Robots usually walk, have wheels, or even fly, but this robot crawls using its own body. Gumby is what they call it and it uses it's body to crawl through tight spaces. They based their robot off of a squid and to me they did a pretty good job. In the video above they show the robot's skills and he capability that it has. Thanks for reading and we hope you enjoy the video!
Archive for November 2011
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Students at Harvard creat flexible crawling robot
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RoboFollower, the new letsmakerobots
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EasyBotics Biped Robot Sumo Competition
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Usually robot sumo competitions are held with wheeled robots, however EasyBotics held one using their biped robots. The biped's objective were to push the opponent out of the ring, and just like a real sumo fight, the bipeds fought for three rounds. The robot who won the most rounds out
of three won the competition. Thanks for reading and check out the video above to see them fight!
Arduino biped robot
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After viewing the easybiped from easybotics, it inspired me to create my own, and in about 20 minutes I created the legs and body. However, that's not the real challenge. Since I am using an arduino board, I will have to program the it to get the legs moving. I have made a video on it, and if any of you would like to help me with the code then I would appreciate that a lot. Thanks for reading and please like us on google plus!
Arduino Servo Code For a Robot
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If you're a newbie in Arduino and would like to build and program robots, then this is the code for you. It is written for an Arduino board and it's purpose is to control servo motors. In the code are numbers, and I'll let you change them up and experiment with the code. Hopefully you'll learn something about programming after you use the code. Thanks for reading and click here for even more code relating to Arduino!
The code
/*
Arduino Servo Code
*/
#include <Servo.h>
Servo servoOne; // Define our Servo
void setup()
{
servoOne.attach(10); // servo on digital pin 10
}
void loop()
{
servoOne.write(45); // Turn Servo Left to 45 degrees
delay(1000); // Wait 1 second
servoOne.write(0); // Turn Servo Left to 0 degrees
delay(1000); // Wait 1 second
servoOne.write(90); // Turn Servo back to center position (90 degrees)
delay(1000); // Wait 1 second
servoOne.write(135); // Turn Servo Right to 135 degrees
delay(1000); // Wait 1 second
servoOne.write(180); // Turn Servo Right to 180 degrees
delay(1000); // Wait 1 second
servoOne.write(90); // Turn Servo back to center position (90 degrees)
delay(1000); // Wait 1 second
}
Adding more than one servo!
Servo servoTwo; // Define our Servo)
2. Attach it
servoTwo.attach(12); // servo on digital pin 12
3. Add it void loop
servoTwo.write(45);
delay(1000);
Removing/Editing Delays
1. Delete the "delay(1000); // Wait 1 second" in the code
2. Edit the number "(1000)" to whatever you want. 1000 equals one second.
Changing the degrees
1. Change the "(45)" to whatever angle you want in "servoOne.write(45); // Turn Servo Left to 45 degrees"
Even more code!
If you're interested in programming the servo with more extensive code, then check out the forums and ask for help there. If you need any further assistance on programming, feel free to contact me at the "contact" page!
Review of the hexbug scarab
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Today I got the new hexbug scarab and it's sleek and fast! It has six legs, angled teeth, and a fast gear system. The price of this bot is $12.99 at RadioShack and they come in red, blue, orange, grey, and green. The physical features are pretty amazing, it has small 12 gears, 6 legs (obviously), and 2 angled teeth. Its capable of turning around when it hits an object because of its angled teeth, and it can flip itself back over like the nano. Thanks for reading check out the video below of my review.
Hexbug Christmas
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Nothing says happy holidays like a good old hexbug christmas video! This video was made by hexbugtv and its filled while all sorts of hexbugs and holiday theme. Thanks for reading and please thumbs up the hexbug video!
US Army Robotics Montage
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Most of us think of robots as machines that do our chores and make our lives easier, but robots on the frontline do more than just that. The video above shows clips of robots that save soldier's lives, and prevent people from getting hurt. Some of them have treads, arms, cameras, and even fingers to complete their dangerous task out on the battlefield. Thanks for reading and please follow us to keep up to date with our daily posts.
Robotics kits to be sold by us
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I've been thinking about this a while now and I have decided to sell robotics kit on the site. The kits will probably be bristle bot kits and will cost around 10 dollars. I will also make beam robot kits for anybody that likes solar robots. Thanks for reading and please feel free to give us any advise or recommendations below in the comment section!
EOD robot disables bomb found at an apartment
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Yesterday while I was watching the news I heard that bombs had been discovered at an apartment. The reporters interviewed the police, and soon after the bomb squad came in and deployed an EOD robot. The robot then took the bomb away and disposed of it. The robot that they used was equipped with cameras, sensors, all-terrain treads, and a mechanical arm with built in motors. This robot successfully saved lives and made it safe for people to go back into their apartment building. Thanks for reading and check out the video that I made while watching the news on the robot!
EasyBotics, for the robot kit enthusiast
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Today I saw a new robotics company called EasyBotics, and it looks quite professional. They sell kits that let kids build bristlebots, simple programmable bipeds (2 servos for each leg), and BEAM robots. The kits range from 20 dollars to 75 dollars too. Check out their website here, www.easybotics.com. Thanks for reading and check out the video above to see their bipedal robot in action!
Honda Unveils new Asimo Robot
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Today in Japan, Honda revealed its all new Asimo robot. Honda has not only changed this robot's visual look, but the bot has some new tricks up it's sleeve. For example, Asimo can now walk on uneven surfaces without falling down, hop on one leg, recognize people's voices (even in a small crowd of people), and he can now predict what path a human will walk based on the previous step taking by the human. Ive seen the older Asimo and this one does look a lot better, because it has a sleek head, chest, and overall body design. I wonder what Honda will roll out in the coming decades, but I'm sure it will be innovative and clever. Thanks for reading and check out the video above to see the new Asimo!
Meet Minds-I, The Newest Robotics Company
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Most of us have heard of Robotis, i-Robot, and Honda. However, theres a new robotics company called Minds-I. A few days ago I was checking my youtube inbox, and I found a message by a channel called, "mymindsiinc." Without hesitation I clicked on it and I saw robotics videos, subscribers with robot profile pictures, and a neatly designed channel. The videos that they make show the robots that they sell and I highly recommend their videos for any robot enthusiast. Thanks for reading and their website is, http://mymindsi.com.
Review of Hexbug Crab
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Not only has InnovationFirst created Hexbugs that are insects, but a few years ago they developed the Hexbug Crab. While I was at Radio Shack in 2008, I found a little robot crab that was at a retail price of (and still is) 14.99 USD. I picked it up and the box said "Hexbug Crab, it senses light and sound," And so I purchased this little bot. After the "boring" unboxing part, I quickly turned it on to see this bot react to its environment autonomously. I clapped for sound and made it go under shadows so It could react to light. Overall I had a great time with this little critter. Thanks for reading and check out the video on the right to see this bot in action!
Meet PETMAN the newest humanoid robot
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A few years ago BostonDynamics created bigdog, but now they have created PETMAN. Just like Japan's Asimo, its a humanoid robot and can walk on two legs. Not only that, but it can do push ups, run, and squat. Today BostonDynamics uploaded a video on YouTube, and so now you can see PETMAN in action!
Review of Hexbug Inchworm
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After watching a ton of videos on the hexbug inchworm, I decided to get one of my own. Like all the other hexbugs, it was amazing! For example its remote controlled and it can turn while moving forward or backwards. Not only that but its simplistic design gives it a nice look and feel. Thanks for reading and check out my video review above!
