When you think of advanced robotics, you may envision a roughly human-sized system with a powerful processor or processors, an array of sensors, and multiple physical manipulators. Such robots are impressive, and are used in a wide range of applications, but when you’re putting all of your eggs in one basket — whether its an industrial assembly cell or a rescue operation — if it breaks, you’ve got a big problem.
CNet went behind the scenes with former MythBusters star Adam Savage for his new series Savage Builds. In the first episode Adam builds a titanium Iron Man suit modeled directly from Marvel Studios, with the hopes of actually flying it. Savage Builds airs on the Discovery Channel before airing again on the Science Channel.
Record a robotic movement with your desktop browser and export it to an Arduino board that is connected to multiple servos.
Watch AIs learn to walk while avoiding a DEATH LAZER.
Shining the spotlight on a less known maker, Ethan David, we take a look at his Rubbish Robot.
A Raspberry Pi based robot to assist in recycling his rubbish. A fun little project, you may enjoy.