November 23, 2014

Name the Thing Contest – 260

    The prize this week is a Mifare RC522 RFID Card Reader. This contest will run for one week (Nov 23 – Nov 28, 2014). Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item above and what it can be used for. Please note the image above is a side view of the thing. Please do not give the answer in the comments. Send an

MagneBike - Magnetic Wheeled Robot

  The MagneBike is an interesting magnetic robot that is surprisingly flexible and can maneuver some crazy metal geometries. “Locomotion Concept and Robot Design Two wheels in a motorbike arrangement: better adaptation to the surface (flat or curved). Magnetic wheel unit including lateral lifter/stabilizer arms. The lifter functionality helps to pass over step obstacles. The stabilizer functionality allows to drive sideway. Five active DoF: front/rear wheel, front/rear lifter, steering unit.”