Scorch
As roboticist Jeff Clayton explains "Robotics lets you flex the intellect muscle while allowing you to be as creative as you can be." There are guilds and groups dedicated to hobby robotics, where beginners can learn and hobbyists test their robots against each other. All in all, robotics looks like a fairly easy hobby to get into. Here is a look at hobby robotics to get your creativity flowing.Jeff Clayton's Scorch is built on a Tyco scorcher base. Scorch uses sonar and infra-red ranging.
Photo credit: Jeff Clayton
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Nicole Bremer Nash is Director of Content and Social Media for HuTerra, where she uses SEO and social media to promote charitable organizations in their community-building and fundraising efforts. She enjoys volunteering, arts and crafts, and conduct...
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Nicole Bremer Nash is Director of Content and Social Media for HuTerra, where she uses SEO and social media to promote charitable organizations in their community-building and fundraising efforts. She enjoys volunteering, arts and crafts, and conducting science experiments at home. Nicole has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Transylvania University, and has experience in copywriting for education, print, business, and the web. You can find her on Facebook and Twitter via @HuTerra.