Robotics kits are a great way to get folks , young and old, interested in hacking and learning the basics. Quite often, the cost puts them off – it’s no fun if you mess things up while learning how to ...

"I was interested in building my own version of a humanoid robot, but back then, things like actuators, motors and robotics kits weren't widely available—and developers kept the source code private," ...

It isn’t exactly WALL-E, but [Bithead’s] affordable introduction to robots — Talkbot — is made out of a trash can. This little guy runs off an Arduino and comes packed with features, including a voice ...

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Arduino enthusiasts looking for a new project this weekend may be interested in this awesome DIY balancing robot, which has been created using parts that cost roughly $80. Components include two ...

Carnegie Mellon University unveiled a new project Thursday designed to help people make robots from parts found at the local hardware store. The Telepresence Robot Kit, dubbed Terk, was developed by ...

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