Coils of War
After a tough match at the Franklin Institute combat robot event, the windings (or coils) had come loose and had been damaged and in some places cut. Get some tips on how to harden and make effective repairs on these kinds of parts.
Analog Servos for Robotics
In some ways, analog servos are the “unsophisticated brutes” of the robotics world.Thoroughly understanding their strengths and limitations can help you identify which things are better handled in hardware vs. software.
Animatronics for the Do-It-Yourselfer
This new series of articles will explore the many methods, materials, and innovative new ideas to bring your robotic creations to life.
The Turing Test: From Inception to Passing
Turing is often hailed as a father of modern computing and he played a pivotal role in breaking Germany's "Enigma" code, an effort that some historians say brought an early end to World War II.
Using Stepper Motors for Wheeled Robot Propulsion
Stepper motors have the ability to precisely turn a wheel at a calculated distance and also the ability to brake, which makes them an interesting choice for robot propulsion, but not without some some tradeoffs.
Robots - How We’ve Built Them Over The Years
We take for granted all the motors, sensors, high power density batteries, and microcontrollers that are contained within today’s experimental robots. But, back in the day, some of the very best parts came from jukeboxes and pinball machines. Anything with parts that moved usually had something that was useful to robot builders.
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