Help build the first 50 Wendell Robots. Open design. Easy to build, change and share. Arduino compatible. Simple mechanics. Awesome.
I am developing a basic humanoid robotic platform. Construction is
simple and the electronics are Arduino compatible.
I would like to build and distribute at least 50 kits.
I have the equipment, but little funding for materials.
The proposed project includes:
-Refine the design for build-ability
-Create and distribute kits
-Publish all designs licensed as: Attribution Share Alike
-Solicit feedback from contributors
-Establish a network of user/developers
Design goals are:
Simple to build and easy to share.
Arduino based microelectronics
Simple mechanics
Easly modified
I have published my work so far as an Instructable, please take a look;
http://www.instructables.com/id/Wendell-the-Robot/
Also -
Some of my other projects are here:
http://www.instructables.com/member/marc.cryan/
Some of my wife's other projects are here:
http://www.instructables.com/member/domestic_engineer/
FAQ
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Yes - and it should be pretty easy. The robot is controlled by an Arduino board, these include a usb port to allow serial communication. I do not have an iphone or Android, however I have often controlled robots through the serial port of a Netbook. Many poeple have done the same using iphone and Android.
Example (not my own) of arduino Iphone controlling Arduino:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-anything-with-your-smartphone-and-a-Arduin/?ALLSTEPS
Examples (mine) of motion controll using a netbook and arduino:
Simple: http://www.instructables.com/id/PUPPET-CONTROLLER/
Complex: http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-a-RepStrap-RepRap-CNCCartesian-Bot-usi/
Thank you for asking this question -- it seems that Iphone projects are more succesful on kickstarter -- would you be more likley to back a robot project like this one if it included the use of an Iphone.
It is funny -- I personnaly don't need or want an iphone (I am usually at a computer and phone anyway) -- but I am thinking about getting one just to use in projects like these.
Thanks again,
Marc
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