• freedroidz-Workshop in Murrhardt 2010

    Updated: 2010-07-31 23:10:37
    freedroidz ist ein freies Projekt, was Kindern und Jugendlichen Software-Entwicklung beibringen soll. Als Basis dafür verwenden wir Lego Mindstorms und porgrammieren diese mit Hilfe von Lejos in Java. Gleichzeitig lernen die Kinder etwas über freie Software und warum diese sehr wichtig ist. Dieses Video ist ein kleiner Zusammenschnitt der Ergebnisse eines Schulworkshops den wir im Juli [...]

  • Keepon dancing to Spoon’s “I Turn My Camera On”

    Updated: 2010-07-31 23:10:37
    The robot Keepon (developed by Hideki Kozima and programmed by Marek Michalowski) dancing to the song “I Turn My Camera On” by the band Spoon. See http://beatbots.org and http://spoontheband.com Duration : 0:3:37 Technorati Tags: BeatBots, Dance, Keepon, music, robot, Spoon, yellow

  • ???????-1?A-S-U-R-O?robot kit robotics kits

    Updated: 2010-07-31 23:10:37
    ??????http://www.arexx.com.cn ?????http://shop35075640.taobao.com ??????????http://u.youku.com/tyler008 ??????????http://www.youtube.com/user/tyelr008 AVR?????(C?C++?VC)ATmega8??????? ???????ROBOTDIY|robot diy kit|micromouse Duration : 0:0:38 Technorati Tags: 单片机DIY, 大谷机器人, 机器人大战, 机器人教材, 机器人走迷宫, 迷宫机器人

  • PlayStation Home interactive items – THX Robot

    Updated: 2010-07-31 23:10:37
    http://www.yourplaystationhome.com – The THX Robot is a Japan only Reward item that can only be rewarded to others by the owners of the THX Robot. Its a nice interactive item that well move around your personal space or follow you if you wish. You can only place two of them because its a ‘active’ item. For more [...]

  • Tiny Chick Robot

    Updated: 2010-07-31 23:10:37
    A Japanese toy company has come up with a robotic ‘virtual’ pet – modelled on a 3 day-old chick. Awww. Duration : 0:0:57 Technorati Tags: "diagonal, artifical, chick, cute, design, futuristic, high-tech, invention, Japan, pet, robot, Technology, toy, view

  • WowWee Set to Release New RoboScooper Robot Toy (Video)

    Updated: 2010-07-31 16:53:18
    Robert Oshler, the founding father of RobotsRule.com, just sent us a heads-up on the newest WowWee robot, the RoboScooper. Narration: “We’ve been wondering for a while if WowWee had given up on the toy robotics market, especially since they haven’t made any new product announcement for quite a while. So it was quite a pleasant surprise to hear that they just added a new multi-wheeled robot with hands, named the...

  • Live-action skeet game with flying targets

    Updated: 2010-07-30 15:44:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Friday , July 30, 2010 Live-action skeet game with flying targets Here's a nifty mechanical toy that launches targets up to 7 feet in the air . Once aloft , you use the gun's infrared beam to break the targets apart . Skeet shooting with a pistol Sounds difficult in real-life , but I'm sure the game is a bit . easier Here's where you can get the The Live Action Skeet Shooting Game Labels : electronics flying toys games remote control shooting posted by Dug North on Friday , July 30, 2010 0 : Comments Post a Comment Links to this : post See links to this post posted by Create a Link Automata

  • imagineIT 2009 robotics programming forklift challenge

    Updated: 2010-07-30 08:21:46
    This movie is an continuation of the ImagineIT student workshop to help visually impaired teens learn about computing using Lego Mindstorm robots. This movie portrays the Forklift Challenge. Duration : 0:10:1 Technorati Tags: impaired, lego, mindstorm, outreach, robotics, visually

  • Bioloid movimientos estándar Standard movements

    Updated: 2010-07-30 08:21:45
    The Bioloid Premium Kit has everything needed to build one of the top performing humanoid robots available today. Lightening quick moves really set this ‘bot ahead of the pack! The new CM-510 is a much improved version of the tried and true CM-5 Bioloid Controller, complete with the slick new Robo-Plus software that combines the [...]

  • [HD] Marina & The Diamonds – I Am Not A Robot (R1BW 2010)

    Updated: 2010-07-30 08:21:44
    Contents Owner: MVR (BBC Motion Gallery), Marina & The Diamonds – I Am Not A Robot (Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2010)5/8 Duration : 0:3:54 Technorati Tags: I am not a robot, Marina & The Diamonds

  • Cute Robot Sculptures

    Updated: 2010-07-29 15:51:52
    During the RoboTech show at the Tokyo Big Sight Convention Complex this week we ran across a delightful collection of robot artwork displayed in the Towa Koki company booth. First there was a cute eco-robo couple: And, a full orchestra, including the conductor. Unfortunately they were all behind protective plastic and we were only able to get reasonable photos of a few of the robots: Then, topping it all off,...

  • Book: The Boy Mechanic Makes 150+ Toys

    Updated: 2010-07-29 14:33:00
    : : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Thursday , July 29, 2010 Book : The Boy Mechanic Makes 150+ Toys The Boy Mechanic—Popular Mechanic Makes Toys is a follow up book to the original The Boy Mechanic : 200 Classic Things to Build Both books are a collection DIY projects culled from early editions of Popular Mechanics Magazine . What an amazing magazine that once was Designed to maintain a vintage feel , these projects are sure to inspire action and ingenuity . The book features more than 200 toys and game projects that require only basic tools to . create Some of the projects in this book : include Toy donkey that nods and

  • King Kizer has it backwards?

    Updated: 2010-07-29 11:29:11
    バトルで負傷した（?）ROBO-ONE GP出場ロボット，埼玉大の車イス・ロボットに乗って散歩中。 Originally uploaded ...

  • Precise 3D Modeling for Robot Parts (Video)

    Updated: 2010-07-29 02:37:07
    During the recent Wonderful Robot Carnival here, we had the chance to chat with some 3D printing experts about the new i.materialise service that's bringing professional quality model creation down into a price range that's affordable for small design shops and even hobbyists. They showed us several test pieces, robot body shell armor specifically designed for use with the popular Kondo KHR-3HV humanoid robot, and explained the process. Of course...

  • Kinetic Flower by James Christopher Schaffroth

    Updated: 2010-07-28 15:30:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Wednesday , July 28, 2010 Kinetic Flower by James Christopher Schaffroth James Christopher Schaffroth is an industrial design student at Rhode Island School of Design with a passion for kinetics . He has made a number of pieces , most constructed of simple materials : steel welding rod , brass tubing , and tin-plated steel sheet . The one shown here depicts a flower . form Labels : kinetic sculpture metal plants wall-mounted posted by Dug North on Wednesday , July 28, 2010 0 : Comments Post a Comment Links to this : post See links to this post posted by Create a Link Automata Links Automata

  • ROBO-ONE GRAN PRIX Time at RoboTech!

    Updated: 2010-07-28 15:00:23
    イスに座って休憩中のロボットと，ゴングを手にするリング・アナウンサーの松田 靖幸サン。 Originally uploaded by tok...

  • MappingCar Ver2.00

    Updated: 2010-07-28 13:52:53
    this video is mapping by NXT(MINDSTORM) in SmartPhone Duration : 0:1:18 Technorati Tags: MappingCar, NXT(MINDSTORM), SmartPhone

  • Last Robot Standing, GC 2009

    Updated: 2010-07-28 13:52:51
    This video from the “Last Robot Standing” competition sponsored by Georgetown College’s (KY) graduate education program. This year, the Back to the Moon 2009 Robot Camp focused on the 40th anniversary of the moon walk and on current and future moon missions. We created robots that would deliver cargo on the moon, clean space [...]

  • "Road Warrior" Kit circa Summer 2010

    Updated: 2010-07-28 05:51:34
    10-07-20_184952 Originally uploaded by wutsnu. Bluetooth keyboard, iPhone, Pocket WiFi, iPad with the camera connection kit, USB mike, and VGA connector. I also carry a camera - usually the Canon G-10, but sometimes a full Canon DSLR.

  • Musée de L'Automate in Souillac, France

    Updated: 2010-07-27 15:55:00
    : , The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Tuesday , July 27, 2010 Musée de L'Automate in Souillac , France The Musée de L'Automate in Souillac , France features a collection that dates from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries . The museum's primary focus is on the automata creations of the famous makers Roullet . Decamps Here's is a link to the Musee de L'Automate in French Here is a link to their videos page good in any language Ed:You can learn a lot more about the Roullet et Decamps as well as the other prominent automata makers from France in Automata : The Golden Age 1848-1914 Thanks Dominique Labels : collections France

  • Big Business? No - Huge Business

    Updated: 2010-07-26 12:40:44
    Show Floor Originally uploaded by Brian Wilkins. Skeptics that think that comics, anime, manga, and robots are just a side-show and not big business just hasn't been paying attention. Look what's been going on at Comic Con 2010 in San Diego.

  • Quadrotapult - ball throwing device by Brad Litwin

    Updated: 2010-07-25 18:41:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Sunday , July 25, 2010 Quadrotapult ball throwing device by Brad Litwin Another incredible kinetic sculpture by Brad Litwin . Like one of his other creations , The Quadrapult this one throws and catches balls . The added bit of complexity is that this machine also throws the balls through spinning hoops Truly , a brilliant piece of . engineering See more kinetic sculptures by Brad Litwin on his web . site Labels : Brad Litwin eningeering free objects kinetic sculpture rolling ball timing posted by Dug North on Sunday , July 25, 2010 0 : Comments Post a Comment Links to this : post See links

  • Woodcraft July Anniversary Sale

    Updated: 2010-07-24 15:28:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Saturday , July 24, 2010 Woodcraft July Anniversary Sale One of my favorite woodworking stores Woodcraft Woodworking Supply is having their annual July Anniversary Sale this weekend Friday , 23rd Sunday , 25th They are offering 10 off just about everything . Shown above are just a few of the categories of items on sale . If your are a planning on a large purchase , they are offering financing see terms on their site At the very least it is worth signing up to get their extensive free snail mail . catalog Here's the link to the Woodcraft July Anniversary Sale Labels : bargains online resources

  • Proxxon Micro Planer - small, precise wood planer

    Updated: 2010-07-23 22:50:00
    : , The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Friday , July 23, 2010 Proxxon Micro Planer small , precise wood planer Could you ever call a wood planer cute Well , now you can Just look at the Proxxon Micro Planer . Despite its diminutive size , this and ANYTHING by Proxxon is a serious tools . This one is designed for fine planing a very smooth finish on both hardwood and softwood surfaces . It's also made for precision where a fraction of a millimeter makes . difference From the mini planer : description The unit's load bearing components are all made of die-cast aluminum , with milled seats for bearings and spindles , the essentials

  • Circus Sam The Balancing Man acrobat toy

    Updated: 2010-07-22 11:19:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Thursday , July 22, 2010 Circus Sam The Balancing Man acrobat toy Circus Sam the Balancing Man is classic toy that has been around since the 1950s . It is still sold by one of my favorite toy companies , Schylling Sam and his stand measure 8 1 2 high and about 10 wide . The figure can balance on his hat , his toes , his nose , his heels and on one foot or two . Once balanced , a gentle tap will send him . spinning Here's where you can get Circus Sam The Balancing Man Labels : balance clown schylling toys vintage posted by Dug North on Thursday , July 22, 2010 0 : Comments Post a Comment Links

  • Funny Drawing-Arm Robot

    Updated: 2010-07-22 00:43:12
    Eggshell Robotics The blog about artful and playful robots . And how to make . them Funny Drawing-Arm Robot Uh , I just found this on YouTube . This evidentially homebrewed prototype of a drawing robot is looking so funny . It is just , because it looks almost scary human-like in its motions . But like a extremely clumsy or drunken . one Tags : robot drawing arm funny Jul_22:2010 020200 Comments(0 Related Entries The ASIMO conducts the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Slope Skiing Robot Sweet-ugly , 80ies styled robot Add your Flavour to the Article Name Email Website R andom Entry W iki About This weblog is dedicated to fresh and alternate news on robotics . We seek for music robots , toy robots , playing and gaming robots as well as the culture of robots . This blog is powered and maintained

  • Machine by Brett Dickins plays catch with itself

    Updated: 2010-07-21 10:14:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Wednesday , July 21, 2010 Machine by Brett Dickins plays catch with itself Check out this motor-driven machine that both throws and catches a ping pong balls . The piece is by Brett Dickins an artist specializing in the design and construction of wooden mechanical kinetic . sculptures See more creative kinetic sculptures by Bret Dickins on his YouTube . channel Labels : Brett Dickins free objects gears kinetic sculpture rolling ball video posted by Dug North on Wednesday , July 21, 2010 0 : Comments Post a Comment Links to this : post See links to this post posted by Create a Link Automata

  • Book: Two Odd Volumes on Magic & Automata

    Updated: 2010-07-20 10:42:00
    : : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Tuesday , July 20, 2010 Book : Two Odd Volumes on Magic Automata I am pleased to inform you of a great new find entitled Two Odd Volumes on Magic Automata This book covers most of my favorite subjects : the magician Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin , history , magic , automata and mechanical toys The Sette of Odd Volumes' was a group of book collectors in Victorian era London . They published transcripts of the after dinner lectures that they presented to each other . Two Odd Volumes on Magic Automata presents two of these lectures in a single . volume About the first book on magic and

  • The CNC Shark Pro Routing System

    Updated: 2010-07-19 11:23:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Monday , July 19, 2010 The CNC Shark Pro Routing System CNC Shark Pro Routing System is the big brother to the original CNC Shark . This model offers twice the workable area X : 24 Y : 24 Z : 4.25 as the base model CNC Shark Routing System The pro model's increased strength , making it better suited to wider variety of machining , routing , and engraving projects in wood , metal , or plastic . Along with improved power , speed , accuracy , and ease of use , it features a 1 thick removable laminated particleboard work surface , and 12 precision linear bearing guides for maximum rigidity . A

  • Book: The Jeweler's Studio Handbook

    Updated: 2010-07-18 11:20:00
    : : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Sunday , July 18, 2010 Book : The Jeweler's Studio Handbook Looking to improve your metalworking skills The Jeweler's Studio Handbook walks you through setting up a working space , selecting tools , and how to work with various materials . The reader will learn to master metalworking techniques by completing the twenty illustrated jewelry projects covered in the book . The book also features nice photographs of fine jewelry by many talented artists . It gets very high marks from Amazon . reviewers Here's where you can look inside and order The Jeweler's Studio Handbook : Traditional and

  • Exhibit: Nemo Gould, Jeremy Mayer, Benjamin Cowden

    Updated: 2010-07-17 12:00:00
    : : , , The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Saturday , July 17, 2010 Exhibit : Nemo Gould , Jeremy Mayer , Benjamin Cowden MACHINATIONS is an exhibit currently featuring the works of Nemo Gould , Jeremy Mayer , and Benjamin . Cowden From the exhibit : description The exhibition showcases the distinctive elements of re-use transformational sculpture while exploring human interaction and objectification . Keeping in line with the gallery's focus on local and emerging talent , all three artists boast Bay Area roots , but display marked differences in their interpretation of the kinetic . medium The exhibition's title Machinations is

  • DIY Book: Build Your Own CNC Machine

    Updated: 2010-07-16 10:04:00
    : : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Friday , July 16, 2010 DIY Book : Build Your Own CNC Machine Build Your Own CNC Machine is targeted at hobbyists who like create things in wood and metal and who doesn't If you would you like to fabricate your own custom design parts here is a book that will show exactly how to construct your own CNC milling machine , show you how to use it , how to create designs in Computer-Aided Design CAD programs , and how to output your designs as tool paths that feed into the CNC . machine Here's where you can see sample pages or order the book Build Your Own CNC Machine Labels : books CNC DIY metal

  • 5 Amazing Robots That Go To War

    Updated: 2010-07-16 05:19:24
    It is becoming increasingly common for countries to now deploy autonomous robotic solidiers to conduct their modern day wars. Today we take a look at 5 types of robots that are helping eliminate the need of a man for the act of war. Skynet can't be too far away? 1. ...

  • Towel Folding Robot

    Updated: 2010-07-16 05:19:23
    Researchers at UC Berkeley used Willow Garage's PR2 robot to fold towels. The UCB programming used some innovative visual scanning techniques, allowing the PR2 to pick up a towel, find its corners, and fold it on a table perfectly. According to the paper presented at the 2010 ICRA (PDF), the ...

  • Weight-driven clock with a sand escapement

    Updated: 2010-07-15 13:02:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Thursday , July 15, 2010 Weight-driven clock with a sand escapement The clock shown here is a sort of endless hourglass . The large weight-driven clock uses the passing of sand through a circular series of connected hourglasses to regulate the passing of time . A very novel concept and and a fine piece or kinetic sculpture While a bit more conventional , here is where you can get various sand timers Thanks Christoph Labels : clock clockwork escapement glass kinetic sculpture sand powered posted by Dug North on Thursday , July 15, 2010 0 : Comments Post a Comment Links to this : post See links

  • Many wooden automata by Helen Sinden

    Updated: 2010-07-14 11:21:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Wednesday , July 14, 2010 Many wooden automata by Helen Sinden Check out this very nicely made video featuring a great number of wood automata by Helen Sinden . If you like her style , there is contact information at the end of the video Thanks Christoph Labels : animals automata hand-cranked makers romantic rustic wood posted by Dug North on Wednesday , July 14, 2010 0 : Comments Post a Comment Links to this : post See links to this post posted by Create a Link Automata Links Automata by Dug North Automata Resources Automata Books Automaton Toys Automata Kits Automata Items on eBay Contact

  • Three fantastic new pieces by artist Nemo Gould

    Updated: 2010-07-13 11:33:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Tuesday , July 13, 2010 Three fantastic new pieces by artist Nemo Gould Here is one of three new pieces by artist Nemo . Gould From the artist's web : site The Narwal has always been one of natures more peculiar entities . This one is portrayed as perhaps a little more menacing that they would appear in nature . I think all of the bad news pertaining to the oil spill in the gulf may have leaked into my consciousness while making this piece . The waves seem slicked with oil , and the creature itself seems equipped to have made the mess . Maybe it wasn’t our fault after . all Materials : Radio

  • Trick flight maneuvers by a quadrotor helicopter

    Updated: 2010-07-12 10:57:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Monday , July 12, 2010 Trick flight maneuvers by a quadrotor helicopter Check out the amazingly precise flight moves of this four-propeller autonomous helicopter created at the University of Pennsylvania . Autonomous Really Wow From the video : description Control of precise aggressive maneuvers with an autonomous quadrotor helicopter . This is a small autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV Demonstrations of flips , flight through windows , and quadrotor perching are shown . Work done at the GRASP Lab , University of . Pennsylvania See more cool projects going on at the GRASP Laboratory at

  • Dolls in Motion: 1850 - 1915 by Florence Theriault

    Updated: 2010-07-11 11:28:00
    : : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Sunday , July 11, 2010 Dolls in Motion : 1850 1915 by Florence Theriault Here is a book on vintage automata that covers the many types of automata and some of the most prominent makers of the past . The book is no longer in print , but can easily be ordered . used Automata themes covered : include Animal themes Clowns Dancing Dolls Drummers Magicians Musicians Pull toys Smoking Dolls Walking Dolls Automata makers covered : include Jumeau Lambert Phalibois Renou Roullet Decamps Simon Halbig Theroude Vichy Zinner Sohne Here is where you can see inside or order the book Dolls in Motion Labels

  • Arthur Ganson: Machines and the Breath of Time

    Updated: 2010-07-10 21:14:00
    : : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Saturday , July 10, 2010 Arthur Ganson : Machines and the Breath of Time Here is a film featuring the amazing kinetic sculptor , Arthur . Ganson From the film : description Arthur Ganson uses humble materials to create kinetic sculptures of humor , drama , and emotion . His work has been shown around the world , and has been an ongoing inspiration for the 10,000 Year Clock project at Long Now . His machinated gestures play with time spans that range from the epochal to the . momentary One of the touchstone pieces for the Clock project is the Machine with Concrete . The input of the piece is

  • 'Monkeys on my mind' automaton by Jim Kransberger

    Updated: 2010-07-09 14:32:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Friday , July 09, 2010 Monkeys on my mind' automaton by Jim Kransberger Monkeys on my mind is an automaton by Jim Kransberger which takes a look at what was on Charles Darwin's mind beyond pigeons Charming From the artist's web : site The hat slowly tips up and is followed by a monkey rising from within , peaking out at the viewer . As the five crank cycle is continued the monkey recedes , then the hat closes back down on Darwin’s . head See more autoamta by Jim Kransberger on his web . site Labels : animals history Jim Kransberger makers science USA posted by Dug North on Friday , July 09,

  • A Clockwork Folly - machine by Edmund Dohnert

    Updated: 2010-07-08 13:53:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Thursday , July 08, 2010 A Clockwork Folly machine by Edmund Dohnert I adore the mechanical artwork of Edmund Dohnert . Take a look at this piece titled A Clockwork Folly From the artist's web : site As a heavy copper ball descends through a tower , it causes a horizontal shaft on the right side of the machine to rotate . The ball's speed is controlled by a pendulum and escapement mechanism , much like that of a grandfather clock . With each beat of the pendulum , the escapement allows the shaft to rotate only one-twelfth of a turn . This right-hand shaft then rotates another shaft on the

  • Applied Kinetic Arts blog features multiple artists

    Updated: 2010-07-07 10:42:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Wednesday , July 07, 2010 Applied Kinetic Arts blog features multiple artists The Applied Kinetic Arts blog is a great place to check out information and in-process works by a number of talented kinetic . artists They explain the site well so , I'll just let : them Applied Kinetic Arts A.K.A . is a community of artists working within the medium loosely defined as kinetic” . Works incorporating motion , light , sound , and interactivity are represented by the group’s ever expanding member base . A.K.A . was founded in 2007 by artists Christopher T . Palmer and Nemo Gould with the intention of

  • Rob Ives's updated paper engineering web site

    Updated: 2010-07-06 10:48:00
    : The Automata Automaton Blog The Blog for Makers and Collectors of Mechanical Automata and Mechanical Toys The Automata Automaton Blog The Automata Automaton Store Automata on eBay Dug North Automata Tuesday , July 06, 2010 Rob Ives's updated paper engineering web site The clever paper engineer Rob Ives has has completely updated his web site . If you've never been to his site or built one of his ingenious models this is a great time to do so For great information on mechanisms , kits , models , downloads , and tips on paper engineering visit http : www.robives.com Labels : downloads engineering kits makers Paper plans Rob Ives UK posted by Dug North on Tuesday , July 06, 2010 0 : Comments Post a Comment Links to this : post See links to this post posted by Create a Link Automata Links

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