2022 Issue-5

Servo Magazine

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Features

Robotics: How to Get Started — Part 6: Logical and Bit-Wise Operators

Learn how to properly use logical and bit-wise operators with sensors.

Cloud Native Computing + Robotics = Magic

Monitor your robots in real time as you make them move.

Build Simone the AI Fembot — Part 5: Installing Simone’s Silicone Rubber Mask and Building the Chariot Mobile Pedestal

Installing Simone’s silicone rubber mask and building the Chariot mobile pedestal.

Could a Bird’s Leg Structure Help Engineer Walking Robots?

Researchers think outside the “bird” box when it comes to robotic mobility.

An Asteroid Prospecting Primer for Roboticists

Leverage your geologic knowledge here on earth to do autonomous prospecting in space in the future.

automatica 2022 Right On Track

automatica 2022 trade fair for Smart Automation and Robotics

Robotics: How to Get Started — Part 7: Reusable Behaviors

The modules discussed here can handle a variety of situations.

Build Simone the AI Fembot — Part 6: Building Simone’s Lower Torso and Adding Her Breastplate

Building Simone’s lower torso and adding her breastplate.

Thumb-Shaped Sensor Offers a Novel Way to Develop Touch Sensing in Robotics

Shedding some “Insight” into a new haptic sensory technology.

Designing a New Workbench for Your Robotics Hobby

Set up the perfect workbench for robotics and other electronic hobbies.

Robot Control for the Blind

Envision using remote controlled robots in a new way.

RoboGames 2023: The Times, The Bots, The People

The long running “Olympics” style robot event is back!

Solar Astronomy: Visualization Technologies

Learn robotics-relevant technologies used in amateur astronomy.

TETRIX® Robotics Blended Learning Summer Camp a Success

Robotics team gains experience, scholarships thanks to digital-physical robots.

Efficient Multitask Learning Possible with a Predictive Model for Door Opening and Entry

Opening doors to more cost-effective robotic applications.

Build this PWM Signal Generator Circuit

Construct this PWM signal generator circuit solely using digital logic circuits.

Robotics: How to Get Started — Part 8: Using Behaviors to Build Applications

See how easy it is to build applications when prebuilt behaviors are available.

Recreating the Red Light, Green Light Doll from Squid Game

This project uses servos, ultrasonic sensors, a motion sensor, LEDs, and 3D printed parts.

Build Simone the AI Fembot — Part 7: Wiring Simone

Wiring up Simone using servo extension cables.

Dr. Earnst Stuhlinger - Rocket Pioneer and Space Visionary

Stuhlinger was one of the guiding lights of space exploration.

RoboGames Returns!

We’re back!

The Future of Hobby Robotics

Hobby robotics is not ready to die off just yet.

AI, Chatbots, and More

Ready to get in on some AI experimentation?

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Projects

Build a Diff-Drive Using TYT Manufacturing

Don’t be afraid to take your time (TYT) to get projects done.

Build a Bluetooth Controlled Tank

Combine a Nerf gun with an RC tank for robotic off-roading fun.

Build Simone the AI Fembot Part 8: Bringing Simone to Life!

Soon, Simone – our fembot – will be alive!

Can PuzzleBot Solve a Sliding Number Puzzle?

Let PuzzleBot crack the “code.”

Build Simone the AI Fembot Part 9: Simone’s AI Brain

Time to meet Simone’s nine different AI abilities and the software used to do them.

Designing a New Workbench for Your Robotics Hobby - Phase 2B

Set up the perfect workbench for robotics and other electronic hobbies.

Designing a New Workbench for Your Robotics Hobby Phase 2A

Set up the perfect workbench for robotics and other electronic hobbies.

The Self-Playing Xylophone

Use servos in a unique way to make music.

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Columns

Twin Tweaks
by Bryce Woolley, Evan Woolley
Cannonball Fun
The latest upgrades to BattleBot’s competitor, Double Jeopardy.

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Combat Zone

RoboGames 2023: The Times, The Bots, The People

The long running “Olympics” style robot event is back!

RoboGames Returns!

We’re back!

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