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HowTo: Build a Dancing Robot in Ten Minutes

Aug 18, 2010 11:03 PM

Pinball arcade with several colorful machines and players.

Though named "Walker," this robot doesn't really ambulate so much as shimmy. Which, to tell the truth, is fine by us. Lots of gross things walk. Only cute things dance.

Innovative drone-like device with glass panels and unique design.

Bot builder Randy Sarafan explains his motivation:

My goal with Walker Bot was to make a 4-legged walking bot that could be made in ten minutes. [...] You will be hard-pressed to make a simpler walking bot than this one. I would consider this project a glowing success.

Innovative drone design with a yellow body and transparent propeller cover.

Tiny dancer:

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