Robomobile

Maker Faire Bay Area 2023

October 13th-22nd

Maker Robotics

Robomobile looks like a giant version of 1960s-era tin toy robots, with a person inside pedaling an adult trike. It has lights, and can go anywhere and talk to anyone. Despite being boxy and simple, it looks friendly and kids delight in it. Everyone asks "are you a real robot?" to which I answer yes. I built it out of steel and aluminum, foamcore and plywood, a licence plate holder and trailer lights. It's a hit at Halloween parties.

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Russell Wilcox

I'm a laser engineer with 12 patents, currently developing advanced lasers for science. I'm interested in science education and art, producing both public education displays (e.g. at Burning Man) and comics (at zine fests).

Categories: Robotics, Costumes & Cosplay, Kinetic Art

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