T8 Bio Inspired & 3D Printed Spider Robot
This might just be the best $1,350 I have spent in a while. This Robugtix T8, 3D printed, robotic spider is a serious bit of technology. The Robugtix T8 Spider has 26 motors and has incredibly lifelike movements. You have to see it in action to appreciate how realistic it moves, video after the break. […]
Japanese Underground Bike Storage System
No surprise that Japan has a limited amount of space and loves high tech gadgetry. That combination has spawned a robotic underground bike storage system. This ECO Cycle system is a fully automated underground bike storage system that can hold 204 bikes. This amazing technology can store and retrieve your bike in about 13 seconds. […]
senseFly eBee Autonomous 2D/3D Mapping Drone
This has to be one of the best autonomous drones I have seen in a while. Not only is it available for purchase today, it is incredibly well thought out. The senseFly eBee UAV can fly pre-programmed flight path or can be flown by remote control. The main purpose of the eBee is to create […]
Mind Controlled RC Quadcopter
The video (after the break) shows a mind-controlled quadcopter being flown through an obstacle course of balloon rings. This impressive feet was created at the University of Minnesota by engineering professor Bin He. The intent isn't to launch a mind-controlled drone attack, but instead to help disabled people to control things like wheelchairs and/or mechanical […]
German Rail Company Uses Drones To Catch Graffiti As It Happens
Another new day, another new way to used drones. Seems like all of those sci-fi movies of the past are coming true. Soon your every move will be recorded from drones that you can't see or hear flying above. In this case, a German railway network, Deutsche Bahn, is deploying drones to catch people trying […]
Harvard Robotics RoboBee = World’s Smallest Aerial Drone
Ahhh, our future is going to be a bit scarier with tiny drones like these quickly becoming a reality. A group of researchers at Harvard have created the RoboBee which just might be the world's smallest aerial drone. So small in fact that it doesn't appear to have its own power source and no cameras, […]
DJI Phantom RC Quadcopter Review
DJI Innovations is no stranger to high end remote controlled helicopters and drones., Their S800 (Spreading Wings) Hexacopter has been a favorite choice among serious hobbyists., I happen to own the S800 with the Wookong-M autopilot system and while I love it, it is incredibly difficult for a new user to setup., You practically need […]
Crazyflie Nano Quadcopter Is Crazy Small
The quadcopter craze continues. This time with a very small, very cool, open source kit. The Crazyflie Nano Quadcopter sells in two versions (both under $180) and will continue to develop and improve as more smart kids tinker with the open source code. One of the cool bits, especially for the gamer types, is the […]
RoboMe Uses iPhone For Robot Face
While the full details of the RoboMe Robot Toy are not out, we do know that it will use an iOS device (iPhone) as the robots face. The RoboMe is made by WowWee, a company known for making robotic toys. RoboMe will use speech recognition for learning names, can be programmed with responses to your […]
Secom Surveillance Robotic Quadcopter
The Secom autonomous quadcopter is a high tech flying surveillance robot. You no longer need to go outside to protect your domicile, just launch the Secom Helicopter and watch the live video feed from the safety of your living room. Seecom's autonomous flying surveillance robot works by detecting and following intruders. The unit uses a […]