Ejberg.dk has developed this project for a simple ATtiny2313 based servo tester. This device lets you test servos by varying the pulse width between limits of 0.8000 ms and 2.2000 ms selectable through the use of four buttons. While the schematic shows an Atmel AT90S2313, the circuit will work with the popular ATtiny2313 using version […]
Category Archives: robotics
Animatronic neck
Chris from Pyroelectro is now experimenting with adding a new dimension to this robotic face, an animatronic neck: Having already built the eyebrows, eyes and mouth for our animatron, the final step will be to affix it to a neck so that it can rotate left and right, and tilt up and down. This means […]
Animatronic mouths
Chris from Pyroelectro wrote previously about his work developing robotic eyebrows. Now he’s experimenting with adding a new dimension to this robotic face, an animatronic mouth. Here’s another article I thought you guys would enjoy…..this article shows you two simple methods for building a believable robotic mouth. One articulated using a Servo and moveable, the […]
Robotic eyebrows
Chris from PyroElectro sends this link to his simple animatronic project using a PIC 18F452: This project serves as an introduction into animatronics by using some off-the-shelf hobby servos as actuators to move a pair of eyebrows on a dummy face. The project shows animatronics newbies how even a pair of eyebrows with limited movement […]
DARwIn-OP robot is open source
This robot kicking the beer can around in this video is known as DARwin-OP. This the result of an Open Platform Humanoid Project sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the United States and developed by RoMeLa at Virginia Tech with collaboration with University of Pennsylvania, Purdue University and Robotis Co., based on the […]
Nuntius: the Garden Avenger robot
In this video Trossen Robotics debuts their Garden Avenger Robot. David Dorhout, the bots developer writes: A couple of years ago I first saw one of those self contained game systems that consist of just the joystick and the AV wires that you plug into your TV. I was simply amazed at the simplicity and […]
Advanced Parallax Propeller robot big brain
Humanoido from LetsMakeRobots posted the above photo of a major project involving Parallax Propeller chips. Advanced Robot Big Brain 1-year in the making. Over 100 Parallax Propeller chips and over 100,000 enhanced chip processors. Controls 3,200 robots or I/O. SuperMicroController. Theoretical speed over 16,000 MIPS (left brain) and over 1 TeraFLOP (right brain). Only one […]
Purdue underwater rover places in competition
Clayton Kleppinger writes: This website describes the mechanics, electronics, and code for the 2011 Purdue University Underwater ROV Project. We placed 2nd out of 26 other teams at the MATE ROV Competition in Houston, Texas at the NASA Neutral Buoyancy Lab. Via the contact form.
Pirate fighting surveillance robot
Relax, it’s not looking for THAT kind of pirate. This robotic creation by Recon Robotics is known as the Throwbot and is designed to be launched from a ship mounted cannon. It either lands on the pirate’s ship or the metallic sides which it then scales (as demonstrated in this video.) Once on board it […]
Japanese PossessedHand uses Arduino to move your fingers
Researchers at Tokyo University in cooperation with Sony have developed the prototype for a device capable of moving the fingers via electro-muscular control. Known as the PossessedHand, the device uses an Arduino to control 28 wrist-attached electrode pads which painlessly stimulate hand muscles to accomplish regular movements. This initiative holds potential not just for musical […]
Get ready to drive your robo car in Nevada!
As a result of recent legislation, Nevada has become the first US state to allow driverless, autonomous vehicles on public roadways. The Nevada legislature passed Assembly Bill 511 which allows the operation of “autonomous vehicles”, defined as: a motor vehicle that uses artificial intelligence, sensors and global positioning system coordinates to drive itself without the […]
Looking up at the spy
When spy satellites peer down at you from over head, what can you do? Well, if your’re Thierry Legault and Emmanuel Rietsch you look back! The pair of enterprising Frenchmen have modified a consumer-grade telescope, added a small motor, hand-held controller and a video camera. The result is a do-it-yourself satellite tracker capable of recording […]
RobotShop microcontroller Instructables contest
RobotShop has announced a contest for creative microcontroller projects posted on Instructables. To enter the contest you simply have to create a new photo, video, or step by step Instructable which incorporates a microcontroller and share your code. Whether your project is simple or complex, a video demonstrating it in action is a big plus! […]
Open source perception manager
Cellbots is a collection of hobbyists who want to free your cell phone from your pocket and let it connect and move with the real word by integrating it with a robot. Now Anthony Francis, a member of Google’s Cloud Robotics team and a volunteer at Cellbots.com, has been given the green light to contribute […]
DIY workshop power drive using Parallax Propeller
Jamie at the BackyardWorkshop developed this project using a Parallax Propeller Proto board and an Easydriver stepper driver from Sparkfun to build this homemade workshop power drive for a lathe / mill / drill. The project costs around $50 in parts, representing a major cost savings over buying a manufactured unit at $300 – $500. […]
CMU robotics academy materials
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has a number of free online materials from their Robotics Academy. The programs, designed to spark interest in robotics among younger students, are known as FIRE, for Fostering Innovation through Robotics Exploration. The program’s mission is to “use the motivational effects of robotics to excite students about science and technology.” The […]
Freescale Make It Challenge
Freescale announced their 2011 Make It Challenge! The contest has two tracks: one for designs using the Tower System, and a second for designs with the Mechatronics Robot Platform. In order to enter the contest, you have to register for and attend the 2011 FTF Americas conference June 20-23, 2011 in San Antonio, TX. While […]
Chumby controls Freescale Mechatronics board over USB
In this video, Eric Gregori of EMGRobotics demonstrates how he controls the Freescale Mechatronics board with the Chumby over USB. Starting out with a stock Chumby from Best Buy, Eric steps through how to access the Easter egg hacker screen. Then after installing the Terra Term terminal program on your computer you SSH to the […]
The MAKE Volume 27 Robot Contest!
Tinkering with a cool robotics project? Then polish off your creation and submit it to the MAKE Robot Contest! In preparation for Volume 27 (the Robot issue) MAKE is holding a contest for robot enthusiasts to see who can build the “most entertaining” robot. The rules are: 1. Come up with an entertaining, original robot […]
Philliebot throws out first pitch
At this afternoon’s game, amid the growing wave of digital enhancements transforming how fans interact with sports through real-time analytics and engagement features, the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team will have the opening pitch thrown out by none other than Philliebot, part of science day at the ballpark. This robotic marvel, drawing parallels to the seamless […]