By Coleman Benson & filed under Dynamic Tools, How To Make a Robot, Mechanics.
This tutorial is intended to complement the Robot Arm Torque Calculator found in the Dynamic Tools section of GoRobotics. The equations used in the calculator to determine the torque required at any given lifting joint (raising the arm vertically) in a robotic arm are presented here. Note that the term “actuator” is used rather than motor because […]
By Coleman Benson & filed under Electronics, Schools & Curriculum.
Given the wide range of actuators and electronics which go into a robot, choosing the right battery may not be an easy task. This article guides you through the thought processes involved in choosing one or more batteries for your robot. Even if you are just starting in robotics, you may have already realized that […]
By Coleman Benson & filed under Industry.
The Robot Hall of Fame honors the highest accomplishments of robots in science and science fiction. Their first group of robots inducted into the Hall of Fame in November 2003 represents the best of imagined and real robots. The Hall of Fame celebrates landmark scientific achievements as well as applauding the creative impact of fictional […]
By Coleman Benson & filed under Dynamic Tools, How To Make a Robot, Mechanics.
The Robot Leg Torque Tutorial is intended to compliment the RobotShop Leg Torque Calculator found in the Dynamic Tools section of the RobotShop Learning Center. This tutorial explains how to find the torques acting at each degree of freedom of a 6-legged (hexapod), 3DOF / leg “insect” robotic leg. Hexapod (6-legged) robots are most commonly […]
By Coleman Benson & filed under Competitions, Entertainment.
Bots High Remember BattleBots? The TV show where two remote controlled robots would enter a weaponized arena and fight it out for 3 minutes or until one stopped moving. The name “Bots High” is a combination of “Robots” and “High School”. Well, even though the show ended, the competitions have continued. More so, there’s a […]
By Coleman Benson & filed under Tutorials.
Here you will find articles written by RobotShop and external authors. Articles have been placed in the closest relevant category. If you have an article you would like to share, please submit it to the RobotShop Support Center, Subject: Learning Center Article. General General articles, which could be placed in multiple categories, are found here. […]
By Coleman Benson & filed under Robotics Projects & Kits.
Most three and four wheel drive omnidirectional robots cost $500 and up and are usually intended for the research rather than the hobbyist market. For those who have the knowledge to design and build their own omniwheel driven robot, matching all the parts can be a daunting task: finding the right motors, sourcing the wheels, […]
By Coleman Benson & filed under Arduino, How To Make a Robot, Software and Apps.
Lessons Menu: Lesson 1 – Getting Started Lesson 2 - Choosing a Robotic Platform Lesson 3 - Making Sense of Actuators Lesson 4 - Understanding Microcontrollers Lesson 5 - Choosing a Motor Controller Lesson 6 – Controlling your Robot Lesson 7 - Using Sensors Lesson 8 - Getting the Right Tools Lesson 9 - Assembling a Robot Lesson 10 - Programming a Robot Programming is usually […]
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