Thomas Edwards, former overlord and co-founder of Dorkbot DC, has moved to LA and is now involved with Dorkbot SoCal. At a recent SoCal gathering, he reached out (over IP) to touch DC-area Dork Mark Adams, using his Phy2Phy system. Video: Dorkbot SoCal Meeting – April 5, 2008 Phy2Phy Physical Interactions over IP
I had the opportunity last night to visit Amy Long’s MFA thesis show in fibers, and I must say I was very impressed. She uses crochet and hand felted wool to create these unique and very evocative forms. The show will be up until the end of the week in Tempe, AZ. More photos on […]
We’re here “live” from the RoboBusiness 2008 conference, I spent most of the day talking with robotics companies, part fabricators, sensor makers and more. I will be posting a video with some of highlights shortly as well as a post about one robot that debuted at the show. For now, here are more photos from […]
This looks like a good time for all those beantown benders, April 15th 7pm @ Willoughby and Baltic in Davis Square. Jimmie writes – I’m running a quick little workshop on circuit bending for the Boston area Dorkbot group. This is going to be a very quick introduction with a very low technical barrier. Hopefully […]
Some of my Dorkbot DC cohort put on this wonderful robot célèbre each year. This year, Make: DC, another org I’m involved in, will be doing workshops too (using Solarbotics parts and kits). Robot Fest 2008 will be April 26 at the Historical Electronics Museum, Linthicum, Maryland. Hope to see you there. Robot Fest
For the April meeting of the Textile Study Group of NY, they are having a Member’s Slide Show. During the free event, artists will speak briefly about the fiber materials they use while images of their work is displayed. Textile Study Group of NY Wednesday, April 16, 7 pm A.I.R. Gallery II 511 W. 25TH […]
Reminder MAKE will be @ Robo Business for the next two days, we’ll have some “live” coverage and fun from the event up as we hit the floor. Pittsburgh area makers hit me up on email if you’re going to be there, oh – here’s a bit about the conference. Now in its fifth year, […]
