Google created a bunch of Chrome Web Lab experiments. Of the bunch the Sketchbot attracted my attention the most. I can just imagine a Sketshbot used for 3D printing… Here is a better description of how it works…
Category Archives: Robots
OpenRover – DIY Ocean Exploring
OpenROV.Org is a community funded project that introduces people to Do-It-Yourself ocean exploring. Specs: Dimensions: 30cm x 20cm x 15cm Weight: 2.5kg Depth rating: ~100m Speed: 1m/sec Power: 8 onboard C batteries Run time: ~1.5 hours Design: Body construction: Laser cut acrylic Buoyancy: Inherently neutrally buoyant Propulsion: 3 brushless motors (2 horizontal thrusters, 1 vertical thruster) Tether: 1 single twisted … Read More →
Hexapod + Hexcopter = Hexa-Copter-Pod
What happens when Mad Lab Industries mixes a Hexapod and a Hexcopter?!?!? We joked at work about using Quad-copters as couriers. Maybe not to far off… 😛
Bipedal Robot
Wow… that’s pretty amazing. The Printable parts can be downloaded from Thingiverse.com For more videos have a look at there website : http://www.projectbiped.com Specifications: Computer Archos 28, Android Tablet Microcontroller Arduino Mega (Arduino Due soon) Actuation 12 DOF ( 55g servos) Sensors Ultrasonic Range Sensor, 3 Axis Accelerometer Parts Cost US$350 (excluding shipping) Plastic 227g … Read More →
