Hitec has just released waterproof servo motors! These servos can function while immerse in water and come in two versions: Micro and High Torque.
Hitec Waterproof Servo Motors
Thanks to these servos, is is now very easy to create underwater robots or vehicles since the usual waterproofing hassle is no longer required. The Micro and High Torque motors are available for pre-order at RobotShop and stock should be arriving soon.
At RobotShop, we carry a wide variety of servo motors but it only becomes apparent once all the major kinds are put side by side.
Family of Servo Motors
From left to right, the picture above shows the Dagu Micro, the HS-85MG (Mighty Micro), the HS-422 (one of the most popular servos), the HS-785HB Winch, the Servocity Heavy Duty Pan System, and the ridiculously powerful Torxis i00600.
Servos are evolving, especially lately when they started being used in robotic projects that go far beyond the more traditional R/C.
A notable absent in this picture is the diminutive HS-35D Nano which is smaller than even the smallest one in the picture.
Hitec HS-35D Micro Servo Motor
Behold, the cutest robot made out of servos and brackets in a long while: the Kondo Robot Turtle. This cute turtle is now available for purchase at RobotShop
Kondo Animal Series: Turtle Robot
Kondo, the manufacturer behind the very popular KHR-2HV and KHR-3HV humanoid robots is working on a series of animal robots, starting with the turtle. This robot uses the KRS-4024SHV servo motors and the RCB-3HV controller.
See the demo video below for more cuteness.
We are very eager so see what other animals Kondo comes up with!
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