![]() | Hexacopter + Hexapod = An Eerie Robotics Masterpiece
Hexacopter: Similar to a quadracopter, except with 6 blades instead of four. Hexapod: A 6-legged robot which walks like a spider. Why not combine the two? These makers decided to combine the them into one horrifying contraption. It crawls... |
![]() | Incredible Robot Locates Electronic Components on Demand
This device is surely the answer to every DIYer’s prayers. As a do-it-yourselfer, you probably have piles of miscellaneous components and parts left over from various projects. Keeping them organized can be nearly impossible - Until now.... |
![]() | DIY 'Dr. Who' Robotic Dog
The only thing you need to feed it is electricity, except it has built in solar panels to do the work for you. Taking cues from the popular Dr. Who, and creating his own design, he put together a retro robotic dog.
Inside the dog is a motor... |
![]() | Impressive Tree Climbing Robot
This DIY build uses pointed feet and moves up the tree something like an inchworm. Two, separated platforms are connected toa retractable spine that alternately grip the tree to move the device upward.
The device has an Arduino Uno for a brain... |
![]() | A Unique Omnidirectional Robot
Here's a neat new method for your robot to move around. The goal of the project was to create a gearless drive system, but the creator found out his concept had actually been around since the 1930s. The idea didn’t create a lot of excitement... |
![]() | Transformer Robot Inside a Beer Can
Cleverly disguised as a beer can, this prototype robot transforms upon command. Its brain is an MBED control board and the design incorporates two servos. It is controlled by a Wii remote and gets around by walking on its three legs, or rolls... |
![]() | Army of Tablet-Controlled Android Figurines
With the introduction of the Google ADK (Android Device Kit), DIYers building neat projects around the platform. With the addition of some LED lights and several servo motors (which control the movement of the head and arms), the static figures... |
![]() | Fully Autonomous Arduino Airsoft Tank
This fully autonomous airsoft tank uses an Arduino along with a Lego NXT module to control motor and detect targets. It navigates its surroundings using an ultrasonic sensor to avoid obstacles.
Fitted with a Wiimote IR sensor and interfaced... |
![]() | Incredible Collaboration of Swam Robotics
In the very near future, these researchers believe robots will combine together to do all the tasks assigned to them. The Swarmanoid Project is a glorious example of a glimpse into the future which demonstrates 60 robots working together in a... |
![]() | DIY Project Inspiration: Weekend Roundup
In this post, we'll feature neat projects which sprung up over the weekend. Unlike our traditional posts of DIY projects, we're posting these links for your DIY project building inspiration.
1. How to: MC Escher Perpetual Motion
MC Escher is... |








































