My son has a project due soon where he has to build a robot that will pick up things & move them around. We have done research but still do not have a clue where to begin. Where do you buy the parts or robot kits? How do you build one that will move things?
2007-12-20 15:32:30 · 4 answers · asked by lisa t 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Lego Mindstorms.
http://mindstorms.lego.com/eng/products/ris/index.asp
2007-12-20 15:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by ideaquest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would highly recommend the "Lego Mindstorm" sets, especially if your son has any interest in robotics in general. It's a tad expensive, but it is a great system; it comes with a "brain" which acts as the cpu of the system and can be programed to activate various motors in different ways in response to light and touch sensors. I believe there are also some insightful photographs of how to use the set to build a robotic arm that might serve your purpose :-D
2007-12-20 15:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by rebkos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try searching: "robot kits" hundreds of hits.
2007-12-20 15:35:49 · answer #3 · answered by Nigel M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you in southern CA? if yes, come to my store in Los Alamitos. I"ll work with you on design ideas.
brian
www.tinmanrobotics.com
2007-12-21 14:40:22 · answer #4 · answered by Piglet O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋