Maker Faire Bay Area 2008

PetBots!

Topic(s): Arts | Crafts | Engineering

Tags: robots build laser cutting nerf roomba

A robotic workshop for Kids! Learn about batteries, motors, and switches; creating several different types of mobile robots that spin, dance, and draw using recycled and reused electric components and cool laser cut acrylic chassis. PetBots can be built by anyone without prior experience. Also on show will be the Robot Ranch where you can drive the Nerf Gun Roomba and see how good your aim really is.

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About the Maker(s)

Christopher Myers

Christopher Myers

- Isobot

Chris is a product designer and educator. Although a certifiable "car nut" and lover of cutting edge technology, his favorite projects are toys. Chris teaches at the Academy of Art University in the Industrial Design Department and runs an after school robotics class for seven to nine year olds called ArtBots.

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