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	Tips for Selecting DC Motors for Your Mobile Robot by A. J. Neal When building a mobile robot, selecting the drive motors is one of the most important decisions you will make. Optics for Your Robot Using a Webcam by Mike Keesling Learn some basics about lenses, light, and color to get your started using machine vision. From Autonomy to Symbiosis: Some Thoughts on the Complexities of Networked Robots by Fulvio Mastrogiovanni Certain actions are much easier for humans than robots, so, how will they ever make it to the workplace with us? Self Similar Optimization by Sean OТConnor This new coding idea will change how you design and optimize robots. Hacker Dojos offer Collaboration Opps for Robot Hobbyists by Jeremy Kerfs Developer communities help everyone. See what came our of the recent "Random Hacks of Kindness" event at a Hacker Dojo in Mountain View, CA. DigilentТs Robot Starter Kit by Fred Eady Once we sort through this new kit, we'll get a joystick, three momentary pushbuttons, and a pair of LEDs up and running. Simple Sensor Interface by The CHIPAXE Team See how to implement this new chip on the block into some extremely simple and low cost sensor applications. Robytes by Jeff Eckert Stimulating Robot Tidbits. GeerHead by David Geer Artificial Intelligence Brings Humanoid Robots to Life Researchers have a variety of goals for artificial intelligence. Some scientists are examining human biology together with artificial intelligence in an effort to create robots that are as humanlike as possible. Still others examine AI from an engineering perspective, begging the question, what can robots be enabled to do? Ask Mr. Roboto by Dennis Clark Your Problems Solved Here. Then and Now by Tom Carroll The Future of Robotics Competitions There have been interesting threads on the Seattle Robotics SocietyТs (SRS), the Portland Area Robotics SocietyТs (PARTS), and the Dallas Personal Robotics GroupТs (DPRG) websites lately concerning the state of experimental and home-brew robotics, and the many types of competitions available to amateur robot builders. My First Welder (or not?) Most bot builders, at some time, think about buying a welding system. There are dozens of choices out there, each with their own jargon, culture, and opinions (think Ford vs. Chevy!). Debugging Welding Problems The poster has some very old welding experience, from 15 years ago. He just bought a battered old arc welder, 220V AC, with no DC conversion unit. No Gain Without Pain - Franklin Institute 2009 The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA (www2.fi.edu) holds their УWorld Space WeekФ each autumn and hosted the Northeast Robotics ClubТs (www .nerc.us) big autumn competition on Saturday, October 3rd.
	The Bioloid Premium Kit by Rob Farrell Learn the details of ROBOTISТ latest offering in the humanoid league. The Typewriter Repairmen 2009 NURC ROV: notBob by David Forbes Janet Forbes Jim Forbes Steven Forbes Follow this family teamТs build of a submersible robot that captured the overall winner award at the 2009 NURC competition. Building Robot Parts with a CNC Laser by Jose I Quinones A CNC laser is a powerful and highly versatile tool. Learn some of the advantages, disadvantages, and basic techniques to have this machine build your machine. Teach Your Old RoboScout Some New Scripts by Robert Doerr See how using an optional PC interface can let your robot learn some dif ferent tricks. The CheapBot Smart Proximity Detector by L. Paul Verhage This proximity detector incorporates a PIXAXE-08M so that it takes care of detecting obstacles and leaves the driving to the robot controller. The μOLED-128 by Fred Eady High-quality color graphics for your mechatronic creation are just a serial port away. MicrochipТs new P32MX microcontrollers have six serial ports to choose from. This month weТll use one of them to drive a 4D Labs μOLED-128-G1 Display Module. The Cassette Bot by Bryan Jackson Remember VHS cassette tapes? Well, now you can turn them into robots! Base on a Budget by Chris Savage Get a useable robot platform up and running with only a minimal budget. Robytes by Jeff Eckert Stimulating Robot Tibits. GeerHead by David Geer Artificial Intelligence Brings Humanoid Robots to Life (Part Deux) It is not so much the practicality of humanoid robots that drives interest in their development as it is the familiarity, sources say. УPeople are interested in things that are anthropomorphic. This makes interaction with [humanoid] robots easier,Ф says James J. Kuffner, PhD, associate professor of the Robotics Institute at the School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University. Ask Mr. Roboto by Dennis Clark Your Problems Solved Here. Then and Now by Tom Carroll A Brief Look at Service Robots LetТs look at the service category, which can include sub-categories of personal and consumer robots (toys, vacuum cleaner robots, etc.), military and defense robots, security robots, academic and research robots, healthcare and hospital robots, and a vast array of remotely-operated vehicles. Hobby Guide to Metal Lathe Work: Part 1 in Combat Zone: Features First and foremost is lathe safety. You are working around very fast rotational parts with high torque. Please be aware of your surroundings, and remove all jewelry, long sleeves, and anything hanging that could stand a chance to get caught up in rotational parts. Hole Drilling Redux in Combat Zone: Features Back in the November С09 issue, I ended the Hole Drilling story with a reference to sharpening drills. I have now purchased a Drill Doctor 750 sharpener and the results are surprising and worth sharing. Mayhem in Miami in Combat Zone: Events At Mayhem in Miami, it wasnТt without a bang that Fluffy earned the name FlaminТ Fluffy, and made the South Florida robotics event be true to its name. 3pd in Combat Zone: Robot Profile 3pd has competed in: Robot Club & Grill (RCG)-301; Motorama 2003; RCG-303; RCG-304; RCG-305; 12 Lbs of Pain; Robot Assault 2003; House of NERC 2003; Motorama 2004; Pound of Pain 7; Robot Assault 2004; House of NERC 04; Motorama 2005; Robotic Revolution Ч New Orleans; House of NERC 05; 2005 RFL Nationals; and Motorama 2006.
	From Brazil to San Francisco - Our Incredible RoboGames Experience by Marco Meggiolaro Brazilian combat robotics have never been the same for Team RioBotz, after they became acquainted with RoboGames in 2005. Explore the New ZervoG Technology to Go RoboWireless by Fred Eady Now your grazing piece of iron can let you know if its battery voltage is low or you can use it as a roving interactive Web server. Get Ready for RoboGames 2010! by Evan Ackerman Get inspired from 2009's event coverage. Using a VEX Controller for Electronic Experiments by Daniel Ramirez In this series of articles, you will perform simple experiments initially, then build to more elaborate VEX Projects. GPS Navigation - Part 1 by Chris Savage Give your bot some good direction so it can travel great distances with very little extra hardware. GeerHead by David Geer The Ultimate Buzz Lightyear Programmable Robot With seven motors, a microprocessor, and multiple sensors, your favorite Space Ranger is no slouch among modern, commercially available robots. Ask Mr. Roboto by Dennis Clark Your problems solved here An Introduction to Robotics by Brennon Williams This new series of articles is aimed at the beginner Ч especially the teenager crowd Ч to help them better understand the fundamentals of robotics and engineering. This month, a few microcontrollers good for robotics are discussed. Twin Tweaks by Bryce Woolley Evan Woolley PavlovТs Bots The Roboni-i aims to revolutionize the electronics entertainment industry with its unique blend of a personality filled robot, structured game play, and an online world. Then and Now by Tom Carroll A Closer Look at Personal Service Robots This recession has hit all industries very hard and the robotics industry as a whole has felt the brunt of it, especially the service robot segment. Hot Stuff Heats Up ComBots Cup! in Combat Zone: Features In my opinion, the only thing more fun to watch than two robots fighting it out in a bulletproof arena is watching two robots with a lot of animation battle it out. Pattern Routing of Plastic Parts in Combat Zone: Features The easy way to do these parts is to have them watercut by a company like Team Whyachi (http://www.teamwhyachi.com), but if you need parts quickly and your time is cheap, then with a little careful design you can route the same parts using just a router and a pattern. Pattern Routing of Plastic Parts in Combat Zone: Features The easy way to do these parts is to have them watercut by a company like Team Whyachi (http://www.teamwhyachi.com), but if you need parts quickly and your time is cheap, then with a little careful design you can route the same parts using just a router and a pattern. Lipo Puffometer in Combat Zone: Features Lithium polymer batteries are increasingly popular in robots. In combat bots, they are often abused to the point of failure with expensive and dangerous results. The ComBots Cup 2009 in Combat Zone: Events Over the weekend of December 19-20, 2009, the ComBots Cup event was held in San Mateo, CA where combat robots ranging from one pound up to 220 pounds competed for honor and glory. Outside the Box in Combat Zone: Features Project Zoidberg was conceived when a motor delivery for one of our other robots arrived at my teammateТs house, containing a surprising СextraТ component. The sender had accidentally packed a pair of Team Delta18V Dewalt Сpower driveТ gear motors. These powerful, drill-based units looked too nice to send back, so a deal was arranged.
	BUILD REPORT: Reversing the Trend MANUFACTURING: DIY CNC for CAD/CAM PARTS IS PARTS: Kitbots Rolls Out B-16 Gearmotor Mounts RioBotz Combot Tutoria LaunchBots Combat ZoneТs Taking the STAIRs to Advance Robot Development. Researchers at Stanford and Cornell are pioneering new methods of teaching robots to interact more fluently with their  surroundings using the STanford Artificial Intelligence Robot (STAIR) as the base. How to Prepare For Ч and Maybe Even Win Ч a Robot Competition. Get some insights and helpful tips from a veteran of robot combat. So, You Want to Build a ComBot Ч Part 2 This time, weТll put everything together to turn that bucket oТ bolts into a working ComBot. Go XBee-PRO With Your Robot Control Learn how to monitor systems, display status via an LCD, activate relays, drive solid-state relays, and flash status LEDs, all via the top of a tiny wire antenna. GPS Navigation Ч Part 3 Our navigation code will get a bit more complex, so this month the focus will be on how the individual sections work. Using a VEX Controller for Electronic Experiments Build a DIY numeric LED display thatТs bright and easy to read, while at the same time conserves battery power and precious
	Robytes. Stimulating Robot Tidbits Aqua Robot Ask Mr. Roboto. Your Problems Solved Here TankBOT: Basic Robotics. A BeginnerТs Guide to Building Your Future Robot Overlord Twin Tweaks. I Am Encoding (And So Can You!) What is a Robot? RioBotz ComBot Tutorial Summarized: HammerBots RoboGames In Retrospect. Team Tesla Prime shares some insights and lessons learned from their experience at RoboGames 2010. Determining a Rechargeable BatteryСs mAh Capacity. Set up this test system to restore Ч rather than toss out Ч some of those УunuseableФ batteries you may have lying around. See How Easy Coding a Rotary Optical Encoder Can Be Fellow roboteers ... castyour fear aside and join me as I give you everything you need to add an optical encoder to the input end of your robotic projects. Building a Real-Time GPS Tracking System Learn how to add a tracking system to your autonomous robot or vehicle using a GPRS/GPS module, a local web server, and a simple web inter face with Google Maps API. Get a closer look at the ROVs that were put to use within hours of this highly publicized of fshore tragedy.