Features
Experimenting with Walking Robots — Autonomous Leveling
Developing algorithms for leveling so our walking robots can stay upright.
Building a Future One Robot at a Time
Getting kids started in robotics can be life-changing in more ways than one.
CNC Routers: The Z Axis Zero Setter
Why you need a Z axis zero setter, and how to use one to establish the location of “part zero.”
Halloween Props Using the Parallax Activity Board and BlocklyProp
Have a “Spooktacular” time with these simple decorating ideas.
Get Rolling with Omni-Directional Wheels
As omni-directional wheels gain popularity in mobile robots, why not try implementing them in your next build?
Columns
Twin Tweaks
by Bryce Woolley, Evan Woolley
How We Put Double Jeopardy in BattleBots
Making it onto BattleBots takes a lot more than just a cool design.
Then and Now
by Tom Carroll
What is a Robot?
How do you define the term robot? It’s not as easy as you might think.
Combat Zone
How Design Revisions Can Make Your Combat Bot More Competitive
in The Combat Zone
Design revisions are an integral part of the engineering process.
The First Annual Cal Combat Robotics Competition
in The Combat Zone
Starting a collegiate combat robotics community.
Custom Foam Wheels for Combat Robotics
in The Combat Zone
Foam wheels offer lots of advantages for combat bots.
Departments
New Products (04.2019)
■ HARDWARE ■ SOFTWARE ■ GADGETS ■ TOOLS
bots IN BRIEF (04.2019)
Interesting TidBits From The Robot World.
The Failure of Schematic Diagrams
by Bryan Bergeron
Did you ever noticed that, when it comes to sensors, schematic diagrams can be essentially worthless?
Seven Innovators Investing Heavily in Artificial Intelligence
by Anthony Coggine
See who’s leading the charge into using AI.
