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05/06.2018
VOL. 16 NO. 04
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Mind/Iron
A Robotics Infrastructure for
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New Products
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Showcase
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RoboLinks
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SERVO Webstore
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Advertiser’s Index
The Combat Zone
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Phantom II: Homecoming
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Flying with Suspicious Carry-ons
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In This Issue ...
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Flurry of Fun at 2018
Autonomous Snowplow Event
by Linda Gutzkow
Find out the results of this year’s event which consisted of
four separate components. In addition to developing skills
in presentation, system design, and overall engineering, the
goal of the Eighth Annual Institute of Navigation’s
Autonomous Snowplow Competition was to spark interest
in STEM education.
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REVIEW:
STARTT Me Up
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by Dave Prochnow
The race to the 3D printer bargain price basement has been
reached. Is it worth it? We find out!
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Robytes
Stimulating Robot Tidbits
by Jeff and Jenn Eckert
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Robotic Technology Goes Downhill
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Not a Party Anymal
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Take a Load Off
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Bee an Elephant
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Adventures in Laser Center
Finding – Part 1
by Edward W. Andrews
Semi-autonomous vehicles — from vacuum cleaner bots to
extraterrestrial rovers — need to dock from time to time to
recharge or deposit samples. In this two-part mini-series,
we’ll look at a core component of any docking station: the
close-range guidance system that indicates a dock has
occurred.
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Ultrasonic Radar Refresher
by Dan Harres
The first two articles in this series focused on the physical
characteristics of the ultrasonic transducer and the
associated electronics needed to drive it. This time, we’ll
look at ways to enhance the performance of the ultrasonic
transducer.
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Industry 4.0: Dispelling the
Myths
Appetizer: Guest-hosted column with different
perspectives and opinions on all things robotic.
by Nigel Smith
Common misconceptions about smart manufacturing are
discussed.
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Building a Better Robot
by Alan Federman and David Crawley
Meet Magni: An affordable platform for domestic robotics
innovators who want to get up and running quickly.
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Are Robots Ready for Our
Homes?
Then & Now: Advances in robotics from the past up
through today.
by Tom Carroll
Rather than ask if our homes are ready for robots, why not
ask if robots are ready for our homes? Are we prepared as
humans to make changes to accommodate the needs of
personal automatons? Maybe yes, maybe no.
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An Inexpensive Ultrasonic
Based Local Positioning System
by John Blankenship
Many roboticists would love to give their robot the ability to
determine its location in a known environment. There are
many possible solutions (LIDAR or external transponders,
for example), but most options are too expensive for the
average hobbyist. This article explores a unique approach
with interesting possibilities.
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Georgia Tech Helps to Bring
Robotics to the Masses
Despite seeping into nearly every industry around the
world, the field of robotics has a major problem:
accessibility. That’s where Georgia Tech’s Robotarium
comes in.
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