Sunday, December 2, 2012

This 3D-printed robot walks, shoots, and transforms like an Autobot

brave robotics transformer

Brave Robotics has successfully created a fully functioning, 3D-printed transformer robot that's considerably more sophisticated than other attempts we've seen. The black and yellow remote-controlled car can transform into a walking robot, and features a Wi-Fi camera, headlights, and the ability to shoot little darts from its arms. Since 2002, Brave Robotics has produced a number of prototypes for the project, which evolved from a simple pair of legs to a full robot to the impressively detailed beast you see below — all with the help of a self-built 3D printer. Check out the robot in action below, and you can see the full history of the project on Brave Robotics' YouTube.


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via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/2/3718074/transformer-robot-brave-robotics-3d-printed

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