Cubimorph is a shape-shifting modular device
While the jury may still be out, one trend that seems to be gaining momentum in mobile electronics is modularity. From our smartwatches to phones, what if you could piece together your own device with...
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TrainerBot is an app-controlled, ping pong ball-shooting robot
Up until now, ping pong has always been a two-person sport. Some partners are unbeatable; others are a good match, but they’re not always around. But thanks to the Trainerbot, you’ll have someone to...
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MIT’s robotic joints will give you an extra hand
Ever wish you had an extra few fingers to help with daily tasks? That’s what Sang-won Leigh from MIT’s Fluid Interfaces Group has set out to do with his set of programmable cyborg-like joints that...
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17 smart crowdfunding campaigns you may want to back this week
Knocki This device can turn any surface into a remote control. Knocki has well surpassed its goal of $35,000 on Kickstarter. Nura This pair of headphones integrates unique soundwave technology to...
View ArticleThis hilarious robot will give your dog a pat and some treats
If you frequent our blog, then you know all too well that we love ourselves some useless robots. Surprisingly though, this latest project is not the work of Simone Giertz. Instead, engineer James...
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Turn some heads with a Bluetooth-controlled, connected hoodie
It’s common knowledge that developers and programmers love their hoodies. Just ask Mark Zuckerberg. However, last fall a few members of the FirstBuild team decided to kick their fashion game up a notch...
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Hybrid speaker/lamp brings a thunderstorm to your living room
The brainchild of Richard Clarkson, the Cloud is an interactive lamp and speaker designed to mimic a thundercloud in terms of appearance and entertainment. The suspended installation consists of...
View ArticleThis project is bringing Pong into the real world
Growing up, chances are you played the arcade classic Pong. While video games have evolved throughout the years, the pop culture icon will forever hold a place in our hearts. Led by Daniel Perdomo, a...
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20 smart crowdfunding campaigns you may want to back this week
Pebble This lineup of wearables include two new smartwatches and a lightweight, hackable device that’ll replace your phone when you’re out running. Pebble smashed their $1 million goal on Kickstarter...
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Maker puts an Android tablet in his car’s dash
What do you do when your car lacks Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in navigation system? If you’re like Aykut Çelik, you swap out your “useless” radio and replace it with an Android tablet. Now,...
View ArticleTogglit is a home automation kit for Makers
From the creators of 1Sheeld, Togglit is a new open source, Arduino-based automation kit that turns your ordinary door locks and light switches into smartphone-controlled devices. Unveiled back at...
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This graduation cap is a brilliant way to stand out in the crowd
With graduation season in full force, Western Carolina University engineering student Michael King wanted to be sure his friends and family could spot him in the crowd on his big day. Whereas most...
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17 smart crowdfunding campaigns you may want to back this week
Vessi This single tank ferments, carbonates, and dispenses home-brewed beer in as little as seven days. W Labs is currently seeking $100,000 on Indiegogo. Photon This alien-like robot grows with its...
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The FR4 Machine Shield is an open source CNC kit
Back at Maker Faire Bay Area, we happened to stumble upon PocketNC’s booth where the team unveiled their new open source, pocket-sized CNC machine made from PCB material. Expected to debut on...
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Design and print new garments at home with Kniterate
Imagine a future where instead of heading to the store or shopping online, you could magically make your own garments right at home? That’s the idea behind Kniterate, a CNC knitting machine that can...
View ArticleMaker builds a remote-controlled beer crate
Every summertime cookout needs a remote-controlled beer crate like Niklas Roy’s. (If you don’t believe us, just watch the video below!) The idea all began one Saturday afternoon when the Maker...
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11 smart crowdfunding campaigns you may want to back this week
Octopus This first-of-its-kind, icon-based watch teaches kids good habits and the concept of time. Joy has nearly doubled its $50,000 goal on Kickstarter. Tiny1 This small, smart and sociable...
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This modular self-reconfigurable robot can crawl like a caterpillar
Bruce Lee once said, “You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a...
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Scubo is a small submersible robot for scanning the ocean floor
A team from ETH Zurich has developed a small, agile underwater device that makes it possible to scan entire coral reefs. The submersible bot, dubbed Scubo, is capable of moving and turning in any...
View ArticleTurn your car’s dashboard into a Shower Thoughts feed
For those unfamiliar with Reddit, Shower Thoughts is collection of all those ideas or philosophical questions that race through your mind while in the bathroom. Folks post literally everything ranging...
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