Hi-Five for Hobbyist’s Robotic Hands
07.02.10 :: 1 Comment, leave your own!
BloodKeith, a robot hobbyist from China, has designed and built himself some pretty sweet robotic hands. The hands themselves have 7cm long fingers, with 5cm for the thumbs, and the fingers are simultaneously controlled by a single servo. The videos on his blog show the hands grasping various objects and opening/closing at different speeds. The first two videos that demonstrate speed are particularly creepy and, at 3am, concerned me greatly. The hands also remind me of the Terminator hand in Terminator 2, but made out of Lego.

BloodKeith’s blog [translated] via Plastic Pals
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Bender Brewer Brews Benderbrau Beer
01.02.10 :: No comments yet, leave your own!
Benderbrau in the making

We all secretly knew that Bender would end up as a post sooner or later, but what guise would he be in? Well, when I was finding stuff out about yesterday’s robot I found this little project which is immensely brilliant. Some dude in New Zealand took it upon himself to build a life-size Bender out of MDF and fibreglass. But that wasn’t all – there is a ‘brain’ to allow Bender to talk (MOS 6502 processor spouting pre-recorded clips via a wireless remote), a light-up cigar and, the best bit, a beer brewer in Bender’s stomach (albeit it does make it so it appears Bender is urinating the beer..).

I could go on about how awesome this Bender Brewer is but I think you should take a few minutes and just have a browse of the dude’s website. Very nice job.

The Bender Brewer Project
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Good Things Come to Those Who Wait? Beer Pouring Robot
31.01.10 :: 4 Comments, leave your own!
Well it looks like the pinnacle of human civilisation has been achieved. Exhibit A: the Asahi Robocco beer pouring robot. Well, when I say achieved I actually mean attempted as this is a pretty rubbish robot. The idea is great but the execution is, unfortunately, poor. Very poor. So if you do grab yourself one of these beer pouring robots, don’t forget to follow these simple instructions:
1. Learn Japanese to understand what to do to get yourself a nice, cold beer.
2. Don your safety glasses in case of flying ring pulls.
3. Stand clear and put on ear protectors for the noise.
4. Pour yourself a beer, take a seat and maybe read a book whilst waiting for the robot to complete its task.
via Robot Dreams
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2010: A YEAR IN ROBOTS

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Blimey, it’s 2010 already, the most futuristic year to have ever happened. And what else exists in the future? Robots of course. So, in homage to our new masters (pending imminent takeover) here you will find a new robot each and every day of 2010, whether they be in pictures, art, videos or other forms.