Articles
Here you will find articles written by RobotShop and external authors. Articles have been placed in the closest relevant category. If you have an article you would like to share, please submit it to the RobotShop Support Center, Subject: Learning Center Article.
General
General articles, which could be placed in multiple categories, are found here. Articles with multiple topics are also placed here.
• Ask Mr. Roboto by Pete Miles, Servo Magazine June, 2007
• Mind / Iron by Bryan Bergeron, Servo Magazine January, 2008
• Then and Now: Humanoid Robots by Tom Carroll, Servo Magazine November, 2007
• Then and Now: Robot Arms by Tom Carroll, Servo Magazine August, 2007
• Then and Now: Robotic Competitions and Contests by Tom Carroll, Servo Magazine, November 2008
• Getting Kids into Robotics, by Gordon McComb, Servo Magazine, October 2008
• The Robot Report Website, by Frank Tobe
Domestic Robots
Domestic robot articles relate to robots you would or could find around the house and include vacuum cleaners, pool cleaners, lawn mowers, robotic assistants and more.
• Commercial Robot Mowers Unpacked by RobotShop, 2009
• Spyder LB1200 Robot Lawn Mower Unpacked by RobotShop, 2009
• Ball Picker Robot Demystified by RobotShop, 2009
• Robot Vacuum Cleaners Demystified by RobotShop, 2008
• Choosing the Right Vacuum Cleaner for Your Needs by RobotShop, 2008
• Roomba and Infinuvo CleanMate Set Up for Optimal Performance by RobotShop, 2008
• Then and Now: Robotic Vacuum Cleaners by Tom Caroll, Servo Magazine November, 2007
• 5 Reasons Why You Should Get a Robotic Vacuum by RobotShop, 2007
• RobotShop Makes Waves in the Robotic Industry by RobotShop, 2007
• iRobot Roomba 500 Redefines Household Cleaning by Robotshop, 2007
• Robot Lawn Mowers: More Than Your Usual Mower by RobotShop, 2007
Robot Toys
Robot Toys include products that are currently available, may soon be available or are imagined. Robot toys are considered only if they are pre-assembled.
• Robot Toy: The New Generation Play Tool by RobotShop, 2006
• The Robosapien V2: Bigger and Better by Jamie Samans, Servo Magazine February, 2006
Robot Kits and Development Platforms
Robot Kits and Development Platforms are useful for designing more customized solutions. Articles including product reviews, current uses and more can be found here.
• The Benefits of Robot Kits by RobotShop, 2007
• Lessons From The Lab: LEGO NXT by James Isom, Servo Magazine April, 2006
• Twin Peaks: Super Robonova by Bryce Wooley and Evan Wooley, Servo Magazine May, 2006
• More Surplus Success - VEX Hacking by Jon Williams Servo Magazine, May 2008 ZIP File (PCB) ZIP File (Code)
• Twin Tweaks: VEX Robotics by Bryce Wooley and Evan Wooley, Servo Magazine, July 2005
• RobotShop Rover for Arduino: Package Contents by RobotShop, 2009
• RobotShop Rover for Arduino: Mechanical Assembly by RobotShop, 2009
• RobotShop Rover for Arduino: Electrical Assembly by RobotoShop, 2009
• Artificial Intelligence Brings Humanoid Robots to Life by David Geer, Servo Magazine January 2010
Custom Robotics
Any articles that include discussion about building custom robots, including parts, coding, "how-to"s, design and fabrication and more are found here.
Construction
• Quick Tips When Buying Robot Parts by RobotShop, 2006
• How To: Breadboarding by Fred Eady, Servo Magazine, December 2008 ZIP File
• Robotics Resources: Using Pre-Fab Parts by Gordon McComb, Servo Magazine May, 2007
Electronics
• Arduino Microcontroller Feature Comparison by RobotShop, 2009
• Control Methods by Wikipedia Authors under GFDL License, 2007
• Robotics Resources: Small Brains for Your Robot by Gordon McComb, Servo Magazine, January, 2008
• Robotics Resources: Using Lasers With Robots by Gordon McComb, Servo Magazine, December, 2007
• Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials by RobotShop, 2009
Motors and Actuators
• Drive Motor Sizing Tutorial by RobotShop, June, 2007
• Robot Arm Torque Tutorial by RobotShop, June 2007
• Do You Want it Now? Linear Actuators by Fred Eady, Servo Magazine November 2007
• Then and Now: Robot Power by Tom Carroll, Servo Magazine October, 2007
• Then and Now: Robot Sensors by Tom Carroll, Servo Magazine July, 2007
• Then and Now: Servos by Tom Caroll, Servo Magazine December, 2007
• Learning to Drive: The BLDC Motor by Fred Eady, Servo Magazine, December 2008 ZIP
• Tips For Selecting DC Motors For Your Mobile Robot by AJ Neal, Servo Magazine January 2010
Programming and Software
• Serial Communications Part 1: Graphical User Interfaces by Joe Pardue, Nuts and Volts Magazine January 2010
Projects
• A Robotic Puppet by John Blankenship and Samuel Mishal
• Instructions for Making the ProtoBot by Camp L. Peavy Jr, Servo Magazine, October 2005 (14MB)
• Equations for H-line Analysis in Mavis by Robin Hewitt, Servo Magazine, September 2005
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