• BattleBots Fighting Robots Takara Tomy Tokyo Toy Show

    Updated: 2012-08-31 17:45:28
    Join us at http://www.BeybladesOnline.com BattleBots aka Battroborg by Takara Tomy of Japan, seen at the Tokyo Toy Show June 2012. These are remote controlled, rechargeable fighting robot toys. Featuring child reporter Alex! Music: There It Is: Incompetech.com Movement Proposition: Incompetech.com Duration : 0:3:30 Technorati Tags: Fighting Robots, Japan, japanese, rc, remote-controlled, robots, takara tomy, tokyo, [...]

  • Personal Energy Orb Arduino: Need Computer Time? – The Gadgeteer

    Updated: 2012-08-31 17:34:21
    We spend more and more time on our computers these day, and according to two students at the University of Munich, we need reminding to get outside and excercise. The Personal Energy Orb Aruino (PEO) is an energy device that limits.The Gadgeteer Technorati Tags: Computer Time, computers, Energy Device, Gadgeteer, Orb, Peo, Personal Computer, Personal [...]

  • Little Atomo – The Amazing Thinking Robot from Atomocom (Video)

    Updated: 2012-08-31 01:08:06
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: Here's the commercial for the "Little Atomo" toy robot prototype. ( As seen at UX Week 2012! http://uxweek.com/2012/ ) We're currently looking into (possibly, hopefully) producing a small run of custom Little Atomo Robots. Currently sorting out production methods, quotes, costing, all the boring stuff. But - [...]

  • Hanson Robots Especially Zeno, RoboKind

    Updated: 2012-08-30 19:13:25
    Hanson RoboKind robots walk, show facial expressions, see your face, understand speech, and learn from your conversations. This video shows the capabilities of our latest RoboKind Zeno robot. This spring we release this robot for sale to researchers, and he’s packed with features–Maxon motors, hi-def cameras in the eyes, embedded PC, and of course great [...]

  • WeeBots: Mobile Robots Controlled by Babies (Video)

    Updated: 2012-08-30 11:14:33
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: Robots controlled by infants from 6-9 months old. Research by Sharon Stansfield, Carole Dennis, and Hélène Larin from Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY. Read more at http://spectrum.ieee.org/blog/automaton By GerbilGod7

  • PHANTOM-X ROUGE ROAD WALKING (Video)

    Updated: 2012-08-29 10:29:45
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: PHANTOM-X is very amusing hexapod. TROSSEN and Interbotix Labs is proud to introduce the PhantomX line of Hexapod robot kits! These kits combine some of the most advanced robotic technologies on the market to bring unparallel performance amd quality into your hands. These hexapod kits are the [...]

  • The MAD Museum featuring kinetic art, automata, Steampunk machines and moving exhibits

    Updated: 2012-08-28 17:26:10
    : , , Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Tuesday , August 28, 2012 The MAD Museum featuring kinetic art , automata , Steampunk machines and moving exhibits The MAD Museum in Stratford upon Avon in the UK features over 100 pieces of kinetic art , automata , Steampunk machines and moving . exhibits I'm pleased to say that I am making good progress on my own contribution for the museum Stay tuned for more details posted by Dug North on 8 28 2012 2 : Comments neil hardy said . I went to the MAD museum at the opening and it is a wonderful mix of weird and wonderful machines and automata . Well worth a visit . I have one piece there and trying to make a few more when I have the . time Neil August 29, 2012 10:42

  • Video 3, Basic Robot Behaviors

    Updated: 2012-08-28 16:50:19
    Talks about R1 motion behaviors and how simple behaviors can be combined into more sophisticated behaviors and so on. Duration : 0:9:49 Technorati Tags: aruduino, Hobby, robot

  • Cyborg Goes To The Dentist (Video)

    Updated: 2012-08-28 16:42:36
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: Cyborg Goes To The Dentist Because robots have fillings too. By diagonaluk

  • InterPlay: Mechanical Objects exhibtion at the Southwest School of Art

    Updated: 2012-08-27 12:33:01
    : : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Monday , August 27, 2012 InterPlay : Mechanical Objects exhibtion at the Southwest School of Art InterPlay : Mechanical Objects will be an exhibit at the Southwest School of Art in San Antonio , Texas . Shown here is a piece by Benjamin Cowden titled Perennial Flux From the show : description All works contain an interactive component empowering the viewer to move the object from the realm of pure aesthetic to experience . With contributions from artists based in the United States and United Kingdom , it's an all-star line up including Alexis Archibald , Steve Brudniak Ben Cowden Kevin Curry , Nathan Dube , Forrest Gard , Keith Newstead Laikingland Miel Parades , Gary

  • Shooting test of biodegradable luminescence airsoft BBs (BIO蓄光弾発射テスト) (Video)

    Updated: 2012-08-26 17:26:15
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: The 13th Robot Survival Game took place at Asakusa Mokei-juku in Japan today. Before beginning games, we tried to shoot luminescence airsoft BBs (biodegradable, 0.2g) in dim light. 第13回ロボでサバゲが浅草模型塾で行われました。 今回はゲームを始める前にバイオ蓄光弾の発射テストをおこないました。 By nobotronix

  • PhantomX running Phoenix code (Video)

    Updated: 2012-08-26 16:26:34
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: A demo for the Trossen Robotics Community. Demonstrate the Phoenix code written by Jeroen Janssen and ported to C by Kurt Eckhardt. Modified by Kurt and me. By ZentaOlbaid

  • Walking paper (Video)

    Updated: 2012-08-26 16:11:59
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: Paper Biped Robot making process from H/P MPM (Mechanical Paper Model) http://www.geocities.jp/kikousya290821/newmpm.htm All paper made Biped Robot without wooden shafts and elastic band as power source 「朽ちてゆく機械 Decaying Machine」をコンセプトに動くペーパーモデルを作っています。二足歩行ペーパーロボットの全製作工程です。 By thedoorintos

  • ‘Robot & Frank’ Trailer HD (Video)

    Updated: 2012-08-25 11:56:30
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: http://www.hollywood.com 'Robot & Frank' Trailer HD Director: Jake Schreier Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, Frank Langella and Susan Sarandon Set in the near future, an ex-jewel thief receives a gift from his daughter: a robot butler programmed to look after him. But soon the two companions try their luck [...]

  • 4m Robot Project on Aug 25th (Video)

    Updated: 2012-08-25 10:11:25
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: https://www.facebook.com/#!/4mrobot By automoemo

  • Laser-cut Stirling engine kit runs on a single tea candle

    Updated: 2012-08-22 13:06:29
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Wednesday , August 22, 2012 Laser-cut Stirling engine kit runs on a single tea candle Check out this lovely Stirling engine . As you can see in the video , it runs very well on a single small tea candle . In addition , the diaphragm material is easy to replace . The parts are laser-cut Medium Density Fiberboard MDF This Stirling engine will be available as a kit from the nice folks at Bustedbricks.com who also offer supplies the models , model engineering , and other . hobbies For more info on Stirling engines until you get the kit shown here , of course check out the book Eleven Stirling Engine Projects You Can Build which includes detailed reviews of 4 existing

  • Some Serious (Hilarious/Campy) Robot Boxing (Video)

    Updated: 2012-08-22 00:34:01
    Nobody takes their robotics more seriously than the Japanese, and nobody seems to have more fun with them than the Japanese. Here's a good example - the Takara Tomy BattroBorg 20 Championship bouts. Make sure to keep watching after it seems like the bout is over... Via: BattroBorg20 Championship in Miyata Gym - YouTube

  • Students learn engineering principles and build relationships by creating automata

    Updated: 2012-08-21 13:18:02
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Tuesday , August 21, 2012 Students learn engineering principles and build relationships by creating automata Scott Swaaley , a physics teacher in San Deigo , has created a remarkable educational program called Seniors Squared Swaaley had his students design and create custom automata to teach them about physics and engineering principles . That's a great idea , for sure , but it didn't end there . Swaaley and his students took this educational experience to another level by partnering with local senior citizens . Here's an excerpt from his description of the : program As part of a joint physics and humanities project , my high school seniors partnered with senior

  • Artistic clock incorporating unexpected materials and mechanisms

    Updated: 2012-08-20 13:09:43
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Monday , August 20, 2012 Artistic clock incorporating unexpected materials and mechanisms Prepare to be amazed by this work of kinetic art disguised as a clock . The piece , titled The Clock Tower was created by Forrest . Burnett Within the design , there are all kinds of interesting details , artistic flourishes , and somewhat unexpected mechanisms . The Clock Tower incorporates various materials including wood , plywood , brass , steel , and several others I cannot name with . confidence The mechanism includes among many other things bass ladder chain , a Geneva wheel with eight stations , and a centrifugal fly-ball governor . The text within the video notes that the

  • New motorized kinetic sculptures by Tom Haney to be shown at Obsolete in Venice, California

    Updated: 2012-08-16 14:06:03
    : , Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Thursday , August 16, 2012 New motorized kinetic sculptures by Tom Haney to be shown at Obsolete in Venice , California Artist Tom Haney creates kinetic pieces , which we often refer to here as automata . The bodies for Haney's figures are carved from basswood and the heads are sculpted out of polymer clay . All of the mechanisms are made from scratch . In this new piece , a couple is depicted on a see-saw . Tom Haney's blog is a wonderful behind-the-scenes look at how he goes about constructing his mechanical creations . Here we see the details of one of the figures and the handlebar mechanism , which keeps the figures upright as they move . This piece will be one of

  • Exeter Museum donations box: museum exhibits come to life!

    Updated: 2012-08-15 13:09:31
    : : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Wednesday , August 15, 2012 Exeter Museum donations box : museum exhibits come to life Keith Newstead was comissioned by Exeter Museum to create an automaton to serve as a donations box . The patron donates some money into the machine and in return , it runs for a set period of time . It's a great system if you ask . me The theme of this piece is The Museum Store Room' . The idea is that some of the museum's exhibits come to life when no one is watching . Here's one of Newstead's original sketches for the : automaton As you can see , the final automaton stayed true to the original idea and brought the characters to life . He managed to incorporate a lot of different

  • Wooden robot figure with changing facial expressions

    Updated: 2012-08-14 13:44:35
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Tuesday , August 14, 2012 Wooden robot figure with changing facial expressions Here's another creation by the extremely clever artist Osamu Kanda . The piece is titled Face The body of the robot-like figure has a cube inside on which a small face is . depicted When button on the front of the machine is pushed , a hidden motor causes the the robot to spin on its pedestal . Upon making a full revolution , we find that the face on the cube has changed expression The figure has three different expressions in all . If you watch all the way to the end of the video , you'll get a small hint as to how this magic is . accomplished See more pictures of Osamu Kanda's piece Face on

  • Restoration of a tiny ship automaton and music box

    Updated: 2012-08-13 15:13:32
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Monday , August 13, 2012 Restoration of a tiny ship automaton and music box Back in January of 2012, I posted about a tiny ship automaton and music box that was presented by Michael Start from The House of Automata His video showed the mechanism in motion , but we didn't get to see the case that once held it or hear the tune that it once . played As it turns out , Brittany Cox at West Dean College in the UK , was on a team tasked with the conservation of this tiny ship automaton from the early 19th century . She wrote the last of a three-part series on the project part one focusing on covering the case in shagreen and part two focusing on other details of the . case In

  • Motorized mechanical beetle mounted with miniature cannons

    Updated: 2012-08-11 18:02:36
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Saturday , August 11, 2012 Motorized mechanical beetle mounted with miniature cannons Check out this amazing mechanical sculpture . It appears to be a metallic hybrid of an old war ship and a beetle . The piece was made by Russian artist Victor Plotnikov . I love it Labels : boat insects metal motorized Russia steampunk Vicktor Plotnikov Victor Plotnikov walker posted by Dug North on 8 11 2012 0 : Comments Post a Comment Older Posts If you shop at Amazon help support this blog by using any of the links . here Search this blog Loading . Follow Follow this blog via : email Automata Links Automata by Dug North Books about Automata Mechanical Toys and Gadgets Automaton Kits

  • Automata, kinetic art & steampunk artifacts at The MAD Museum

    Updated: 2012-08-10 13:02:33
    : , Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Friday , August 10, 2012 Automata , kinetic art steampunk artifacts at The MAD Museum Here's a short video about one of the newest places to see autoamta : The Mechanical Art Design MAD Museum . Located in Stratford upon Avon in Warwickshire , the museum is dedicated to mechanical wonders of evert sort including robotics , rolling ball sculptures , and . automata From the : Video Think Health Robinson mixed with a Scrapheap Challenge and a hotchpotch of futurist mechanisms and then stir it all up with mind blowing creativity and . ingenuity For those of you who don't know , Heath Robinson was a cartoonist who came up with crazy contraptions similar to Rube Goldberg

  • Mesmerizing large-scale kinetic sculptures by Lyman Whitaker

    Updated: 2012-08-09 13:14:36
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Thursday , August 09, 2012 Mesmerizing large-scale kinetic sculptures by Lyman Whitaker Here is a video compilation of wind sculptures in motion . The pieces were created by Lyman Whitaker . Based in southwest Utah , Whitaker has been a working sculptor for more than 40 years and is known for his kinetic sculptures . The tall , flowing geometric forms of Whitaker' sculptures stand out among the natural surroundings in which they are often placed . This is no . accident From the artist's web : site By placing the sculptures in settings dependent on natural elements for movement , opportunities are provided for participants to think about their surroundings . Lyman's

  • Messengers - life-size mechanical figures tap out messages to spectators on a telegraph

    Updated: 2012-08-08 13:03:33
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Wednesday , August 08, 2012 Messengers life-size mechanical figures tap out messages to spectators on a telegraph You've got to check out this video of this kinetic sculpture by artist Pat Keck . Titled Messengers it depicts four nearly life-sized figures seated behind a desk , each with a telegraph key . The spectator inserts a coin in the slot at the front of the machine . One of the figures taps out a message and a ticker tape emerges from the machine for the viewer to take and read . The figures take turns tapping out messages and passing slow , meaningful sidelong glances among themselves . They would appear know something that we do . not The video takes about 10

  • From the Greeks to the Disney: a (very) short history of automata

    Updated: 2012-08-07 14:53:41
    : : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Tuesday , August 07, 2012 From the Greeks to the Disney : a very short history of automata Today's post points to an informative overview of the history of automata . The item comes to us by way of Molly , a Junior Librarian , who is spending her summer working and researching at the Jefferson Library Molly discovered the article while doing research for a talk they plan to give on book The Invention of Hugo Cabret It was a good find . The article is titled Historical Watches : Automatons and was written by Kingsley Walcott . Walcott starts with the all-important definition of an : automaton The word means acting on one's own will , and is a term used to describe

  • Rob Ives on working out the locus of a crank

    Updated: 2012-08-06 12:18:33
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Monday , August 06, 2012 Rob Ives on working out the locus of a crank Rob Ives has a new post on his blog in which he shows a method for experimenting with the locus of a crank-slider . mechanism A bit of background from Rob Ives's : blog The locus is the technical name given to the line that a point traces out as it moves . In mechanisms the locus is often not the shape that you would predict . Changes in variables , such as the lengths of the pieces or the position of hinges can make a big difference to the locus . His experimentation method is simple and ingenious . He uses a few pieces of cardboard , some split pins the kind that hold papers together a pencil , and

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