Features/Projects
Robotics: How to Get Started — Part 2
by John Blankenship
If you want a robot that can interact appropriately with its environment, you need significant programming skills.
The M5StickC, First Impressions
by Theron Wierenga
The M5StickC has many applications for use in robotics.
My Son the LEGO Master
by Armine Galstyan
Taking LEGOs to the next level.
Is LiDAR in Your Robot’s Future — Part 2
by John Blankenship
Experiment with some unique ways of using LiDAR data for simple navigation.
Marvelous Magnetic Machines
by Victor Chaney
See how to make magical motors from spare parts.
Alternative Computing Models: Part 1 — The Abacus
by Bryan Bergeron
Consider the mental math skills that you can develop by learning and operating the Japanese abacus.
Build Simone the AI Fembot
by Thomas Messerschmidt
Venture into the “uncanny valley” with this robot build.
Departments
Bots in Brief (03.2020)
Interesting TidBits From The Robot World.
New Products (03.2020)
■ HARDWARE ■ SOFTWARE ■ GADGETS ■ TOOLS
MIND/IRON
Maximum Intelligent Interface Count (MaxIIC): A Dunbar Number for Smart Devices
by Bryan Bergeron
Why does a MaxIIC matter?
Brewing Hot in the Automotive World: The Universe of Maps & Navigation
by Abhinav Kumar
Who knew that maps would become a billion dollar industry in the digital era?