Smart lawnmowers and robomowers have been around for quite a while. They are not cheap though. If you know your Arduino, you can always try to build your own. HowardT4 has shared a guide that shows you how to do just that. You will need an Arduino MEGA, motors, ultrasound sensors, RB sensor, and a few other simple components to get started.
There is no better way to learn electronics and robotics than building and programming your own bots. JavaScriptMikeC has shared a guide that shows you how to build your own Mars Rover like robot. The rover can be used to roam anywhere you get WiFi coverage.
In the past few months, we have covered plenty of cool Guinness World Records involving robots and drones. The latest record involves the most number of robots dancing simultaneously. 1069 robots were used to pull this off by WL Intelligent Technology Co, Ltd in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Dobi robots were used for this particular project.
Detecting and tracking rogue drones is not always straight forward. EPFL researchers have used a camera to detect and track flying drones. The idea involves using artificial intelligence and deep learning to teach the camera to recognize drones.
Here is an Interactive Mannequin Robot that you can use to display your clothing items at your store like a pro. MARI performs moves and poses to display your products to customers. It can move its head and arms. A micro speaker is also included.
Meet the LT2 F Bulldog Tactical Robot: a rugged robot with a 6-axis arm that can perform inspections and take on aggressive terrains. The robot can open doors, take on the stairs, remove suspicions packages, and even drive under cars (with arms removed).
There is no better way to get started as a maker than building your own things and 3D printing their components. Baby Bastion is an animatronic puppet you can build with 3D printed components. This Overwatch inspired robot was built using 5 micro servos, RC controller, and a few other simple parts.
Meet the Ozobot Evo Iron Man robot: an educational toy that teaches your children the basics of programming. It features color & line detection and proximity sensing. It also comes with crash detection and expressive sounds.
Meet the Anthouse: a smart robot with a camera, ball launcher, and treat dispenser that wants to be your dog’s companion. It lets you see a livestream video of your pet. The robot comes with WiFi, app control, automated charging, and obstacle avoidance.
