Archive for Agustus 2012

4 armed robot can play the drums


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Today, I just decided to share this video in a post instead of writing about it. Hope you enjoy the robot's tunes!

New robotic targets used at shooting ranges


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Currently most military shooting ranges use pop-up targets for soldiers to practice using their weapons. Later on in the future, this may change. We can already see some new target technology being developed and used today. Take Dynamic Robotics wheeled robots for example. They can be remote controlled around the range, and simulate moving hostile enemies. When it's not being controlled via remote control, it's executing a program that marks a path for it to follow. All these new methods make the shooting range a more realistic and better practicing environment for the soldiers. Thanks for reading and check out the video above to see the robot in the line of fire!

The robotic air purifier, airs new best friend


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When we think of air purifiers we tend to think of motionless machines with vents. However, with new robotics technology, air purifiers can now be mobile and automated machines. Let's take the Moneual Rydis H800 Robot for example. It's able to move around its environment using a range of motors and sensors. The sensors help it detect objects, while the motors take care of getting around. It's air purifying technology is basically the same as opposed to any other air purifying machine, except this one can clean more air because it can move around. Charging is a breeze with this robot too. Simply plug the bot into it's charger for two and a half hours, an you get a four hour running time in return. Thanks for reading and check out the video above to see this robot being showed off at the CES 2012!

New patrol robot to be used by Austin, Texas police


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Police in Austin, Texas have obtained a new patrol robot. It's small, durable, and can be sent into houses to check for suspects and hostile intruders. The robot is named "ARA Pointman." The police of Austin also have the intention of using this robot to patrol the streets. The robot itself has a camera, four wheels, a signal receiver, and strong motors. It's camera is used so the user can see the robot's environment. The motors help the robot push open doors and climb stairs with ease. It's remote controlled so the police have complete control of this tough little bot. Thanks for reading and check out the video above to see it in action!

Robot made by High school students to pitch at tigers baseball game


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The most automated pitching machine I have seen is just a curved tube with a motor. Now, it's a robot built by high school students. Developed by the Detroit-area high school students, this robot is fully capable of hurling a baseball at some stunning speeds. The name chosen for this awesome robot is "Cy-ber Young." The robot uses a SCUBA tank to force a large amount of air through a PVC pipe, and then the air shoots the baseball out. The robot is the size of a shopping cart, so it's basically just a remote controlled pea shooter. Thanks for reading and check back tomorrow to see a video of this robot pitching the baseball!

"SimpleBots" The awesome robot collection


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I have been interested in making simple, yet fascinating robots for a long time. After being on instructables and YouTube for a while, I have found a particular user that makes simple robots. His username is "randofo" and he makes robots called "SimpleBots." All of his robots are made from household materials and some basic electronic parts. For example, a tennis ball robot, and plastic box robot, and even a phone walker robot. All of these robots can be found on instructables.com and at youtube.com/user/randofo . Thanks for reading and check out one of his robots above!

Awesome projects with Lego Mindstorms


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Attention all Lego mindstorms fanatics. Have you ever wanted to take a huge step forward in your robotics projects? If so, then nxtprograms.com is perfect for you. This site has tons of amazing projects from robotic dolphins to forklifts. You can find videos of the bots in action and you can get instructions on how to build these fantastic bots! Thanks for reading and check out there YouTube channel at youtube.com/nxtprograms to see all of there robots.

MIT creates new robotic worm


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Next time you see a worm on the ground it could be robotic. Developers at MIT have created a mesh like worm robot. It uses small electrical currents to move the artificial muscle inside the mesh body. Since this robot uses no motors at all, its energy consumption is very low. Just like a real worm, this robot is soft and it has multiple segments. Some say that this type of robot could be used in the military as a spy bot. Overall, it's pretty amazing that this robot moves just like a real worm. If you want to see it in action, then check out the video above, and thanks for reading!

Arduino voice recognition robot!


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Most Arduino robots that I've seen use a sketch (program) to be controlled. However, this one uses awesome voice control! The robot consists of a plastic chassis, an Arduino, and a special shield that enables the robot to be controlled via voice commands. It moves using two motors hooked up to wheels and so far it can move forward, backward, right, and left. If you interested in seeing this robot, then you can check out the first test video above. Thanks and check back tomorrow for another robot post!

Plastic cup "transformer" robot


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A few days ago, I got out the arduino board, some servos, and a plastic cup. A few lines of code and some hot glue was all it took to make this simple transformer robot. The robot itself was crafted out of a plastic cup and it's arms were small pieces from each side of the cup. Small feather servos moved each arm revealing that's it's not just an ordinary cup. If your interested in this robot, then check out the video above to see it in action!

Curiosity has successfully landed!


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Thanks to a remarkable combination of engineering and mathematics, a NASA satellite in orbit around Mars was able to capture the split second when Curiosity fell from the skies to its successful landing on the surface of the red planet.
The popular mars rover, Curiosity, has successfully landed on mars and is now ready to explore! Fortunately no problems such as rocket failures, big rocks, loose sand, and dust stems occurred. As a result Curiosity is now on the mysterious red planet.





Curiosity to land very soon!


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Currently right now it's 1:00 AM eastern time. At around 1:30 AM the "7 minutes of terror" will occur, as the robot descends down to the red planet. If you want to watch it live, then go to http://www.ustream.tv/nasajpl right now!

NASA: landing "curiosity" on mars


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If you don't who "Curiosity" is then don't worry, because its just the latest mars rover. Today, on Youtube Trends, I found a video on how NASA is going to land the robot on the surface of mars itself. If you thought that the robot only needs a few rockets and a parachute, then think again! Im not going to go into detail about the video, but just check it out for yourself.