Here is a cool Drumming Robot that can carry a tune. There is a long list of improvements that are slated to be added including voice control! We will have to keep our eyes on this one to stay on top of the build progress.
“Robot Info
- Actuators / output devices: 4 hacked servos for driving, 2 servos for head movement, 2 modified servos for drumsticks 1 doorbell for ticking sound
- Control method: both autonomous and controlled by 433Mhz transmitter/receiver
- CPU: 2x PIC 16f628A
- Power source: 7.2 volt rechargeable
- Programming language: Proton Picbasic
- Sensors / input devices: Tsop1738 infrared receiver and an infrared led
- Target environment: indoor“