The same (type of) robot used in the now famous “DIY robot ride” is now for sale on eBay - only $10k!
This auction is for a used 1997 FANUC S420iW Industrial robot with RJ-2 Controls in a remote “B” cabinet. This robot has a capacity rating of 346 pounds and was at one time used in a Nissan Motor Plant. It is NOT intended to be a “RIDE” and I do not reccomend doing so. Fanuc also does NOT support the use of this machine as a “JOY RIDE”. Using this robot in such a manner can be hazardous to your health!!! I have no further use for this unit and I am looking to sell. With the money from this sale I will be in the market for an ArcMate 100i with PowerWave 455 welding machine.
eBay: ROBOT INDUSTRIAL FANUC S420iW (item 160087251047 end time Feb-28-07 18:19:12 […]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
Animatronics are tricky You want your puppet to look natural, when it is really a robot. When you need them big, you’ve got to use hydraulics, which are powerful enough to wreck you. Check out this video that shows the making of some giant animatronic dinosaurs. Keep an eye out for the controls which look like they’ve been made pretty intuitive, which makes sense since it’s a live animatronics show. Animatronics are fussy, I’d love to hear the stories from the puppeteers and engineers who have to become puppet hospital on a regular basis for this show. [via] - Link
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
This little bot cuts and servers cake… Birthday from the future [via] - Link.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
Here’s a car seat with a 5 point racing harness welded to a robotic arm [via] - Link.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
Robot dreams writes -
“The Maru Family, winners of the ROBO-ONE 10 competition with King Kizer, won a limited edition, human sized, Gundam kit and have documented the whole assembly process from start to finish with some great and very detailed photos.” - [via] Link.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Mr_tentacle has a new bot!
“The overall height is about 15″.
Changes from the original design include more height (4 more inches), Hitec H5995-TG high torque servos for drive instead of the original gearmotors, 6″ diameter wheels, and more mass at the base to reduce the torque load on the servos. “ - Link & video.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
Note: This video doesn’t have sound!
Why are we hooking up robots to our brain when they will eventually use this connection against us!
The Neural Systems Group over at UW says, We have developed a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) that allows a user to command a humanoid robot to pick up objects and bring it to specific locations. A humanoid robot can use sophisticated robotics and computer vision techniques to explore the environment, discover possible objects and interactions, and interact with the objects selected by a user. In this way, a simple BCI-based selection interface can enable a user to perform significantly complex actions. - Link
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
So you got a robot, but don’t know what to do with it? Play games! In this game, played at the second Wonderful Robot Carnival, you try and pop the balloons on other robot’s backs while protecting your own! - Link
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
MAKE Flickr photo pool member mr_tentacle writes -
“A 2-wheeled balancing robot. Balancing robots are also refered to as “Inverted Pendulum” robots, because they work on the same principal as a pendulum. The robot is dynamically unstable, e.g. left alone it will fall down. A gyro and accelerometer located near the axis of rotation (the axles of the drive wheels) provide feedback to the MCU on the robots angle to the vertical and rate of change in the angle. The MCU can then compute the amount of motion needed to move the axis of rotation under the center of gravity, thus keeping the robot standing up.
By making the robot relatively tall putting more weight at the top of the robot the natural period of the pendulum is increased, giving the sensors and computer more time to detect the robot tipping over and apply the necessary corrections.” - Link.
Check out each […]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
Our pal Tom from ROBOT magazine sent in this interesting news item regarding the VEX robots… -
“Revell Monogram LLC and Innovation First, Inc. announced today a global partnership for the design, marketing and distribution of the new Vex Robotics System, a product platform based on the award-winning original design developed in 2005.
In this partnership, Innovation First will be responsible for technical design, engineering development and manufacturing, while Revell will be responsible for the development of sales and marketing programs, channel strategies and distribution. IFI will maintain responsibility and control of all products and programs involved with the educational field, the FIRST Robotics competition, and other nonretail business ventures. “ - Link.
I wonder if this means RadioShack isn’t going to carry VEX any longer, they’ve been on clearance for awhile and all the parts/bots are “out of stock” in the online store.
Related:
Robotics @ MAKE - Link.
VEX @ MAKE - Link.
From […]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
Ever see that Badgerbadger flash movie? Here’s a robot ornament version sure to taunt other robotic opponents at an upcoming robo-war tournament, nice work Vrogy! - Link & movie.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
Our pals at ROBOT magazine have a -great- review and photos of this new/low-cost bi-ped robot, the BRAT - “This pictorial shows the assembly of Lynxmotion’s, www.lynxmotion.com, new BRAT, an entry level bipedal robot that is a milestone robot. With a starting price of less than $300, BRAT offers an affordable yet sophisticated entry into the humanoid robotics field. Use Lynxmotion’s powerful sequencing software and you will be able to program the coordinated movement of up to 32 servos (the BRAT biped uses only six servos). The BRAT is a powerful testament to the flexibility of the “servo erector set” product line developed by Lynxmotion.” - Link.
Related:
BRAT @ Lynxmotion, Inc - Link.
ROBOT Magazine - Link.
Robotics @ MAKE - Link.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
A Toyota Motor Corp. spokeswoman reportedly said,”It was a difficult step for robots.” - Link
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
There is nothing more satisfying to an animatronic enthusiast than gazing into the brain of an animatronic puppet. This reminds me of that brilliant stop motion puppet used in Clash of the Titans! - Link
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Source
Robotics |
no comments
