DJI Phantom 3 Standard w/ 2.7K Video and 12MP Photos
We have seen a bunch of awesome drones in the past. DJI drones are very popular but they are not cheap. The DJI Phantom 3 Standard is a more affordable solution. It lets you capture 2.7K video and 12MP photos. You can use the companion app to get a live stream from your drone from up to .5 mile away. With GPS assisted flight, you can focus more on recording great videos.
KAIRO 3: Modular Snake-like Inspection Robot
Meet the KAIRO 3 robot: a snake-like robot designed for inspection and maintenance tasks. It is designed for use in areas which are dangerous to access for humans. KAIRO 3 can search for explosives, perform search and rescue missions, and do a whole lot more. It has a modular construction.
Cutaneous Haptic Feedback For Robotic Teleoperation
Controlling robots from a distance to perform complex operations is not without its challenges. The Cutaneous Haptic Feedback system is designed to enhance the performance of robotic teleoperation systems. Here is how the researchers put it to the test:
AERIUS: The World’s Smallest Quadcopter
You don’t need a large drone to have a fun flight. Take the AERIUS for instance. It is one of the smallest quadcopters around measuring 3cm x 3cm x 2cm. It has a ultra-compact controller and provides you with up to 7 minutes of flight time per charge. You get a 6-axis stabilization system and 2 speeds. The quadcopter has built-in lights for night flight. There is also a trick mode for cool flips and rolls.
ATLAS ERIDA Full Carbon Smart Drone
Meet the ATLAS ERIDA: an attractive drone for aerial cinematography. The ERIDA drone is fully automatic and has an aerodynamic shape. It is made of carbon fiber, so it is lightweight and strong. You can interact with it from your iOS or Android device.
Hovis Genie Smart Robot w/ Android
Meet the Hovis Genie: a smart robot with a mobile internet device powered by Android to get things done. It offers speech recognition, an audio recorder, a mp3 player, and a camera. The robot can wake you up and provide you with weather and other useful information in the morning. It has distance, touch, and gyro sensors. It can be improved with a ZigBee module.
EZ-Robot Roli Rover Revolution Robot Kit
Meet the Roli Roller: a cool robot kit with 13 female ez-bit connections, allowing you to enhance it. It is powered by 2 motors and can tackle tough terrain. Its wheel and tread heights are adjustable. The robot comes with a camera to offer vision tracking. Your Roli Roller can interact with objects, colors, faces, and motion.
The robot has a clip and play design. Multiple ez-bits can be connected together to make arms and legs. It has 3D printable open source parts and mobile control. More information is available here.
Thinking Cleaner: WiFi for Roomba Robots
Roomba robots are wonderful tools to use to keep your home clean. They are already pretty smart. Thanks to Thinking Cleaner, you can turn your Roomba robot even smarter. It is a WiFi module that lets you control your robot from your iOS or Android device. To get started, simply change your Roomba’s faceplate with the Thinking Cleaner faceplate. Once installed, your Roomba will send you notifications on the status of your home.
Thinking Cleaner lets you control and schedule your Roomba from anywhere in the world.
Microbot Push: Wireless Robot Finger for Home Automation
Here is a tiny robot that lets you automate things around your home. The Microbot Push is designed to push buttons and switches. It can be used to control computers, washing machines, and other appliances. You can control your robots from your smartphone.
