Robotics Posts

11 Sep

XRP Project: Adding Mecanum Wheels and How Mecanum Works

Mecanum wheels are fascinating - see how the XRP community has added Mecanum wheels to the XRP; we also reference some fun resources to learn more about Mecanum wheels - how they work and applications.

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8 Aug

Introducing SparkFun Red Vision!

Computer vision, simplified—Red Vision adds a touchscreen and camera to your favorite microcontroller enabling real-time image processing.

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10 Jun

Assembling the XRP Robot Without a Guide (And Getting Judged for It)

What happens when you give three SparkFun Marketing employees XRP robotics kits, take away the instructions, start a timer, and add a little friendly competition?

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29 May

Using the XRP Robot to Transform STEM Education in Classrooms and Camps

Discover how the updated XRP (Experiential Robotics Platform) is transforming STEM education!

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30 Apr

XRP: Assembly & Software Starter Guide Video

Learn how to assemble and set up the software on your new XRP Kit with this easy-to-follow video!

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19 Mar

A Closer Look at XRP

With the full release of the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) now available, Dryw sits down to introduce you to everything new and returning to the kit!

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14 Mar

Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) Moves Out of Beta Phase!

Expanding on the wide-ranging success of the beta version, the Experiential Robotics Platform gets a host of feature upgrades to support the next generation of STEM leaders.

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11 Dec

A Breakthrough In Soft Robotics?

Researchers at Yale have been developing around soft robotics, stretching Arduinos into unbelievable shapes - some SparkFun products even made it into the mix.

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2 Oct

Understanding Odometry and Its Applications

What exactly is odometry, why was it developed, and what are its current and potential applications?

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