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Robot Building for Beginners and more advanced Robot Builders too !

I love Building Robots !
(Started when I was 12 - and that's more than a week ago .. (quite a LOT more !))

Here is where to buy Robot Kits :
Buy Your Robot Kit HERE !

Lego Mindstorms NXT which is incredibly expandable. There are less expensive kits too.

Now don't you go building an EXO_SKELETON (See the photo slideshow for a great exoskeleton pic)!

There's a photo of the US Army's latest toy on my Flickr Photos below..
There's a pretty cool new pilot helmet too - and a revamped AIBO !



Here's a naughty robot from NICT and here's the link for more about it Naughty Robot


Don't forget - this Lens CHANGES EVERY DAY ! All the ebay items are updated daily and so are the news and blog details.

Please tell your friends about this lens and we'll try to build it up with hints and tips.


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Most of the items listed on here can be ordered just by clicking on them. 


Due to advanced Heuristic Hyperlogic in a blue transcendental astophiiliacial induced transformation of Hyperspace,

All blogs will be updated much more often so please check in here every 30 MINUTES ! to see the very latest stuff !
(I finally found the every 30 Minutes button !)

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Loads of Stuff has been moved - all can be seen - here


Robot Gifts

This is mostly because the avalanche of new robots is too much for the robot building site -and its getting a bit confusing too

(well its confusing me anyway !) 

Please visit both sites if the robot you are interested in is not on the robot building site ! 



I've even found you a FREE ROBOT ! (see below)

New Robots ! 

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FAME AT LAST ! 

I've been MADE A GIANT SQUID !

That doesn't mean I've been grafted on a dozen tentacles -
It's a GREAT HONOUR !
Its for making lots of good Squidoo lenses..
Why not check some of the others out too ?
Thanks Squidoo !

Robot Building Fun ! 


Robot Building Tips: Mounting Batteries

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robot building workshop

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Robot Building

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Building a fighting robot

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comshare giant robot building pt 2.

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Gulliver Is Born: Building a KHR-1 Robot

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Robot Race: DARPA Urban Challenge

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Building One Of The Robo-Ones: Learning To Dance

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Fast climbing robot (RC)

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Robot RadioControl SIte ! 

(well its part of the new site anyway !)

I've just set up a new website about RADIO CONTROL MODELS.
This includes a section on Radio Controlled Robots for sale and its really interesting .
That's at www.easyradiocontrol.com
There are literally thousands of Radio Controlled vehicles,robots and accessories on the site and it keeps me amused for hours (centre for the easily amused huh ?) Stacks of great used airplanes,helicopters and even a radio controlled shark (great fun in the swimming pool ...)
www.easyradiocontrol.com

New YouTube vids 

New Robot Videos

There's one I found hilarious but can't put on a family website ... look on Youtube for robots and the sex has made me stupid
Enjoy the others though !

Are We Giving Robots Too Much Power?

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Britain,China ,Gave Robots Rights, But Not Animals ,How Come

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Robots inspired by animals

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Self-Replicating Repairing Robots (http://www.forofriki.com)

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Create Teeny Tiny Solar Insect Robots

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Toyota shows off violin-playing humanoid robot

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Paul Merton in China Mr Woo Robots

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Robot Full-Body Costume : BFX

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Sugar-cube side robots that can build robots 

Sounds like a great idea ?

Ever heard of REPLICATORS ?

Stand by to be assimilated folks !

Robot News from Digg- updated every Half Hour 

A more technical view of the news

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Pleo is a REAL CUTIE !

DON'T BUY PLEO ! 

Unless you want to save BIG BUCKS !

Pleo HUGE DISCOUNT !
List Price: $349.99
Price: $349.95
Sale: $279.95
You Save: $70.04 (20%)
Grab one while you can !

Pleo Dinosaur - A UGOBE Life Form

Amazon Price: $157.94 (as of 07/12/2009)Buy Now

This little cutie comes as a egg and hatches into a newly-hatched baby Camarasaurus. all together now - Aaaaah !
It really is a great little guy and SO interactive. I could go on about it's "

Sophisticated sensory system with nearly 40 devices enable sight, touch, and autonomous movement" but that just means it will react to you in every way possible ! (No NOT that way Casanova !)
You'll save over $70 and get a friend for life (or until your alsatian gets jealous ...)
Do go and have a look at the little feller - if you don't fall in love with him/her then ...well the word heartless comes to mind

Robots on eBay 

You can bid right from here by clicking the pictures.

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FREE ROBOT ! (US and Canada Only ) 

OK I lied a bit - its ORIGAMI instructions on how to make your own (:-)

Origami Robot Kit
http://www.solidworks.com/pages/programs/torimoto/index.htm
www.solidworks.com

Order Your Free Origami Robot Kit
Fold your own state of the art robot, put it on your desk and impress your co-workers. The robot kit includes special paper and folding instructions from Mr. Torimoto himself.
This offer is only valid in the USA and Canada.

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Ebay Robot Kits 

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Kabuto Mushi Robot of The Week 

Its like Playboy but not naked .... doesn't fly ether but it IS Discounted !

Get hands-on experience with gears, batteries, motors, and electronic circuits as you build your own robotic beetle. Build this robotic "Kabuto Mushi" (Rhinoceros Beetle) from the ground up. Learn valuable insights into gear structure, battery wiring, motor principles, electronic circuits and circuit block diagrams. Easy-to-build kit. Perfect for students, teachers and hobbyists. 4 motors control robotic movements. Full-function 8-channel infrared controller. Control its movements and even extend and clasp its claw. No soldering required. Complete illustrated instructions. Bring science to life with this fun, engaging build-your-own-robot kit. Safety warning:
This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.

Its a Beetle - Its CUTE Too !
List Price $59.95
Your Price TODAY ! $34.99
Save $24.95
and scare the pants off everyone with it !

Kabuto Mushi (Rhinoceros Beetle) Robot

Amazon Price: $47.95 (as of 07/12/2009)Buy Now
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Oh come on - that was just a bit of fun !
It's really a serious educational robot kit that teaches you abour robot building.
(It does scare people though ... would be great in a classroom ...)

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What if you bought a car - but it was something else really ... ? 

Oh it's the TRANSFORMERS Movie on DVD !

"I bought a car. Turned out to be an alien robot. Who knew?" deadpans Sam Witwicky, hero and human heart of Michael Bay's rollicking robot-smackdown fest, Transformers. Witwicky (the sweetly nerdy Shia LaBeouf, channeling a young John Cusack) is the perfect counterpoint to the nearly nonstop exhilarating action. The plot is simple: an alien civil war (the Autobots vs. the evil Decepticons) has spilled onto Earth, and young Sam is caught in the fray by his newly purchased souped-up Camaro. Which has a mind--and identity, as a noble-warrior robot named Bumblebee--of its own. The effects, especially the mind-blowing transformations of the robots into their earthly forms and back again, are stellar.

Get it at Amazon by clicking the picture !

Transformers

Amazon Price: $10.49 (as of 07/12/2009)Buy Now

Oh go on - you REALLY want this movie ...
It might change your life,make Lara Croft phone you all the time,Give you the secret of eternal life and everyone will adore you - if all this doesn't happen you'll STILL have a great movie on DVD ! (But only if you order it here)

Thanks for your attention - now get back in line for Assimilation.

Ebay things... 

Pssst - Want a DEAL on a Lego NXT ? 

Ebay is one of the BEST places to get Robots

That's apart from my little store of course !
But do have a look at the great prices here ...

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Evangelion Zeruel 14th Angel Bandai Model Kit

Evangelion Zeruel 14th Angel Bandai Model Kit

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Robot Building for Beginners 

The Best Beginners Book

If you're just beginning to build robots then this really is the best book for you.
Teaching yourself robotics is not that simple.
What helps is when the encouragement comes from someone who's been there and done that.
Robot Building for Beginners helps you by explaining the component parts of robot development, and shows you techniques to learn new discoveries on your own.

David Cook (the author of this super book)starts with the anatomy of a homemade robot and leads you with the best advice on how to proceed and this is done well.
You may need sources for tools and parts and help is provided in a consolidated list.
You will find that specific parts are recommended throughout the book.
The book also teaches you basic safety precautions and all about essential numbering and measuring systems.

Digital multi-meters are given an in-depth analysis which will help you to select and obtain one of these valuable tools for yourself.
Lots of other tools and parts are covered including: motors, wheels, resistors, wire strippers, needle nose pliers, tap and die, alligator clips, LEDs, solderless breadboards, soldering irons, heat-shrink tubing, photoresistors, transistors, chips, gears, nut drivers, screws, cut-off wheels, connectors, and batteries.

If you want inspiring help that will give you basic practical knowledge on getting started with building a robot then this is definitely the book for you.

This is not a heavy technical tome but a reliable starters guide to amateur robotics.

To see more on Robot Building for Beginners visit the page at Amazon.com.

Robot Building for Beginners

Everything for Your Mindstorms Robot ! 

How to Expand and Program it Too ..

Did you know there's a DARKSIDE expansion kit ?

LEGO Mindstorms NXT

LEGO Mindstorms NXT

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LEGO Mindstorms Robotic Invention 2.0

LEGO Mindstorms Robotic Invention 2.0

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Bionicle 10 Zamor Spheres

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Star Wars Droid Developer Kit from Lego Mindstorms

Star Wars Droid Developer Kit from Lego Mindstorms

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NXT Magnetic Compass for LEGO Mindstorms NXT

NXT Magnetic Compass for LEGO Mindstorms NXT

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LEGO MindStorms 9754 Dark Side Developer Kit - 578 pcs

LEGO MindStorms 9754 Dark Side Developer Kit - 578 pcs

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Mindstorms, Robotics Invention System

Mindstorms, Robotics Invention System

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Introduction to Mobile Robotics ~ Robotics Engineering (LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT, Robotics Engineering) by LEGO Mindstorms Education

Introduction to Mobile Robotics ~ Robotics Engineering (LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT, Robotics Engineering) by LEGO Mindstorms Education

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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT One-Kit Wonders: Ten Inventions to Spark Your Imagination by James Floyd Kelly, Matthias Paul Scholz, Christopher R. Smith, Martijn Boogaarts, Jonathan Daudelin, Eric D. Burdo, Laurens Valk, BlueTooth Kiwi

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT One-Kit Wonders: Ten Inventions to Spark Your Imagination by James Floyd Kelly, Matthias Paul Scholz, Christopher R. Smith, Martijn Boogaarts, Jonathan Daudelin, Eric D. Burdo, Laurens Valk, BlueTooth Kiwi

The creative minds behind The NXT STEP blog are ba more...0 points

More ROBOT Websites 

Keith's Robot Sites

Because of the VAST quantity of information overload on Home Robots I'v split things up and items will migrate between sites - these are my current site !

Robonova 

The other really popular high-end Robot Building Kit

Robonova looks cute and is surprisingly expandable

Hitec 77003 Robonova I Humanoid Robot Kit

Amazon Price: $875.99 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Hitec 77002 Robonova I Ready-To-Walk Humanoid Robot

Amazon Price: $1,061.98 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Hi Gulliver ! 

Interesting but not at all funy !

Gulliver Is Born: Building a KHR-1 Robot

We participated in a KHR-1 (ROBO-ONE) robot training class at RT Corp here in the Akihabara district of Tokyo. With a minimum of hassle and trouble, and less than two days we were able to successfully assemble, align, and test our new robot. For the latest robot news, information, reviews, hacks, photos, and videos with special on-site coverage direct from Japan, see Robots Dreams at http://www.robots-dreams.com.

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ROBOSAURUS 

Huge Car Crushing Fire Breathing Robot = I want one !!!

You just HAVE to see this monster robot ! Star of loads of venues it eats cars and breathes fire ....

About the only thing it can't get is an ice cream cone !

Take a peek here :

ROBOSAURUS

Poor Little Robot ! 

Looks like Frankenstein had a go with an erector set !

Don't worry though its undergoing surgery at The ROBOT HOSPITAL !

More about your robot fixing friends at ::
http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/11/robot-hospital-the-doctor-will-011100110110010101100101-you-now/

Robot Competitions - 

Back in the REAL WORLD...
Here's a precis of the list :
Oct 5-7, 2007 MindSpark
Oct 12-13 2007 Cal Games
Oct 17-20, 2007 Russian Olympiad of Robots
Oct 19-21, 2007 Elevator:2010 Climber Competition
Oct 20, 2007 Franklin Institute Robot Conflict
Oct 21, 2007 Chibotica
Oct 26-28, 2007 Critter Crunch
Oct 26-28, 2007 Korea Intelligent Robot Contest
Oct, 2007 Robot-Liga

Nov 3, 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge
Nov 10-11, 2007 Canadian National Robot Games
Nov 16-18, 2007 All Japan MicroMouse Contest
Nov 17, 2007 DPRG RoboRama
Nov 23-24, 2007 Hawaii Underwater Robot Challenge
Nov 24, 2007 ROBOEXOTICA
Nov 24, 2007 Roaming Robots Grand Final
Nov 26-29, 2007 Malaysia Robot Games Festival
Nov 30, 2007 ARADBOT
Nov 30, 2007 Texas BEST competition
Nov, 2007 AESS National Robotics Contest
Nov, 2007 PAReX Autonomous Robotics Competition
Nov, 2007 Robotex

Dec, 2007 LEGO MY EGG-O Robotic Egg Hunt
Dec, 2007 Penn State Abington Robo-Hoops
Dec 7-8, 2007 South's BEST competition

Jan, 2008 Robot Sumo in DC
Jan, 2008 Singapore Robotic Games
Jan 25-27, 2008 Techfest

Feb 24-28, 2008 APEC Micromouse Contest
Feb, 2008 Pragyan
Feb, 2008 Robotix

Mar 15-16, 2008 Manitoba Robot Games
Mar, 2008 AMD Jerry Sanders Creative Design Contest
Mar, 2008 Boonshoft Museum Robot Rumble
Mar, 2008 CIRC Central Illinois Bot Brawl
Mar, 2008 National Robotics Challenge
Mar, 2008 Penn State Abington Fire-Fighting Robot Contest
Mar, 2008 Penn State Abington Mini Grand Challenge
Mar, 2008 Roboticon
Mar, 2008 RoboWars

Apr, 2008 Africa Cup International Robotics Competition
Apr, 2008 Alcabot
Apr, 2008 Austrobot
Apr, 2008 BattleBotsIQ
Apr, 2008 Carnegie Mellon Mobot Races
Apr, 2008 CRAC Maisonneuve Sumo Competition
Apr, 2008 CybAiRBot
Apr, 2008 DPRG Robot Talent Show
Apr, 2008 DTU RoboCup
Apr, 2008 FIRST Robotics Competition
Apr, 2008 HISPABOT
Apr, 2008 Historical Electronics Museum Robot Festival
Apr, 2008 iSTARS Robotics Tournament
Apr, 2008 Istrobot
Apr, 2008 RoboFest
Apr, 2008 ROBOMO Maze Solving Competition
Apr, 2008 RoboRodentia
Apr, 2008 RobotRacing
Apr, 2008 Robotica National Festival of Robotics
Apr, 2008 The Tech Museum of Innovation's Annual Tech Challenge
Apr, 2008 Trinity College Fire Fighting Home Robot Contest
Apr, 2008 UC Davis Picnic Day MicroMouse contest
Apr, 2008 UNI Mini Sumo

May 17-18, 2008 SwissEurobot
May 21-25, 2008 Eurobot
May 23, 2008 NATCAR
May30-Jun2 2008 AUVS International Ground Robotics Competition
May, 2008 Atlanta Robot Rally
May, 2008 Haifa Robot Competition
May, 2008 LVBots Challenge
May, 2008 Mechwars
May, 2008 International Micro Air Vehicle Competition
May, 2008 Micro-Rato
May, 2008 PDXBOT
May, 2008 Robot-SM
May, 2008 SPURT
May, 2008 Western Canadian Robot Games

Jun 1-6, 2008 CIG Car Racing Competition
Jun 26-28, 2008 MATE ROV Competition
Jun 28, 2008 UK National Micromouse Competition
Jun, 2008 ION Autonomous Lawnmower Competition
Jun, 2008 KCRS Robot Exhibition and Competition
Jun, 2008 Milford Autonomous Robotics Competition
Jun, 2007 RoboBombeiro
Jun, 2008 RoboGames

Jul 8-11, 2008 Botball National Tournament
Jul 13-17, 2008 AAAI Mobile Robot Competition
Jul 14-18, 2008 K'Nex K*bot World Championships
Jul 22-25, 2008 FIRA Robot World Cup
Jul, 2008 AUVS International Aerial Robotics Competition
Jul, 2008 AUVS International Undersea Robotics Competition
Jul, 2008 RoboCup Robot Soccer World Cup
Jul, 2008 Singapore Inter-School Micromouse Competition
Jul, 2008 War-Bots Xtreme

Aug29-Sep1 2008 DragonCon Robot Battles
Aug, 2008 RoboCountry
Aug, 2008 Robot Fighting League National
Aug, 2008 Robots at Play

Sep, 2008 BotTrot 4Bottle Race
Sep, 2008 RoboCup Junior Australia
Sep, 2008 Robothon
Sep, 2008 US-European Micro Air Vehicle Competition

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Copyright (C) 1994 - 2007 by R. Steven Rainwater.
Verbatim copying and distribution of this entire document is permitted in
any medium, provided this notice is preserved.

An expanded version is BELOW :
With lots more links !

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Robot Fun ! 

When Robot Programmers get bored

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Genibo Puppies 

Take a look at those puppies !

Someone announced Genibo but we couldn't find much about it on the 'net.
Looks cute though - here's a photo !

Genibo 

Interactive Robot Puppy

Needs lots of attention - understands up to 100 commands,bluetooth enabled,has waggy tail take a look at the video.... but it doesn't cuddle up to you at night ....on thw other hand it doesn't get ticks either !

Genibo Dog Robot - ROBORAMA.info

For more life-like robot video clips, information and photo, please visit http://ROBORAMA.info - Robotics maker Dasatech in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province developed two robotic dogs for use as household pets. The couple named 'Genibo' resemble bull terriers and are 30cm tall, 33.4 cm long and weigh 1.5 kg. The speech recognition feature enables the robots to understand and comply with 100 words including commands like, "come here," "sit," "wag your tail," and "do a headstand." Petting the machine's head, back or flank, or giving it a ball will distort its features into a happy expression. The robot is capable of navigating its way around obstacles in its path. Dasatech's 40-member team has invested three years of research into completing the robot, which contains 17 small motors and a CPU, as well as Bluetooth features that allow it to receive wireless commands from a computer in its plastic body.

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More Robotic Fish 

Ok what's all this fishy robots stuff all about anyway ?

Locked in the secure comfort of his Ivory Tower,
Professor Frankenstein pushed aside his stuffed crocodile and said ..
"Have you seen my Robotic Fish ?
Next week I'm building a Crocodile ....."

Robocarp: Japanese robot fish

NHK video of Japanese robot fish, with English narration Read more about it here: http://www.ridingsun.com/posts/1142415316.shtml

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Robot building for fun 

What do you want your robot to do ?

Robotics as a field is fascinatng.
Robots can fly small planes,take aerial pictures,act as sentries,serve afternoon tea or just do the dusting.
Military applications include bomb disposal (with a 12 bore shotgun !), exploring tiny spaces - one recently explored the Great Pyramid ventilation shafts in Egypt, repetitive actions and much, much more.

So what you have to decide is what do you want YOURS to do - from a remote control Dalek or K9 (available from Amazon.co.uk) up to a complete robot system that you can take apart and rebuild, your choices are infinite.

Or you could just design your own robot and go in for something like Robot Wars ! Why not buy a basic kit and turn it into something unique - like your own Dr Who monster that interacts with you ?

i-SOBOT from Amazon 

Latest Robot from TOMY

This is a really coooooooooooooooooool Robot
Its ready to go right out of the box !
The i-SOBOT is fully functional
and features 17 custom designed actuators
and gyro-sensor that allow it to keep balance
and freely move joints for impressive performance,
vivid movement, and incredible flexibility.
Robot includes speaking vocabulary of over 200 words
and phrases and more than 200 pre-programmed movements.
It's designed to follow up to 10 voice commands

Super-smooth movement in one cool robot!
i-SOBOT has unbelievably smooth robotics.
You'll laugh at his antics, watch him dance to the beat,
do push-ups, somersaults, imitations of animals, hula,
play air guitar, kick & punch with sound effects
respond to applause. 200+ action patterns
performed by use of LCD remote control,
by programmable memory, or by the sound of your voice.
i-SOBOT speaks using 200+ words & phrases & can play music.

He's 6.5 inches high so you won't have to clear out the box room to fit him in ! But he's so Cute !
Would make the perfect gift for any Robot Fan (like ME !)

Order it from here please ! Just click the link

Tomy I-SOBOT Robot

Amazon Price: $129.99 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

i-SOBOT iPod from Tomy 

New Robot to be launched real soon

i-SOBOT from Tomy will be around $299 and will run on 3 x AA Batteries - see the video below for some of the stuff he can do. This is what the maker says :
The i-SOBOT is fully functional
and features 17 custom designed actuators
and gyro-sensor that allow it to keep balance
and freely move joints for impressive performance,
vivid movement, and incredible flexibility.
Robot includes speaking vocabulary of over 200 words
and phrases and more than 200 pre-programmed movements.
It's designed to follow up to 10 voice commands

but its much more fun than that !
True you can't take it apart but I'm going to (Is that a robotopsy ?) and I had this idea of a robot dance team to enter in that tv competition .....
wait till they see the finale with the miniature chain saws !What shall we cal it ? Robots Country Dancing ?

i-SOBOT Video 

i-SOBOT Humanoid Robot Introductory Video

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Robonova - Incredible Robot Kit 

ROBONOVA REVIEW ! GREAT NEW KIT rewritten by Keith

The manufacturer is not responsible for this review.

If you are looking for the ultimate Christmas or Birthday Gift - this could be it !
Robonova I gives robotic hobbyists a complete robot package. Robonova I does loads of amazing stuff - itcan walk, run, do flips, spins cartwheels, do dirty dance moves and once programmed, is ready to compete in any Robo One Class "J" competition
(whatever that may be !) (OK I know really - its robot wrestling in Jello)
Robot comes as a KIT -and its really tough.
The custom gold anodized metal servo brackets serve as a strong and lightweight exoskeleton (So liitle paws don't keep breaking it).
It has a strong plastic body case that should protect the control board and battery from damage.

Servo Motors
This fully articulating, 12-inch high, mechanical humanoid is controlled with 16 powerful HSR-8498HB digital servos built specifically for the Robonova I by Hitec.
This means that it can move in lots of ways.
The custom servos feature "set pin" locking of the servo arms for easy assembly, over-voltage current protection,
DO NOT PLUG IT DIRECTLY INTO THE MAINS - it won't go faster - it will melt. Its got super strong Karbonite gear trains, and "feedback" technology for simple programming.
(That means you can make it do things really easily)

What makes it all work is the Micom Control Board with aFlexible Interface
The control board is the heart of the Robonova I. Stuck to the back of the robot under a strong plastic case, the control board can operate up to 24 servos and 16 accessory modules.
Please do NOT attack this with a chisel or flamethrower.

Optional devices (and these WILL cost extra) will eventually include gyros, acceleration sensors, speech synthesis modules and operational devices such as Bluetooth controllers and R/C transmitters and receivers.
(But they don't come with it right now !)

This flexible and sophisticated interface allows you to customize Robonova I into the robot of your dreams.

Now just click on the link below to buy one -
go on DO IT NOW ! (Oh OK ..grumble grumble .. I go to all the trouble of telling you all about this great robot and you don't believe me... go on then buy a cheap plastic robot elsewhere - see if I care !) Actually I do a really nice line in cheap plastic robots too .. just down the page....

Robonova Full Details ! 

Is this the Ultimate Robot Kit ?

Gosh the maker goes on a bit about thier wonder robot (actually Its the one I would really like and I think I can just afford it) So I rewrote their tech stuff into a version of non-babble language.

Servo Motors
This fully articulating, 12-inch high, mechanical humanoid is controlled with 16 powerful HSR-8498HB digital servos built specifically for the Robonova I by Hitec. These custom servos feature "set pin" locking of the servo arms for easy assembly, over-voltage current protection, super strong Karbonite gear trains, and "feedback" technology for simple programming. (Its go lots of things that make it move and do things)

Micom Control Board with Flexible Interface
The control board is the heart of the Robonova I. Secured to the back of the robot under a strong plastic case, the control board can operate up to 24 servos and 16 accessory modules.

(Gosh there's going to be a lot to add on here)

Optional devices will eventually include gyros, acceleration sensors, speech synthesis modules and operational devices such as Bluetooth controllers and R/C transmitters and receivers.

(oooh oooh I want a remote controlled helicopter too ...)

This flexible and sophisticated interface allows you to customize Robonova I into the robot of your dreams.
(Now this is going to ber FUN!

Easy Programming and Flexible Applications
Programming is simple with the supplied RoboScript and RoboBasic software, which upload programming to the robot via the included PC interface cable.

(You plug in the software to your computer and tell it what to do)
Beginners to robot programming technology will find it a snap to use the supplied RoboScript programming software.
(Will only take you an hour or so to figure out... what is it with these guys in robot labs that they can't speak english anyway)
Without knowing any programming language at all users can create operational subroutines with the click of a mouse. Meanwhile, you can use the RoboRemocon software to control your Robonova I with the operational data created with RoboScript.
(Means you have to install a SCRIPT - oh poo !)

RoboBasic, a programming tool based on the Basic programming language, is provided for more advanced users. Containing specific commands for simple robot operation, RoboBasic can also be used in conjunction with RoboScript to increase the performance of the supplied Micom controller board.
(You have to install a LANGUAGE)

The simplest way to program the Robonova I is with the "catch and play" function. Using RoboScript or RoboBasic, just move the robot into any position and click the mouse to "capture" that position.

(This is pretty neat and should make things easier)
Move the robot into another position and repeat the process. The software then links these captured positions and once activated, smoothly transitions the robot's movements through these programmed positions. (Oh that should be OK then)
The local store wouldn't let me play with theirs (well it IS a kit !) and the maker wouldn't accept my kind invitation to try out a kit for review (maybe they thought they wouldn't get it back ... rightly !)

Robonova 

Robonova-1 Advanced Acrobatic Robot

This is the advanced programmable robot that can walk, run, kick, stand on one leg, turn cartwheels, and dance right out of the box

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More on the Robonova - 

Gold is not really my colour - more stainless steel for me

What the manufacturer says:
Functional Extensions
The Robonova I can be retrofitted with several accessory modules and ancillary items to customize its functionality.
***What they mean :***
You can buy more stuff and make it do lots more groovy things.

By adding additional servos and brackets, the head and waist can turn and "gripping" hands can be used. Gyros, acceleration sensors, speech functions, R/C control accessories and more can also be added as they become available.
Coo this could get a bit expensive..

Battery and Charger
Powering the Robonova I is a 5-cell, environmentally friendly NiMH rechargeable battery that delivers around one hour of operational time. Other battery options can include 7.4 volt 2-cell Lithium Polymer battery packs when used with a 6-volt regulator. The included D/C to D/C charger features a protection circuit to help prevent battery charging mishaps.
Don't forget to charge it up folks or it will just lie there and whimper. An Extra set of Batteries will brighten up Christmas morning enormously.

What's in the Box
MR-3024 Micro controller board for 24 servos, 16 digital HSR-8498HB servos, re-chargeable NiMH battery and charger, RoboBasic programming software and manual, PC serial port programming interface cable, Remocon IR controller, assembly guide, and user's manual.
Miniature sub-machine gun and trifle-throwing accessory are optional extras and not supplied with the basic kit.

Product Description
Available two ways, as a kit, so you can enjoy building your robot yourself and become a REAL Robo-Geek,
or if you really MUST as a pre-assembled, "RTW", "ready to walk" instant gratification wimpy version that you will always wish you had built yourself-robot.

Easy to Build
Your ROBONOVA-I kit was designed for easy assembly in 6 to 8 hours using only a screwdriver.
But if I were you I'd also have handy both kinds of screwdrivers with flat and phillips heads,a pair of large pliers,a pair of needle nose pliers,a magnet for the bits you drop that will inevitably hide under the skirting board until you replace it to do some electric wiring.

Lots of yawnmaking stuff puffing this really groovy robot's virtues followed here.
Its actually a really great bit of kit at a very reasonable price.

My Robot Rating 9/10 (didn't like the gold colour)
er - that's it - go buy one (preferably from me) and the absolute beginners robot building book and have months of fun and solder burnt fingers.
Are you cooking something ? - no mom I'm just adjusting the robot.
That way you'll end up with the most incredible robot ever ! (Oh and a used big meccano/lego set might be a good investment)

Robot Cannon Kills 9 Injures 14 

Take a look at the SCARY video

Killer Robot Cannon in South Africa

Now that really IS Scary...
and a VERY BRAVE LADY SOLDIER who tried to rescue her comrades.">

New Meccano Spyke Spy Robot kit (Sept 2007) 

Order from Amazon !

Meet Spyke
Due for release on 20/09/2007. We strongly recommend you Pre-order now to avoid disappointment. Spykee will be a Christmas 2007 must have toy robot.

Meccano will release its new WiFi-controlled robot called Spykee in September 2007. Spyke certainly a massive jump forward on Meccano's previous interactive robot sets: this little robot is capable of producing a webcam video stream to your PC over the aforementioned wireless connection.

Spyke's main functions%u2026
# Spy robot--Spyke moves, watches, speaks & listens
# VOIP phone--Use your Spyke as a wireless VOIP phone - compatible with Skype® 3.0 (PC) technology*.
# Digital Music Player--Listen to your own music over WiFi with Spyke
# Video surveillance--When a movement is detected, Spyke activates an alarm on your computer or sends you a picture by e-mail
# Other play functions-- sound & video recording
# Light, voice and sound effects--Video filters
In the box you will get instructions on how to make 3 different robots out of the 210 Meccano parts all parts are compatible with current Meccano parts.

You can control Spykee at home by Wi-Fi or if you are at school, in the office or on holiday you can control him remotely by the internet.

Amazingly Spykee clever little touch is when your Spyke's batters run low it will automatically return to its base station to recharge.

Big kids and little kits will love the video surveillance capabilities of Spykee become and secret agent and spy on your friends, brother, sister or parents.

Your Interactive robot comes with motion sensors to detect its surrounding and intruders, it can even send you a picture of the intruder
Price will be £199.99
UK Clients can order from Dr Crackers Robot Shop at:
http://astore.amazon.co.uk/robotshop-21

For USA Clients Please go to :
http://www.fotos4web.com/Robots.html

Pussycat - I don't think so ..... 

It isn't April the First yet is it ?

One of the design sites announced the Pussycat Robot
- home computer that looks like a cat and does your email etc with builtin computer....
That was OK till I got to the bit about it being an air freshener too !!!! Hmmmmmm..

Now you've seen the business end of the pussycat 

Here's the front
(And an Idea for a robot cat that lets itself out at nigh,does a poo in your kitchen and clears it up itself....)

Of course if it*WASN'T* a joke then this could go down as the worst bit of planning in Robotics history - guess where the air freshener comes out (hint its near the tail ..)

Look don't believe me ! - Look HERE ...
http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070227/pussy-cat-robot-also-a-computer/

Here's Spykeeeeee ! 

Spyke internet robot spy cam @ CES

you can control this guy over the internet and chase the cat around the house

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Fanous Movie Robots 

This Island Earth

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Forbidden Planet (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Amazon Price: $21.49 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Metropolis (Restored Authorized Edition)

Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Amazon Price: $31.49 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [UMD for PSP]

Amazon Price: $13.49 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

My Favourite Robots 

(nothing strange about that ...)

Marvin the Manic Depressive Robot from the Hitchhikers Guide - brain the size of a planet and they've got him doing the washing up and sweeping out. He's lovely !

Futura - That really sexy lady Robot from Metropolis - very sexy indeed for pre-war movies ! (I'm getting worried about my taste in Robots) She Rocks ...
(did you knpw she was the First Pole Dancing Robot ? - well after Salome of course ..)

Robby the Robot from Forbidden Planet - kind of cuddly with an evil nasty master ! I just loved all those flashing lights - look - SHINY !

Add Your favourite robots to the Robot Plexo below !
I'd seriously like to know about them...

Robotics Blogs 

Bloggingheads: Robot Superbowls, Oversized Electrons, and Other ...
Part of this involves a program like the one I mentioned in the bloggingheads talk, called FIRST, which was developed by Dean Kamen as a kind of robot-building Superbowl. And guess what? Kamen actually fills football stadiums with kids, ...
Revision3 > Systm > Episode 107: Lego Mindstorms: Robot Building ...
Systm: Lego Mindstorms: Robot Building Made Easy - Everyone knows LEGO's are fun and incredibly creative toys for kids to play with, but did you know you could also build robots? Ones that can you program and build to do almost any task ...
Episode 107: Lego Mindstorms: Robot Building Made Easy [Discussion ...
Episode 107: Lego Mindstorms: Robot Building Made Easy [Discussion] Systm.
Build a Bot: Robot Building Party Favor Game : Fun In The Making
Even the girls loved this robot building game. It generated lots of laughs and the kids liked that they could take their creation home. Game rules. Using one dice, roll to see what number you get. Start with the birthday boy or girl and ...

New Robot Photos 

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Robot Kits on Ebay 

Tic Toc Tic Toc Whirrr Wizzz Oh ....I didn't know you can do that !

Like everything else - you can get it on Ebay !
Remember- this Squidoo lens CHANGES every day .
Why not BOOKMARK the page and make it easier to visit ?

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Collectible Robots on eBay 

One day my son - all this will be Yours ...

Robots are really collectible.
See my Squidoo lens on Collectible Robots for hints and tips

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Robby The Robot Poster 

Click the Picture for more details

New - Medabots MP19 Action Robot 

Just Imported !

* Medabots MP19 Action Model Kit - Godemperor
* Really fires Hexagonal discs!
* Imported Japanese Figure packaged in a box with Japanese text.
* Easy to follow pictorial instructions with japanese text.

Medabots MO19 on Amazon get it while its HOT ! 

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Medabots MP19 Action Model Kit

Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

More Robots on eBay 

Robots,Robots,Robots, hi ho,hi ho,it's off to build we go ....

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Collectible Robots on Ebay 

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Ebay is the best source for collectible robots - look out for mis-spellingz too !

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Oh No its - Gulp .......Robo-Elmo ! 

Well it Looks like Elmo !
Oh it's Robosapiens in drag ...er Costume !

Try a search on Youtube for elmosapien ...

BBC Robot Lessons 

Make a Virtual Robot at the BBC !

There's a pretty groovy set of basic Robot Building lessons on the BBC at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/robots/techlab/
You get to build several robots in Glorious colour and it's really pretty nifty !
Do have a go - you'll need FLASH to actually do anything though.
(and come back and buy the real kits HERE !)
Hey the BBC also sell a nifty Robot Kit too
(a REAL one not an internet one ..)
It's here :
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/robots/techlab/robot_order_info.shtml
But these don't have Rossums Laws built in !)

Mindstorms NXT get it at Amazon !! 

Theres lots of reasons to get the Mindstorms NXT (not the least of which is its a real nifty bit of kit !)
You will not be bored by this kit - there are loads of projects to build with it - and books to expand it even more !
Here's fuller details :

 

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Mindstorms NXT at terrific price ! 

Get the most expandable robot here

LEGO Mindstorms NXT

LEGO's newest robot-building kit, with greatly improved functionality
32-bit command center with large LCD, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth interfaces that allow robots to walk, talk and interact with their environment
Technic blocks ("studless legos") create a more human, less boxy look
Intuitive GUI and drag-and-drop icons are PC- and Mac-friendly
Redesigned touch and light sensors, new sound sensor and ultrasonic sensor
Now with three motors  redesigned for smoother, more reliable operation
6-wire digital cables for more precise connections
5 main themes (8 different models)  Vehicle: Roverbot, Animal, Scorpio; Machine: Robotic Arm; Human: Humanoid; Gadgets: Clock, Music, Game and Movers
Models are all built within the LEGO Technic System
Includes:

Amazon Price: $333.32 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Robot Wars ! 

OK I give in - heres some stuff on Robot Wars

Robot wars
More than 8000 of the robot tracked vehicles were used during the Second World War. But during the past decade, and in particular in the wars in Afghanistan ...
Viral video a stealth promo for "Robot Chicken"
Sponsored by Boost Mobile, Adult Swim's "Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II" Roller Skating Tour kicks off August 1 in Los Angeles, with stops in Las Vegas ...
Cartoon Network Brings Batman, Clone Wars, More to Comic-Con
Robot Chicken: Things heat up nicely before the weekend even starts. On Thursday at 3 pm, Robot Chicken's stop-motion overlords Seth Green, Matt Senreich ...
Halo Wars Title Update #3 Detailed
Robot Entertainment, the studio that took Halo Wars post-release support after Microsoft shut down Ensemble Studios, has announced that a third title update ...

ROBOT KITS -from Blogs 

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If robots take over the world, they won't use traditional fuel - they'll be solar powered. Thanks to global warming, they shouldn't have trouble keeping ...
Real-life Transformers: 9 shape-shifting objects
The Solar Robot Kit? It transforms into different seperate things: a dog, boat, car, windmill, "moving" plane and "desktop" plane (the last of which is like ...
Coffee-making robot: I'll take mine with cream and two sugars
What do you get when you let a java-craving Manga fan loose with a Kondo robot kit? A Manga-inspired robot designed specifically to make coffee. ...

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