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co-robot offers (drunken) humanoid moves on the cheap

Co-Robot Cheap Robot Kit

While it certainly isn’t the most sophisticated robot out there, this kit from Japan is possibly the least expensive bipedal robot I’ve seen.

The Co-Robot keeps it on the cheap by using just a single motor and a wobbly gear-drive system to help it amble along. Now don’t expect the type of smooth walking moves…

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November 24th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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yeti walker bi-ped robot perfect for star wars fans

Looking for a way to build yourself a functional AT-ST walker? Have I got the perfect robot for you.

The AREXX YT-3000 (aka “YETi Walker”) is a bi-pedal robot which can be programmed using your PC or an remote-controlled via an IR interface. It’s powered by an ATMEGA8 microcontrolller, which can be easily programmed in…

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October 29th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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