In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to build a Python‑driven robot powered by a Raspberry Pi, controllable from any Wi‑Fi network worldwide. About the Project This demo demonstrates a lightweight, Wi‑Fi‑controlled robot built on a Raspberry Pi. With a few lines of Python code, the robot can receive

Farmaid is a compact, battery‑powered robot that autonomously traverses greenhouse environments, leveraging advanced computer‑vision models to identify diseased plants and mark them with a non‑toxic, environmentally safe dye. By replacing manual inspections, it drastically reduces labor time and eli

Did you know that contamination rates in recycling facilities can reach up to 25%? That means one in four items never makes it into the recycling stream, largely due to human error during sorting. As climate change intensifies, reducing contamination is more critical than ever. Our solution—an auton

DARVA is a charming animated robot created to enrich event experiences by engaging attendees in natural conversations, cutting down on repetitive explanations. Overview Introduction and Showcase Video Analog Robot Construction Digitizing the Design Virtual Assistant Development Deploying on Raspbe

EMAR Mini is a scaled‑down version of the EMAR open‑source emergency robot, designed to aid healthcare professionals during the COVID‑19 pandemic. Built on a Raspberry Pi 4, it integrates Intel RealSense cameras, neural compute hardware, and servomotors to deliver real‑time object detection, depth s

R2D2Pi is a DIY project that animates an empty JAKKS Pacific R2D2 toy shell with a Raspberry Pi Zero W, custom 3D‑printed parts, and inexpensive off‑the‑shelf electronics. Story My daughter purchased a plastic R2D2 expecting it to move, only to discover it was a shell. Determined to bring it to lif

Hi, Im Rongzhong from Pittsburgh. Eight months after my first post on OpenCat, Im excited to announce the upcoming Indiegogo launch of Nybble, the worlds lightest and fastest walking robotic cat. The campaign starts Monday, Oct 22, and you can find updates on my Twitter @PetoiCamp and on Petoi.com.

This project builds on the Windows 10 IoT Core application for the GoPiGo v2, developed for the Raspberry Pi 3. It extends the original C# code from Dexter Industries (GitHub: DexterInd/GoPiGo) by fixing several glitches and adding new functionality. Hardware components GoPiGo Robot Base Kit

Roomberry is a custom surveillance robot that transforms an iRobot Roomba into a mobile camera platform powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero W and a CSI camera module. In this guide you’ll learn how to wire the Roomba’s Open Interface (OI), power the Pi from the Roomba’s battery, configure the Raspberry

Nox is a differential‑drive robot built on ROS, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino, equipped with a Kinect 360 for real‑time SLAM and obstacle detection. Initially conceived as a modular base, I expanded it into a fully autonomous platform capable of creating a map of its surroundings (using gmapping), local

The Rover is a beginner‑friendly robot that starts simple and scales to endless possibilities. For me, robots have always sparked curiosity—after the first blinking LED, a basic robot becomes the perfect project for exploring new platforms and technologies. When I chose to try Windows IoT Core, the

Story Early computing relied on punch cards, trackballs, and keyboards—each requiring direct physical contact. As technology evolved, wireless and touch interfaces streamlined user interaction. Today, visual and voice input offer even more intuitive ways to control devices. This guide demonstrates h

Archimedes is a wearable robotic owl that uses the Google AIY Vision Kit to detect your emotions and reward positive engagement. Story Featured in Make: Magazine! Designed to spot enthusiastic visitors, Archimedes scans faces for genuine happiness. When a genuinely happy expression is detected,

Discover how to build a fully web‑controlled Raspberry Pi Zero W robot that streams live video, perfect for DIY robotics enthusiasts and cat owners alike. Story gatoBot gato is the Spanish word for cat. gatoBot is a Raspberry Pi Zero W‑based robot that you can control entirely from a web brows

Inspired by Boston Dynamics, the JQR Quadruped Robot is a cost‑effective DIY project that delivers autonomous, leg‑powered mobility for a range of applications. Story The JQR Quadruped Robot was conceived in the summer of 2014 after months of research into the biomechanics of mammalian quadruped

Introduction In today’s digital era, capturing handwritten input usually requires capacitive touchscreens or stylus pens. While precise, these solutions are limited by surface requirements and lack true spatial freedom. Our Smart Pen eliminates those constraints by combining a Raspberry Pi with an i

Aya is an award‑winning interactive robot that uses AWS Rekognition to recognize faces and identify objects, delivering natural voice responses via Amazon Polly. Story Inspiration Seeing Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home sparked our vision of a truly human‑like personal assistant. Aya is our proof‑of‑c

In the new book Make: Minecraft for Makers, the author includes a monster Creeper project that turns a real robot into a lovable, non‑explosive companion. This guide walks you through creating a motorized Creeper featuring a metal skeleton, wooden skin, a rotating head, and glowing NeoPixel eyes—all

Background and Regulatory Context On December 21, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated that all hobbyists register unmanned aerial systems (UAS) weighing between 0.55 lb and 55 lb. Within two days, the FAA database listed 45,000 dedicated personal aircraft. The rule aimed to incr

Ever wanted to steer a robot with your phone? With a Raspberry Pi, an L293D motor driver, and the RootSaid WiFi Command Center app, you can bring a mobile‑controlled robot to life. This guide walks you through every step—from selecting components to writing the listener script. Components You’ll Nee