Great video showing a series of modifications to a Lego car to allow it to climb increasingly difficult obstacles. Adding a degree of freedom to the car chassis makes a big difference but also requires a lot of intelligence in the driving to make use of the changing geometry of Read more…
Reptile Tracks field guide by Priscilla van Andel. From the wonderful UAE Wildlife Field Guide group. All images copyright Priscilla van Andel. Visit the group on Facebook for more UAE wildlife field guides. In the morning you can see quite a lot of insect tracks and I’ve often wondered what Read more…
We made a prototype wheg (wheel = leg) robot. The robot can conquer surprisingly difficult terrain, especially considering it’s mostly made of cardboard and hot glue!
Reinforcement learning is a type of machine learning where an agent (e.g. a robot) learns from trying different actions and seeing the result of those actions. For example a robot that is supposed to walk could try different motions of its motors based on its current sensor readings and be Read more…
This 3D-printed RC car has some nice design elements Laser cut frame Simple 3D printed steering 3D printed tires Metal threaded inserts in the 3D printed parts to accept bolts (M3x4 knurled insert nuts) Vented body housing electronics 18650 battery pack Excellent build video The 3D printed pieces are attached Read more…
“RHex is an autonomous robot design, based on hexapod with compliant legs and one actuator per leg. A number of US universities have participated, with funding grants also coming from DARPA. Versions have shown good mobility over a wide range of terrain types[1] at speeds exceeding five body lengths per second (2.7 m/s), climbed slopes exceeding 45 degrees, swims, and climbs stairs.” — Read more…