Autonomous Robotic Truss Reconfiguration and Manipulation


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Wouldn't it be amazing if robots could replace hard jobs such as constructing a building or tower? Well, this robot makes that dream look like a realty. The video below shows a robot that  is capable of traversing and manipulating a 3D truss structure. This is also all done autonomously, and so that means that no humans would ever have to control these when there at work. Thanks for reading and check out the video above to see what I mean!





Sumo robot battle


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Here is a video that I found on YouTube. It shows sumo battles and I find it pretty interesting to watch. Hope you enjoy!

Universal Gripping Robot can now throw Darts and Shoot Hoops


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If you still remember the universal jamming robot then you know that it can pick up many objects. However, thats only a fraction of what it can do! In this video, the robot uses its coffee ground packed balloon to shoot some hoops and even throw darts. Not only that, but it got a bulls eye every time it threw the darts. If I were to even bet money on who could get the most bulls eyes with ten darts, theres no doubt I would pick this bot. Thanks for reading and check out the video above to see the robot in action!

RoboBrrds are now active in the dark.


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After checking my G+ stream, I found out that the RoboBrrds have gotten an upgrade. They can now light up in the dark! Here's a picture of the whole tribe. Pretty neat, huh?

Official SimpleBotics app


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Today, I am excited to announce that we have an official app. Its still in development, but so far its doing great. The apps is for android and iPhone, its free, and its my site except mobile! Here are the steps. Go to the app store and download "bloapp." Don't worry, it's free. Once downloaded, launch the app and then search, "simplebotics." that's how to get my app! Thanks and please spread the news.

Update on synapse


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It's been a while since I have written a post on this project. A few days ago, I added two photo resistors, and I made the arms. I don't know when I'll be getting my parts, but when I do synapse will alive and roaming my house.

Huge robotic spiders created by Jaimie Mantzel


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In case you didn't know, Jamie came up with original design for the hexbug spider. However, hexbug stole that design, and now Jamie has created his own spider bots! Not to mention there better and bigger. So far he has made them walk in all directions and even shoot ping pong balls. Watch out hexbug spider, there's a new bot on the market!