A new robot kit that lets kids as young as 4 program a robot using wooden blocks hits Kickstarter – see the campaign, ending 29 June 2014, here … [Read more...]
Vorwerk Kobold VR100 Robot vacuum cleaner review
Over the last couple of weeks I have had a friend staying with me. He gets up early, before I'm out of bed and vacuums for me. The living room, the hall and the kitchen are left tidy before I even get up. He even cleaned up after my rather messy Halloween party! My friend is actually a … [Read more...]
Exterminate! Exterminate! How to make your own paper robot automaton
Ever wanted your own army of robots, but lacked the millionaire status, evil genius inclinations or time machine needed to achieve it? Then fret no more, help is here! Thanks to the skills and patience of Japanese designer, Kikousya, it is now possible to create your own moving robot, using … [Read more...]
Retro Robot lightswitches for the nursery
Decorating nurseries for a new baby always seems like a pointless pastime. By the time your child is old enough to notice the décor, he or she is going to have developed toddler-based design tastes and you're going to be painting everything Power Puff pink or something equally unpleasant. So, if … [Read more...]