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  • Build Your Own Simple and Easy PICAXE Microcontroller Based Photovore Robot

    Building a simple and easy microcontroller based robot is always a fascinating topic to be discussed, especially for the robotics newbie enthusiast. On this tutorial I will show you how to build your own microcontroller based robot which known as a photovore or you could call it as the light chaser robot using the simplest…

  • ‘Light-E’ Toy Robot Assembly Animation – Aduis

    A 3D computer rendered animation of the assembly of a toy robot kit. The animation was created by us and commissioned by Aduis.com – where you can purchase this kit. Duration : 0:4:17

  • [NXT Robot] Fastest Lego Robotic Arm

    ? An Autonomous [5 DoF] Robotic Arm built using Lego Mindstorms NXT Kits. ? Application: (In industries) to pick goods from conveyor belt and place/pile/package them. ? Main components: 2 NXT Processors, 2 Sensors [Ultrasonic & Touch sensor] and 4 Servo motors. ? Built within 2 weeks. [Design + Assemble + Program + Test Runs…

  • FIRST Robotics 2008 OverDrive

    Video of the game for 2008 FIRST Robotics Competition – OverDrive Duration : 0:3:27

  • Antweight Battlebot chassis

    The is the spinning chassis of an antweight (1lb or less) battlebot that I designed using Solidworks. The outer spinning portion and the top and bottom of the chassis were water-jetted from 6061-T6 aluminum pieces. I used a lathe to turn down a 1/4″ steel shaft to the correct length and add grooves for snap…

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