This musical robot analyzes the incoming audio and tries to mimic it using a series of servos and solenoids attached to different objects. In this example it is trying to reproduce a clip from Citizen Kane.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.05.06 at 09:56
"AEE" sent in this interesting musical robot made from recycled and scavenged parts. There is a lot more information on the web site. Be sure to read the "statement" & "background" links to learn more about "Artificial stupidity".
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.05.05 at 03:33
These are some of the coolest junkbot sculptures I've seen. Really clever use of computer mice parts, windshield wiper pieces, vacuum cleaner parts, and misc.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.05.02 at 13:08
The University of Pennsylvania created these modular robots that are able to recognize each other and assemble themselves into 1 larger robot. Once assembled, the larger robot is able to walk.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.04.30 at 03:41
This "AirJelly" floating mechanical creature is a joy to watch:
AirJelly houses two lithium-ion polymer accumulator batteries rated at 8 V and 400 mA, which can be completely charged in half an hour and are AirJelly's sole source of power.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.04.29 at 21:44
And you thought boardroom meeting where tedious and dull before. This one takes input from the InterWeb. Sprites mods: Online whiteboard [via]
Related:More whiteboard drawbotsWhiteboard hektor clone.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.04.29 at 21:10
Moritz sent in his latest project called the "Pylofon". It's a wireless robotic xylophone that can be controlled via the Internet, a cell phone, or a Wiimote.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.04.29 at 02:55
Don't forget to submit your projects to ArtBots, the deadline is May 1!
ArtBots is pleased to announce that the fifth international ArtBots exhibition for robotic art and art-making robots will take place at the Trinity College Science Gallery in Dublin, Ireland on September 19-21, 2008.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.04.28 at 21:43
It's been a while since we've heard from our old pal I-Wei Huang, a. k. a. Crabfu. Behold the tripodal charms of SwashBot2!
SwashBot2
Related:
Say hello to the Swashbot.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.04.25 at 16:38
Wow, all of a sudden, it feels like Washington, DC is a happenin' place for DIY-minded techies and tinkerers. Check out this schedule of upcoming events:
Saturday, April 26: RobotFest, Linthicum, MD
Make: DC will be there doing Solarbotics BEAM workshops for kids!
Sunday, April 27: HacDC Pre-Grand Opening Parts Party
And:
Tuesday April, 29:
Dorkbot DC
7 PM - 9 PM (ET)
ALWAYS FREE!
Smith Hall of Art, Room 114
George Washington University
801 22nd St NW
Washington, DC 20037
Steve Hernandez : Machine to Machine (M2M) Communication Utilizing GSM Cellular Networks
M2M communication is the process of allowing two or more machines to communicate with each other to exchange data and can encompass both voice and data communications.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.04.25 at 14:32