Portable 4K Quadcopter The Vantage Robotics Snap
The Snap is another quadcopter entering the already crowded space. So, what makes the Vantage Robotics Snap any different, or better, than the rest? Well the main claim to fame for the Snap Quadcopter ($900) is that it folds up and is portable. But that isn’t all. The Snap has a gimbal stabilized 4k camera, […]
littleBits = Perfect For Fun Projects And Inventor Types
Whether you want to invent some new gadgets with out having to build every single module or are just trying to mod an existing household item Littlebits is worth a look. I recommend starting off with a littleBits Electronics Deluxe Kit ($199). That is a pretty good base to get playing and building. From there, […]
Human Hoist = Amazing
Mechanics without car lifts, or for quick checks under vehicles, should pay attention. The Human Hoist is battery powered, hydraulic driven, and spring torsion assisted personal lifting chair. What the heck does that mean? Watch the videos after the break and prepare to be amazed.
First Legal Drone Delivery Tested In The US
I have seen enough of the negative press surrounding drones quadcopters (in this case a hexacopter judging from the shadow) and think that most of it is propaganda. I believe our government doesn’t like this tech in the hands of the people who vote them into office and pay their wage. Sooo, on to the […]
Drill Powered Walking Machine
Izzy Swan of Think Woodworks is at it again. He likes making things out of wood, and then powers them with a single cordless drill. His latest contraption is a drill powered walking machine. If you have ever tried to build something much simpler than this, say a cutting board for example. You know how […]
Nobot Is A Robot That You Control
The robots are coming. Some think they are coming to take our jobs. They are right. The Nobot, however, is designed to be controlled by a human rather than its own software brain. Think of it as a robot that you control for doing the work you don’t want to do. Or more accurately working […]
3D Robotics Solo Quadcopter
The market for out-of-the-box fully capable quadcopter just got pretty crowded. This is great news for the consumers of these gadgets as the pricing is starting to get more reasonable. Or at least the feature sets are matching the prices. The latest announcement in the video camera quadcopter arena comes from 3D Robotics (3DR) with […]
New 3D Robotics Drone Release Date 4.13.15 Teaser
The folks at 3D Robotics are taking a page from Apples marketing playbook with an early teaser video for their newest drone. Most hobby, and even professional, quadcopter operators tend to gravitate to the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or the Yuneec, Q500 Typhoon. The 3D Robotics quadcopters have never really garnered mainstream popularity, yet. The latest […]
Robotic Beer Holder Video
Ever wanted to bring your beer on the dance floor without worry of spilling a drop? Of course you have. This problem is right up there with the blindspot in my 73 Ford Pinto. , Well this video commercial from The Hahn Academy labeled the Beer Predicament #3 solves the problem. Check it out after the […]
Polar Bear Roaming The Streets Of London
The movie folks at Sky Atlantic created this lifelike polar bear to promote their upcoming show, Fortitude. The polar bear took 19 prop specialists eight weeks to craft and build. They used over 60 different materials including 90-sqft of sheep fur. The fake polar bear isn’t a robot and actually has two humans inside controlling […]