Team TOXIC from Tucson, AZ has been nominated for the Edison Achievement Award for their project involving an examination of the potential health impact of the waxes that are applied to fruits and vegetables to preserve them after harvesting. Past recipients of the award include SpaceX and Ford Motor Company. Winners of the Edison Awards will […]
Gaffers tape is a fabric tape woven from cotton fibers. That gives it strength and durability and allows it to be torn cleanly, so no cutting tools are required. The cotton fibers that are used to weave gaffers tape hold dyes well and are color fast. Gaffers tape is available in 13 colors. Gaffers tape […]
There are a lot of theories on the best approaches to take when competing in robotics challenges. Here are a few great resources. Student RND shares some secrets in 3 simple steps. This thread on Chief Delphi has some great ideas. Here are some ideas from a Vex forum. Robottape.com is your source for news […]
Second grader Devon Carrow suffers from life-threatening allergies to peanuts and milk, where even a whiff could send him to the hospital. Instead of going to school, he sends a robot called Vgo in his place. Carrow is able to control the robot from home while a school-appointed teacher stays with him. Read about this special […]
ALDEBARAN Robotics recently launched Robotic Idol, a robot dance competition based on NAO, an advanced humanoid robotic platform. The idea is to increase awareness and participation in STEM education in grades 6 through 12. Learn more about the competition here. Robottape.com is your source for news in the robotics industry and information about robot tapes such as gaffers […]
The Big Brain Team from North Canton Middle School in Ohio recently caught Reebok’s eye with their innovative smart shoe, which can automatically fit itself to the wearer’s foot with just a tap. The shoe is designed to assist those who have difficulty putting on a conventional school. The shoe is called the BBT shoe, named […]
The new “kissenger” robot by Lovotics aims to be the most romantic and emotionally advanced machine yet invented, able to transmit kisses and share feelings of anger, passion and even jealousy. According to an article in Metro.us, the love bot is “trained by observing love behavior in humans through a powerful network of cameras and sensors.” A […]
The Journeys team from Jackson, WY won the Montana State competition earlier this month with their robot Bug, becoming the first Wyoming team to ever win the Montana competition. The team will move on to the Robotic World Championship in St. Louis in April. Read more about them here. Robottape.com is your source for news […]
Northrup Grumman, a global security company, recently partnered with Vex Robotics to establish 200 new robotics teams worldwide. Northrup Grumman provided Vex with a $2 million grant to use over a two year time period. Read more about it here.
Robotics isn’t an easy hobby to pick up, but with some hard work it can be incredibly rewarding. If you’re new to the world of robotics, robotshop.com offers ten helpful tips to get your started. Click here to see the tips. Robottape.com is your source for news […]