ANDBOT is a humanoid that is less of a robot but more of a companion to you and your family. If there’s one thing that recent crowdfunding projects have demonstrated, it’s that social robots will soon be making their way into our homes. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing, either. Think about it: You’d never have to […]
This 3D printer would surely make K. W. Jeter proud. First coined by author K. W. Jeter, steampunk is best defined as a sub-genre of science fiction and fantasy literature that commonly features some aspect of steam-powered machinery, especially in a setting inspired by industrialized Western civilization during the 19th century. Over the years, there has undoubtedly been a rise in the theme’s popularity, as seen across Maker Faires […]
The NS1nanosynth is a modern, analog/digital synthesizer that fits in the palm of your hand. Back in the 1970s, modular synthesizers were often bulky and expensive. Reproducing an exact patch was not only difficult, but virtually impossible. Throughout the years, these devices began to be largely supplanted in pop music by highly integrated keyboard synths, racks of MIDI-connected gear and samplers. Fast […]
Every Friday, we’re taking a look at some of the smartest, most innovative projects that caught our attention on Kickstarter and Indiegogo over the last seven days. THE O This smart accessory attaches to just about anything and notifies you as soon as it’s left behind. THE O is currently seeking $48,606 on Kickstarter. 7Bot This powerful, […]
Titan 1 is a high-altitude balloon sensing the Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field. The brainchild of Emanuel Bombasaro, Titan 1 is a high-altitude balloon (HAB) tasked with sensing the Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field of an altitude up to 35 ,393 meters (116,118 feet). Launched on August 21, 2015 in Denmark, the system is comprised of a helium-filled latex balloon, […]
Billed as “the world’s first robotic LEGO band,” each member of Toa Mata is made of Bionicle pieces and powered by Arduino. Last year at this time, Italian sound artist Giuseppe Acito caught our attention with his innovative take on Depeche Mode’s anthemic 1983 single “Everything Counts.” What made it so different, you ask? The rearranged tune wasn’t performed by him, but […]
This Raspberry Pi HAT features an 8×8 RGB LED matrix, a five-button joystick and a number of sensors. The Sense HAT is a sensor-laden, add-on board for the Raspberry Pi that will soon be headed into space as part of the Astro Pi mission. For those familiar with the initiative, Astro Pi is a collaboration between Raspberry Pi, British astronaut Tim […]
Based on an ATmega328, this monitor logs ambient noise, temperature, humidity and brightness data on Xively. Created by Davide Gironi, AMQUMO is an indoor ambient quality monitor powered by the versatile ATmega328. The DIY device works by logging the data of four environment parameters on the Xively platform: ambient noise, temperature, humidity and brightness. This information is displayed through four bi-color LEDs, labeled with an N, T, […]
Maker integrates his weather system into a Raspberry Pi-controlled sensor network. The transmitter on embedded software designer Yveaux’s wireless weather station broke a couple of years ago, which left its indoor display out of commission. Not long after, the Dutchman received a new Alecto DKW-2012 system for his birthday. But it turns out that both weather stations lacked the ability to log data over an […]
Bikiros is a smart bicycle accessory and app that ensures children are safe while learning proper riding skills. Learning to ride a bike is one of the biggest milestones and challenges in your child’s life. But the question is, how can you teach your kid to bike while having a peace of mind? With cycling attributed as the top […]
