Most bipedal robots are controlled via microcontroller. Let alone most robots. However, this little bot has done the "impossible." Controlled by an iPad, Walky can walk forward, backward, side to side, and even spin around in a circle! This robot can also kick a soccer using the four servos that it has in it's legs. All it takes is two fingers, a tablet, the correct gesture, and this robot can really impress you. Don't believe me? Fine then, just check out the video above to see Walky show off it's advanced robotic technology!
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Archive for Januari 2012
Update on my robot, synapse
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For the past week, I have been scavenging for nuts and bolts for synapse. So far I have found a few motors (pretty much useless until I find a gear box of some sort), some switches, a servo attachment, some LED's, and a battery pack. I may even change up the cardboard chassis for a more durable one. Any ideas for features for synapse ate welcome in the comment section below. Thanks for reading and I'll update you next week on my robot, synapse.
Cubelets at a glance
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Info source: video listed
The Robot Poll, Cast Your Vote today
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Out of all the robots in the world today, there's got to be a favorite one for everybody. Cast your vote today!
This robot may just give you the creeps
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You've just entered the uncanny valley. So your probably thinking to yourself right now that this robot baby is creepy or disturbing. As a matter of fact, your not alone. Most of the people that have seen this robot think it's creepy too. As a result of a great design that the people used to created this robot, this robot really resembles a life like baby. A few servos, some metal, and a great design really pulls it off. Now if it had skin covering all the clockwork then this bot would be trapped in the abyss of the uncanny valley. Thanks for reading and special thanks to Adafruit Industries for sharing this on Google + !
Source: Video listed
New robot project, synapse
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I have decided to make a robot that reacts to its environment. Alan off of LMR Actually inspired me to do this. Anyways, my robot will react to sound, touch, and possibly light. It will have a monkey like face too. The picture below shows it's developmental stage, and I will update you guys when it's necessary.
ABB Robotics Soda Can Challenge
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Robot arms are amazing by them selves, but these ABB's are just out of this world. The video above shows three robot arms each moving a pin around a group of soda cans. The challenge? It's to simply move the pin around the soda cans without touching them at all. Not only is that hard, but each robot has one arm with a group of cans and the other with a pin. These robots obviously have amazing maneuverability, and ABB calls it, "Super motion control." If you don't quite understand me, then just check out the video above!
Source: video listed
Simplebotics one year anniversary
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For the past year, SimpleBotics has been updating you on the latest in robotics technology. I want to thank all you readers, commenters, and supporters for following my blog. This year, my blog will be even better and more exciting. Thanks and the video above is an anniversary video I made, and I hope you enjoy it!
Official SimpleBotics google + page
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Recently I received a message from google saying that I was required to change my profile name on google + . As a result I have now created a page for SimpleBotics, and you can add us to your circles by clicking the button on the widget to the right. Thanks and a new post will be up tomorrow morning!
Meet Sphero, the ball like robot that plays soccer
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Most robots that play soccer are humanoids, but thats not the case with this little guy. Sphero is a robotic ball that is capable of playing soccer by rolling around. It can be controlled via bluetooth with a smart phone. Android and iPhones both work with this little robot. It has LED's built in, it can reach speeds up to three feet per second, and it has a gyro and an accelerometer built in. Another good thing about this robot is that its rechargeable, so you don't have to worry about replacing those batteries all the time. For now, this robot is not up for sale. However, you can pre-order it now at amazon.com for 129.99 USD. Thanks and we hope you enjoyed todays post.
Source: video and http://www.gosphero.com/
Source: video and http://www.gosphero.com/
One year anniversary to be held January 13th
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On January 13th it will be the one year anniversary for SimpleBotics. For the anniversary I will feature the best post I have possibly written on January 20th. However, for now it is just a surprise, and you will have to wait until the twentieth. Thanks if you have been following our blog for the past year.
Beam walker roundup
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I have found some pretty neat videos on beam walkers, and I have now decided to share them with you in the list below. Each robot uses one, two or even five servos to walk. The robot's circuit is called a bicore. Enjoy!
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Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed the videos!
Uncanny Valley Research
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Some robots are cute, sophisticated, ugly, or even scary looking. Now I'm not going to go in depth about cute or ugly robots. I'm here to talk about the scary ones, or perhaps the ones that make you feel uncomfortable. You may know what I'm talking about if you have seen the robots in the movie, "I-Robot." If you have then you know those robots have human like faces. Now pretend your in a room and your standing near one of those robots, and your looking at them face to face. How would you feel; would you feel uncomfortable because the robot is not human, but it really does looks like one. Don't worry if you get freaked out; your one of many humans that find human like robots creepy and scary. Anyways, in my research I have made a video and in that video I have chosen six robots. Some look like cute little harmless creatures and some don't. In the video I have told YouTube users to comment on the video (or this post), and choose the robot's number and then add a few adjectives that describe the robot. For example, robot number one is nice looking. Once I have all the data I need I will then average up the words people used to describe the robots. Thanks for reading and if you would like to contribute to my research then please watch my video above and comment below by telling me a descriptive word about one of the robots.
Meet Romibo, the Cutest Little Robot
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If your having stress or your down in the blues, then maybe this little guy can help. Meet Romibo, he's a little red robotic fur ball with a big personality. Romibo is developed by Origami Robotics and with the help of, wait for it... Carnegie Melon. One of the main goals for this robot are to aid children with ASD, or autism spectrum disorders. Origami robotics also wants to distribute these robots at a reasonable price, and this means this robot will be for the everyday consumer that doesn't want to burn a hole in their wallet. It uses a range of sensors and gizmos to give off an appealing look and feel. The beta kits for these robots are expected to be ready for sale this year.Thanks for reading and be sure to stay updated if your interested in purchasing one and check out their website at romibo.org
Source: http://www.romibo.org
