Tiny 3D printed robots make teleoperation cheap and simple

by Larra Morris

RoboPuppet is a way of remotely controlling a robot that makes so much sense, and is so obviously a good idea, that we’re honestly not sure why it’s taken this long to implement. It’s simply an interface where you 3D print a little tiny version of the robot you want to control, add some encoders, and then use the model to puppet the full-size version, which just mimics whatever it is you do. It’s adaptable, it’s cheap, and it lets even inexperienced users do some remarkable things.
via IEEE Spectrum

Image: ROBOPuppet

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Tiny 3D printed robots make teleoperation cheap and simple

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