Maker Pro News: The Business Plan of Giant Fighting Robots, Makers in the Workforce, and More
Maker professionals come in all shapes and sizes, from giant fighter robot entrepreneurs to vertical farmers.
Robotics
Making a robot can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s the perfect combination of creativity, engineering and problem solving. However, if you’re just getting started in robotics, it can also be overwhelming. To make things easier for those who are just starting out, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to help makers bring robots to life! From the basics of assembling your robot to software implementation, these pointers will give you everything you need to get started on your robotic adventure!
Maker Spotlight: Tangtang “CTT” Cai
Meet Tangtang “CTT” Cai, a weapons maker who got his start when his parents decided he didn’t need toys, and he had to make his own.
MegaBet: Inside MegaBot’s Journey to Launch a Giant Combat Robot League
The creators of MegaBots’ Mk.III, a $2.5 million dollar fighting robot, hope it will kick off a new form of live entertainment.
Visas Approved for Afghan All Girls Robotics Team
The all girls Afghan robotics team overcame much hardship to participate in the upcoming 2017 FIRST GLOBAL CHALLENGE.
Mission Possible: Solving Problems and Realizing Goals Through Open Communities
Makers explore and experiment; they create and innovate. Many projects come from a personal interest or passion, but become something else.
Weekend Watch: Engineering a TrotBot to Climb Stairs and Rugged Terrain
To test his skills as a roboticist, Ben Vagle decided to test how his Lego TrotBot robots performed on 1/3-scale stairs.
Build Cardboard Combat Bots This Weekend at San Diego’s North County Mini Maker Faire
This weekend, Maker Faire comes to North County San Diego. If you love fighting robots, you’ll want to check out San Diego Maker’s Guild’s Cardboard Combat Bots.
