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Heard on WAN show Linus was looking for an autonomous floor cleaner, I saw this one at my local Walmart just north of Toronto. Don’t know anything about it but here’s a picture of the brand. Just in case they were still looking

I'll give as many details as possible in my vague ape-brain memory, my apology. This game is a very old game that i remember playing it on my dad's iphone 3 or 4 the gameplay style is adventure like Mario. As a little round magnet robot who is stuck in a gumball machine, not sure who we really are and our journey is to find way out/home, at the start of the game where we are inside the gumball candy machine and we have to go through many stages to get out of there, we do fight bosses/monsters. The little round robot has the magnetic ability to be sticked on the wall because its inside the gumball machine where everything is made out of metals. Until we finally get out of the gumball machine, then he falls down to a sewer.. there his journey really starts The word "Bot" is in its name That was what i remember, please help me to find this game again. Thank you

Anyone know a generally consumer 5-axis CNC machine that can cut through harder steels? Doesn't have to literally be desktop but generally speaking at least a little shy of 5 figures. I know of ones that can do softer steels and aluminum and softer titanium alloys and whatnot but I can't get a definitive yes or no on harder metals. Anything even close? Coming up in the future?

Hello guys! Im new to the forum here so please don't roast me too hard! I really love the engineering efforts behind the keyboard robot topic and hoped to contribute from my Mech eng XP in designing automated equipment & test systems for OEM car makers. Keep in mind these are merely my observations and may make a few mistakes. (Im terrible at explaining this with text) Keyboards are a big deal on which I happily invest a lot of money personally, so I hope my notes below may be helpful - or not. From my perspective of the current system - Scenario 1 The current Z-Axis orientation of the robot cannot accurately emulate human inputs since force F is applied only in the Z-Axis only. While one may argue angular forces can be achieved by rotation about the wrist (Axis 6), servos used for this payload class cannot accelerate fast enough to emulate the speed of a key press. Even if one manages to accelerate to this speed, inertial forces of the robot arm will affect force measurements for key actuation. Actual emulation of finger inputs - Scenario 2 For scenario 2, we use an articulating end-effector attached to the robot system with a skin-like contact pad. The reasoning behind this because finger placement is rarely in the Z-Axis, and occurs with a arc-like motion. If you can imagine force acting in an angle would produce a reactionary forces in directions Rx & Ry. Rx will produce moment Mr which causes friction force inside the switch better emulating a human input. Furthermore, the X-Position on the keycap varies off center, and contributes to friction forces causing wear. Accurately emulating force R may require calibration of skin friction coefficient vs keycaps prior to tests, and so the end-effector will need a rubber pad on the end. It would be a good idea to use a standardised test jig with a fixed weight to measure this. The friction coefficient will also vary with perspiration and oils from Cheeto fingers. I can already imagine this will be an interesting challenge to model reliably on a scientific level... All of us know regular typing differs significantly compared to pawning noobs on COD. For the difference in force profiles, velocity and acceleration would need to be obtained through measuring on/off times during regular/gaming use - but Im sure they have this covered already. While 3D laser scanning is robust for location, I would advise setting a hard X|Y datum on the table to home the robot and act as a repeatable alignment tool for keyboard position. This will enabling faster setup times. I would also suggest bolting the keyboards down as well. Finally, This is probably covered already, but it may be a cool idea to calibrate pressing positions on keycaps using a UV heatmap. In any case, Im open to what you guys think and if this makes sense?

Don't worry these little babies are not being built to eat you! Summary Quotes My thoughts This is so cool. I am interested in everyone's thoughts. Sources https://wyss.harvard.edu/news/team-builds-first-living-robots-that-can-reproduce/?fbclid=IwAR1PZITqX94Sh1QvWTq66lv2AQb2zsu1v3OynzIxRsNq0ZpXpaPdv9Z3M3E

I'm going to keep this as PG as possible, and ask y'all t'do the same. Mods, if this is too inappropriate of a topic, that's completely understandable. Alright, now that that's out of the way, let's do this. This robot can hold in-depth conversations, use simulated facial muscles, and purportedly hold a relatively natural conversation. Matt believes that Harmony well eventually be able to walk and be about as close to human as possible. Harmony also has adjustable emotions, and she reacts much like an actual human to insults, complements, etc. 1,000 Harmonies will be available at the end of the end of the year. Well, I don't admire this for the sexual aspects, because actual human interaction should still be a thing, and sex with robots is very weird, in my view, but its advancements in conversation, simulated emotion, etc. is very, very interesting. Also, AIs' advancing methods of learning are very interesting.

Have you seen the Motobot? Hilarious! I've thought that Dota2 bot it's cool, but this is unbelievable! "The craziest part about Motobot is that the bike itself is unmodified from the factory. It's the humanoid robot atop the bike that manipulates the stock controls. Its six actuators are capable of shifting and accelerating around a track as its computers analyze all manner of data, whether it's engine speed or attitude." Cnet. This guy is using machine learning to beat the top racers, like Rossi, but now he is loosing 30 secs. Or I'm too old and this is not really cool? Tell me...

(James must read this title as Laser James) Amazon In-Home Delivery isn't dead, merely evolves. Items in "Amazon Prime" branded packaging are seen at the Amazon Fulfillment Centre on November 14, 2018 in Hemel Hempstead, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) Our Amazon co-overlords are up to some work in their labs. Admittedly, having a person enter your home (even with the gadgets of security touted) isn't the best idea. Would robots change this? Source 1: https://fox17online.com/2019/03/03/amazon-patents-delivery-robots-that-live-at-home/?utm_content=bufferda7c5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=organic&fbclid=IwAR3DnIV9xlJkfSCqegrekBV10Kp8Nra_fdpi4jGxBlBKw6qxaP3kFlmpEss Source 2: https://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?PageNum=0&docid=10216188&IDKey=54755966E9F7&HomeUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fpatft.uspto.gov%2Fnetacgi%2Fnph-Parser%3FSect1%3DPTO2%2526Sect2%3DHITOFF%2526u%3D%25252Fnetahtml%25252FPTO%25252Fsearch-adv.htm%2526r%3D51%2526f%3DG%2526l%3D50%2526d%3DPTXT%2526s1%3D%252522Amazon%252BTechnologies%252522%2526p%3D2%2526OS%3D%252522Amazon%252BTechnologies%252522%2526RS%3D%252522Amazon%252BTechnologies%252522 Are we closer to the Jetson's Rosie than we realize? I still like the Drone and Mothership idea better....

I’m wanting to build a robot based on the Arduino platform. The plan is to just use 2 TT Motors with wheels and a few sensors and an Arduino Uno etc. nothing amazing. But what I would like is to be able to keep the battery permanently connected to the robot and include the charging module on the robot too, so that I could hopefully just plug it into a USB cable for charging or in the future have it home to a charging station like a Roomba and have it connect to some contacts to charge. But that’s really a problem for another time. I was looking at getting a couple of 3.7v 18650 batteries and using them in series in a cradle to get the voltage I want, and then using the charging module I already have to charge them. The charging module I have is pretty much this one… 1A, Micro-USB input etc. Can get them anywhere for a few dollars: But from what I’ve read that won’t work because the voltage is too low and if I use two batteries then I have to use a balancing circuit. The other charging module I could get it this: https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1713.html That seems to be for 7.4v LiPos which as I understand are made from two cells, but it doesn’t seem to have anywhere to plug in the JST plug for balancing which the 2 cell LiPos all seem to have. Would it still work? Would I just leave the JST connector unplugged? This is the 7.4v LiPo which I had my eye on if I can’t get the 18650s to work out: ONBO 1600mah 2S 45C LiPo (I have to order the batteries from in South Africa because there are laws about importing batteries and basically nowhere online will ship batteries here because you need a special license to do it. But if you have a suggestion for a battery from literally anywhere, please share! I'm sure I can find a supplier here!) I would like 7.4v and as many mAh as I can get. But right now I’m feeling totally overwhelmed by all the options for batteries, the S and C ratings (Both charging and discharging) etc. What I know for sure is that I want the batteries to be permanently attached to my robot and have the charging circuitry on the robot too. I don’t want to have to remove and charge the batteries in a separate charger. Can I use the 7.4v charging module from DFRobot with two 18650 cells in series? Can I use the DFRobot module with the ONBO battery? Can I even get a charging module that that will charge a 2 cell LiPo via USB or barrel jack? Heck it doesn't even need a USB or other jack, it just needs to fit on a small robot and have somewhere I can solder onto. Found out about this battery protection board with a balance function. https://www.banggood.com/3S-11_1V-12V-Lipo-Battery-Protection-Board-With-Balance-Function-p-1164376.html?cur_warehouse=CN They seem to be fairly common. Battery protection board with balance function. Would I combine that board with the DFRobot 7.4v charging board? From what I can see it's only meant for using with two 18650 batteries because there isn't a terminal for connecting a 2S LiPo balance lead. But I also saw a YouTube comment saying that these boards are too cheap and don't actually balance the charging at all. Totally overwhelmed by the options and stress headache right now. I’m a programmer, not an electrical engineer. Just need some guidance.

Hello, I have recently come across a 1998 RadioShack hot machine. It’s a rc car and when I put in new batteries (it’s very power hungry needing about 6-8 AA and 2 9 volts for the car alone!) it actually still moved and worked. I stripped the body down, cut and sanded down the front bumper and adjusted the wheels (also added a camera to the top). However, I wanted to give the motors more power and make the steering motor better and more powerful but do not know how to. I don’t know If I can find 1998 RadioShack motors and really don’t want to go on a witch hunt. Anybody have any ideas?

Make the games hot, not the CPU! Yeah it's back and 11 years old laptop is handling this game like a boss. I believe Raspberry Pi could run it too if there was windows xp emulator with working networking. I know times change and kids are into gaming on their phones nowadays, but sometimes I just feel they miss out on the fun I had as a child. Robot Wars inspired, pure strategy and action, use arena hazards, earn credits and upgrade the robot on your way to highscores. Or skip all that and use any weapons you want on freestyle server. Multiplayer only.

Check out Khan Flicks: https://www.youtube.com/user/KhanFlicks Learn more about the Super Anthony Robot: http://geni.us/E1doJ Buy battle robots on Amazon: http://geni.us/aML8M

Buy badminton gear on Amazon: http://geni.us/kJsE Robots are poised to take a HUGE number of jobs in the next few decades, but do we also have to worry about them out-doing us at our HOBBIES too??

This is going to change the way movies are made, I personally prefer people that do stunts as it makes outtakes more fun to watch. Also makes things feel more real. Source: https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/30/17517512/disney-robot-stunt-double-animatronic-superhero

Effective from August 21st Mayfield Robotics, the company behind the Kuri home robot, is pausing operations. Launched through Bosch's Startup Platform in 2015 the company failed to develop commercial partnerships leading to the decision to cease operations in October. Another unfortunate end for a "smart assistant" company and it seems likely that we will see more news of this type as the main players develop their solutions further. Sources: https://www.heykuri.com/blog/the-future-of-mayfield-robotics-kuri-home-robot/ https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/8/21/17765330/mayfield-robotics-kuri-robot-shutting-down

Hey all, So this is my first time posting to the forum. I am trying to build a beast of a liquid cooling setup. I am the Software Engineering Lead on a team to build a robot that can theoretically mine for future Martian colonies. We are using some standard off the shelf parts and a budget of several thousand US dollars. The problem is we want to cool this without the use of fans. Basically, we are going to take a cooling block and pump liquid around the CPU that then is pumped into a massive radiator array. Pictures and comments will follow, but I just wanted to see what people think about this or if anyone had questions about the system in general. Again, pictures and videos of the interior of the system will follow. Edit (4/17/2018): It is looking like we will use an electric thermopile to chill the coolant in the radiator/reservoir that will, in turn, bring down the CPU temps so not that far off the "CPU cooler bong" brought up by RoyalGamer1.

*I wasn't too sure where this thread should go so i just dumped in in general* I am taking an IST class at my high school: So far we have done next to nothing, we were told what the different components of a computer from about 20 years ago are, we learned about different jobs that IST classes can lead to and we memorised a bunch of "key terms". So you can probably tell that it came as a bit of a surprise when we were told that our final project was to design and build a robot using a raspberry pi. We haven't learned anything to do with electronics, coding or anything else that we need to know to build these robots. I have tried to find tutorials and the like online but they all exceed our $50 AUD budget. Since we had to get out part orders in by last week I just went ahead and listed a few motors. I now only have $27 left. My group and I decided that we want to make a remote controlled car/tank that shoots tic tacs. How do we do that? I know what each of the parts need to do, I just don't know how to get them to do it. Info/ parts - Raspberry Pi (not sure exactly which model) - 2x Basher Mach1 130 Size Brushed Motor (Black) https://goo.gl/nbqQpU - TB6600 Stepper Motor Driver https://goo.gl/AnJqbf Please let me know if you need any more info.

Buy our Jibo (Signed by us!) on ebay: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/202141150632 Buy Amazon Alexa devices instead, because... well they're just better - on Amazon: http://geni.us/bfjOu Jibo... it was foretold to be so great, but in reality... Well, it's a Jibo. Let's get into exactly what that means.

Id be interested to see Linust battle this creation. Source

We must learn about robot drive trains in my robotics class. Is there any website or article that is like... THE authority on drive trains for beginners? we are working with VEQ IQ bots btw.

So My friend and i have the idea to make another hitchhiker bot. We want to make it kinda cheap so if it gets killed we will not be in that much in a loss. We have in idea of what it will look like, but It would be nice to get some hep with some of the tech. like how will it be tracked or how will it charge. also any ideas would be nice.

This is rather interesting http://www.techspot.com/news/64142-russian-initiative-transfer-human-mind-robot.html While I do believe we will eventually have the technology to map and transfer the contents of the brain to another vessel, I'm not sure personality would be transferrable with it. If it's just a copy is it truly you? Brings up a lot of spiritual and ethical questions.

Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/gadgets/77363320/new-robot-from-google-shows-off-humanlike-qualities Personally, I'm creeped out by it. It's ability to walk on uneven snow just shows how quickly our robotics technology has been evolving the past few years. To think we will have personal robot servents in 20 years is not that far off.

Thought the progress on the Atlas robots at Boston Dynamics was interesting, and a little funny.

Can u help me with a project: Share with me some ideas I want to build a robot (a simple one) I thought in a mobile basket with two motors attached to two different wheels and one in the back free (it could rotate). Obviously for turning one motor will stop. But also I want to put some sensors and when the robot touches the wall it can avoid it. Please share your ideas with me.