Super Cool Robots
We love Phantom drones and think they’re well-made and durable, but there are limits . . . We’re thinking 1,000 degree temperatures and splattering lava may exceed the recommended flying conditions! You’ve got to see the awesome video these drones took before they went down. Breathtaking! Watch this crazy project on the next page ....
This is pretty clever, a robot system that can fold and twist balloon animals. Can you appreciate how dexterous and sensitive these arms need to be keep the balloon from...
Do you think “cars driving themselves” is a fantasy for the far distant future? Do you shake your head and laugh at the idea? It’s time to realize it’s happening...
The Avatar III tactical robot is the newest member of the Dayton, Ohio SWAT team. The robot could save lives in a standoff situation. Avatar is pretty cool to watch...
Looking for a challenging robotics project? How about teaching a robot to play the violin? Whoa! Where would we begin? Toyota tackled this project a few years back, and now...
We all know rechargeable batteries are more efficient, save money, and are good for the planet. But they’re so darn inconvenient! What if you could plug your rechargeable batteries in...
Rovers like Curiosity and Opportunity have done an outstanding job providing a wealth of information about the surface of Mars. But getting around on the bumpy planet can be rather...
Tomatan the tomato robot is rather wacky, but creative! Many innovative products are on the market to help marathon runners get food and drink easily while training and racing. Kagome...
Guardbot is an all-terrain robot ball that rolls along like BB-8 (from the new Star Wars). It was originally designed to scope out the surface of Mars, but is now...
DARPA wants to create prosthetic hand systems that move and provide sensation like natural hands. They are providing an open-source simulation environment so researchers can test their ideas. The hope...
With BattleBots returning to television this summer, we’re getting back into combat mode. We thought we’d ask you what fictional robot battles you’d love to see. Who are your favorite...
An R2D2 or Darth Vader wood-burning stove would look very cool on your patio. Your friends will want one. The Force will be with you! You start with an old...
What do you think? Will robots cause massive unemployment in the future? Or will they create new types of quality jobs and give us more freedom and vacation time? No...
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed new commercial drone regulations Sunday, allowing thousands of businesses to receive clearance to fly drones when finalized in the next two years. The great news...
Warning! Don’t fall asleep on the floor while running your Roomba or other robotic vacuum! A 52 year old South Korean woman was taking a break from house work and...
When the day arrives that robots look and act just like us, will marriage between humans and robots become acceptable? Is this the cure for those looking for love and...
