SERVO 2020 Issue-2

Features

Ten of the Top Robotics Engineering Schools in the US

by Katherine Rundell
There’s never been a better time to enter the field of robotics.

Linear Actuator Update

by Theron Wierenga
Update to rolling your own actuators.

Music Genre Classification Using LSTM

by Rajat Keshri Make a music playlist the machine learning way.

Code Cube Gives Students Control in Any Environmen

by Corinne Pachl
This little device is designed for elementary age students and older to learn coding skills and have a great time in the process.

NTU Singapore Scientists Develop AI System for High Precision Recognition of Hand Gestures

by Junn Loh
Scientists from (NTU Singapore) have developed an AI system that recognizes hand gestures by combining skin-like electronics with computer vision.

Robo-Dancer: Build Your Own Computer-Controlled Dancing Robotic Arm

by V S Rajashekhar Give your robot some dance moves.

Is LiDAR in Your Robot’s Future?

by John Blankenship
LiDAR is finally becoming an affordable replacement for sensors.

Robotics: How to Get Started — Part 1

by John Blankenship
This beginner’s series on robotics will help you: understand the different options available; organize your choices; and succeed at your robotics goals.

Projects

Build a Simple Micro-Ohmmeter

by Dennis Vollrath
This meter far outperforms more expensive units when measuring very low values.

Build a Social Distance Detector For You and Your Robots

by Aaron Minner
This device lets you know if folks are the proper distance away and if not, warns you before they get too close.

Departments