Showing posts with label Robot Hacks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Robot Hacks. Show all posts

11.27.2008

CNC Hexapod Robot



Matt Denon, a dedicated robotics expert has built the worlds first CNC machine that can walk on the material that it's getting ready to cut. He uses the Hexapod robot, which you can now buy at his store, played around with the programing, and added a drill bit. Although it only can go through styrofoam and high density foam right now, Matt is looking into the possibilities of it cutting wood and he plans on using a smaller drill bit for a clearer model. However, he has come a long way from when he first started because originally it used a marker to draw pictures. Way to go Matt!

10.14.2008

Animatronic Pumpkin Head Monster

This is an animatronic pumpkin head monster created by Woddy, a self taught animatronics expert. Woddy even made the local news with his creation. You can view his Youtube page for even more videos of his monster before and after it was completed.

10.13.2008

BPExplorer- Drive a Real Robot in Australia

BPExplorer is an online game that allows you to drive a REAL robot all the way over in Australia. You first go to there website and join the waiting list. While you waiting you can view the live webcams of the other robots in action. Then, after a little waiting it's your turn to drive and you have complete control of "your" robot for 4 minutes. You can also extend the 4 minute time limit by entering codes from the course. However, these robots are part of BP's clean energy program so they are solar powered and only work when it's daytime in Australia.