A Robotic Arm Made from Recycled Bicycle Parts
Building an 8′-long robotic arm with a chainsaw on the end is no small feat. Here’s how it was done.
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!
Makers Rising in Zorrozaurre
Bilbao’s post-industrial neighborhood Zorrozaurre is ground zero for an emerging maker culture and economy.
PopPet: Personality-Packed Robot Kit by 19 Year Old Maker
PopPet is a cute robot kit with changeable face plates so you can customize her the way you want. The kit is available through Kickstarter now.
Discovering the Future with Low-Tech Supplies, a Review of Robotics by Kathy Ceceri
Robots are generally thought to be complex electro-mechanical systems. They can be. Or they can be simple projects built with supplies and materials you probably already have around the home! Here’s a review of Robotics by Kathy Ceceri and book’s low-tech projects.
Maker Hangar 2: 02 – Tricopter Build Part 1
In this episode of Maker Hangar, I show you how to assemble the motor mounts and body halves of your tricopter. I also teach you what CA adhesives are and what they can be used for. Next Episode, I’ll show you how to finish building the tricopter, so stay tuned! If you haven’t already purchased your […]
Maker Hangar 2: Episode 01 – What is a Tricopter?
Maker Hangar Is back with two new aircraft builds this season, a tricopter and another airplane! In this episode, I talk about what a tricopter is and some of its advantages over other multicopters. We also take a look into the kits that are being sold for this year. If you haven’t already watched the first […]
Heather Knight is a Missionary for Social Robotics
Social roboticist Heather Knight spreads the good word of human-cyborg relations.
