Our administrator present a range of materials that can be incorporated in the creation of educational robots, in the last LEGO catalog, presents a solar panel is complemented by the NXT Intelligent Brick, denominate “extra set of renewable energy,” an updated version of the solar panels contained in the September Elab. This additional set for [...]
The Robot Calibrator is a measurement system that includes three string-encoders mounted to a metal base plate and used to measure the position of a robot in three space. Combining the three string ends and attaching them to a robot arm provides an inexpensive and relatively accurate position sensor with respect to the calibrator base. [...]
Reproducible and widely known challenges can help evolving fields by providing reference problems with measures of performance which allow researchers to compare implementations, communicate results, and leverage each other’s work. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed the Reference Test Arenas for Autonomous Mobile Robots to focus research efforts, provide direction, and accelerate [...]
This is the second of my Bipedal robots. Pinocchio is my first and Giantor is my second. The construction for the Biped robots are based mostly on materials supplied by PLASTRUCT. Although some parts, such as the Torso and feet came elsewhere. The Torso is from a plastic toy pail I found in Toys R [...]
NIST is developing metrics, measures, data, and analysis methods to quantitatively evaluate component technologies and integration strategies in order to accelerate the development of intelligent behaviors in unmanned vehicle systems.
Our main thrust areas are the following:
1. Task Analysis for Driving
Task decomposition and path planning methods and algorithms
Real/Virtual worlds for on-road driving
Road map for autonomous on-road [...]
Here’s an inexpensive kit from Graymark to help you learn motor theory, transistor switching and R/C time constant circuits. Comes with an excellent instruction book of lessons, schematics and troubleshooting guide. Scooter changes direction when you clap your hands or when it hits an object. See KrisTech’s independent First-Person, First-Robot Review [...]
The manual that Graymark included with the Scooter kit has four major sections: Electrical theory, electrical construction, mechanical construction, and a testing & debugging section. If electrical construction is completed cleanly and correctly, then the debugging section is unnecessary. It’s a comprehensive, easy to read, step-by-step manual.
Once I was able to [...]
Each MD-2 system comes complete with our DOS-based MD-2 motion control program, which gives you complete control of up to 6 motors from a single computer. Motor speed, travel distance, limits, units, and other parameters can be edited easily and saved to disk. Single and dual-motor moves, including linear and circular [...]
I’m a sucker for remote control toys and robots. My office desk and the toy room upstairs are littered with the remnants of all manner of R/C toys from cars to robots and flying whatnots.…
Photo 3 - 2010-08-30 Originally uploaded by Robots-Dreams. We had a great time last night at the AlphaOne Labs hackerspace in Brooklyn exploring robotics, RepRap 3D printers, laser cutters, iPhone hacks, and even at attempt at mounting an iPhone on an industrial grade power tool to create a real time...
If you are like me, you love LEGO toys. The small blocks offer so many possibilities for creativity to blossom. In addition, they have the ability to teach other lessons as well. With many different sets and types of LEGO products available these days, it is good when a company like Amazon shares their information [...]
In a world where technology is quickly working its way into the lives of families around the globe, it is crucial to start educating children about the wonders and operations of computers. Children are able to use a computer at an earlier and earlier age. However, it’s risky for parents to buy an actual computer [...]
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). The Mint uses the NorthStar System in order to systematically navigate and [...]
Electronic music, especially hand-made electronic musical instruments, may not be "robotic" in the strict definition of the word, but they are still fascinating and a lot of fun, as we found out Sunday night. Check out this hand made music video we took at the event for a small taste...Major events, especially those that capture tremendous public attention because of the potential damage to the environment like the recent Gulf Oil Spill, often highlight the need for more investment in robot research and development that can provide practical clean-up solutions. After potentially catastrophic disaster occurs, it's way too late...
The Roboexotica 2010 Festival dates are set for December 2nd-5th in Vienna. If you're into robots, and are of legal drinking age, this is one event absolutely not to be missed. Here's how the Roboexotica organization website positions this totally unique annual celebration featuring robots contributing to improving life in...Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Originally uploaded by Lenny&Meriel.
Want a Millennium Falcon, a Tie Fighter, or even a Death Star? All it takes is a little money, and some origami skill. :) Check out this amazing and very inspiring origami design work by Won Park.
How many servos/degrees of freedom does it take to create a reasonable robot walker? Of course we're very familiar with the ROBO-ONE type humanoids that require from a minimum of 15 servos and can often exceed 24 servos. But since servos aren't cheap and can often cost $150 and up,...
GeoTrax are a series of toys invented by Fisher-Price to bring to life roads and railways for children. The toys allow them to be able to control a car or train through a real life setting. From trains and monorails on railroads, to cars on roads, Fisher-Price has created a play set that takes kids [...]
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. 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-785HB Winch, the Servocity Heavy Duty Pan System, [...]
Nao keeps making headlines and becoming more and more popular. The little humanoid has been featured on Fox News. Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com 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 and humans. This way, very similar to human [...]
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 robot, just like Marvin. Via Botropolis. Related Posts:Robots Have Needs TooRex, Robot Legs form [...]
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 has posses a vast array of cameras and tools that allow the remote operators to inspect and conduct [...]
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, the manufacturer behind the very popular KHR-2HV and KHR-3HV humanoid robots is working on a series of animal robots, starting with the turtle. This robot uses [...]