Here is a robot that can play drums like a pro. randofo developed it to be controlled using Arduino. This robotic drum player can slow down and speed up any drum beat with precision. You are going to need Arduino Uno units, a drum set, motors, and a bunch of other parts to get started.
Meet the da Vinci surgical system: a robotic system that allows surgeons to perform operations with small incisions. It gives surgeons a 3D view inside the patient’s body. The system has instruments that bend and rotate more than the human hand.
So you want to build a robot that can get things around the house? John Choi has shared a fascinating project that helps you get started. The Multipurpose Mobile Manipulator Mk 1 can draw pictures, play the piano, deliver bagels, water plants, and do a whole lot more.
Badminton is a fun sport, but you are going to need a partner or two to play it. The Robomintoner is a badminton robot that can replace your partners. This robot was developed by students from Chengdu. It has two badminton racquets to keep up with you.
Meet Scubo: a small, agile submersible robot that moves in every direction to scan entire coral reefs. It moves omnidirectionally to provide users with a view of each object from any direction and angle. 6 on-board cameras will be used for the steering system.
Here is an interactive droid that Disney is testing in Disneyland at Star Wars Launch Bay. Jake, as they call it, can interact with its surrounding environment. As this video shows, the robot can move its head, avoid obstacles, and turn things on/off:
[H/T: DAPs Magic ]
Remember Anki OVERDRIVE? Its developers now have supertrucks for you to take advantage of. Freewheel and X52 are 3 times the size of regular supercars and come with new weapons and game modes. For instance, you can use Rage to punish other drivers you are competing against.
Here is a smart wearable device that lets use simple gestures to control drones. Taiwan Textile Research Institute has developed a smart glove with sensors in fingers to let you control a drone’s takeoff, landing, and movement.
Robotic prosthetic hands and legs can make life easier for a lot of people. Unfortunately, they are not affordable. It is good to know that Open Bionics, Eidos-Montréal and Razer are working to bring Deus Ex inspired augmentations to life. The ultimate goal is to make advanced bionic hands accessible to more people.
