Archive for October, 2008
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So imagine my surprise when I saw a fully functioning remote control robot that looks very close to this Theo Jansen piece. It’s eight legs and walks in a similar manner. It also has an extendable arm for grabbing items. The miniaturized version was created with various parts from many robot kits offered by Innovation First. This amazing electronics company makes hobby kits for educational use and also developed the fully functioning Theo Jansen-like robot you can see in the video below. I was told by representatives at Innovation First that this specific robot has garnered so much interest, that they’re thinking about making a specialized kit so others can also build this specific work. Bringing robotics, engineering AND inspirational sculpture into the classroom, now there’s a forward thinking idea worth watching! Duration : 0:1:15 Related Reading:
Availability: In Stock It’s street tough, water ready and solar powered. It would be difficult to find a beginner robotic kit more fun and educational than the Amphibious Solar Vehicle! This kit introduces fundamentals of solar power through hands-on experiments. The sun or any intense mobile light can power the solar cell (included). A multiple function switch (solar [1.4 volt, 350mA] or battery) allows this kit to be energized day or night, indoors or outdoors. Its scientifically structured catamaran design reduces water resistance, thus reducing the possibility of capsizing. The user can explore different types of energy conversion with this land and water vehicle. Learn what materials solar cells are made from and the characteristics of solar cells, advantages and disadvantages of solar power. Dr. Toy, Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D., author, consultant and expert on child development and children’s products says, “PHENOMENAL! – Amphibious Solar Vehicle is the toy for the new millennium…Land, Water, Solar Power, WOW! This is the way future technology is taking us.” Award: Specifications: Buy Now: Duration : 0:0:16 Related Reading:
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Clip musical presentado en la ceremonia de entrega de certificados del octavo curso “Programación Básica con NQC” con robots lego mindstorms, en que se muestra un poco de lo que se realiza en esta actividad del Departamento de Electrónica y el Centro de Robótica de la Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María.
A differential drive robot using steeper motors and IR range finders for guidance.
The artwork developed by kinetic sculptor Theo Jansen is truly inspirational. The vision behind his movable works is that someday these mechanical beasts could live on any beach in the world as if they were some sort of futuristic animal that survives on wind power. In a way, Jansen has developed an improved version of the wheel, one that can easily travel over sand. One noteworthy creature he developed is called Animaris Rhinoceros, and it looks a cross between a Star Wars AT Walker and a dinosaur. It stands over five meters (16 feet) tall and weighs 3.2 tons! 
OWI-688 Amphibious Solar Vehicle
this is the second robotics project for the year at our school