:36:20 -0400

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Hi, I have just finished my first delta robot, and at the moment I'm trying to program it somehow. It is not easy, but fortunatelly I have found enough inspiring code and howtos on the net. The robot is made out of three standard cheap Hitach servos, alu bars, ordinary ball joints and cnc-cutted laminated plastic pieces. The design of the milled parts is made in Rhinoceros (it is not a big deal). As driver I'm trying to use an Arduino Leonardo board (I really hope, that I will be capable someday ...

The Mystics - NASA Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge Entry

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:49:11 -0400

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These three robots built on a Wild Thumper 6WD (75:1) chassis were an entry in the 2013 NASA Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge. Twelve teams originally entered the challenge. Ten teams came to the Worcester Polytechnic Institute but only 9 passed the inspection of the judges. My Mystic Lake robots passed inspection but due to hardware issues in the last month the software was incomplete. Regardless, there was some software running. During the second run the three robots did the ...

Human Robot Experimental Platform

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:50:13 -0400

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June 12, 2013 I used the Dragon Boat Festival holiday (3 days) to build a human robot experimental platform for various ideas I have in mind. The mechanical construction is not finished yet. On the right side of the robot will be a control panel with xbox 360 keyboard a custome made mini keyboard and a 20 x 4 LCD. I do not plan to add a second arm, but it's possible. It is very much WIP - like most of my projects. All the aluminium parts are hand made from aluminium sheet with a thickness of 1.5 ...

BEN: Bright Enough to Navigate

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:30:33 -0400

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BEN: Bright Enough to Navigate This robot will be a continuation and an improvement on my first robot, EDWARD (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/36413) Hardware: Raspberry PI for multi-threaded Arduino command and CPU x1breadboarded Arduino Uno for hardware control x2/3continuous rotation servos for locomotion x3omnidirectional wheels for locomotion x3servos for arm (x3?)ultrasonic sensors for mapping x9webcam for veiwer's pleasure x1 BEN's goal will be to move objects from zones ...

DROYO The Home Made Robot

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 10:29:24 -0400

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Droyo Robot DROYO is a Smartphone controlled robot with its head on cloud (80% of the head!) ,simply 80% its brain is formed by a group of computers on network/internet, ie; poweful remote computer(s) thinks for Droyo which has a better perfomance than traditional Inbuilt-Head Model, DROYO Can be controlled any where from the world (exception if internet is unavailable at least for your mobile!). This is done as a part of B.E.Computer Science and Engineering Curriculum Project. ...

aVino

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:57:04 -0400

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hello everybody this is my second robot avino it's a very freak robot because sometimes the code did'nt run hahaha........i don't know why

Chinese Bot

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:31:28 -0400

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This is the "Chinese Bot". Its called that because 95% of the parts were sourced from China (via eBay). It uses Tamiya dual-motor gearbox, a cheap home-made arduino clone and has a 3-axis accelerometer. The arduino runs a neural network, which controls the output speed & direction of the two motors. The inputs to the network are: Left Motor speedRight Motor speedLeft 45 degree distance measurement0 degree distance measurementRight 45 degree distance measurementThe accelerometer detects ...

My First Robot

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:08:24 -0400

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This is a robot that can be controlled by a wii nunchuck, or it can navigate on its own. It avoids cliffs with the ultrasonic sensor on the front arm, and it avoids obstances with the front-facing ultrasonic sensor. It has a grabbing device on the front which is powered by a servo. It can go backwards (only with one wheel) using the relay ( I only had one pair of relays). It has a pen for a back wheel, which slides along the ground with relatively low friction. It can be controlled by a wii ...

Rover 5 with PIC 16f887 using mikroC and OSA RTOS

Thu, 30 May 2013 08:42:40 -0400

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Robotic Operation Unit with Learning envIroment System ( ROULIS ). this is my first Rover 5 Autonomous Robot with PIC 16F887 using mikroC and OSA RTOS.The idea is that the robot will scan my appartment and create and store a map of it in internal eeprom.im using an ultrasonic sensor for that mounted on a servo.there are only 3 possible direction (yet) servo can turn (forward,left,right).all scanner readings update the map by reference to his position. Features & Errors1. RF Communication with ...

Stealth-Bot

Wed, 29 May 2013 04:15:10 -0400

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I added the Arduino Sketch to the attachements, feel free to download and use it. Please let me know if you have some suggestions!

Android Controlled Tank

Mon, 27 May 2013 18:45:15 -0400

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At work someone (ok it was me) mentioned using a robot to distribute the Friday afternoon sweeties and I accepted the challenge. Already having a tank remotely controlled with a PS3 Controller I decided it would need a camera to see where it's going. Having recently upgraded my phone I was able to use the old one with IP Webcam to share the camera feed over wifi. When I read about deejayspinz' IPCamBot, a LEGO robot with a wifi camera controlled by a custom Android App, I thought I'd give it ...

Insanity PI

Mon, 27 May 2013 18:05:53 -0400

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So after some help from here and pololu I managed to come up with this little freak :D It gets his kP and kD values from BT from phone so I don't have to reprogram it over and over and over and store the values in EEPROM. the breaking system is something interesting, I got some drifting in the corner just by enable reverse in motors. the PID is simply calculated without the Integral term... works as a charm... if needed, I'll post the code :) I leave the video to speak for itself

Super Droid Bot "Anna" - w/ Learning AI

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:21:21 -0400

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9/1/16 Update - The following is new since the last time I posted: Added much more sophisticated integration with WolframAlpha. Whereas I used to use WolframAlpha to answer questions, now I can use it for many different purposes where structured data is returned and specific data can be extracted.Added memory types and algorithms for extracting data about sports NFL Teams, Stats, Schedules, Rosters, and player stats and personal data.Added algorithms for analyzing teams and ...

Hexapod

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:44:55 -0400

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This robot use the Spider Controller and the Hexapod platform from Dagurobot. You can find more information about the controller and the platform here : https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/32854 The source code source (with the IDE and IR library) : - Remote control : Arduino Uno + Seeeduino bluetooth + infrared. http://steamcyberpunk.net/arduino/hexapod/ARDUINO.hexapod.100.tc_bt_ir.tar.gz - « Spider controller » + infrared receiver. http://steamcyberpunk.net/arduino/hexapod/ARDUINO.hexapod.100.sc_ir.tar.gz Seeeduino ...

Fortune Box

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:53:17 -0400

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Fortune boxI just read the posting about the fantastic "Dadaist poetry box". Great!This inspired me to post my less intelectual "fortune box"It is quite the same thing but the lyrics and pieces of text are stored on an SD-card as a ".txt"-File.This allows an easy and comfortable storage of many text-blocks. So I could download and convert huge amount of text from the linux-package "fortune" in all languages sorted by topic and kind of humor.I added separators "#" between each chunk of text.A challenge ...

CrazyFlie NanoQuadrotor w/Portable RPi Base Station

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:01:50 -0400

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The CrazyFlie Nano-Quadrotor is a Micro-Quad/development platform. Everything from the PCB diagram to the PC-Client to the radio is based on open source components. While still very very early in development, the Bitcraze development team is a near-perfect example of open hardware best-practices in action. They have a well-organized product-wiki- http://wiki.bitcraze.se/ which is frequently updated with suggestions, hacks and mods culled from an active user-forum-http://forum.bitcraze.se/. The ...

RoboEm AVR Robot

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:42:52 -0400

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I built a small robot, then the following I will present the main units. Here you will find a photo infrared receiver, a remote control for a DVD player távvezérlőjável done. Line folowing control. The comparator circuit whose inputs are connected to the IR receiver diodes. In the center of the IR transmitter diode, the two edges of the receiver diodes are visible. The robot is equipped with sound and light sensor. The sound detection microphone, and the light was ...

The Geo Bot!

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:25:53 -0400

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hello LmR! This is the final product of my work on the GEO-bot! With help from you people in my previous post i could overcome mechanical problems! for those who did not read the previous post -- The geo bot is a 555 timer based bot. it runs on two 555 timer IC and one motor driver IC (l293d). No micro controllers! Two timer circuits (1 & 2) are made using 555 timers. they are interdependent. when one timer is out the other is activated. one motor keeps on rotating continously. The other motor ...

SiLi LiLa BOT (Simple Little Line-following Launchpad Robot)

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:00:21 -0400

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SiLi LiLa BOT (Simple Little Line-following Launchpad Robot) My aim was to build a cheap and simple line-following robot for beginners. During the design and construction, I tried to keep the robot as simple and cheap to build as possible. I used black electrician’s tape on a white carpet to make the line. The Robot DesignThe first step in the designing process should be the accurate definition of the task of the robot. The Robot's TaskThe task of our robot is simple: follow the ...

Guided Vehicle System

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:49:37 -0400

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This is my Project which involves building/implementing two track followers. The objective of this project is to successfully design, implement, and demonstrate a working prototype of a guided vehicle system. A Leading Vehicle (LV) will move through a defined route marked by black tape all along the route. A Guided Vehicle (GV) will follow the Leading Vehicle (LV) without any kind of physical connection between them. While the LV can use sensors or other mechanisms to determine ...

DXY Robot

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:56:47 -0400

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This my first robot ;) and I am working in finishing it this summer. My main goal is making an intelligent automated robot. Main Specifications: 4x GHM-12 DC Motors 4X 4" Mecanum Wheels (More DOF) Arduino Mega 2560 + Mega IO Expansion Shield V2.3 7 X Ultrasonic Sensors I just started this project today and I will need some time to post more information about this project. Hopefully, I will be done putting all parts together next week. Also, It seems that I will have to install ...

4wd Drill powered remote controled robot

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:48:46 -0400

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Hello, After 3 years of trying into control amp eater motor cc ccw i have finaly reach my goal (after some fails) Here my project for an remote operated robot that will be used in airsoft , the basic part is complete , it miss him the body , may be an arm and light airsoft bb gun . It is controled by a custome made remote in 433mhz (whith cheap emeter reciver for the moment ) with arduio mega for the remote side. full pwm control on the motor It used 4 12v corldless drill (12€ each) 550 rpm max ...

Dadaist Poetry Box

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:42:39 -0400

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My second experiment (first is here ) to make Art o something similar with Arduino, is the Dadaist Poetry Box. It’s made with an Arduino using a printer for receipts to write poem. The box composes the poems in autonomy, thanks to an algorithm that has been implemented on the Arduino. Push the button and here your dadaist poem. Each poem is different from the previous. It is original, new. Just press a button, and comes out a poem. Simple, immediate, trivial. Normally, the poem is a valuable ...

Polar robot arm – sketching a city skyline

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:37:39 -0400

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I’m often thinking if it is possible to make Art with Arduino. Arduino is a machine, a little computer made with electronic circuits. It hasn’t a soul. Can an Arduino make Art? This is my question. I’m trying to do something with Arduino that could be Art, or similar to Art. The Arts are painting, poetry, music, sculpture and so on. I’m trying to do something in different Arts. The road is long but I began to travel it. This is my first experiment with painting. Indeed, a easy form of painting, ...

Another Wild Thumper

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:58:41 -0400

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This is my version of the Wild Thumper. I'm mounting the controller vertically and exposing the fins on the heat sink to air flow. I'm working on a similar mount for a mega 2560 for the other side. Trying to engineer a hinge system to allow for easy access.

High Entropy PhotoVore

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:40:13 -0400

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this is a kill time project during moving house,to messy too use my favorite stuffs.I have to use any parts i can find around,very cheap parts.the photo below is mobile platform. the control method refer to Tom Jenner's HEBEAM(http://jwgoerlich.solarbotics.net/articles/hebeam.htm). the bot is fun.

Tadpole SHR

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:34 -0400

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The LMR Start Here version of the Tadpole robot is a great way to get your feet wet in the world of robot building. It is a nice, simple platform, requires only one tool for assembly and no soldering. It can be a very simple, basic robot to learn the fundamentals, or, as you can see in the promo video, be configured to be as complex as you would like. Along the way, you will learn all the basics of robot building --These basics will translate easily to any robot you might build ...

Arduino MATLAB - ADXL330 Accelerometer Interfacing

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:07:00 -0400

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Seeeduino MEGA 2560 with ADXL330 Reference: http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/ADXL3xx http://playground.arduino.cc/Main/ADXL330 https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Components/ADXL330_0.pdf For more projects, please visit - http://retardokiddo.blogspot.sg/

Heavy Tracks Gripper Robot

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:05:22 -0400

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It's been a while since I had time to post anything here. This is my first outdoor type robot. I have the R/C mode testing almost done. The gripper should work better in microcontroller mode. It has more range then the R?C mode I learned from previous robots. I will soon be ready to program the BS1 and BS2 microcontrollers. I decided to go with two microcontrollers because it would be easier to have the gripper run on it's own. It will have some share and indepentent sensors. Work still in progress. ...

RTW-II @ Wolferion Mechatronics

Sat, 11 May 2013 18:36:05 -0400

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Old version base:Current version:Electronics are inside yellow box, which will not be used in final version.(Current weight ~10kg (1x 12V 5Ah inside box) )"Hold" mechanism.Wooden boards are used for reference at the moment. Here is scheme of electronics. It is ~60% complete. Eyes of the robot:No images of electronics at the moment.Sorry for no videos, I'll try to upload soon.More information coming soon. Please feel free to comment!Sponsored by: (or just "Self Sponsored")

Another Arduino Based Bot

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:47:04 -0400

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Make your first robot is a fun thing. Forces you to use creativity to solve those small problems. But not everyone has the space, tools (simple as it may be) available or sufficient knowledge to make your first robot from scratch, it makes some people give up in the early days ... fair will then prevent them to have fun as we make our robots? NO. So I decided to make something like a development platform, I would like to call it FUN plataform, in which these people could find motivation ...

my frist robot

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:17:25 -0400

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iam intrested in making robots for about past six months, discussed lots of my ideas with my friends. after some time i felt iam just saying and not doing any thing ,so i planned to do a simple obstacle avoidance robot. i named the bot chiti after the famous tamil movie "enthiran" by super star rajinikanth. this bot have two ultrasonic sensor in either corners of the front side controlled by arduino uno. it goes straight, if it finds obstaclce it avoids it by turning left or right or back accordingly. after ...

Little Hex Robot

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:24:55 -0400

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I made this robot at the begining last year, but never had the chance to share it. Ｓomeone asked about this robot, so I thought it might be nice to share it here. This Simple Hexapod Robot is more like a downgrade from my last robot. The quadruped robot I was trying to build didn't actually quite work though I spent quite a lot of time, but I have unfortunately underestimated the difficulty. So I am stepping back, and start from something easier, a Simple Hexapod Robot that uses Arduino. ...

PicoRoach - 3 Servo Walking Robot

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:29:43 -0400

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Now available from PicoKit!http://www.picokit.com - A cheap and simple 3 servo robot walker that anyone can make for under $40. My students in Industrial Technology loved this project, as they could program it easily with PicoFlow Alpha. We used a PIC12F508 from Microchip Technology, and programmed it using the PicoFlow USB (in circuit) PIC Programmer. The plastic parts were cut from Polycarboante so they wouldn't break. Check out the development stages below. Cost: under ...

Robot Cat Quadraped (In Progress)

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:11:28 -0400

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Robot cat started out as a sketch-up model to work out the dimensions and get a feel for how i could mount the servos together an soon turned into quite a complicated project its a work in progress an quite slow moving due to the quantity of custom parts. i have included the model and pcb files in the attachment 'robot cat files 1.zip' The Servo body is made from 25mm aluminum box section it took about 3 hours to build the first one of these hip joints i cut 2 of each part so i can hopefully ...

Geo-bot!

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:36:46 -0400

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Hey LMR citizenz! Am currently working the geometry bot. Only thing it can do is go in squares. And with a change in resistor i starts moving in triangles or any polygon with equal sides. It does not work on any microcontrollers. It uses 2 555 timers and a L293d to drive the motors according to the output. The circuit works as planned but I am not able to find proper wheels for the motors. All types of caps i tried just used to slip off. Can any one name a few sites i would be able to get wheels ...

My FIRST ROBOT- IMIM

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:15:17 -0400

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This is my first robot ever.. Its based on the Fritzl's start here bot.I got a lot of help from the other LMRians. thanks a lot to all who have helped me in making my first robot. I had problems with my battery pack, which was always getting loose while coonecting with picaxe board. I bought most of the parts from www.hobby2go.com and www.robokits.com. I placed 1 LED to make it bit attractive dont know if its good to look,but its my design.it was a bit difficult for me to solder the headers to the ...

Ice Tea machine with Robot Arm (R.A.1)

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:12:03 -0400

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Silly 2wd :o)

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:04:52 -0400

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Named "Silly 2wd" for the moment ... It is the starting point, from then to now I was more into exploring thing that really focusing into building a real robot... So basicly it's a atmega2560, with motor shield and wheel simple encoders. It has also an ebay io (7segment, led, switch) board and a rtclock board. Right now i start writing pieces of code to have something that work, last evening on that was trying to design,speed calibration for both motor base on speed feedback from the encoders... ...

Deimos

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:13:15 -0400

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My wireless rover, based on a Traxxas Stampede XL-5 and powered by a Raspberry pi, controlled over wifi. An Adafruit 12bit, 16 channel PWM servo driver is used to control all of the servos, including steering and throttle. The Traxxas XL-5 speed controller provides the LiPo cut off protection which activates when a single cell goes below 3.2 volts. A miniature USB WiFi module is used for wireless communication. As of this posting, the rover hosts a python TCP server and a windows WPF application ...

tank robot

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:46:13 -0400

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Finished robot, on track. I started with the same base as the Cocoabot https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/36700 - I had not seen his, but great minds think alike. I built this as a demo bot for Roborave.org. I used aa Arduino pro328, with a proto shield jusrt for connections, and a protoboard on the top for my connections and two 2-motor H-bridge chips. If you look at the track, you can see it is just black electrical tape. The original track - on the other side - has a tight turn the ...

Sintra-sticks (or my first quadruped)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:55:06 -0400

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My fourth robot and my first quadruped, influenced by Chopsticks Junior and Jeffrey The Quadruped. Built using: Arduino Mico Pololu Micro Serial Servo Controller (9) Turnigy TGY-1800a Micro Servos in (3) 3 Packs Sharp GP2Y0A21 Distance Sensor 400 pin Breadboard 3mm Sintra (PVC Foam)3M Extreme Double Sided Tape Gorilla Glue & Gorilla Super Glue Pencil Erasers 9V + 4 AA or 4 AAA As mentioned, this is my first quadruped, so building took longer than expected. I had all the controllers and servos ...

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this is my first two legs bot.design by chen,i do test work. the bot's walking is not perfect,i have to move on heavy duty servo and big battery.

My first assembled 'bot

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:40:59 -0400

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Finally, my first robot. I believe I should clarify a couple things. First, build time was not me sitting down and building it beginning to end. I had spare time over a few days that allowed me to assemble it. Some build updates from Chris the Carpenter helped make the "finished" article a bit easier to assemble. Finally, and most importantly, build time does not include programming time. For as smart as the crew here thinks I am, I can manage some MAJOR bone headed moves. Right off the bat, I managed ...

6DOF Joystick Stewart Platform Remote Controller

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:30:43 -0400

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You can find out about this and many more robots @ http://marginallyclever.com. So... I suck at Kerbal Space program. I needed a better joystick to fly with and I know that - in theory - a stewart platform can be used as a 6DOF joystick. Unfortunately they're really hard to get. So I figure I'l just build my own. Maybe I can get the Minecraft guys in on this, too. This is as far as I've got so far. If you know anything about forward kinematics, I'd very much like to ...

Control my robot with infrared remote

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:35:39 -0400

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I built some time ago a robot that can move by avoiding obstacles thanks to its sensor. Then add to the robot an infrared receiver so that it can be controlled thanks to an infrared remote control. But after having import the code (see below) the robot start to move straight forward without stopping. I want the robot to move in autonomous mode from the remote. I control my motors thanks to a L293D, I'm building another shield based on a L298N I'm french so the code is in french,here some help for ...

Robotic Palm (wierd version)

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:49:29 -0400

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Hye LMR peoples! It has been long time from my last robotic upload on this beloved and motivated web/blog. I have work with lots of project for other people. But this freaking long thumb robotic palm project take most of my time, so it is worth for me to share with you. The Objective is to animated the fingers movement to mimic the alphabet sign language by human hand. And it is look easy for this 3 alphabet! Yeay. And start to build. First I came out with the fingers mechanic. Thinking to use all ...

Single Axis Solar Tracker

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:41:11 -0400

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INTRODUCTION This project is being purpose to utilize the solar panel to its maximum potential. As we knows that solar energy is based on light density, time and temperature but in this project the temperature analysis is ignored. The design use to monitor the output voltage we obtain from solar panel and determines the operating functional that will deliver that maximum amount of power available to the batteries. NOVELITY Implementation of voltage sense comparison as rotating the solar panel to ...

Beer/Soda serving Lego/Arduino Robot

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:06:34 -0400

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16 September 2013I finally got time to continue with this robot! This time the challenge was to grab multiple cans/bottles from the fridge. This means that the robot has to store the cans or bottles somewhere, to get its arm free to get the next can. I first came up with an extra robotic arm on top of the robot that grabs the can from the arm that reaches into the fridge. This second arm could place the cans behind the robot. But I found out that the cans are quite heavy and I would have to use a ...

My new Buggy-Bot

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:23:46 -0400

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Hi, Here's my latest Buggy-bot? and my best one so far, why? well having a good quality chassis is a start, rather then bits I've thrown together in the past. The build quality is very good, the motors while quite separate run at the same speed, well very close!! so it travels in a straight line and not a curve. Now when it hits a chair leg the tracks allow it to run up it, but then the tilt switch comes in to play and it reveses for a time and ...

Say Hello to M.I.A.

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:20:46 -0400

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This is M.I.A., a simple humanoid robot platform. M.I.A. Basic Specifications Microcontroller: Arduino MegaShield: Custom made shield Screw terminal for battery connectionLow dropout voltage regulator LM2940 for microcontroller, EMIC 2 text-to-speech module, color sensor, LED eyes/mouth, Sharp IR distance sensor, LCD and PS/2 keyboard6V voltage regulation for servos by voltage drop diode array Pin header connectors for 4 servos Pin header connector for Sharp IR distance sensorEMIC 2 text-to-speech ...

Sharky 2

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:05:16 -0400

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this is a follow-on to an earlier proof-of-concept robot found here: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/36052 The brush part of this sweeper is from a Shark hand held sweeper that I found in a thrift store for a few bucks. The previous project just added drive motors and a few sensors to the Shark hand held sweeper, but this one extracted the brush from the Shark and put it in a whole new robot. The base of the robot is a piece of masonite, the body is a microwave plate cover that I ...

Bot_Slayer

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:01:34 -0400

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Well, this is my first atempt at building a bot, it's not even near to be finished but you get a preview. When finished, it will autonomous/remote controlled, in autonomous mode he will take readings from 4 ultrasonic sensors, will pick up things and drop them around, speak some things... I'm also designing a dual ATMEGA328 board to it. As I'm a programmer it make take some time to do all the electronics stuff. :) Here's the first shot of the ...

Segwino Balancing Robot

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:04:12 -0400

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My balancing robot with dsPIC33FJ128MC802 , 2xencoder hardware, + ARM stm32f3 discovery board with gyro and accelerometer (arm process kalman). Motor: EMG30 Pololu Dual VNH5019 Motor Driver Shield for Arduino

The Stag Mark 2

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:45:08 -0400

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Hi LMR! So I have made some significant progress in the Stag project and I thought it was time to post it. The quad in my last post was Stag Mark 1, Mark 2 is almost twice the size of its predecessor and now 100% more autonomous. Mark 2 uses a combination of HerkuleX DRS-0101 and DRS-0102 servos from Dongbu Robot to get around and it can now see with an ASUS Xtion PRO LIVE camera. The controller is still a PandaBoard ES running Ubuntu Server 12.04 and the body was printed on a RepRap ...

Perfected Titan, a minisumo

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:48:49 -0400

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This is Perfected Titan, my minisumo for this years Robot-SM. It's main controller is an Atmega328 running at 16MHz. The two motors are controlled via an L298N H-bridge. The wheel are Fingertechs Cobra wheels, made out of hardness A20 polyutherane. All the code can be found at my gitweb Here's the schematic And the pcb layout Here's a gif image of the assembly process This is a very early mockup I did with cardboard for a chassie More videos to come :)

JAR5 bot

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:04:39 -0400

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This is my first robotic project, I already have some programming background (had some basic VB.net, java and (plc) step7 at school) which is very usefull. These are the parts I'm going to use: Dagu rover 5 (with 2 motors and 2 encoders)2x ultrasonic sensor5g servo (HXT500) to controll one of the ultrasonic sensorsarduino unol298 to controll the motors Yep, this will be one of the many object avoidance robots, which is good to begin with. I'll probably add some features later (bluetooth control ...

Willoduino: self balancing robot

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:31:31 -0400

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Hello I am Brecht Willockx. I am 17 years old and come from Belgium. In the past 8! months I have been working on a Self Balancing Robot. The name Willoduino is from my last name WILLOckx and the brain arDUINO.It's my end of year project. I study in high school for industrial engineering. The brain of my robot is the Arduino Uno. The robot is finished!! The hardest part was finding the PID-values. As always it was a lot harder than assumed by me. The last part is to obtain basic motion control ...

SUMBA - a sumo robot and my first project

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:38:29 -0400

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Hi everybody, as some people allready know i am new to LMR and robots all together, meaning this is my first robot. It was originally going to be a holiday project but when my science teacher gave us a holiday assignment that had rather open criteria, the bot for fun got given 4 weeks to be finished, so now with a bit over 2 weeks left I almost have the entire bot assembeled. The chasses dimensions are 15cm wide X 15cm long X 5cm high At the moment all i have is the unfinished chasse asembled ...

Autosquared

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:41:21 -0400

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Autosquared, or automatic automobile, or just A2 is my current testbed for developing GPS code, ultrasonic sensor relilibility, etc in an outdoor enviroment while GPS (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/34827) my other outdoor platform waits for some approprate wheels and batteries, but it's story really starts back when I first got my EZO; It was a dark and stormy night, lightining flashed and thunder rumbled as I sat in my lair with my robot's body and eye laying on my workbenck contemplating ...

FRC_Robot_Team907_2012

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:17:59 -0400

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Anbot - a vision based micro robot

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:11:47 -0400

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Hello everyone! I just joined LMR and sharing my current robot in progress, called Anbot. It's a vision based micro robot. Following is a bit of details. The hardware will have: Track based locomotionBattery box (4x AAA)SN754410 motor controllerPIC18F26K20 microMRF24J40MA Zigbee/wirelessJPEG cameraOffboard hardware will also include: A Zigbee remote controllerA Zigbee Raspberry Pi gateway for connecting to home routerFeatures it will have: Will be connected to home network and internet via the gatewayCan ...

Jon Or Something

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:18:29 -0400

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Jon* Or Something (for people that seemingly have issues with diction of spells that will bring about their doom true names) or YAPBATOINTMBISHABOWIS AIWPEURITJOS --(Yet Another Pi Bot Although This One Is Not Tracked Mostly Because I Still Have A Bunch Of Wheels In Stock. Also I Will Probably End Up Renaming It To Jon Or Something) * an homage to a lost warrior of one of the true faiths. Motivation: From sometime now I've been wanting to do a sort of remote presence bot just to check out what's ...

Wobble Bot

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:38:34 -0400

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This is WobbleBot, my attempt at a two-wheeled self-balancing robot. Using Pololus' Baby Orangutan-B 328 to control the micro gearmotors. Although the bot is not very stable yet, it uses PID with a Kalman filter to do what it does. The Ultrasonic sensor will be implemented when it is on a stable platform. The code is working properly but the motors just aren't fast enough. The current motors are 120RPM, and the ones I'll be installing are 290RPM, so it should help a lot. I also ...

Pivore

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:57:48 -0400

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My first robot is a fairly simple 2WD photovore with a Raspberry Pi for the brains. I really liked that I could program a simple robot in my favorite high-level language, Python! I also posted the code on GitHub: https://github.com/anseljh/pivore The Pivore has two photocells mounted up front on some tiny boards I soldered together, which are hooked up to an analog/digital converter (MCP3008). Motors are driven by the usual L293D, with an I/O expander (MCP23008) in between. There is a bumper ...

MSB-Mini Sumo Robot

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:12:57 -0400

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I started with something else and ended up with this. The body is the case of a mint. The motors are from cell phone vibrators. There's a steel washer in front to add weight lest it should do wheelie very often. It could have been much smaller in size, you see, there's no real need of the mint case. The commands are sent from a computer via the serial communication. Enjoy!

Gribot

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:06:04 -0400

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My first robot, only uploaded later. It was uploaded earlier also, but it somehow disappeared. Well, it can pick up small light-weight things and place them somewhere else. Got lot of ideas from brother, cousin brother and of course the internet.

FIRST Ultimate Ascent model robot

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:52:50 -0400

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We created this robot to model what our full size robot will do at the FIRST Ultimate Ascent competition. There is a 30 point bonus for climbing the pyramid on the field and we decided that that was all we were going to do. As climbing 3 rungs is a somewhat perilous undertaking, we created this robot to help us work out the sequence of steps that need to happen. This is the "prettified" version that we are taking to the Colorado Regional (starts tomorrow, YAY!) that we will use to demonstrate ...

Smartbot

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:59:02 -0400

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Current Hardware:Picaxe 40x22 x Pololu Motor ControllersTilt compensated CompassAPC220 Wireless Serial (1 Km Range)5 v / 2 A SwitchMode Power Supply6 v / 5000 mAh NiMh Batteries3 x 9 v / 160 mA Solar Cell (Wired in Parallel)6 v / 6000 mA 34:1 Motors w/encoders2 x 80 cm Sharp IR1 x 150 cm Sharp IRSRF04 Ultrasonic2 x LDRs2 x MG995 Servos for Pan/TiltReal Time ClockCustom Power Management CircuitCustom Power Management Circuit: BC337 Transistors for each IR led power (Picaxe Controlled)5 ...

YellowBot

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:09:49 -0400

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My goal is to create an obstacle avoiding mobile platform. I'd like toadd a Raspberry Pi to supply remote communitions and some control.The platform should be able to independently navigate our normal householdwithout getting stuck in/under something or falling down the stairwell.Obstacle avoidance is achieved using a Sharp IR distance sensor. The sensoris mounted on a servo that sits on a rotating base. This allows for X andY axis movement. This allows the same sensor to be used to detect verticalobstacles ...

Going Whole HOG

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:57:11 -0400

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Going Whole HOG (or GWH) is my first foray into building a Hemispherical Omnidirectional Gimbal drive type robot/RC device. I first encountered the HOG drive right here on LMR, I saw aggrav8d's post about it (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/36229) and got interested. I had a brushless outrunner left over from my quadcopter build, and a few servos laying around, so I thought I would give it a shot. If you have a look at the link to more information link, you can see a cupple ...

IPCamBot

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:47:09 -0400

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Glad I found this site.. Although I've been building robots of the LEGO and DIY sort for some time, this is my first post here. Sometimes, robot ideas come to me out of necessity or just for the sake of saying "I did it"... In this case, I have some nasty creaking noises that started when my heating system kicks in and warms the cold tin ducts/piping. I wanted to build a bot that I could control remotely, but I also needed to see what it sees. Thus was born IPCamBot. After I got all the bits ...

Biped2.0

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:28:37 -0400

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My first bipod i have been working on will add as i go. well its actually my first 2.0 it started of out of jumbo popsicle sticks lol The video is a servo torq to leg weight test. sketchy code.

Fritz - A Robotic Puppet

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:35:26 -0400

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We just launched our kickstarter project called Fritz which is an open source animatronic robotic head. Its a great way to get introduced into robotics and have some fun with expressions and servo control. The software will also be open source and can be used to sequence the robot to perform actions/etc. based on audio. We wanted to make a hackable animatronic head that you can change both hardware and software to customize to your personality. The hardware construction is simple but creates ...

Cocoabot

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:56:11 -0400

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When I first got myself a Raspberry Pi, I thought I was being very original trying to put together a remote-controlled surveillance bot, and over a few months I got to the point of having the parts gathered up and a clunky-but-working web interface going. Only then did I actually google around and discover that I'm about the millionth person to have the same sort of idea. But as kariloy said about Jon, for example, it's about making it ourselves, anyway. My grand plan is to just ...

S.K.I.P.P.I.E. - Project BigBot

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:53:46 -0400

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Current working name (although I still refer to it as BigBot) is S.K.I.P.P.I.E. SomeKindaIntegratedProgrammablePersonalIntelligentEntity Drive Medical Cirrus Plus Power Chair13" solid wheelsspeed 5 mphrange 15 milescontroller PG504 (60A) - 4-key VSI controllermotor 24vdc, 320w, 4600rpmcapacity 300lbsbattery 2 12v, 36A UB12350Robot1 - 12v battery 18ah1 - Arduino Atmega 2560 MCU1 - Pololu dual VNH5019 motor driver2 - HC-SR501 IR proximity sensor at base1 - HC-SR04 ultrasonic distance sensor4 - IR motion ...

Arduino Quadruped Robot - Stalker

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:38:09 -0400

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Quadruped Robot using Arduino - StalkerHi, I am back! It's been 8 months since I last touched a robot! I am going to build an Arduino Quadruped Robot. Sorry if you have seen enough and are really fed up with Quadruped robots, but that is what I am going to do this time... :-( This robot is actually the first robot I wanted to build, but I failed miserably. you can check this out After building a working Arduino Arduino Hexapod robot, I feel confident that I can pull it off ...

ArcRover

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 05:17:23 -0400

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The ArcRover is my latest platform for developing GPS navigation systems as well as other computer related stuff. The robot uses a Raspberry Pi as the main computer. The Raspberry Pi is a very flexible and fun platform to work with. This is my first robot that uses a real computer, and this really opens up a lot of opportunities. The Rover has an on board router that creates a WiFi network around it. This allows me to log into the Raspberry Pi using a SSH or VNC client on a laptop. The rover is also ...

Basic obstacle avoiding robot

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:07:46 -0400

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I came across the instructions to build this in a magazine and found it a great entry into robotics. It is working well but I'm still fine-tuning the programming. I would like to add to this project over time, to eventually include voice control, speech and other nice things. For the heavier software I have a Raspberry Pi that I want to incorporate into the robot. This is my first venture into robotics and i am having a ball! Update (21/11/2013): I have finally managed to shoot some video ...

Black Box (Maze Solving)... now scrapped

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:39:16 -0400

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This is a front wheel drive and rear wheel turn maze robot. The "mouth" is it's one touch sensor. Although it is fast and maneuverable, it could not make it up a 30 degree incline, so I had no choice but to scrap it ;( My 2 working maze robots will be posted soon, as well as my mini sumo!

Chair bot

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:59:36 -0400

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What do you do when your 6 year old is excited to share his idea : "Let's build a robot!" Well obviously you start building a robot with your son! At least that is what I have done. This robot will be a humanoid torso on a swivel (office) chair base. Video of chair base before torso was added: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWLt67l7shY&feature=player_embedded Video of head turning: Now with Pan and Tilt! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qzw7Va9V2Q&feature=player_embedded (old) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxfH0qB_MCo&feature=player_embedded Build ...

Robotic Arm (R.A.1)

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:28:30 -0400

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Robotic Arm (R.A.1) This is a robotic arm with 4 degrees of freedom. Arm made from aluminum and galvanized iron which i cut and pierced in C.N.C pantograph machine. Also in the base of arm i appended 4 balls caster for free and stable movement. For servos controller i used a parallax servo controller which i programmed on PSCI software.

Beetle Bailey Islander

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:57:51 -0400

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Since my first (and ongoing) project (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/36345) isn't technically a robot because it relies on various methods of RC Control, I decided to work my way up the evolutionary chain so-to-speak. After a couple of unsuccessful BEAMbot attempts I realized I had all the components to build this "BeetleBot" based almost word for word on this instructable- http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robot-The-BeetleBot-v2-Revisite/ The only hangout came because ...

My first robot, follower car —— SVBR-1

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:56:06 -0400

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This car is my first robot, using Mega16, L293D, HC-SR04, breathing led with PWM. just easy function, to folllow object, cannot turn left or right, just go straightly in line. My next one is remote control car,

JARR - Just Another Roving Robot

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:12:11 -0400

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Just what it says - a rover / line follower used for experimentation and learning. I'll post the code somewhere if anyone is interested, but don't expect anything spectacular or elegant. Especially the line follower code. Other than the boiler-plate stuff I'm writing it from scratch. The servos for the wheels are driven by an amtel chip with arduino bootloader. It is basically an arduino with no serial / USB circuitry. The main Arduino sends a 3 bit code to tell the motion ...

The forever alone toasting robot

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:07:00 -0400

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When you're forever alone, this robot helps you through the lonely Saturdaynight by toasting a beer with you!

LawnBott

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:44:21 -0400

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Well I have finally made some time this winter to return to my lawn mower project.. This has plagued me for a few years, trying to figure out the buried wire fence .. Although I have certainly learned tons I by no means claim to know all about this buried wire fence... The circuit that I settled on after making so many that I can't count and spending endless hours and money on different ideas.. Sorry was going off on a rant there.. Anyway the circuit that is shown in the videos is a fairly ...

RoverBee Two

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:15:29 -0400

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Third robot build, almost identical to RoverBee One. Using the following: - Arduino Uno - Arduino Motor Shield r3 - HC-SR04 Distance Sensor - Tamiya Universal Plate - Tamiya Twin Motor gearbox - Radio Shack 9V connector (270-0324) & Plug (274-1569) to power the Uno (not shown) - 4-AA battery compartment (2x2 smaller holder) I had enough parts to do a second rover, so I thought, why not. This one uses the same code base as the first rover, since the parts are identical. Both ...

RoverBee One

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:05:48 -0400

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Second robot ever built using the following: - Erector set for chassis. - Arduino Uno - Arduino Motor Shield r3 - HC-SR04 Distance Sensor - Tamiya Twin Motor gearbox - Radio Shack 9V connector (270-0324) & Plug (274-1569) to power the Uno - Radio Shack 4-AA battery compartment (270-0391) I wanted to build a second robot after building the Popular Mechanics Build Your First Robot. I used the Clusterbot as influence since I had an Erector set to use and more parts from the first build. This ...

A.R.C.O.S

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:29:34 -0400

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December 2013 Maintenant en Français et en Anglais. Now in French and English. ARCOS a eu beaucoup de modifications depuis ma dernière publication. Non seulement une transformation mécanique mais aussi électronique ou électrique. ARCOS has had many changes since my last publication. Not only mechanical but also electrical or electronic transformation. L'aspect extérieur n'à pas changée beaucoup si ce n'est quelques trous en plus. J'ai adopté un ...

HMOD-1

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 03:34:28 -0400

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I am working since beginning of this year on a new humanoid robot to continue my AI experiments.The ability of machine learning will be given by algorithms including variable structure stochastic learning automaton and linear regression (least squares - first order polynomial). As I have more interests in creating a complex behaviour of the robot instead of complex movements, I am just using a simple 2WD platform to move the robot from point A to point B. By creating several decks on the 2 WD platform, ...

Delta robot

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:34:03 -0400

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This is my bachelor thesis. Delta robot will pick up objects and paletize them using machine vision. Servos are controlled by FPGA, that is controlled by SingleBoard RIO, that is controlled by PC with LabView, that is controlled by notebook with C#. But it is not complete yet. FPGA, RIO and PC are all using LabView. But LabView is not good on "strategy thinking" so I use my notebook with C# connected by LAN to do it. Lately, after debuging, I will use C# dlls imported into LabView to do the "strategy ...

Drifter - Arduino controlled RC car

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:11:49 -0400

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Drifter is based on a cheap RC toy car I found at Toys'r'us, named 'Fast lane Monster Drift'. I think it's the same model Frits has been used in an episode of TLIHR. It doesn't work well, you get what you pay for. But it is a good hacking platform. There is no much space left for additional electronics, but a Arduino Pro Mini fits very well on the rear axle. The onboard electronic is as usual very primitive. A PCB with a RC receiver IC, 2 H-Bridges for drive and steering motor, ...

Egon V3 - IR Remote Controlled

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:59:56 -0400

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Hey Again... This is my third robot and I think they keep getting better. I am new at this and prior to 2 months ago had never messed with any electronics or programming of any sort so please be kind. This is Egon. He started out around christmas time and a simple bot made from an IPAD box with two servos and a Ping ultrasonic sensor. I then upgraded him to homemade IR sensors which you can see in the front of Egon. When I posted my proof a concept a few weeks ...

AouTeam Needs help !!!

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:25:25 -0400

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Our robot consists of (Rover car , Robotic arm , Arduino mega , Ethernet shield connected to a portable router) Rover car : 4 dc motors Robotic arm : 6 Servo motors our robot has two modes 1) manual mode in this mode you can control the robot using an android app manually you can move the rover car in the direction you want and also you can move each motor in the robotic arm in a specified angle using a slider bar for each motor . 2) Automatic mode or artificial mode in this mode the robot suppose ...

IR eyed Robot

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:13:07 -0400

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Hello every one Today I show you my work, from the early beginnings until now (It won't be long). (I'll try to be respectful of the english Grammar but i'am not sure to succeed). I have to say that I've started from almost nothing, No skills in Programming, Electronics and Robotics at all. I only have time to spend, parts and a friend named Google. So Let's go, Let's make Robots!!! 1/ The first one named U.P.J for "ugly piece of junk" It was supposed to go forward, bump something then ...

robot pet

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:39:06 -0400

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hi. this will be a walker, a photovore one. it will use a motor in the middle to change directions. it will have a beam head to seek the light.

irrbot

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:07:37 -0400

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hi there. my 1st robot, OK my 5th robot. first was just spining junk.:) i built this junk bot at sunday evening, because i was bored. it will send signals with ir to other bot, with emmiter. it will recieve signal with ir led.

Phil-1

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 22:40:43 -0500

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Phil Is Made of very light weight aluminum, milled to a 8x9 body and a max height of 6 inches. I prefer to use servos as his means of movement for the main reason of project versatility. I gave him a 7.2 Volt 3000 mah Battery. Soon Phil will not only have the capability to go hide in the dark, he will also be able to search out the brightest area to recharge his battery. He does not just stop at an object or wander around aimlessly, he plots his next move so he can hide in the best ...

Robocup Robot

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:49:00 -0500

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This is my robot that I am going to use for the Robocup Junior Australia competiton. We have to make a journal anyway so I figured that I might as well upload it here. Sorry about the quality of the videos, they used to be 1080p but I am running low on internet. (I only have 15GB per month) Testing the electronics before the case is designed. After a bit of tweaking and internet research, getting the sensors to return some readings was quite easy. In the picture is the board, 2 servos, 2 motors, ...

Cheesecake - drakuni's first robot

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:33:42 -0500

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cheese cake! Drakuni´s first robot build day #1 (aprox 2hours) Plan of Action: Driving!: differential drive! And the first sensor will be one or two bumper sensors in the frontAfter that: maybe make it run straight? (because it probably wont :P) So getting the parts! At the heart and brain: an arduino uno! And 2 geared motors with wheels: And a l298n motor driver arduino shield: And 2 bumper switches kindly "donated" by my school... And ...

fast line following robot

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:24:51 -0500

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Line following Robot. It can runs up to 1m/s. hope fully we can participate in RobotChallenge (http://www.robotchallenge.org/robotchallenge) for this year.

EDWARD, My Maze Walking Robot

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:28:22 -0500

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Note: The name has nothing to do with vampires. I have never read/watched those books/movies and I have no intention to. The name is an acronym for Electronically Driven Wireless Autonomous Roving Droid. Proccess At my school in 8th Grade we get to do a project on whatever we feel like. I had wanted to build a robot, so I used this as an opportunity to do so. My sister's friend's dad owns a metal shop, and he offered to help me make the body. We worked for two evenings to make a CAD drawing of the ...

My robot don't move !

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:03:24 -0500

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Hello here ! I have a problem on the robot that I just built. The robot moves with the help of two stepper motor and detect obstacles using two sensors Ultrasonic. For now, the robot should just be able to avoid obstacles. Then I could possibly add floors to add other functions as the return has a base for example. So I try the robot and... nothing. The robot does not move exept one impulses (step ?) per second and per motor and theserial monitor (which gives me the distance of the two sensors) ...

For the test of robots....

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 03:26:30 -0500

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For the test of robots I have built a testboard for me Even wider photos shall see ... on my HomepageFlash required

HomeMade IR Sensor Controlling Robot...Proof of Concept

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:04:54 -0500

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I saw a tutorial that Ro-Bot-X did on controlling a robot with homemade IR Sensors so i decided to try it. I am using two 38KHz IR Reveivers from RadioShack and two IR LEDs from Radio Shack. The total cost for the sensors was around $9.00. It took a little time to figure out how to use the sensors because i am very new at electronics have no prior programming knowledge. I have used PING))) ultrasonic sensors and the sharp IR sensors and I have to say....this was the best ...

K'nex Robot That shoot Caps

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:01:05 -0500

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This robot will move forward, backward, and turn left and right and this robot will shoot water bottle caps using a dc motor and this robot control with a remote and the drive train of this robot is build using K'nec

La Poulette V6

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:59 -0500

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New version of my home made robot lawn mower.Details available (in french) at http://hmnrobots.blogspot.fr/

ArduPi Webcam Tankbot

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:28:35 -0500

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This is my first robot project though I have been working with Microcontrollers and Embedded Linux for a little while. As of writing (3/1/13) this is still very much a work in progress, but most of the hardware construction has been completed. This robot will provide a remotely controlled, mobile platform for a pan/tilt webcam. It is based on the excellent Tamiya Tracked Chassis Kit with the Dual DC Motors connected to the Arduino Motor Shield R3 via the Screw Terminal. The Pan/Tilt function ...

My FirstMonster (or FM for short)

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:16:24 -0500

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I managed to finish my first robot on witch I spent a lot of time, mostly because a lot of stuff was new to me. It is not very complicated but it seems to do it's job well. I posted everything about the build on my blog and also the parts I used (and the ones I rejected). It is a Tamiya tracked platform with dual gearbox. I used an Arduino UNO and a SeeedStudio motor shield to drive it from a 11.7 lipo battery I had from my RC heli. It uses a Ultrasonic sensor to look in front and also a DIY IR sensor ...

Pi Robot

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:44:51 -0500

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This is a very simple robot based on a Raspberry Pi with a L293D motor controlles connected to two motors and wheels. Running on the Pi I have a python script which checks the current message on livebots and moves the motors accordingly. You can control it LIVE at: http://livebots.cc/Robot/View/25 Here are some photos: UPDATE: Here's a scketch of the connections:

Line Follower using IR sensors (no microcontroller)

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:38:07 -0500

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Hello there LMRians!!! Here is my first robot. This is an LM324 comparator based line follower robot. It uses a pair of analog IR sensors. A power supply board consisting a 7805 IC has been used. The chasis was from an old toy car. The L293d motor driver has been used for driving the motors. It is logic based and makes no use of a microcontroller. Enjoy

Android Rover 5 with mecanum wheels

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:17:09 -0500

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Hello everyone! This is my current work in progress Android rover utilizing the Rover 5 base and the Vex mecanum wheels, which seem to be a popular choice around here! I am keeping everything open source on this one, and you can find it here: https://github.com/Legomaniac/AndroidRover I still have to implement the analog inputs for the voltage output by the controller board, and the encoders. I have yet to build the pan/tilt bracket yet either, but I will keep this post up to date with progress. Tell ...

Autonomous Sumo Battle Bot with Pneumatic Flipper

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:18:11 -0500

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This Sumo Bot was designed, built, programmed and tested over a 12 week period for one of my final year engineering classes. The aim was to design and build a lightweight fully autonomous sumo fighting robot for an in class Sumo Bot competition. The robot was required to push, lift or flip the opponent’s robot out of the arena. There were two physical restrictions which the sumo robot must abide by. The robot must weight no more than 1000g and is required to fit within a 200mm x 200mm x 300mm ...

FIRST Ultimate Accent robot

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:41:59 -0500

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I am posting this on behalf of FIRST team 4611. We're done, and you can see the challenge and the robot above. The contest will be over spring break. It can't climb, but it shoots reliably, and as a first year team we are thrilled. We won the All Star Rookie and Highest Seed Rookie awards!! Unfortunately, we had trouble loading the frisbees in the first few matches. We made a new loading ramp mid-competition that worked well, but our ranking ...

Mini Sumo

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:43:40 -0500

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**I placed first!! Some of the competition had ultrasonic sensors with low enough thresholds that they were still able to see my foam-covered robot, but the upward spinning defense wheels proved very effective. Later into the compeition I added white tape to my blue wedges, in an attempt to trigger the line sensors of my opponents. This is my first programmed mini sumo. I've just finished the body, and my friend who has an Arduino will be doing the programming. ...

RadaryBot

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 07:09:51 -0500

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This is a little robot with a pan/tilt radar head. I built this robot for my nephew and niece to play with. The aim is to enable the robot to explore the environment autonomously without colliding with objects. The robot chasis is from an old line-track robot kit that I just used it as upside-down. The pan/tilt mechanics are puchased and two micro servo motor are used to have 2 degrees of freedom on the head. The radar is based on SRF02 ultrasonic range finder for detecting obstacles further than ...

Tic Tac MAGneToe

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 04:17:12 -0500

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This is Tic Tac MAGneToe, As the name suggests it uses an electromagnet to move the game pieces, both for you and itself. NOTE: It does drop pieces which I'm hoping to fix :-( It has 3 buttons and 2 LED's to indicate if you are selecting Coloum or Row. The 3 servo's provide a delta positioning system. Some enamel coated copper wire wrapped around 1/2 an iron nail connected to a relay and 1.5v battery produces the magnet. And Yes it consumes that AA way to fast. The Magnet's coils two wires each go ...

tic,tac,toe

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 04:08:39 -0500

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Greetings, this is my entry to the "tic, tac, toe" robot challenge by Odd-Bot. Moves are made by placing different coloured marbles into a wooden grid. The robots frame is made from 7mm plywood, cut to shape on my scroll saw. Sadly, due to my lack of programming skills, I am using the same algorithm as "rick100" which only allows the robot to make the first move. The robot will always win or tie. My video uploaded to youtube in strangly low quality for unkown reasons , sorry about that. The ...

Doc, Tic-Tac-Toe robot

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:31:29 -0500

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Hello folks Here is my entry to OddBot's contest, "Naughts and crosses". His name is Doc, not stunningly original, I must admit, but... here it is. The ideea behind it's design was to make a board like game of Tic-Tac-Toe which use a reusable table and pieces instead of drawn shapes. For this, I needed a robot capable to scan the game board in order to determine where the game pieces are placed and put it's own pieces on the board. The main parts are as ...

Mini sumo robot

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:04:45 -0500

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My first mini sumo robot: Fingertech "Cobra" mini sumo chassis Motor driver: Pololu item #:708IR sensors: GP2Y0D340K GP2Y0D310KMicrocontroller: ATmega328pLinks (spanish): http://webdelcire.com/wordpress/archives/1916http://webdelcire.com/wordpress/archives/1941

The Milerunner

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:57:53 -0500

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Hello! Finally posted something... But yeah: This is my 6th robot, and it is my version of SHR! It runs on Picaxe 14M, and uses 2 modified micro servos to move. I had problems with the wheels, and I decided to make my own. They are NOT perfect, but they do work. It has got a Sharp IR sensor and later I will add a LDR and make a sumo front plate. But, all the pictures are in the demonstration video! Hope you like it! (Yes, it is glittering hot glue there :P)

RBS Tadpole with Encoders

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:34:22 -0500

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Introduction I am using a Rocket Brand Studios Tadpole as a platform for experimentation. I'm taking the Open Robotics University Control of Mobile Robots course, and I wanted to try implementing some of what I am learning. Features The Tadpole can be ordered with various options and add-ons, but this is how I outfitted mine. Laser cut acrylic chassisTwo DC gearmotor differential driveOptional wheel encoders (hall effect sensors with 8 ticks/revolution)Analog IR obstacle sensor (6 IR LEDs and 3 ...

SMARTCAR

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:14:00 -0500

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This was the first robot that I worked in 2007.Was designed an autonomous vehicle comprising a microprocessor 89C52, a GPS module and a GSM module.We developed a control system for a mobile platform alert targets tracked by GPS.The principle of operation of the system passes through a movable platform that communicates with the vehicle by sending SMS destination coordinates.The vehicle via a GSM protocol received the coordinates, calculated its position through a GPS module built and moved to the ...

HOG Drive System aka Hemispherical Omnidirectional Gimballed Drive System

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:13:05 -0500

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All my projects & progress are available at marginallyclever.com. about They were first researched in 1938. Curtis Boirum built one that got on Hackaday. Now I bring you the plans for a model that you can print and build yourself. Use one to make an awesome RC car. Use two to make an RC car that can move in any direction. This system has about 15 degrees of movement on either axis. Instructions Long way: Get the designs from thingiverse and 3D print a copy. Drill out the missing holes Add ...

Dixie

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:22:30 -0500

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2013-03-28 Hi again! I finally took the arduino board out of the robot's body. For now all connections are in a breadboard, at some point I'll move to a PCB. After moving to the breadboard, I had some issues with the motors, but searched a bit in the site and found guibot's post: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/2074. Followed that configuration, adding both ceramic and electrolytic capacitors, and they started working fine. Power supply: I'm using a 9V battery for the ...

Autonomous robot that returns to charging station when battery runs low

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:50:42 -0500

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This Lego autonomous rover just drives around uselessly until the battery drops under a certain level. At that point it wil go look for the charging station. It does this by driving in one direction, using a digital compass. When it hits a wall, it'll turn 90 degrees right until it hits another wall. Then it tries to turn to the first direction again and eventually the rover will pass the charging station (as it is in the back of the room). When it does, it will receive an RC5 IR signal ...

Puppet Bob

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:44:05 -0500

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This is Puppet Bob, a silly internet controlled biped robot based on BoB v1 by K120189. I printed the orginal legs and feet files from BoB v1 at Artica, but cutted an custom PVC piece with the servos closer. The head was an half sized prototype of my Ping Pong Balls cannon. How the main board is not on the robot, I used servo expasion cables which made it look like a marionette, hence the name. You can control it live here: http://livebots.cc/Robot/View/23 I still need to find a way ...

i shall call him.......?????....... hopeless!!!!!!!!!

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:29:18 -0500

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this is my first time posting a robot. i've build 4 robots in my past. this is another project for me to learn more about writing in code. its all practice and preperation for my never ending project. a autonomous octopod. so fell free to tell me if im doing somethn wrong or if there is a better way to going about it. all coments good and bad are welcomed.. just need a few outside openions.i basically built a mintduino and put it on a pcb. im using two 9v batteries. one for the brains and sensors, ...

Steve-O

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:08:20 -0500

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This is my second robot. My son found some online bit pricey tho. And of course me being a PLC guy decided hey i will build my own.( what a learning expirience). I will post my complete build when I finish the final revision. new body new code and better accuracy. Well least that is the plan. his body is made of aluminum and balsa wood. Tried to keep him as light as possible. I decided to go with a 1/16th scale R/C car battery. Last about 2 hours and charges in about ...

Humanoid Robot

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:43:24 -0500

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This would be the most advanced robot I have ever done. It's a humanoid robot based on the arduino mega 2560. I created several functions like the attack mode which enables the IR sensor; and once you get close enough to it the robot will strike back. The second mode offers to robot the ability to rotate depending on its position (distance reading through IR) .The default mode is the one which accepts data from the pc through serial communication. GUI -----(writes a value to a txt file)---->Processing(reads ...

Obstacle-avoiding robot - a weekend project

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:04:56 -0500

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This is my first robot, it simply avoids obstacles by using an ultrasonic sensor. It uses an Arduino as its brain, a pair of DC motors for locomotion and a small servo for swinging its sensor around.

Android Arduino Rover

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:06:26 -0500

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The open source Robots everywhere software is available for download on the android market and more information can be found on http://www.robots-everywhere.com. I still need to get the tilt servo working, there is map and gps support too that I need to set-up. I have a little circuit that converts the the audio out data from the app to standard serial for the controller, it allows for a bluetooth connection too, I had some trouble getting the two talking with that setup ...

Budget Robot based on the Propeller Quickstart

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:03:34 -0500

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The goal here was to create a as functional a Propeller robot as possible for less than $50. The Bluetooth capability pushes it over the $50 mark, but I thought it was a feature that was worthwhile for someone beginning in robotics. I was able to adapt a mini-BASIC to run over the Bluetooth connection which accepts BASIC programs like this one. 10 FORWARD 15020 PRINT HCSR0430 IF HCSR04 < 150 THEN BACKWARD 20030 IF HCSR04 < 150 THEN RIGHT 25040 GOTO 10

Web controled robot using android and arduino adk - work in progress

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:30:28 -0500

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This is my first robot, it is a Web controlled robot , the commands are sends through a web browser to a PHP server , the user interface to control the robot is written using HTML and their are 5 commands available (up,down,left,right,break) , when the user clicks on one of these commands , the command is sent to a PHP server (I've used 000webhost.com ) . in the other side there is a robot built using Ardunio mega ADK attached to an android powered device (Samsung S3 in this case) , the android ...

RB-9 RROS-based Robot

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:49:24 -0500

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This robot was built using the RB-9 chassis available from RobotBASIC.org. It is powered by a RROS-based PCB that uses 5 ranging sensors to create a Virtual Sensory System (VSS) that includes 4 bumpers, 5 proximity sensors, and a turret-ranger). It also supports 3 lines sensors, a compass, a beacon detector, and battery monitoring. The video points out the major parts, and shows how easy it is to program this robot by explaining a simple application where the robot finds and moves to objects that ...

Little Johnny

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:32:53 -0500

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To make Little Johnny, I got an Andruino Uno R3, a Raspberry Pi, some old Printer Motors, and old computer case, a couple of "3rd Hands" and some sensors and started hacking. Little J's voice box is contructed out of an old Linksys router and some new green LEDs. Tank treads are a copy of a project I read on instructables, using rollerblade wheels, ball bearings and Bike Chain, combined with split 1/2 PVC pipe, and a few size 8 screws with nuts JB welded on, topped off with a rubber belt harvested ...

First Robot - Arduino + Processing

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:46:22 -0500

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After some weeks of browsing this website, I felt inspired to built something, so, here is the first robot that I'm currently working on. The idea of this project is to have a platform that can be controlled remotely or work autonomously. For the initial fase, I'm working on some basic remote programmed on Processing, which send commands to the robot via bluetooth (using controlP5 for the UI, and bluetoothDesktop to handle bt communication). At the moment, i only programmed the movements on the robot ...

MDi-eins

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:20:17 -0500

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Hello all you guys. It's been some time I'm thinking about of build a kind of interactive robot (something like a butler, service robot). Recently I saw some projects that have inspired me. So, I decided to build my own. Also, some inspiration comes from the classics R2D2, Johhny #5, Wall-E and others. Interactive I mean, first, interacts with me, but more important: interacts with other robots. How to interact with me I don't know yet what method ...

Skynet

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:57:05 -0500

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UPDATED 2/28/13 Before you read this, please read the post on my other Tic Tac Toe playing robot: The Ttp Project at: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/36073 Skynet was built out of the ashes of The TTP Project, also for the purpose of competing in Oddbot's Naughts and Crosses challenge. I learned sevral lessons from the development of TTP: make the turret secure, make the board unajustable, focus the laser properly, make the laser hit the middle of the baloon, not the middle ...

Homemade Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV, Work In Progress)

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:53:40 -0500

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This project is based around a Little Tikes H2 ride-on toy; it's a work-in-progress to ultimately result in a beta-testing UGV (unmanned ground vehicle) platform. I intend to use it to develop various control software, sensors, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and machine vision experiments.

Dollar store bot!

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:00:10 -0500

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Not much to see here but he was cheap and fun to build! This guy started life as a dollar store Erector Set knockoff: // Only $5 ! He's powered by a couple of regular servos modified for continuous rotation plus another to sweep the ultrasound sensor, an Arduino Uno and some duct tape. /// Nothing spectacular but a fun lil' tracked bot.

Aviation Grade

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:06:48 -0500

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Hello LMR, This is my first robot based on the arduino version of SHR (penny). It has as you can see IR sensor to avoid obstacles. The body is made from a scavenged aviation grade oil can the rest is all stuff you know.I will attach a video shortly to show it in action. I also added a back up function that backups until it reaches a fair distance to start scanning again.It took me alot of time to build this little guy since I had to also learn how to programm the thing. Thanks for all the ...

Parakeet Platoon Maze Platform

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:28:18 -0500

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Update: My robot placed 4th in the touch sensor maze at the National Robotics Challenge, and was nominated for the Honda Inovation award as well! The next step for this robot is to be submitted to Club Jameco for production as a platform/kit. After all, it costs about $60-90 to make, compared to the $140-180 Boe-Bot. I will add a video of its maze run soon. Looking back on how I entered the world of robotics, I wished that I had a sturdy, easy to program Arduino shield and platform. Well, ...

Bluetooth controlling robot with ultrasonic sensors

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:13:33 -0500

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Bluetooth controlling robot with ultrasonic sensors. Measuring distance between 35 and 200cm and displaying on 2 seven-segment displays. Sound indication from 2 buzzers (for left and right) when the robot is at 35 cm distance from the object. Measuring the enlightment in the room and from that turn on and off 2 led diodes. 2 modes of operation autonomous and manual. Manual controll from laptop or mobile and automatic self controll avoiding obstacles with ultrasonic sensors. Video on forum

The TTP Project

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:05:37 -0500

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The TTP Project, hereafter just TTP, was designed to play Tic Tac Toe against a human in a very unconventional way in order to compete in Oddbot's Naughts and Crosses challenge. When he first posted the challenge, I thought it would be great to enter, but I couldnt thing of anyting unique, so I left it. But one afternoon, I was thinking of how it would be awesome to have a nunchuck/arduino controled potato cannon turret, then the idea morphed into a potato cannon turret that would somehow fire two ...

Sharky

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:57:14 -0500

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A re-purposed Shark hand held sweeper. The first question I usually get (particularly from women) when I talk about robots is "Can it sweep my floors?". So here it is. I bought the hand held sweeper at a Goodwill store for a few bucks, added continuous rotation servos for drive motors, a homemade Arduino controller (ATmega8) and a sonar and bump sensors for obstacle avoidance. The code uses a subsumption architecture (okay, behavior based if you want to use the current lingo). It does a surprisingly ...

Red Squadron

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:28:58 -0500

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A One Weekend Miracle Red Squadron is actually a collection of three robots that work together in order to accomplish a task. The objective for the squad is to make it to a location and stop. I decided to use both digital and analogue brains to show how they can work quite well in harmony. And yes, it is name after a Clone trooper squad and Rebel squad from STAR WARS.(Forgive me for the low resolution pictures, my camera isn't of the highest quality :P ) RED SQUADRON Red Leader #Digital Red ...

Robot head

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:34:28 -0500

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This is a head I originally designed to use on robots. It can shoot ping pong balls from the mouth and move his light eyes. Although, I never used it in an other robot. Instead, I have it online on Livebots, a platform I'm creating for having interactive robots that people can play with through the internet. Go here and try it for yourself: http://livebots.cc/Robot/View/11 I wanted to make a cover for my Ping Pong Balls Cannon, so I started with a 5L water bottle: Covered it with kitchen ...

SpideyCAM

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:51:42 -0500

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SpideyCAM is still a work in progress. He'll be remotely controlled via XBee radios from my laptop. I'm building the dashboard panel in Processing using a bunch of additional Processing libraries including OpenCV, ControlIO and ControlP5. This is my first experiment with this many servos. The Pololu Maestro software was invaluable for building the servo walking motion I've shown in the video. SpideyCAM still needs further work to get him to walk without falling over. Here are some more pictures: Some ...

First robot (Hectic)

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 09:57:01 -0500

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This post is just one of the first steps of my build.I have made my robot's housing ready for powdercoating. UPDATE 15-2-2013 Servo's arrived this day. . UPDATE 27-2-2013 Old housing in a new colour. UPDATE 3-3-2013 Today I made some wheels. The rubberband acts as a tire. UPDATE 24-5-2013 I thought it would be nice to make a sort of prototype first before I instal it in the powdercoated case. This way I can see if I ...

Tracer

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:29:12 -0500

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Tracer is a simple linefollowing robot that has the ability to follow light or dark lines. It is able to do this through taking advantage of four photoresistors. The amount of current alotted from each side is tested by the LM393P comparator and reacts respectavely to stay on track. The motors are powered by a set of PN2907A PNP transistors, a fairly simple set up. I also added motor feedback protection by adding some schottky diodes to the motors. (No need to fry a perfectly good comparator). I ...

My Simple Bot

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:16:18 -0500

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This simple bot is my first larger project. I still have no clue about the fundamentals of electricity or electronics (and never soldered anything in my life till last weekend) but was fascinated by the possibilties. After some "research" on Google and Youtube I ordered all necessary parts online - except the foamboard used for the chassis which comes from the local home improvement store. The base is built of cutted foamboard and glued together. The motors are fixed with double sided tape, same ...

My first robot

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:47:30 -0500

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This is my first robot :) very simple line follower using 2 photoresistors and atmega microcontroller, I used a plastic box as chassis and two plastic nuts as wheels, powered by 2 nokia cells 1 for the controller and the other for the servos.

Rocket Brand Studios Tadpole Spurt Shadow Runner

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:50:55 -0500

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Well, Chris the Carpenter has been hard at work since MakerFaire perfecting a design for a robot kit that can do... anything. Well, almost anything. OK, a lot of things. Cool things that we usually ask basic robots to do. He calls it the Tadpole, and it is very neat. I'm working with Chris to create some designs that operate without a microcontroller, Inspired by the SpurtBot designs from Rostock University and my own work in this area. Here's the third one, based on the Tadpole Educational model, ...

robotic arm control with arduino nunchuck

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:45:05 -0500

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I found some micro servos lying around and thought of making this robotic arm. I had some broken blinds and got the bracket to use for the servos and some scrap plastics in my toolbox. Its a prototype for my upcoming bigger robotic arm with better servo. I added nunchuck control for manual control. In the future I will be adding sensors maybe mounting the arduino underneath the box . Im happy with the result and will be making more! I had more projects going on and this is one of them. Didnt spend ...

Junkie Stick Bot

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:23:28 -0500

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Going through my box of electronic junk i found few motors and printer rollers. Few hours later this is what came out. It is basic junk bot which follows the light. Currently, power output is too low and it is not quite mobile :) Light following is working ok. I have used two photo transistors which are connected to LM386 and depending on output of either left or right transistor, corresponding motor got's output.

Delta Robot v2

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:07:35 -0500

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All my projects & progress are available at marginallyclever.com. I design kits to teach others about building robots and the STEM concepts. This delta robot is an improvement over the previous model. The older one required milling and metal parts that were quite heavy. Since I got a 3D printer that's changed. Not counting the 3D printing the build time was about 30 minutes. This robot is a Delta Robot. They are often used in "pick and place" work like handling ...

Light chasing autonomous rover

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:29:57 -0500

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I started 2 years ago with an autonomous rover that chases light and avoids obstacles. We're now 11 versions further and version 12 is almost ready! Eventually the rover must cruise around without hitting any objects and return to a charging station when the battery runs low. I'll show you the evolution of the rover, starting with version 2 (version 1 was crap) Version 2 First version that could drive around with obstacle avoidance in the front. Version ...

Lego plant watering robot

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:20:47 -0500

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This robot waters the plants while you're on holiday! You have to line up the plants and through a GUI in Microsoft Access you can input the water demands per plant (how many times per week the plant needs water and how much). The water reservoir contains a mixer and an aeration unit (through lego compressors) to avoid dead water. The only thing not lego about it is the water pump and the robot is controlled by an Arduino Duemilanove. I've used a selfmade multipurpose motor driver pcb so all the ...

48-wheeled Rover 5 - Mechanum Wheel Test

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:41:26 -0500

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IntroductionThis Rover 5 platform was received with damaged wheels so I decided I'd give mechanum wheels a try. Unfortunately the cheapest set of mechanum wheels I could find was outwith my limited budget. I turned to Thingiverse and found this relatively simple design (other designs are available but use bearings or other special parts). It took me a few visits to MAKLab, making use of their Ultimaker 3d printer, to print all the parts for the wheels. Mechanum wheels printed on an Ultimaker from ...

Object Avoidance Robot MK1

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:16:25 -0500

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Hello everyone. My ultrasonic sensors arrived (4 in total) but instead of using them on my scrapbot, i found some 360 degree servos that i had gathering dust from a previous project.so i decided to make use if them. The scrapbot was too loud because of the build materials so i settled with this. In the video it has the distance set to 30cm. Materials: Body: Tamiya universal board (leftover from an onld tank project) Wheels: 38mm diameter. (i wanted them ASAP but the ebay Australian ...

Heavyweight Sumo

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:16:31 -0500

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This is one of the robots I am building for this year's NRC. I'm trying an atypical wheel setup for this robot, which could be fast and maneuverable, or could result in an unstable robot with little grip; we'll see! You can find the contest manual for the specific challenge here: http://www.nationalroboticschallenge.org/joomla/index.php/downloads

Stella - the robobrrd

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:43:54 -0500

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This is Stella, my work-in-progress Robobrrd. I ordered a chassis kit from Robotgrrl, and this is the progress I've made in a few days. The eyes are from an Elmo robot tear down I did a week or so ago, and are lit with blue LEDs. I've got a lot of other ideas for her, so there will be many changes to come. I got the Eye LEDs wired up - here's a new video... I got the perch working today... Here's a video...

Big Guy (WIP)

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:25:08 -0500

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Based on a ZipZap micro R/C car with a custom PCB and Pic16F88, this "Big Guy" is the start of my new, microbot. I've wanted to build a small robot for some time. I also wanted to play with front wheel steering. About ten years ago, I came across these tiny R/C cars at the local Radio Shack. They were the size of MatchBox cars. I bought two and had a ton of fun with them. Eventually, one stopped working and the other lost its controller in a move. I put what was left in my parts salvage ...

Veterobot

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:50:28 -0500

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We are using Dagu's tracked chassis. The body of the vehicle is 3D printed. The BeagleBoard-xM is used as on-board computer to control wide range of sensors (such as ultrasonic range finders, compass, cameras, etc.).

MASHeR - My Attempt at Start Here Robot

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:03:37 -0500

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And so it begins.... My first robot ever :) It is called MASHeR and is heavily based on Fritzl's excellent Start Here Robot tutorial. I decided from the beginning that I didnt want to follow the tutorial word for word - I wanted to play around and experiment, which is what this is all about right? Unfortunately that led me into some problems of my own devising.... Shopping Before doing anything else, I needed to get all my components. Sadly LMR doesnt seem to have a deal going with any robotics shops ...

PolarGraph

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:45:25 -0500

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Getting there Correct way up, got rid of skewing, and bends on straight lines. So close, except now its loosing track of its own positions. (so the brain isnt central in the jar) and its moving a bit jerkily, resulting in spots at each GCode point.... GCode I decided to strip it back to basics, and write a sketch whereby i can upload a GCode file to an SD card, after a LOT of faffing around almost at ever last step, it now works... First i use inkscape to generate a path from an image, ...

Basic Robot.

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:27:38 -0500

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This is a basic robot I made, it is very similar to the one that it is shown in the "Start Here" tutorial. I haven't written the code already, I will do it in the next days. My next project will be making an Arduino shield by my own. I already have the atmega328.

Scater Bot

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:26:21 -0500

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This robot was started when i was at faculty of Mechanical engineering and mostly as a time to kill between studying. Then i made few seminars regarding the controllability of non-holonomous construction and after that it became my "project". I made my master Thesis on simulation model of this construction but i have never got the time and resurses to made it real. So after few years it came back on my table and i started to work on it when i get back from work ... Basically it all started with Tamiya ...

Behaviour-based Robotics – 3Pi/Wixel Robot controlled Remotely by Java

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:13:46 -0500

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I always wanted to control my robots using Java. I finally built one after buying many items at heavy discount from Pololu during their Black Friday Sale. The actual cost of the robot is around one-half ($100) of that listed in the Bill of materials which is based on list price($209). Most microcontrollers cannot support full function Java directly due to their limited onchip resources. That is the reason why Java has to run on a PC or tablet.The key components are the 2 Wixels (8051 core) which ...

Build a Programmable (MSP430-based) Hexapod Crawler for $40+

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:15:59 -0500

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I modified a toy hexapod crawler kit using the MSP430 LaunchPad as the controller. A SR-04 Ultrasonic distance sensor has been added to the existing whiskers for enhanced navigation. The MSP430 is programmed using the Energia IDE. As a result, one can keep adding new capabilities and behaviours to the robot easily for fun and research. At present, it can either wander around using SR-04 and whisker navigation or follow the wall. Here is a pictorial walk-through of the project: Points ...

K-Nex walker Theo Jansen walker

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:10:34 -0500

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A K-Nex walker experiment to explore the 4 legged phase issue.

First Robot on a Big Track chassis

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:33:24 -0500

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Here is my first robot project. After watching and lurking for several months I've decided to reveal my project. It's based on a "Big Track" toy I picked up cheap in the after Christmas sales last year. I don't have really mechanical engineering facilities so I thought this was a chassis with motors, battery holder etc ready made - just a bit of "de-engineering". With a motor shield on the Arduino Uno I had the chassis running and some digital IR sensors (GP2Y0D810Z0F) provided a sort of colision ...

LEDko

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:20:05 -0500

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UPDATE 28/12/2013 VIDEO of LEDko playing... macarena http://youtu.be/632UrOgEVBg VIDEO of LEDko playing the piano: http://youtu.be/OWzvuD2DSA0 LEDко is a robot I've been slowly building since October 2011. I consider it is my first robot I've built that looks like a robot. LEDко: exists reacts to voice commandstalks and singscan move autonomously and avoid obstacles follow a line and navigate in a labyrinthdo things (it has two hands) LEDко has: A Arduino Pro Mega 5V microcontroller ...

Naughts and Crosses (Tic Tac Toe) Robot: Zebra Edition

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:28:38 -0500

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My third and now fully functional design for Oddbot's Naughts and Crosses challenge. This is a remake of my last tic tac toe robot, which worked but was nearly impossible to follow. This time I gave it a new paint job, used a different computer fan motor, and instead of tin foil used the cardboard "O" markers. I also got the lego markers (the "X") to stay up unless if it was hit by the flipper. I used hot glue, and that may be why it actually worked this time ;) The ...

Rocket Brand Studios Tadpole with Mini Controller and bump switch sensors

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:59:17 -0500

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I just got this in the mail yesterday. It took me less than two hours to put it together. I haven't had it rolling yet, because of a lack of batteries. The kit from Rocket Brand Studios is top notch. Fit and finish are perfect, and the assembly instructions are very clear.

Rocket Brand Studios Tadpole Spurt Light Follower

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:56:02 -0500

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Rocket Brand Studios Tadpole Spurt Line Follower

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:57:15 -0500

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Well, Chris the Carpenter has been hard at work since MakerFaire perfecting a design for a robot kit that can do... anything. Well, almost anything. OK, a lot of things. Cool things that we usually ask basic robots to do. He calls it the Tadpole, and it is very neat. I'm working with Chris to create some designs that operate without a microcontroller, Inspired by the SpurtBot designs from Rostock University and my own work in this area. Here's the first of the batch, based on the Tadpole Educational ...

Mini Sumo "Destroyer 3000"

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:42:39 -0500

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The system consists of: A mechanical platformActuatorsPower electronicsPower sourceSensorsMicrocontrollerMechanical parts made of aluminum L and U profiles and sheets, all fastened with screws.Actuators are 2 gearmotors driving 2 separate wheels with bevel gears. In order to control these actuators, we install 2 H-bridge drivers.And the LiPo power source around 12V to get maximum performance.In order to be able to detect the opponent, we install 4 IR proximity sensors with range 40cm.In order to ...

Castro III

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:18:04 -0500

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Castro III Castro III is currently a simple obstacle avoiding robot. It's built on toy car chassis. Equipment used: Freeduino 1.22, two DC motors, Pololu DRV8833 Dual Motor Driver Carrier, 9g micro servo, Sharp IR (GP2Y0A21YK0F) 10-80cm, 5x1.2V rechargable AA batteries, 470uF cap for power, 0,1uF caps to reduce electrical noise, old led flashlight Features: * Runs on 5 AA recharcable battery pack * Moves forward and tries to stay on corridor, and avoid obstacles * Uses averages from IR readings ...

Marvin

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:04:45 -0500

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This is my personal robot Marvin, he is still a project in progress (a robot is never finished). He is build after the Leafproject which is a opensource AI robot project, try doing a google seach on leafproject and robot. He is quite advanced, with speech recognition and Speech using MS speech engine, vision by opencv and roborealm, online newsreader, collision avoidance wtih ultrasound and brain running an AI LISP program. All hardware is custommade by me. The body is mostly aluminium and expanded ...

LEO -- 3 Servo Hexapod based on Arduino

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:34:38 -0500

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Introduction. Here is LEO, it is a three servo hexapod, this is the first robot I have ever built in my life. The build of this robot has been achieved thanks to LMR and several Google searches. LMR gave me the knowledge to make this project possible. I decided to upload the LEO project in order to help other persons that, like me, are searching for information and ideas to make their own robots. The Robot. LEO is equipped with 5 servos, three of them are used for walking, another is ...

Homebrew Naughts and Crosses (Tic Tac Toe) Robot Revisited

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:16:00 -0500

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This was made to replace my previous Tic Tac Toe robot (the huge box covered in tin foil and wires). The Robot moves first into the center square (where the rotation device is). The user then moves by putting tin foil into the box under the space where he/she wishes to move. The robot then responds by "putting/flipping" a lego marker off of the square next to it. The robot will win/tie every time, as long as the user does not double back on themselves. If he/she does so, the robot will try and move ...

Meet Egon

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:09:10 -0500

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This is my very first project using an Arduino Uno. It uses 2 Futaba S3003 servos that i have modified for continuous rotation and one regular one to move his "eyes" around. He uses two airplane wheels i got at a hobby store for his drive motors and a standard castor wheel i got at home depot for the front wheel. He uses a Ping)) ultrasonic sensor for his eyes. He is fully autonomous and will move around to avoid obstacles. I know he is not as cool as some of the robots on here but this is my ...

Antika - my little robot "a BoeBot-like robot"

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:16:53 -0500

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hi, this is my 1st robot, a very basic obstacle detection/avoidance robot. UPDATE 12/06/2013: - added IR control code. with the help of this excellent pdf file that explains IR and how to deal with it and also how to decode RCs: http://www.mediafire.com/download/jjmnaizseuk4dlq/Infrared_Remote_Control_Signal_Analysis_-_By_Karl_Williams.PDF Background: i started learning electronics two years ago, all i wanted ...

Photo-wheelie-bot

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:12:47 -0500

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stEve

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:21:37 -0500

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stEve started life as a robot shaped sweetie tin. I received him as part of a Christmas present last year (2011) from some friends. This Christmas Eve stEve was born. I took the tin and opened some holes in the base for wheels. I had previously bought some geared stepper motors (28BYJ-48-5VDC) from ebay and though they didn't suit their original intended purpose they suited this bot down to a tee. The two stepper motors drive ellipse shaped wheels made from shapelock/polymorph. When rotated to one ...

16 Transistor Homebrew Minimalistic Naughts and Crosses (Tic Tac Toe) Robot

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:43:31 -0500

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This robot was created as an entry for Oddbot's challenge: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/35296 I learned a lot with this project: just check out the Reflection below! Here is how this guy works: a drill motor spins around and the LED on the breadboard displays whether the sensor is high (meaning the robot moves there) or low (led off). The servo is for good looks: connect a wire to ground and it will open up, and this stops the drill motor from moving. ...

Rover

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 17:05:46 -0500

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A small autonomous robot that wonders around. It's built out of parts I recieved for Christmas, such as a Rover 5 platform w/ driver board. Current Goal - Figure out Arduino reading encoders. I finally got at least two motors working so far, my only problems now are that 1) I ran out of jumper wires, and 2) I ran out of ground pins on my Arduino (both of which keep me from hooking up the other two motors). So, needless to say, it looks like I will have to make another trip to Radioshack ...

3D printed quadruped

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 09:50:20 -0500

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This is 3D printed robot out from printrbot. I am still trying to learn how to adjust those setting with different material. As you can see the quality is not that perfect yet. Another reason to build this one is trying to use bearing in between the servo and bracket. Last hexapod project was weak in the joint of servo horn. I am using Flyduino 12 Servo controller(the one below) with 12 9G servos. Yellow parts are joints for servo bracket. Using ABS material and red parts are PLA material.The bearing ...

SnowBot

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 01:43:16 -0500

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Hi! And Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! Here is my Christmas theme bot, the SnowMan SnowBot! :D This is the first brand new robot to come out of my new lab :) The robot is pretty simple it is made of styrofoam, so it looks kinda made of snow, but it is sqare to emphasize him being a robot. He has a pretty Minnie Christmas hat, alkaline battery nose and shining LED smile :) His eyes actually are the SRF05 ultrasonic range sensor. Also 3 servos help him to move his head and arms made ...

hexapod from electronic waste

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:16:30 -0500

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the bot structured with electronic waste,two hdd disk,one dvd driver's chassis,odds and ends... the electronical part designed by my friend FAT-LAZY-CAT. the bot have not completed.

Wiicambot

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:31:17 -0500

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A little robot that just wants to have fun! The code is choppy but works. I used some of Bajdi's code changed it up a little and will post it(code) in a bit. Maybe I can get some help with adding the hc-sr04 so that it avoids objects like my other robots but picks up light with the Wii and overrides the obstacle avoidance. I have examples of both, just not together( it's just beyond my skills at this point). Fun with Wii Camera- back- Bottom- 4/3/13 Update classic ...

Arduino Humanoid

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 18:16:18 -0500

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This is a brand new project. It's a step up form my Arduino Torso robot. It will have a sensor and more servos later on. Arduino sketch programs are greatly appreciated!

BaseBot

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 16:12:34 -0500

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Basebot is a simple Open Source Robot platform which intends to provide a good balance between price and performance. We want it to be as a base platform for boards like Raspi , Olinuxino , Carambola etc which can be mounted on top of it and they can control it serially. But it should be completely usable in standalone mode also.We did not provide any mounted sensors as we want users to use it as a flexible experimentation platform , while it takes care of simple robot like functions. Blog ...

Atom 1.2 Upgraded with Bluetooth

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:24:19 -0500

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Atom 1.0: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/31322 My previous Arduino project had a controller that was connected to Atom and powered by my laptop. Parts: 1 x sn754410ne - few eurosHC-06 Bluetooth V2.0 RF Wireless Transceiver Module Interface RS232 TTL 3.3 V - €6,70 - eBay3600mAh battery pack for psp 2000 to power up 2 motors, sn754410ne and Bluetooth - €6 - eBay9v battery to power up the Arduino UNO R32 x Ultrasonic Module HC-SR04 ...

MASTER Mk.1

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:03:07 -0500

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MASTER - Multi All-Surface and TErrain Robot. Current Status - Motors installed, nothing else works. Concept: MASTER is an idea that I came up with for a fairly large robot, with 8 legs. At the end of each leg are wheels, which combines the versitility of legs, with the ease of use of wheels. I came up with a fairly complex control system, and realised that I was unable to put it all together immediately, so I am building the Mk. 1 version. This has most of the control system, but is in a conventional ...

Homemade Controller and Surveillance Veichle

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:06:19 -0500

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Hello All Robot Lovers My name is The Robotic Human and i am from Australia.I am now 15 and i have had a huge passion for electronics and robotics from a very young age. At school i have tried to excel myself to one-day become a robotic engineer or similar. This robot is a four-wheel drive all terrain robot hopefully capable for rocky terrain and carry out surveillance missions. This robot will have a pan and tilt system with a inferred camera . Also the bot will have a microphone with a high gain ...

Wireless Tilt Controlled Tank Robot

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:08:05 -0500

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I've been building things like this for a while, and actually, LMR was one of the first places that introduced me to hobby robotics. I had already been building circuits with components from RadioShack for a while, but fritsl's Start Here robot was a big inspiriation. I've been building a robot each summer for the last few years, and this one is probably my 4th or 5th. I started building this in late June of 2012, and completed nearly 80% of it by the end of the summer. I finished the rest of it ...

ARM powered bot.

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:10:57 -0500

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Your basic three wheel chassis with a ARM processor. The Freescale Freedom board cost me $12.00 US. They have a 3 axis accelerometer and support Arduino shields however will not supply +5 volts. I'm currenly working on a shell for the MQX-lite RTOS. I don't want to use the string library from libc because its a space hog. I am writing basic string fuinction that won't use much space. I will be able to comunicate through an USB port.

Tadpole Robots

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:35:27 -0500

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Its been a long time coming, but I am proud to introduce you to the Tadpoles... The Tadpole is simply a perfect platform for the beginners and advanced robot folks alike. It can be as simple as a Spurt bot or as complex as one wants including abilities like mapping and datalogging. There is no soldering required and the entire assembly can be done in an hour, with one screwdriver. The Tadpole can be purchased as a bare chassis allowing you to use your own Arduino Uno or Duemilanove board ...

Quadruped

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:37:44 -0500

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This quad is built from 2mm aluminium plate cut on my homebuilt cnc, its using the freetronics eleven microcontroller and 12 hitec hightorque servos, at the moment for testing its powered with a 5 cell 2000mah 6v pack hopfully in the future when it is fully autonomous it will be powered with a 2 cell lipo, and light seeking to charge itself.

Light Following Robot

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:38:13 -0500

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The gear motor wheels, multi-directional wheel and the plastic sheet. I cut out 6 x 13 cm plastic for base. Glued the wheels to make the body and connected the motors to the components. After its completed. Robot Schematic

Hairy quadruped Picaxe 8g servos

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:54:05 -0500

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This is my second robot. It's inspired by Chopstick Junior, https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/29708. Few months ago I found where to buy cheap 8g servos and decided to make myself such walker. The SD21 servo driver board for 21 servos, promoted by Picaxe. Additionnally to be ready to use, it allows to control speed of each servo. I use the speed control to reduce the noise and I assume the wearing of those fragile, light servos. Range sensor IR servo is working at a different speed ...

Mobiton - Robotic Smartphone Shell

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:50:45 -0500

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Hey Guys,I know, I didn't post for a while. Didn't have time to post some of the projects, sorry about it.Alright, so here is our new project, we plan to go commercial with it. It is called Mobiton. It is a robotic shell for mobile devices (android currently). You can dock your phone on the device, an application written for the robot pops up and it brings the robot to life.We have programmed a telepresence application. You can login the robot from any platform (tablets, phones, browser of a pc) ...

Logobot

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:56:05 -0500

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This robotic platform is still a work in progress. I wanted to build a medium to large size robot for a long time! after joining a robotics club and with the help of a friend, I started work on this guy! UPDATE- I have installed a sound module from Sparkfun.com and now can cycle through a playlist created for club members' enjoyment. video update soon! (will show arm action!) UPDATE 11/6/13 Sorry for the long pause, for those of you who have been waiting, I have just posted ...

Hexapode 3 servo "TARANTULA"

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:08:56 -0500

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HelloI present to you my new toy (robot), nothing new in the field but I still wanted to make a hexapod with 3 servo.Forward, backward and turn following present obstacles on the ground...

Henri

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:42:06 -0500

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My 2nd after trying the start here bot a couple of years back, currently running Bluetooth remote control via rocket bot app From rocket brand studios (thank you CTC.) chassis & head were hand made from scrap metal an old pc tower for the chassis and cd drive became the head. Just finished custom board for 18m2. Will become autonomous probably after Christmas think I fried the sonar. I will add more pics and updates soon. Any feed back great fully appreciated. Update 15/12/2012 ...

Automatic Shirt folding robot

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:30:09 -0500

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This is my latest robot, and it can fold shirts. Its made from a vex kit and it has 3 servos. Enjoy the video!

Tracked robot Mk1 - fire fighting prototype

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:47:22 -0500

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This is my tracked multi-purpose robot. It is powered by two DC motors and controlled via RF link (range 1km LOS) by a usb controller plugged into a laptop. The pan-tilt mechanism can utilize various configurations:- fire hose (for firefighting)- mine detection probe- robotic arm- machine gun (for military use)- radiation detection system (for use in nuclear disasters)- night vision systemetc... This ...

Wi-Crane

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:26:14 -0500

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This Legos robotic project uses JAVA sockets to communicate to an onboard Arduino which controls servomotors, LED's, and drive motors. It features a wireless IP Camera and was a lot of fun to build.

The A.S.R.B.

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:38:43 -0500

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Hi all, I'm Matt and currently a junior in high school. I built first robot called the "A.S.R.B." over the summer for the Authentic Science Reseach Program and I wanted to share it with all of you! *I'm going to apologize in advanced if my spelling/wording/grammar is terrible--It's been a long day and I'm in a rush to get this posted.* Using the chassis of the duratrax evader EXT-2, I built this robot from the ground up. I swapped out the esc and dc motor for a traxxas 12t 550 that I had ...

Spot X

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 20:38:07 -0500

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Spot X is my latest robot, but the first I've submitted here. The X stands for 10, because he's the 10th in a series of little robots I've built under the 'Spot' name. He's a 4x4 stepper motor powered skid steer robot used for education and fun. I've been doing a robotics unit with my students and decided I needed to get a wireless robot going, so this is the result. Likes: Electricity Dislikes: Deep sand, trees, loose gravel, wheels falling off, tumbling head over heels down a steep incline. ...

Start here CD robot

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:56:59 -0500

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This was my first robot.In the very beginning it was supposed to be a simple picaxe shield of my own. I then thought I could add a "body" to it and discovered LMR. In a second time I did add a simple "pan and tilt"... with someting on top... I now need to disassemble it for the parts, so I'm taking myself by the hand, to make this post to thank LMR community, as I do think I owe LMR for many ideas I took from. - Old CDs frame - GM gearboxes - GM wheels -... PS : I ...

SPANR

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 07:08:23 -0500

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Short for: Self Propelled Acer Netbook Robot Status: Glorified RC car. First video posted. Back story: I bought a bunch of robot stuff off ebay, this being one of the robots. The netbook battery was pretty flat so first thing I did was try to charge it up. It's now over 11v (started near 8v). I've yet to identify the netbook and haven't disassembled the robot far enough to read any identifying markings on the motherboard. Housed in a project box at the top of the robot was a DFRobot Arduino Mega ...

Arduino Quadruped Robot

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:08:50 -0500

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12/13/2012 Update: Code is now available for download at http://engineer-this.com/QuadrupedVer2.txt Its saved as a .txt file because I can't host a .ino. Just rename the extension or copy and paste the code into the Arduino IDE. Hey guys, I wanted to show off my first robot. He's a quadruped walking robot that I built from scratch. All parts were designed in SolidWorks and then cut out using my CNC router. Each of the four legs are controlled by 3 cheap hobbyking servos. I have an ...

Demonbot

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:38:01 -0500

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These robots were created as a small demo of how easy it can be to get up and running. It's a Magician chassis with an Arduino Uno and L293D. We're probably the biggest consumer of Magician chassis - we've got about 30 at the moment and I'm just requested another 20. They're relatively inexpensive and easy for small hands to assemble, though we do find the motor wires have a habit it of breaking. I'm hoping to move to a 3D printed design in February. They were originally simply named "demo bots" ...

SOLAR Scrapbot.

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:48:41 -0500

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This little bot is made from scrap parts i have lying about. What inspired me was the University projects i have seen on-line and in person. I found out that not many projects involved or touched much on renewable energy sources. So i decided to build one from scrap and try. I am building robots and getting more into the software side as i have a course of robotics in mind for next and make my life at University a lot easier next year. Body: This body is made from a salvaged plastic container which ...

Unnamed Hexapod

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:03:41 -0500

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Hi guys! I know I've been super inactive lately, but I finally created another robot project to share with the world. My other projects I've been doing in the meantime haven't really been seen to finish - the Butler Bot platform got scrapped to be used as a Raspberry Pi platform, but I haven't done much with that bot at the moment. Anyways, thanks to Sparkfun's cyber Monday sale, I finally decided to commit and buy the parts for a new robot. So, I ordered 12 9g servos from valuehobby.com for ...

Panzer Tiger - 1. chassis

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 17:04:48 -0500

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Several months ago I have found on my "homestock" pair of metal tuning treads for Heng Long Panzer Tiger. Had no idea what to do with that I put it back. Later I saw on E-bay used chassis which fits with the tracks together. Only motors were missing. After I bought them (tuning version) I put it all together and tried to run it. First thing I realised that to control such hungry motors using electronic regulators is just an expensive experiment. I have vaporized pair of L298s. So I decided to do ...

TechnoTank

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 15:20:31 -0500

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I'm involved with a computer science outreach collaboration for 11-19 year olds at my University. One of our most recent initiatives involves developing robots at an after school club. We've been playing with a number of off the shelf and custom built chassis. One of the most recent is a tracked based vehicle from Lightake: http://lightake.com/products.do/category.Wholesale_Arduino___SCM_Supplies-738 Features The goal of this robot is to provide a demonstration of bidrectional communication ...

Mini sumo PixR²

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 12:22:04 -0500

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** Update **. I finished the frame Assembly and the sensor test, everything will work perfectly. video test : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjyjB4sQiOI&feature=youtu.be The robot weighs 195 gr and measure 100 x 90 x 45 mm I added masses to make it heavier (max 500 gr).Side ir sensors on a reach of 100 mm perfect for detecting an opponent who approach on the side.It remains for me the programming and after combat! (new picture at the bottom of the page) *************************************************************************************************************************** Hi ...

GPS/ Autonomous Robot

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:36:12 -0500

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Hello LMR, This is one of my robots that I have been working on for a while. I have'nt posted it yet because I wanted to make sure I have a lot done. I use the lynxmotion A4WD1 as the base. I want to update you on my latest robot, I am using the lynxmotion A4WD1 as a base and an arduino microcontroller. Inside the robot I have a sabertooth 2x12 motor controller and two 7.2 nimh batteries. I also soldered my own perf board together with two sensors, EM-406A gps and the DHT11 temperature/ ...

Global Domination Robot (GDR) Mk 2

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:46:46 -0500

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Update 28 NOV 12: - I've fiddled with the targeting code and now have it written correctly so that the GDR will enter "Sentry Mode", will scan 180 degrees using an ultrasonic rangefinder on a turret, will record the distances to everything in front of it, and then will scan back and forth and will stop and fire on anything that approaches (change in distance from previously set distances) - I have some issues with performance on these scans as sometimes the GDR will perceive a difference in distance ...

Stag 1.0

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:29:16 -0500

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Hey LMR! I am new to the LMR community and I am looking forward to learning from you guys and sharing my projects. This is Stag mark I. Mark I is a basic remote controlled Quad and was built as a proof of concept, it is the first in a series of Quads I am making. Mark I has been disassembled and the parts are being used to build mark II. Questions, comments/criticism encouraged. Basic info I'm sorry this section is so brief. I much prefer building/designing ...

MSP430 Line Follower

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:29:59 -0500

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This is a line follower that uses a MSP430G2553 16 bit microcontroller and a L293d motor driver. There are 5 cny70 analog infrared sensors that feed the value to the 10 bit adc on the microcontroller. I have implemented a PID routine mixed in with some random control logic. Faster motors are currently on the way which will make it go twice as fast. I attached the main.c source code if anyone is interested. Link to video if site not working: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf13Ptlydhg Future improvements: Lipo ...

Lunchmeat

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:45:59 -0500

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This guy is my first real foray into robotics. He's made from an Oscar Meyer Lunchmeat container, some wheels and motors ripped from one of my son's broken RC cars, a Tamiya gear box, and a swivel wheel off of the white stackable containers you can get at Wal-Mart. I'm still working on the code and logic. I'm also having an issue with the jumper wires breaking, perhaps I need to find something more sturdy to use (any suggestions?).

My first something

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:32:39 -0500

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Hi - I made this mostly wooden bot in 2006. I used a couple of small scrap motors. Maybe I had them from tape recorders. As I had no experience I started without gearing. That made some marks at the baseboards. I added some gears, but it was never very successful. I used the L293 Quadruple Half-Drivers. I also use a voltage regulator. To save pins, the 3 bumpers are connected thru resistors and read by an analog pin. The motors could just be turned on and off in forward or reverse ...

Swarm of Rover 5's + Ardunio Mega2560 + Dagu 4-Motor Controller + Romeo + Fans

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 03:24:23 -0500

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Here is my new post to document the details of my plans. I'll update my progress in implementing them here as noteworthy milestones are reached. My goals with this project are: 1. Switchable between autonomous and remote control from my laptop, via XBee. 2. App#1 is to map out the room (including furniture), and display the map in a Java program running in my laptop, that I've already partially written. 3. Autonomous exploration is via a steerable front-looking Sonar mounted on a ...

Yellow Drum Machine - Ressy Version

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:31:13 -0500

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I first saw Frits’ Yellow Drum Machine featured in Make magazine a while back, and felt compelled to make one myself, starting with the how-to. So, here it is! It also recently showed up on Design Sponge, randomly enough (about halfway down that post). The biggest differences from the original design are around the layout of parts like the board and the big speaker and the yellow wooden frame. This was based on the MAKE instructions and the online walkthrough, but with separate parts instead ...

MyzharBot - Open Tracked Robot

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:03:38 -0500

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I love the Robotics since I was a young boy: "Mom, when I'm BIG I will create a robot that washes the floor, washes the clothes and irons them for you". Now I'm "BIG"! I studied Computer Engineering with a specialization in Robotics, I'm a Computer Vision expert and I know a lot about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, so it is time to complete what I called... ... the "MyzharBot Project" MyzharBot will be your personal robot. You will be able to speak to ...

My First Rover Robot

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:56:48 -0500

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Lurking a few months now in this forum I've been learning from all of you. I started assembling and playing with some Dagu robots like the Adventure bot and mini-biped and other kits available here locally, but practically the platforms were ready and the codes were complete and had to be just applied or sometimes tweaked. This time I had to work on my parts and the code (mix-n-match what I find). I bought three servos (Towerpro SG5010). Used one for the neck (panning). For the motor I converted ...

The Ugly Quad

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:43:26 -0500

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UPDATE: got (some of) the videos up :) Not a robot yet, but kinda cool, so I thought I would share it. The Ugly Quad is a completly homemade quadcopter, built with payload capcity, parts avalibility and most importantly cheapness in mind. All of the electronic parts were purchased at hobbyking.com, which I have found to be the cheapest place to buy hobby/robot making parts along with dealextreme.com the shipping takes forever and is not so cheap, but boy are their prices. That ugly PVC frame you ...

Bonnie

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:43:32 -0500

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Inspired by some other 4 servo bipeds on LMR I decided to make my own. I had to name it Bonnie, because my other walking robot was named Clyde. Bonnie was just slapped together using my usual super high quallity manufacturing methods, eg hot glue and lego. The circut board is one I ripped off one of my other robots not yet posted on LMR, the big long female connecter was for connecting to a L298 motor control board, and is not used in this design. As of now, I only have her walking forward, but soon ...

MachineGunBot

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:37:55 -0500

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Hello. This is my first robot on LMR :). It uses Lego Mindstorms NXT, and what it does, it moves around and shoots using the highly noticeable machine gun mounted on top of the robot (machine gun design adapted from: http://www.nxtprograms.com/machine_gun/index.html). A youtube video above shows how it shoots, and moves (need to work on drive motors). In the video, I used Briccx Command Center to control the robot, so don't think the robot actually executed some program... Well...I guess that's ...

Automatic Cat Feeder

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:44:48 -0500

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I know this isn't really a robot but it's similar. I have wanted to do this project for awhile now but just found the time recently. I thought that making an automated cat feeder would both increase my knowledge in electronics/programming and relieve me from the task of feeding my bottomless pit cat. I got this idea off of a video on YouTube. The feeder will consist of a Zevro dry food dispenser from Walmart, unipolar Sanyo stepper motor, msp430 Microcontroller, LCD display, custom PCB, stepper driver ...

Cyclops

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:45:19 -0500

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Update 30/12/2012 V2 Great success! As described at the top of V8 of Cyclops on Paste bin: /*Cyclops8: As Cyclops6, moves towards light. Due to laziness, Forward movement run time depends on angle of light, however left and right turns are reduced to simply 200 m/s rather than calculated.At the start of the loop, it checks whether any of the front edge sensor pins are over the edge, and if so, backs one wheel up to bring it back on.If both edge sensors are on the desk, then carries out ...

Global Domination Robot

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 03:41:12 -0500

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The GDR Mk1 is my first robot. It operates on the basic concept of the "Let's Get Started" robot here, except I'm using all sorts of different components. Lacking the weapons payload and soul-crushing resolve of future planned expansions of the GDR, the Mk 1 just drives around, senses when it's going to hit something and navigates away from obstacles.Using an Arduino with Mk3 Motorshield for the controls. The motorshield gives me a good setup for a pair of DC motors, but since the ...

CrazYshortCircuit micro sumo ( 2 video test )

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:07:13 -0500

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Hi allI introduce you my future micro sumo (5X5X5cm) that is being assembled. I is not the tool to my circuit board so I did the welding to the old with a lot of wire to connect the components. The hard part is everything to fit on two miniature circuit without current circuit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5G9yOhz3EA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ3M0foeBxE Here are the used element:-Picaxe 18 M 2 -L293D -L7805CV +5V -SRF 05 -CNY 70 (X 2) -geared motor solarbotic GM13A -3 ...

StickBug

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:30:27 -0500

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This is my Lumi bug. I was poking aroung looking at my favorite robotsand I though hmmmI have all these parts already and should take advantage of Hurricane Sandy's time off. Love this little guy! I may improve him or shrink him in the future, for now he is complete. This is also my first complete robot that recharges and has a tiny arse switch. Update- 11/19/12 No more breadboard for StickBug! Perfed! UnderPerf...it's kinda ugly but works! Side View.

Rafinho

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:08:07 -0500

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Second robot, First Walker - NoNameBot

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 02:11:47 -0500

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I'm sorry for my bad English, but i hope you'll get the main idea of my project. I'm buillding a 4 leged robot, right now I'm Havig problems with the timing of the legs in order to make it walk. I'm Using 8 micro 9g servos. i still did'nt mount any sensors and i know that it dosent look very Aesthetic but it will be... I need Help: 1. I understand that i can make the Digital Input Pins as a Digital OUTPUT - How do I do that. I used all the digital outputs for the servos and i need more. ...

Rosie Robot III

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:32:18 -0400

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The base I got from a dealer in MD in lat 1980, the original robot body and motor base was featured in Radio Electronics March of 1986. Dealer said the stripped bases came from pentagon patrolling hallways, It originally had Motorola 6800 and SPI256 speech, Kodak Ultrasonic. Since then I had 8080A controller, 486 PC104, then went to Window laptop serial to a CR167 micro board, presently using 2Ghz laptop 4 USB serial channels to PIC18F2550's Its big and powerful, haul my kids around pulling ...

small robot head mk2

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:11:26 -0400

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This is my attempt at a modular robot head running a raspberry pi a pair of web-cams and servos the modular part is the db25(parallel plug) connector to the neck/body that has connections to the battery and balance wires for external charging, Ethernet and other auxiliary pins that are unused so far (ribbon cable from the pi). This connector will have a matching connector on the body/neck of the robot and also a set of separate breakout cables for debugging on my desk when disconnected ...

YARP - YARP: Android-controlled Robot Project [APP SOURCE CODE AVAILABLE]

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:30:59 -0400

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YOUTUBE VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3u6t3t0W4k Hello folks, now it's time to present YARP to you. The name is a recursive acronym (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recursive_acronym): YARP: Android-controlled Robot Project. I got the idea for the acronym while playing a game called DeathSpank with one of my buddies. If you played the latest part of the series you will know where it comes from. Now lets turn to some more robot-specific information: The project is not really ...

555 timer PWM controls Lego Grabber

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:34:35 -0400

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Please visit my Instructable "555 Timer Hacks: Cable Testers, Magnetic Stirrers, and Lego Grabbers Oh My!" to see a demonstration of 555 timer IC Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to use in your robotics projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-Your-Snap-Circuits-a-Minimalist-Very-Few-Co/?ALLSTEPS

EDGE AVOIDER USING IR PAIR WITH ADJUSTABLE POTENTIOMETER

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:02:41 -0400

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SMARTBOT

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:39:51 -0400

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this was my first steps on robots.I made this plataform on a first stage and now I'm working on a new one.This will be my master's final work, and soon I Will put more photos and videos.It will have 1x IV Sensor, 1x Ultrasound Sensor, 2x CNY70, 2 wheel encoders, 2x motor DC, 1 Servo and 1 Stepper

Going to be Pretty Sweet (GPS) (RIP)

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:10:07 -0400

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I have decided to move on to other things, GPS had some serious flaws, one of which would require me to drill out all the rivets, remove his shell, and replace two of the motors (one of the orriginal motors from the drills was almost totally burnt out, was drawing an excess amount of current, and generating lots of heat and bad smells. due to poor design and planning, I would have to remove the whole shell, which I rivited together, and at that point, I am better off just making a new bot.) At some ...

BCW 1.0

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:06:38 -0400

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Basic obstacle avoidance robot using two servos for the wheels(lids from dog food), the caster is a funny plastic bolt cap they use in NYC on construction sites(found on street), Foam board, hot glue and the Arduino from yourduino.com with servo plug ins and last but not least the HCsr04 :D More to come on this one. Been wanting to post this little guy for a few weeks and have not had a chance. BOX CAR WILLY 1.0 :D Update- 12/19/2012 BCW has three cell phone batteries powering him ...

Desk Bot

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:29:39 -0400

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Still a work in progress. When finished it will roam around my desktop at the office. Currently need to fabricate a bracket for the sensor array in the front. I am still deciding on two sensors arrays Robot 7-way Multi Tracking Sensor from http://Yourdunio.com or Line Follow sensor bar from http://rocketbrandstudios.com/. The Robot 7-Way would be ideal because of the bumper switch. Problem is that I would have to turn a ...

Building an Analog Line Follower

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:01:46 -0400

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Inspired by the community forum we had at the Campus Party in Berlin I went on and created a little robot build course for kids in the age of 12 to 16. Since building a robot needs skills from several fields of knowledge and this knowledge might not there in this kids brains I thought it might be sufficient to build a robot that is based on simple electronics and simple mechanics only. No software, no microcontroller, no physics. Lumi's ALF and the PCB he built in the Shanghai Hackerspace Xin Che ...

Mazie V2

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:13:02 -0400

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Hi all, I posted my maze solving robot Mazie V1 a few months ago. While Mazie V1 worked, she was very slow and lumbering, so I have decided to make an upgraded version with a smaller chassis and faster motors. So far I have built the chassis and soldered the main circuit to drive the motors. I still need to connect the line sensors, and of course write the program. Hopefully this will not take too long as I can just modify my original maze solving program to to work with the faster motors. The chassis ...

Fluffy

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 05:01:10 -0400

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This is my first walker. Named Fluffy. Worked well but for one problem. You should always pay more than $8 for your servos. Had 20 servos, used 8 for the legs added 1 for the torso. Let the magic smoke out of 13 of them then gave up. It used a linxmotion servo controler board and a bluesmirf running off a laptop. Now makes a cool paperwieght. Conclusion Dont ask too much from cheap servos.

AluminuM

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:18:45 -0400

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Hello,I present Aluminum autonomous robot, it rolls around without purpose just to avoid the wall into the body.It is built with an aluminum frame, two modified servo, 1 SRF05 ultrasound, 1 red LED and picaxe 08M2.The SRF05 is connected in single pin on C.4C.0 = ledC.1 = servo 1C.2 = servo 2C.3 = nothingC.4 = SRF05 Programming is in progress ....

Hornby, the line follower

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:44:40 -0400

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Hornby (named for the guy who invented Meccano) is an autonomous line-following robot cobbled together from minimal parts. It is my first effort at a small-scale robot, and I hope it will help me refine my knowledge of what the Arduino is capable of on a minimalist level. The key ingredient to Hornby's operation is a custom-built IR sensor circuit, which uses three pairs of "Infrared LED Emitter and Detectors" from Radioshack (part #276-142 for all those who frequent the Shack). The "emitter" ...

Marvin The Munny

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:47:25 -0400

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I was given a project in school. We could design one of these blank Munnys and I ended up with my new desktop-companien, Marvin The Munny. We were asked only to paint it to give it a new character but no, I wanted to go deeper I knew I would take it apart. Still first things first. A sketch of my work had to be drawn. I was inspired by the robot called Marvin out of the film "Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy". After that, I cut open Munny`s head, to get a good look inside and to see how ...

Bunker

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:30:37 -0400

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Bunker is a small house bot that I am developing (altho, the developement has stalled somewhat as i moved on to other things. When some of my other projects are compleat, I hope to add some more functionality) so far I have been able to make him avoid running into things, and if he does, detect it and take evasive action, and follow lines using a homemade line sensor board. Motor control is via a L298 motor control board, and I also use the current sensing feature to see if it has run ...

Clyde

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:13:11 -0400

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Clyde is a 8 servo quadroped walker, he was my first attempt at a robot before I had any sensors. Clyde is as basic as an 8 servo walker can get, one piece of aluminum for a baseplate, everything else hot glued to that. I wish I could post more pics, but the structure of LMR makes it a little tedious. version two:

MoBot V1.01

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:57:27 -0400

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removed rear caster and inverted the chassis, this let me use the base to mount a 3000ma 7.2v racing pack to provide power for the servos. electronics are unchanged it is still using a Basic Stamp 2, It now uses 2 Daventech SRF-04 ultrasonic sensor, for collision avoidence, although im still trying to get them both to work together, i think the problem is my controller board is not suppling enough current to power both SRF-04's at the same time.

Insect with artificial intelligence

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:16:06 -0400

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Insect with artificial intelligence He is able to avoid obstacles less than 30 cm, this is the first robot I built in my life, I am very pleased with the result. The inspiration to build this robot came when I was looking for some examples on google, then I found the "letsmakerrobots.com" and soon I began to browse the site found a quadruped robot that caught my attention, "Small quadruped robot" from our friend "studikasus" thereafter decided to initiate the construction process. On the website ...

The Thing

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:40:11 -0400

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This is my interpretation of the Addams Family's The Thing. It is a five finger walker that can also make gestures. The intension of this robot is to live in the window of our local skateboard shop and show a wrist watch. The robot presents the watch. In it's own unique way. There is a lot of open questions about mechanics, materials, locomotion and the kinematics in general. Step by step each question gets answered. From me - and the collective wisdom of LMR. The Making After reading ...

AniHand - Animatronic Hand

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:41:31 -0400

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This animatronic hand started life as a lofty ambition to make controllable skeleton hands as part of a Halloween costume. The fingers were built by first chopping model aircraft hinges to length and joining them with a short pin down the centre. Polymorph was warmed up and cut into long thin strips which were wrapped around the hinges to lock their orientation (carefully avoiding the hinge itself). Brass tube was cut and formed to act as guides for fishing line. Instead of going for a two-wire approach ...

BOXX-E

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:40:32 -0400

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Parts: Meduino Nano microcontroller TB6612FNG motor driver on carrier board Four HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensors i2c serial LCD display - 16X2 1 TI MSP430 Launchpad box 1 TI Stellaris Launchpad box Tamiya twin motor gearbox Tamiya truck tires Tamiya ball caster Power switch IDE ribbon cable 2 430 contact breadboards AA battery pack 9V battery connector Zip ties Wire You can read more at my blog: http://www.meanpc.com

SHR v2.0 Revisited v1.0

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:00:29 -0400

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UPDATE: October 21st, '12: Added third test video shot at night and one pic. Uploaded code. Building up to a summary; the bot is almost done.Introduction: Nobody is too old for a Start Here Robot :) Setup. A 60mm x 90mm cardboard plate seemed good. A PICAXE Board Type 1 is plugged into a 400-point breadboard. Cellulose-based servo mounting plate. I wanted to use a standard sized servo but would've needed to make a sensor bracket to fit. A table tennis ball is the perfect ...

Robosapien Alarm Clock

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:41:23 -0400

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I dusted off another long forgotten project, my Robosapien Alarm Clock. The main work for this project was carried out in 2005 and involved cutting a hole in my Robosapien's chest plate and mounting an LCD and two PIC microcontrollers (16F84A's) on some perf-board in the space between his chest plate and his rib cage. One PIC micro handles the LCD and the clock routines. The second PIC handles the communications between IR receiver (in Robosapien's head) and Robosapien's brain (in his back), stealing ...

BBF (Bigger, Better, Faster)

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:45:46 -0400

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May 5, 2013 update My robot has incrementally improved as I continued to learn what I could do with the arduino. I followed a lot of your advise and removed all the delays from the main program, yet I still wanted more speed. The local Microcenter store was having a sale on the arduino stuff, so I bought a second unit and connected it in tandem to the first using the I2C protocol. I still have not used the infrared sensors as I found the range was too limited. The master arduino ...

Mind controlled 3d printed robot arm/hand

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:50:55 -0400

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this is a copy of a 3d printed robotic hand I am working on now. I will be adding mind control device to this system. via the epoc headset. You can view this project here at: http://www.instructables.com/id/Mr-Roboto/

Battle Bots

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:47:12 -0400

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Here is one of my battle bots.

Darpa Grand challenge

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:45:46 -0400

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This was my entry into the first and second Darpa Grand Challeng's.. here is a link with more pics and info. : http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-make-your-ATV-remote-controled/

massive 5/6 axis robotic arm build

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:40:46 -0400

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Here is a link on the how to build this beast. http://www.instructables.com/id/6-AXIS-ROBOTIC-ARM/

Bipéde FR

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 03:12:31 -0400

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Bonjour, je vous présente mon premier robot qui est en cours de construction.Etant débutant en robotique j'ai voulu commencer par un projet simple et éducatif.C'est un bipéde a 2 servomoteur avec capteur de distance Sharp le tout sera contrôllé par un 08M2. Il est composé de plaque d'aluminium et de piéces méccano pour une hauteur de 120mm / largeur 60 mm / longeur 60mm.Cette semaine je commence l'éléctronique... a bientotHello, I present to you my first robot that is currently under ...

TrackFlip

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:53:04 -0400

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This is my latest tracked robot TrackFlip this little robot is excessively powerful hence the name. Full power on grass always seems to end in wheelie or a back flip / cartwheel this was an unintentional feature but rather exciting its not strictly a robot yet being still remote controled but its a start! Im planing on getting it avioding obsticles or at the very least stoping when anything is in its way eventualy i would love it to be fully autononomous update just finnished a bit of ...