Maker Faire Austin 2007
Robot Building Made Simple

Topic(s): Engineering

Tags: robot robotics telepresence surveillance The+Robot+Group


Designing and building a medium-sized robotic platform can be very complex. Using PVC pipe and parts from electric, ride-on childrens' toys greatly simplifies the process. See how to build platforms with two-wheel and four-wheel drive.

Web site: http://robotgroup.net/index.cgi/RobertComer

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About the Maker(s)

Bob Comer Bob Comer [
I teach computer programming and introductory robotics at ACC. I am an active member of The Robot Group, a robotics club in Austin, Texas.

David Comer
David is a student at Kealing Middle School and has been interested in robotics for over 10 years.