[Engineering After Hours] wanted a highly maneuverable robot chassis with a tight turning radius. Skid steering seemed to be the perfect solution, but the available commercial options didn’t take his ...

Small robots can be found at all levels from STEM toys for kids all the way through to complex hacker projects. Somewhere along that line between easy enough for anyone to build and interesting enough ...

Qwerk boats USB interfaces and controls a robot’s motors, cameras and other components. It also allows for wireless connectivity to the Internet, from which the robots can be controlled. One example ...

Makeblock’s mBot is an excellent toy for young programmers looking to challenge their knowledge and electronics skill in ...

If you’re looking for a fun family project to round out summer vacation, consider picking up this gigantic Robot Building Kit. It’s designed for kids eight and up, although its 901-piece assembly will ...

Making a Transformer toy switch from its robot mode to vehicle mode normally takes a little elbow grease--and is part of the charm--but this cute remote control radio control version of Optimus Prime ...

Building an RC airboat for fishing sounds like a fun DIY project—until it isn’t. This video (or guide) highlights the common pitfalls, design mistakes, and misjudged expectations that can sink your ...

A wheeled bot rolls across the floor. A soft-bodied robotic star bends its five legs, moving with an awkward shuffle. Powered by conventional electricity via plug or battery, these simple robotic ...

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