How Do You Build Robots For Beginners?
With today’s technology and available parts even beginners can build robots. Building your first robot can be very exciting as you learn what component are needed and how many options there are available to customize your robot. This article will take the beginner through the process of selecting a easy robot platform to build. For your first robot, select an easy way to make your robot move. Bi-pedal (walking) motion is probably the most difficult so you should avoid this method unless you already have experience. Consider a wheel driven robot platform (think R2-D2 not C-3PO). A wheel powered robot is very stable, has less moving parts so it is easier to build and less costly, and has a very solid structure with room to place the internal electronics. Make the body of the robot. This is a beginner robot so keep it simple. Once you understand the electronics you will want to spend some time customizing the body of the robot. For now, a cheap tupperware bowl with a solid lid will work.
