• Cooperative Quadrocopter Ball Throwing and Catching – IDSC – ETH Zurich (Video)

    Updated: 2012-09-30 05:43:26
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: This video shows three quadrocopters cooperatively tossing and catching a ball with the aid of an elastic net. To toss the ball, the quadrocopters accelerate rapidly outward to stretch the net tight between them and launch the ball up. Notice in the video that the quadrocopters are [...]

  • RoboWorld Cup Walkthrough (Video)

    Updated: 2012-09-29 11:27:17
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: Follow Carissa Marina to discover the RoboWorld Cup 2012 in Bristol, United Kingdom ____________________________________ FOLLOW US in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BotSport/ ____________________________________ WATCH MORE VIDEOS: http://www.botsport.tv/ By BotSportTV

  • Robot Basketball 2012 – RoboWorld Cup 2012 (Video)

    Updated: 2012-09-29 11:26:55
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: RoboWorld Cup 2012 - Bristol, United Kingdom Robot Basketball Summary ____________________________________ FOLLOW US in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BotSport/ ____________________________________ WATCH MORE VIDEOS: http://www.botsport.tv/ By BotSportTV

  • Robot Weightlifting 2012 (Adult Size) – RoboWorld Cup 2012 (Video)

    Updated: 2012-09-29 11:26:42
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: RoboWorld Cup 2012 - Bristol, United Kingdom Robot Weightlifting (Kid Size) Summary ____________________________________ FOLLOW US in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BotSport/ ____________________________________ WATCH MORE VIDEOS: http://www.botsport.tv/ By BotSportTV

  • Robot Marathon 2012 – RoboWorld Cup 2012 (Video)

    Updated: 2012-09-29 11:26:28
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: RoboWorld Cup 2012 - Bristol, United Kingdom Robot Marathon Summary ____________________________________ FOLLOW US in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BotSport/ ____________________________________ WATCH MORE VIDEOS: http://www.botsport.tv/ By BotSportTV

  • A-Pod part 1 (Video)

    Updated: 2012-09-28 11:56:23
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: A-Pod is an ant inspired hexapod robot with a 2 DOF abdomen (tail), a 3 DOF head with large mandibles. 6 legs with 3 DOF each. Total 25 servos. This video demonstrates body movement and mandible control. I still have to do some mechanical improvements to the [...]

  • ComBots Cup V – Ep 09 Pine Box vs Death & Taxes (Video)

    Updated: 2012-09-28 11:41:34
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: http://combots.net/ The losers bracket continues with round two of two contestants who shouldn't be alive. In one corner we have Pine Box. In the other corner, we have Death. What is it with zombie robots? By combotscup

  • Open Hardware Summit and MakerBot (Video)

    Updated: 2012-09-28 00:41:45
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: At this year's Open Hardware Summit (9/27) in NYC, the MAKE video team asked some key participants (from MakerBot, SparkFun, Evil Mad Scienrist, OpenROV and others) what they thought about MakerBot closing off some of its source files. Here's some of what they had to say. By [...]

  • 2012 Taiwan Classic Micromouse Contest: BengKiat Min7.1 Fast Runs (Video)

    Updated: 2012-09-27 11:19:02
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: 2012 Taiwan Classic Micromouse Invited International Contest. BengKiat won the First Prize. By suhu9379

  • Meet Dezsö Molnár and His Flying GyroCycle (Video)

    Updated: 2012-09-27 04:05:43
    Here's a robot video that I found interesting: Working in a high-performance bicycle shop along the coast of Northern California, inventor Dezsö Molnár is building the second model of his gyrocycle. Yep, this rocket scientist is making his own flying car--all by hand. This is something we had to check out! See more of the [...]

  • FIRST Robotics 2012 Alamo Regional Finals Match 1

    Updated: 2012-09-27 02:11:07
    Alamo Regional 2012 Finals Match number 1. Blue alliance: 231, 457, and 1477 Red alliance: 148, 922 and 2936 FRC Rebound Rumble 2012 Duration : 0:4:26

  • New hand-cranked mechanical greeting card gives a thumbs up sign

    Updated: 2012-09-25 13:52:03
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Tuesday , September 25, 2012 New hand-cranked mechanical greeting card gives a thumbs up sign Brad Litwin , creator of the ingenious line of MechaniCards has uploaded video of his new creation . This one is titled Thumbs Up for reasons that will become apparent after you watch the . video For those of you who don't know , MechaniCards are miniature , hand-operated , kinetic sculptures , designed and produced in limited editions . Each piece comes with instructions and display recommendations . They are available assembled or as do-it-yourself construction kits . The new model shown here will soon be available via www.MechaniCards.com Labels : Brad Litwin cards gifts hand

  • Lego Mindstorm ??????? (??????????)

    Updated: 2012-09-23 18:26:16
    ????????????????????400-600????????? Lego ????????????????? ??????????????? ??????????????????????????????????? ??????????????? STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematic) ??? ????????????? Duration : 0:7:4

  • A simple line following robot – Robotics Bible

    Updated: 2012-09-23 18:26:10
    For more details about this robot, click the below link: http://www.roboticsbible.com/line-following-robot-using-logic-gates.html Duration : 0:1:0

  • Getting ready for World Maker Faire 2012 in New York!

    Updated: 2012-09-21 14:57:21
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Friday , September 21, 2012 Getting ready for World Maker Faire 2012 in New York I'm making some improvements to the Monster vs . Strongman automaton . The monster is getting rather impatient , as you can tell from the photo . above These improvements are in preparation for my exhibit at World Maker Faire 2012 in New York . This is the 3rd annual Faire in the New York area . The event will feature 500 maker exhibits , presentations , how-to workshops , and many incredible . attractions Come by , say hello , and check out some automata : Date September 29th 30th : Time Saturday 10AM 7PM Sunday 10AM 6PM : Location New York Hall of Science 47-01 11th Street , Queens , NY

  • When LEGOs are used to create a factory assembly line

    Updated: 2012-09-20 16:05:50
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Thursday , September 20, 2012 When LEGOs are used to create a factory assembly line Incredible . Simply incredible . I hope you enjoy this as much as I do . There are a lot of fantastic mechanical ideas in this assembly . Thanks Dave Labels : assembly line complex machines control systems factory legos machines motorized posted by Dug North on 9 20 2012 2 : Comments Fred said . swoon September 20, 2012 3:53 PM DaveGoodchild said . Speechless . September 20, 2012 5:23 PM 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

  • Awesome walking paper robot uses rubber band for power source

    Updated: 2012-09-19 13:16:56
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Wednesday , September 19, 2012 Awesome walking paper robot uses rubber band for power source First of all : this thing is SO . awesome The making of this amazing walking bipedal robot is documented in a rapid series of photographs strung into a video . The robot is made almost exclusively of paper , with the exception of some wooden shafts and an elastic band which serves as the power source . I wonder if the design is based on or at least inspired by one of the many tin toy wind-up walking robot designs . It would be nice if I could read the site . Perhaps I will try Google Translate a bit . later The gears look like they are solid , as if perhaps made up of many sheets

  • The Amazing Journey - a bicycle automaton with parallax effect

    Updated: 2012-09-17 13:08:17
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Monday , September 17, 2012 The Amazing Journey a bicycle automaton with parallax effect Automatist Keith Newstead has made many pieces featuring bicycles , but this one has got to be one of the most intricate and grand that we've ever see here at The Automata Blog The automaton was a commissioned piece and is titled The Amazing Journey Th Amazing Journey Newstead explains the origin of the : piece John Lau has asked me to make a different version of my automaton Brians Brilliant Bike' . He would like me to feature his wife , Vivien , surrounded by all of their pets . He wants the automaton to remember his wedding such a nice thing to . do The depiction of the human

  • The Watch Seller: hand-carved wood automaton by Tim Donald

    Updated: 2012-09-14 12:59:13
    : : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Friday , September 14, 2012 The Watch Seller : hand-carved wood automaton by Tim Donald Here's a new hand-carved wood automaton by artist Tim Donald . The piece depicts a somewhat suspicious street seller . When the handle is turned , the seller figure looks around to see if the coast is clear , then opens his suitcase to give you a glimpse of the top brand watches he's selling for a mysteriously low price . That the seller has his fingers crossed behind his back may indicate that these are not the high quality time pieces they are made out to . be I love the details on the figure and the suitcase . The choice to put the figure in an enclosure suggests he might be

  • Antique miniature spinning wheel automaton made of bone

    Updated: 2012-09-12 13:03:14
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Wednesday , September 12, 2012 Antique miniature spinning wheel automaton made of bone This interesting automaton of a woman spinning wool is currently for sale on ebay . When the handle is turned , the spinning wheel spins . The female figure lifts her left arm , pulling the wool , as she turns her head from side to side . The piece measures 1-1 4 inches wide by 2 inches long and a little over 4 inches high . While the seller is not certain of its provenance , a search on the internet revealed similar examples that were described as French Prisoner of War creations which were made from scraps of cow and pig bone . The prisoner of war notion certainly adds a lot of

  • Video shows you exactly how to build a tiny electric motor

    Updated: 2012-09-11 15:44:00
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Tuesday , September 11, 2012 Video shows you exactly how to build a tiny electric motor I won't need to say much about this video from hilaroad.com that shows how to build a simple electric motor because it is so well-made and comprehensive . The video shows you step-by-step how to go about making a simple battery powered motor . This is a great rainy-day project , party trick , and desktop conversation starter . I've made one myself and the results even though entirely expected are mysterious and somehow thrilling . You really should try this when you have 20 to 30 minutes tops to spare . The video also covers the basic theory involved in electromagnetism , which

  • NEW! Robotic Arm Kit

    Updated: 2012-09-07 21:43:54
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  • Cabaret Mechancial Theatre adds second show in London for 2012

    Updated: 2012-09-04 14:09:05
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Tuesday , September 04, 2012 Cabaret Mechancial Theatre adds second show in London for 2012 CMT at Space Station Sixty-Five Part 2 Cabaret Mechanical Theatre's recent summer exhibit in London was a great success , with over 10,000 people visiting the exhibition at Space Station Sixty-Five . They have just announced that there will be a second free exhibition in the same . place Sausage Drawer by Paul Spooner If you missed the first show , check out the video above , but more importantly , visit the upcoming show to a new selection of automata . As with the last show , there will be a shop to accompany the exhibit selling books , cutouts , kits , and automata . Until then

  • Hand-cranked machine passes a coin from one hand to another

    Updated: 2012-09-03 16:40:03
    : Automata old new , kinetic sculpture , clockwork , toys , the mechanical arts sundry contraptions of every description Monday , September 03, 2012 Hand-cranked machine passes a coin from one hand to another Here's a short video featuring a nifty donation box installed at the Havant Arts and Heritage . Centre A visitor donor drops a coin into the machine and turns the hand crank . The coin is deposited into a small carriage mounted on a belt system . Turning the crank raises the coin to the top of the box where it is sent down a track . From there the coin falls into a waiting hand which , having caught the coin , tips over to drop the it into the next hand . It's a nice symbol of giving and how many small contributions can add up to something . substantial Labels : balance belts

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