As well as mechanical components, a range of sensors are available with Makeblock kits. In this photo, a robot with tracks has a proximity sensor fixed to the front, so it won't crash into walls.
Robot kits for grown-up kids —
As well as mechanical components, a range of sensors are available with Makeblock kits. In this photo, a robot with tracks has a proximity sensor fixed to the front, so it won't crash into walls.
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Makeblock has a wide variety of applications, from cute Wall-E-type robots to a complicated "XY-stage" that can be programmed to draw. Various components are available including grippers for robotic arms.
Makeblock has a wide variety of applications, from cute Wall-E-type robots to a complicated "XY-stage" that can be programmed to draw. Various components are available including grippers for robotic arms.
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Makeblock appeals to the childhood builder in you. Here a four-legged "crawler" robot is powered by a simple motor.
Makeblock appeals to the childhood builder in you. Here a four-legged "crawler" robot is powered by a simple motor.
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The threaded slot design means you don't need nuts to connect Makeblock modules, and the hole spacing corresponds to that of Lego bricks, making the two compatible.
The threaded slot design means you don't need nuts to connect Makeblock modules, and the hole spacing corresponds to that of Lego bricks, making the two compatible.
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Aluminum beams are available in varying lengths and form the main structure of any Makeblock robot.
Aluminum beams are available in varying lengths and form the main structure of any Makeblock robot.
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Makeblock founder Jasen Wang always dreamed of making robotics accessible to normal people. This robot can be remotely controlled with a smartphone via bluetooth.
Makeblock founder Jasen Wang always dreamed of making robotics accessible to normal people. This robot can be remotely controlled with a smartphone via bluetooth.
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