Robots are cool. Robots you build yourself are cooler, especially ones that use stuff you have lying around already. Snoopy is a new open-source robot that uses an Arduino as a brain but with a 3D printed body and a short list of parts that can probably be sourced from the junk drawer. It’s still being developed, …
If you are interested in learning more about training robots using machine learning techniques and technologies you might be interested in a new Arduino project to ascertain whether a basic robot could navigate using only LiDAR, as opposed to more resource-intensive computer vision techniques. LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method …
Training an Arduino UNO R4 powered robot using machine learning Continue Reading
When we think about machine learning, our minds often jump to datacenters full of sweating, overheating GPUs. However, lighter-weight hardware can also be used to these ends, as demonstrated by [Nikodem Bartnik] and his latest robot. The robot is charged with autonomously navigating a simple racetrack delineated by cardboard barriers. The robot is based on a …
Be sure to check out my new instructable , the ‘little Tank’! Really nice tracked design complete with cut files! update: I’ve had so much response on this instructable, thanks to all. If you end up making one, please let me know! I’d love to put your work on my website! New new update – …
Caveat Emptor: (I don’t want to put you off building one but I also don’t want you to be disappointed.) This Instructable is now 2 years old. Many of the parts it uses are out of date (there’s no drop-in replacement for the now-discontinued gyro, for example) and I’ve had reports that the code is …
Stuart and I wanted to design a project that would be a good introduction to upcycling electronics, robotics, arduino, art with maths/code. We came up with a drawing robot based on an old floppy drive. Bigups! jam jar collective full circle arts bristol.hackspace.org.uk Ashish Derhgawen for this article http://www.codeproject.com/KB/system/floppystepper.aspx More floppy drive info: http://www.interfacebus.com/PC_Floppy_Drive_PinOut.html Step 1: …
The idea was to invent an Arduino-based, robotic toy that my dog could interact and play with. One that could record scores, automatically deliver treats, and grow more advanced as the dog learns to play with it. I wanted to find a task to test my dog’s intelligence, so I chose a simple system with three …
When it comes to voice assistant devices, the Amazon Echo, boasting the ever-ready Alexa, has won the hearts of millions worldwide with its impressive functionalities. However, let’s be honest, while these devices score high on practicality, they lack the flair and personality that would truly bring them to life. Well, there’s some good news for …
Amazon Echo transformed into animatronic robot Continue Reading
Build a robot that responds to electrical activity in your brain—it’s easy and fun. If you’re familiar with Arduino and have basic mechanical building skills, this book will show you how to construct a robot that plays sounds, blinks lights, and reacts to signals from an affordable electroencephalography (EEG) headband. Concentrate and the robot will …
Make a Mind-Controlled Arduino Robot by Tero Karvinen, Kimmo Karvinen E-Book Continue Reading
[Aaed Musa] has built a variety of robots over the years, but found off-the-shelf servos to be underwhelming for his work. Thus, he set out to build a better actuator to support his goals of building a high-performance walking bot in future. [Aaed] decided to try and build a quasi-direct drive actuator, similar to those used in …
DIY ROBOTIC ACTUATOR BUILT FOR WALKING ROBOTS Continue Reading
