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Robonaut 2 ( R2 ), The First Humanoid Robot Go to Space

March 26, 2011 at 3:26 am | Blog, Robot Android | No comment

 
Robonaut 2 ( R2 ) is the first humanoid robot in space. Robonaut 2 is developed by collabaration of Nasa and GM. Robonaut target is to help humans perform their jobs on earth or on Space ( ISS – International Space Station ).
Robonaut 2 delivered to space through Mission STS-133 was launched into space on february 24th, 2011.
 

Adaptive Gripper

March 24, 2011 at 2:06 am | Blog, Robot Hand | No comment

 

The robotic gripper that adapts to all parts, simply.

Robotiq is developed by Quebec company. Robotiq is very interesting robotic gripper that can adapt to various types of objects.

How it works

  • 3 articulated fingers and 4 grasping modes to pick a wide variety of sizes and shapes.
  • Send simple open-close commands and let the gripper adapts to any geometry.
  • Control the closing speed, force, do partial closing / opening.
  • Receive grip detection feedback from the gripper.
  • Embedded gripper controller communicating with the robot controller over Ethernet/IP, Modbus RTU, DeviceNet or EtherCAT. Program from the teach pendant.
  • Electric gripper, comes with the mechanical mount for your robot. Has two connectors on the side for 24V power supply and communication.

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Humanoid Robot SILF H2

March 13, 2011 at 3:43 am | Blog, Robot Humanoid | No comment

 
Robo Cup 2004
Robo Cup 2003

Katsuhisa Ito is a hobbyist who has been creating small robots since 1992. Roughly 10 years later, he got around to building his dream project – his own humanoid – whenever he had the time and money to work on it. Before building SILF H2, Katsuhisa Ito has been creating many small robots, SILF H1 and then SILF H2.

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Robot Arm Torque Tutorial

March 12, 2011 at 8:16 am | Blog, Robotics Tutorial | No comment

 
The equations used in the calculator to determine the torque required at any given lifting joint (raising the arm vertically) in a robotic arm are presented here. Note that the term “actuator” is used rather than motor because not all robotic arms necessarily use servo motors (some may use pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.).
Torque (T) is defined as a turning or twisting “force” and is calculated using the following relation: 

The force (F) acts at a length (L) from a pivot point. In a vertical plane, the force acting on an object (causing it to fall) is the acceleration due to gravity (g = 9.81m/s2) multiplied by its mass:

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Arduino Tutorial for Beginner

March 12, 2011 at 6:11 am | Arduino Projects, Blog | No comment

 

The Arduino website offers free resources and tutorials as well as a language reference to help you understand the code and syntax. In order to get started, you will at the very minimum need an Arduino board. Note that all the Arduino (and most of the clone boards) can use the Arduino software. If you are unsure what hardware to get, the Arduino USB is currently the most popular model

Windows Connection and Setup

Hardware: none

  1. Go to www.arduino.cc to download the latest version of the Arduino software (Direct link:http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software and select your operating system; in this case we are using Windows)
  2. Save the ZIP file to your desktop (you can move or delete it later)
  3. Create a new folder called “Arduino” under “Program Files”. To do this, go to “My computer” -> “C:” (or the drive where the operating system is installed) -> “Program Files”, then left click once on “program Files” folder, then select “New”->”Folder” from the main Explorer menu.
  4. Extract the entire ZIP folder to this new “Arduino” folder
  5. To run the Arduino software, open Windows Explorer by pressing the windows key (usually between the Ctrl and Alt keys on your keyboard) and the ‘E’ character at the same time (there are other ways to access explorer as well).
  6. Go to “My computer” -> “C:” (or the drive where the operating system is installed) -> “Program Files” -> “Arduino” In this folder you will see an executable file (Blue colored icon), you can left click (once) and then right click and select “send to” -> Desktop (create shortcut) to have Arduino more easily accessible.
  7. Double click the icon to start the software. The Arduino Software is ready to use.
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Miraikan, The National Science Museum, The real biped robot Exhibition

March 11, 2011 at 2:21 am | Robot News | No comment

 
Here in Odaiba Miraikan.
The National Science Museum, tells us clearly the results of research
in a variety of attractions and the latest scientific knowledge, From
young children to the elderly, anyone who is a popular spot to enjoy. 

Speaking of the permanent exhibition of this popular event, so
The real biped robot by Honda’s Asimo,
The robotic stage.

Stage twice a day, the attraction of the short period of 10 minutes,

Despite an unstable two-legged and dancing and running and kicking
a ball, a miracle of skill to balance on one foot momentarily,
Would appeal to visitors through a demonstration of Asimo.

However, it requires advanced machine control technology “or running”
“dancing” and works well, And they were beaten in front of you
actually look like that because it is natural that the great work,
Because of the appearance of high technology obsolescence.
And to rely on a combination of operation for a limited repertoire of
rigidity. Further structural deficit Miraikan (2 years – for a Fee
income 300 million yen, 28 billion yen maintenance costs – cost).
The problem also now be reviewed in June, full content of the last
stage of this robot.

ASIMO day lit:
Left: the right to kick the ball Asimo: Asimo Dancing

The contents of the current stage of the robot in July, which will
happen next.

The National Museum of Emerging Science, I have been engaged in a
number of volunteer work exhibition,
Asimo this month on behalf of a whopping Sereburobotto the famous
lady Drossel. It is a volunteer O勤Me the stage.

Following that, is what stage the mistress Drossel.

Walking out on center stage and captivating hips smooth gait, lady
Drossel. Wrong and the names of the staff of Miraikan host, do not
forget service is gracious promise.

The image above, the staff tries to correct the wrong name is called
“You do not stay out of” I pronouncing this.

Keep the applause from the audience.

Drossel’s daughter showed an interest in your child audience

Mistress, seeing visitors with images of dolphins and reflected in the
screen behind Creative thoughts and prettiness (“Good to love,
Well I eat”) or to describe a Kudasaimasu very friendly touches.

In addition to time and at your pleasure to see a demonstration of
karate. Kuretari so capriciously change the contents of the stage.
Seen many times that it does not get tired. The lady herself, seems
to enjoy the stage.

Such fun on stage, who appeared suddenly forced entry? !

“Mogitatefuresshu The Cure (snip)”
The stage has been stormed, was that we Asimo restructuring last
month!

“Dorosserusan, Kyouha, Chikaradzukude, Shuyakunozawo,
Torikaeshinikimashita”
“Kudoukei, Limiter, Kaijo”
“Sentoupuroguramuwo, Rodoshimashita. Kakugowo, Shitekudasai”

ASIMO is a robot voice their 棒読Mi polite as ever, are saying that
tyranny easily. Drossel lady is surprised.

“Chikarakosoga, Seiginanoda!”
“Taa!”

Drossel the princess, who took three people in attacks suddenly Asimo.
Gyun! Actuator with a sound that will show you a terrible leap.
What talent that it has canceled the limiter which Asimo.

Lady, away!

“Galaxy of the Rising Dragon type!”
3 to ASIMO’s body Fist Space Technology, intercepting karate
princess.
ASIMO We are still blown away the momentum jumps are put on the
ground beating. Died out evil.

“… You play it (attraction) was” “Chan Chan”
Good friend in that appeal.
Also the hair lady, “Belinda” and was changed to karate kicking the show
off with us Asimo. The next time, what would be a totally different stage,
Drossel prettiness of the young lady does not change.
Now, in Odaiba Miraikan everyone, go to see Drossel princess!

Disclaimer

- But to say, this story is a lie Do not be serious, almost all of it.
Asimo robot – is being staged stage still popular. (Start time because
there is only performed twice a Note) Miraikan – a large deficit, so true,
but the occasion of watching Gundam, please click here.
* Do not report

 























































So, that was introduced at 9 Wanhobi figma Kano Masa, demand
The princess Drossel.

If you know this is out, yujin Drossel and a set of daughter
The book … I did not ー
(And this is not for sale yet)

Drossel lady is good to love anyway, and good to play with,
The figure of fun.

Yamaguchi expression movable action figure, with many moving
There was a fun look tasteful pose determined Keren,
Drossel figma lady also, and decided 彼女Rashii pose,
And prettiness, and the discovery and reproduction and also
I think it’s particularly strong figure of fun pose envisioned.

This property is determined to pose in a string of video
May owe much of the character of the princess.

The monotone color scheme, a completely expressionless.
Drossel daughter has yet to show significant portion of the design
portion of inorganic, This would be pretty up for?
Lie on the article, but Honda’s two-legged “real princess moving
Drossel”.

Combat unit, “Belinda” is
installed.
I do not know what kind of
special features that combat
units, This young lady was
wearing was mainly like capoeira
judo foot technique Extends as
the brilliant technique of karate.


Flight unit was decorated very stylish Beautiful “Obruchev.”
Together with three times the heel tips diligently, you can fly to the
flight form transformation. (Also a gesture that is very cute)

Type galaxies of the Rising Dragon

If Gugure former material is not just a thought you’ll find,
Pointed out that we often do not hit at all and even search.
We must explain this.

In the past, that flesh and blood and the mechanisms of love and justice
SF Violence full of Pharaoh Please note there are special effects comic
fighting. Its hero, a good girl most powerful cosmic cloud “Li Yan” is
the name of the mortal draw, That “type of the Rising Dragon Galaxy”
is. It seems really left fingers and stretch the right pin.
That was good knowledge to know.

It typos, “raising the galaxy dragon type “to search for
“Fist” space in relation to the number of hits

Lies in the article above appeared in a pose when the body’s Asimo is
3 Fresh, mistress Drossel images have appeared on the screen.

This image as well, but so too is the image of the article lies
Neon lights and that is reflected in the body of an innocent young lady
is almost a composite. This image was so small and the screen will just
seem, is not just a good finish even more suitable, ‘ve Been stuck into
a variety of materials suddenly realized.

This time, the body of these reflections, reflections on the floor of the
synthesis of the shadow refers to the floor, and Affected by ambient
and was there when the real work around the effects of impact, I have
taken more time.


























































Miraikan purchased this was the scene of the skit,
Asimo action figure. 

Honda ASIMO’s appearance as well, even a reproduction of moving
This is a pretty good figure.

Also joint stiffness, 硬Karazu, Yurukarazu.
Has moved considerably, there is no sign that the joints calyx.
It seems to do the mold design products fairly yelling.

The size of the figure,
Than as a mistress around Kii Hiroshi Drossel.

In the composite image above, there are depicted as if the light is
around the chest and waist, The processing by the image is not
illuminated in Ashimofigyua.


Hand, comes with two types of hand grip and Hirate.
Possession of a gun but unfortunately no, it can be managed to have
flat hand. Inherent in, I’d just had a picture of a robot figures have
a gun, That it is a real robot, it will be mighty ugly face painting …

When the lower body, such as ASIMO robot anime, but has become
quite innovative joint system, It is truly industrial design, has a fairly
wide range of movement than it looks like this. I’m so bent ankle.

More arms, including the shape of the shoulder is the same joint design
and much Gundam.

 

Mono-cropping

Actually this next Wanhobi 10 Photo of you who entered it.
At times, “Wanhobi live until morning,” but I was in the winners are
announced live at Naka Naka is heating up in the fun with this, a little
Narimashi I want to join.

I made the announcement two days ago about the Wonder Festival Prize,
The goal is to enter into it anyway.

 

Let’s make an attempt this time is a combination of background material.
Also, instead of to the body by synthesizing reflection, even an attempt
to try to shoot them reflected the actual figure Koma.

Reflection as a way to top, but I also get to shoot with the young lady
went Drossel Kawasaki industrial zone,
Serious effort on the “I no longer need to synthesize it?” So likely to
be called a little Itadakemasen.

So that is the image, the image will be displayed in the LCD TV of this
background, reflected on the top was placed before the figures,
Is what you take. (Then composited into the background material
to it again) When shooting, such as using a mirror to the left and right
as well as Komu after reflection from the image, I tried out a
three-dimensional image of reflection Komu.

The result is not too sluggish.

There is not a reflection of how not to become a painting, you can
control it again, I guess only take pains over the paste crowded
I thought.

 

Behind the church ceiling and Motomachi floor and telecom centers,
smoke is a combination of different materials.

At times, a Valkyrie, and Ranka synthesis, combining two images taken
with different light source directions, Were combined to make light
of such images from two directions simultaneously,
This combined light of three separate images from three directions,
I made a picture of one daughter Drossel. Immediately after completing
the left light pink, with light blue colored, synthetic right.
Result, under the influence of light pink and light blue, somewhat like
a pearl coating.

More like this, but I think a synthesized feel chaotic blend of three
colors of light,
Such a gorgeous image became unintentionally.

Like this, pearl paint coated Repaint Ver. And
Original CG animated images such as coating Howaitometarikku Ver.
Also things like a lady, I’m glad for you when released. Lady embarrass
even the body is nothing.

 

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