There are already hundreds of different robot kits that are made for children. However, only a few kits and toys on robotics are considered as the best in the market, and one of those kits is Codey Rocky, a small and simple robot that is designed and produced by Makeblock, a Chinese … Read more
In order for a machine to work properly, it would need specific parts that are designed to give it movement by communicating with other parts to move in a uniform manner. One of those specific parts is the servo motor, which acts as an actuator that controls the angular and linear movements … Read more
Machines consist of dozens or hundreds of different parts that serve different purposes, but one of the most important parts that every machine should have is the actuator. Without the actuator, the other parts of a robot or a machine would basically be useless. So, what does an actuator do? And why … Read more
Being a referee and umpire is considered two of the most challenging jobs in the world, especially if you are officiating an important game in basketball, soccer, and any other sport that requires umpires and referees. In crucial games or series like the NBA Finals and the FIFA World Cup, one mistake … Read more
Within the robotics industry, there are only a few companies that are as focused and as dedicated to making innovative and high-quality robots like Boston Dynamics. Founded in 1992 in Waltham, Massachusetts, Boston Dynamics was created by electrical engineering expert Marc Raibert, who dreamed of producing advanced bipedal and quadrupedal robots that … Read more
There have been many robotics companies that have emerged throughout the years, but one that has stayed for a long time is iRobot, a business founded in 1990 by three members of the Massachusetts Institution of Technology’s (MIT) Artificial Intelligence Lab. What makes iRobot unique is that they primarily focus on home … Read more
When it comes to fun subjects and topics to learn in school, there are arguably only a few that are as enjoyable and exciting as robotics. This particular subject teaches kids how to build simple and complex robot kits that can move on their own or can be controlled using a remote … Read more
Robotics is certainly one of the most fun subjects to learn in school, as students can get hands-on experience on how to build and control small robots. However, it is also one of the hardest subjects to teach since students may struggle to create their own robots if they don’t have sufficient … Read more
There are various movies out there which stories revolve around robots. One of the most popular is I, Robot. It is a 2004 sci-fi action film directed by Alex Proyas. It is from a screen story by Vintar, which was based on his screenplay called Hardwired, and also suggested by the 1950 … Read more
Driverless cars or self-driving cars are expected to revolutionize the transportation industry. Many people would also agree that driverless cars are the future. With the leaps and bounds made in the self-driving car industry recently, only a few people would be brave enough to disagree with the fact that these cars can … Read more