This family-friendly humanoid robot designed by Aldebaran Robotics is also a multi-functional robot with features including microphones, HD cameras, Wi-Fi connectivity, Hi-Fi speakers, pressure sensors, a voice synthesizer and much more. It has made appearances at events including the Shanghai Expo in China with a synchronized dance routine, at Robocup participating with its own football team, in the UK teaching autistic children, and even demonstrating a stand-up comedy routine in December 2011. Read more at http://realitypod.com/2014/10/the-top-five-mind-blowing-robots-of-2014/#TajsM2ZH5iDAbyEE.99
This robot created by artist and researcher, Patrick Tresset, is a sketcher shaped like an arm that is able to draw portraits of people. It was primarily designed for Tresset’s “New Work” gallery installation which occurred in London in 2011. Read more at http://realitypod.com/2014/10/the-top-five-mind-blowing-robots-of-2014/#TajsM2ZH5iDAbyEE.99.
Another robot by Aldebaran Robotics, this emotional humanoid bot is designed to be able to assess moods, and interact with humans. It is able to shake hands, dance and display messages on the display screen on it’s chest. Read more at http://realitypod.com/2014/10/the-top-five-mind-blowing-robots-of-2014/#HQIHMayVl2ASCduX.99.
is composed of two snake-like machines that attach via magnets to a UAV. After being carried to the site by the quadcopter, snake bots can detach themselves, slip through the holes and cracks of a collapsed building, for instance, and slither to their destinations.
It was inevitable that funding for these projects by the US Military’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) would lead to spin-offs finding their way into private startups. There are now at least another three companies developing exoskeletons for commercial use and the focus is on creating them to help people with spinal injuries. A Swedish company, Ekso Bionics, makes a 20kg titanium and aluminium suit that costs $100,000 a pop, which has helped several crippled individuals walk again for the first time.
I made this mobile charger using 4mm MDF board. I already sealed and I was not able to disassemble and show you. I am going to explain how i did this... Materials and tools needed 4mm MDF board12v 2amp transformer4*5402 diodesLED4700 mfd 25v capacitorspdt Switchcar USB chargerwood gluewood nails...
Very simple way to make a marker interface for MakeyMakey or other micro conductive input. Sometimes old input ways are good, both for training and for using pre learned haptic response. In an attempt to see how to best make a marker based way to input to a computer. Successfully did a very quick p...
Hook up a MakeyMakey to tap shoes!You'll need:one MakeyMakeya pair of tap shoessome extra wire for longer leadstape Tape lead wires to the taps Strip the wire ends. Use the tape to fasten some of the extra wires to each of the four taps. About four feet is a good length for the wires. Hook up t...
My kids always brush too fast.So I make them a clock with a button on the top which when pushed will start counting from 1s to 120s.They are now using that as their 2 minute timer.It is a pretty simple project,if you have an RTC clock and an Arduino compatible board you can get it done. Material ...
These instructions are great for Adobe Indesign beginners. Adobe Suites terminology is unique in comparison to similar design software, so hopefully a quick overview can guide individuals to successfully place (or import) an image into Indesign. Click on "File," located on the top left and go down...
Understanding what's possible is a crucial component of creation. When exploring uncharted territory, occasionally it helps to have glimpses of what you may discover along the way. With this in mind, I had the pleasure of working on a swatchbook of possible textures, finishes and materials that can ...
this is how to teardown an iPod shuffle 2nd gen. Enjoy it... Step 1: get an iPod that you don't want Step 2: take off the top white cover, with a knife or needle carefully remove the plastic white TOP covering on ipod, the side with the hole Step 3: take off the metal covering unscrew the ...
Sharing your Instructables is a fun way to display a skill or hobby with the world. The ability to access an Instructable on a smartphone can lead to many spur of the moment DIY crafts and projects, but creating an Instructable can be tedious work with a digital camera and a computer. Luckily, the I...
As part of the January Buildnight with Instructables, Our Hackerspace got 5 Makey Makey.I decided it would be fun to build on one of the limitations I found during our previous Buildnight with Dodocases Google Cardboard VR, Some apps want a magnetic switch or a screen tap to advance. which didn't ...
The LM335 is an easy to use, relatively precise temperature sensor. It is great for things like temperature loggers and temperature controllers. This sensor is much easier to use than thermocouples, because it does not require any additional interface circuitry. It is also easier than thermistors...
I’m really enjoying my new 3d printer, but I just can’t leave my laptop connected to the printer all the time. I know that i could simply use SD cards or use another host computer, but there are better options. In order to untether myself from the printer I am using a Raspberry Pi and the OctoP...
ESP8266 WiFi to Serial Module is a real craze nowadays, so I ordered mine.After receiving I was excited and wanted to test it with my USB-Serial adapter using the Breadboard but realized that it cannot be inserted in the breadboard directly!! The commercially available adapters are costly and delive...
This Power supply can charge batteries or just power things. It goes to 25V and 3.5 Amps. It is variable and has an indicator light Connectors These are alligator clip connecting to the power Supply Parts and Components Simple Layout Top Top view Both Solder Points Solder in this seq...
Before you begin, your house/apartment must be equipped with cable outlets and basic cable service from any provider. If you do not already have a cable service plan, you must first get one from any provider before trying to set up direct-from-wall cable. This instructional guide features a VIZIO HD...
Much of the cost of the full scale arduinos like the UNO is the cost of the USB interface. Get rid of that and you can either build your own arduino from scratch or get a board like the Really Bare Bones Board ( http://ift.tt/1GBfrTr ) for cheap. But since your computer does n...
This passive piezo clicker is only audible in a quiet room, as is any other passive speaker attached to a CDV-700. The CDV audio output was intended for 10k ohm wire coil headphones, but sometimes headphones get in the way. The pulse out of the CDV is about 12v.Materials you need are a PL259 twist-o...
Having a good setup to see movies at home it's a must have of every movie junkie and a home theater it's one of this pieces to have.The most common of the home theater is a 5.1 surround sound that dont allowed pluging two more speakers, this type of receivers does a perfect job of giving the user a ...
I have a cabinet full of stepper motors of various configurations, both unipolar and bipolar. I wanted a quick, easy, reliable, and cheap way of testing them in both directions of rotation for acceptability since they are salvaged during roadside recovery sweeps of my 'hood from printers, scanners, ...
This is a Parts list to get you pointed in the right direction to build a motorized zoom machine that can be used for spiral star trails or zooming your lens in and out. Some of the gear sizes and the lens gear will have to be modified to fit your cameras zoom lens. For this instructions guide I ...
I love every green energy gadgets and devices but they are specialized only for one electricity generator like a solar cell or a wind turbine. the wind turbine chargers are big and they can't be used as a hydroturbine. I tried to make a waterproof multiturbine that can be powered by wind or by any f...
Some while ago, my wheel-button stopped working randomly. After some while, it stopped working completely, so I repaired it.What you will need to repair it yourself:soldering Ironsolderpliers6mm*6mm push buttonphillips screwdriver Opening the Mouse To access the screws of the G602, you will need ...
How to make speakers or surround headsets from airplane headphones! Cut Holes In The Back Of A Box And Detach The Speakers From The Headphones null Stick The Speakers In The Holes Make sure to tape them in! Enjoy Your Surround Sound! null
Hello! In this is an instructable I will be showing you how to create a solar cell! I must warn you, the end product does not have any esthetic appeal whatsoever and is far from an professionally produced solar cell, but it works! This instructable will cover everything from gathering materials to m...
Part to be Required1.JHD162A LCD2.Arduino board3. potentiometer4.jumper wiresWhat is LCD?LCD (liquid crystal display) is the technology used for displays in notebook and other smaller computers. Like light-emitting diode (LED) and gas-plasma technologies, LCDs allow displays to be much thinner than ...
I made this computer controlled traffic light for my work to show the status of the software being build, but I will spare you the details. This was also my first home project with a PIC controller. The traffic light is using an old Ikea traffic light meant for in childrens bedroom. It has switches ...
People are always talking about the various ways they try to create secure yet memorable passwords. I decided it would be both fun and useful to make a password entry device using Makey Makey.To build it, I used Makey Makey Kit bag of marshmallows (plenty of leftovers for mayhem) 24" x 12" 5mm sheet...
Member Adam writes:After we received 5 Makey Makey kits at fizzPOP: The Birmingham Makerspace, I must admit I was stuck for ideas on how to use them. So I decided to take them into work and try them out with some of the autistic youngsters that I work with. It turned out to be a perfect fit for chil...
I came across conductive ink in my research and as a Design student I started to question its use on my projects.I envisioned a poster with LEDs and typography where light would be an illustration of the text. For this project I chose a Carl Sagan’s text where the LEDs evoke a galaxy.The complexity ...
hi, I'm Minecraft mob!l just love Minecraft. step one think before your pen/pencil hits the paper(tip - draft lightly so you can easily rub it out). step two draw it out with a pen/pencil. step three Now give it to a friend!!
The pneumatic grid project is an attempt to transmit and use energy from small unreliable intermittent renewable energy sources using low pressure air in tubing to transmit the energy instead of electricity in wires. It is now functioning but it is still a work in progress. The project has many...
Let's play some bongos! Supplies null Website null Make Bongos null Connect Bongos null Connect Makey Makey null Time To Play null
Plastics Recycling Full Circle Recycling Plastic to make new ideas to transform! Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Arizona Pacific Plastics is a full-service recycling company offering plastic recycling services for large publicly traded companies, mid-size & small companies, government agencies, muni...
This is no fake, the CMD program that I will show you how to make is a chat program. You can message your friends or family in school or at home! Open Notepad First, you need to open "Notepad". Just press the Windows button and search notepad. The Code (1) Now this may seem hard to understan...
In this brief tutorial we will show you how to build a cloud chamber with a brief explanation of how it works and images to refer to when in the process of making. Acquire Your Materials Before you start with the construction of a cloud chamber, you first need to acquire required materials.Here ...
What is Makey Makey?Turn the whole world into a keyboard. It's a simple Invention Kit for Beginners or Experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between.How Does it Work?Alligator Clip two objects to the Makey Makey. For example, you and a banana (or an ice cube, or a kitty cat). When you to...
