Hobbybotics: 2006

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Microsoft Robotics Studio 1.0 Now Available

Microsoft Robotics Studio (MRS) 1.0 is now available.

It is free for non-commercial use. This means the we, the hobbyist, can use some of the same high end tools and simulators that professional robotic engineers use.

Download and take a look at it for yourself. But first take a look at the system requirement.

qv: http://msdn.microsoft.com/robotics/

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Georgia Tech to Host RoboCup 2007

The greatest Robot competition in the world is coming to Atlanta Georgia July 1-10, 2007.

qv: http://www.robocup-us.org/

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Great Changes in Store for the VEX

Innovation First, Inc, the makers of the VEX Robotics System, is teaming up with Revell Monogram to bring the VEX to the next level while reducing costs to the consumer.

The first products are expected out this summer.

qv: http://botmag.com/articles/revell_vex.shtml

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Microsoft Robotics Studio November CTP is Out!

Each month this new robotics development environment gets more exciting.

If you have not yet taken a look, now is a good time.

qv: http://msdn.microsoft.com/robotics/

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Our First Custom Robot

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This is our first custom Robot. No plans, just an idea to make a robot to play catch with and a few months of consistent work and fun.

Now that the body is basically done, Emma and I will begin programming it to play catch.

To get ready for the programming stage Emma, Ian and I have been playing a lot of c-jump.

We'll let you know when it is functioning.