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Robots Hacks |
 | 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... |
 | Incredible DIY Wheatley Robot from Portal 2
If you are a fan of Portal, then this DIY project is for you. This extremely realistic reproduction of the character Wheatly is actually made from simple florist foam and Apoxie Sculpt, not metal. The puppet offers up 10 Wheatley quotes from a... |
 | 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... |
 | 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... |
 | How to: DIY Segway for $400
The Segway may not have set city trails ablaze, they have sparked plenty of DIY versions. A Segway is a costly transportation method since they cost as much as an entry level car. So, if you are tempted to build one of your own, follow this DIY... |
 | The New and Improved "Most Useless Machine”
Like the original (shown below), the new and improved “Most Useless Machine” doesn’t serve any purpose. But play with it (or duel with it) for a moment and you realize that it is a cleverly designed toy. Push the switch and so starts the... |
 | DIY Drink Mixing Robot
We've seen some superb drink mixing robots in the past and here's another great addition to our collection. Each liquid has a separate pump to move the selected liquid into the final drink glass. Believe it or not, the system actually uses... |
