Robotics kits are a great way to get folks , young and old, interested in hacking and learning the basics. Quite often, the cost puts them off – it’s no fun if you mess things up while … ...

As an undergraduate student, Yufeng Chi (B.S.'23 EECS) was captivated by humanoid and legged robots. Eager to learn more, he ...

Before you tackle a whole robot, a robotic arm might suit you better if you're a beginner. They're easier to build, easier to program, and will teach you a lot about the mechanics of building a robot.

Learning to build a robot arm will teach you how to breadboard a circuit, how to program your Arduino, and how to work with moving parts. In the end, you’ll have a real, physical thing that does ...

Photo: Signe Brewster. To choose which beginner robotics kits to test, we scoured websites like Amazon for reviews and considered existing guides from publications such as Tom's Guide and Make.We ...

Technology Electronics projects for beginners: How to make a roaming robot. Using a BBC micro:bit, motors and some sensors, here's how to make an autonomous robot that can roam around and avoid ...

How to Build a Robot That Won't Take Over the World. The computer scientist Christoph Salge is trying to circumvent the need for rules that guide robots’ behavior.