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Robot Besties Presents: The History of Legged and Walking Robots!

September 8, 2023 by robotbesties

DALL-E Generated Image. A Short History of Walking Robots

In the realm of robotics, the ability to mimic human locomotion has long been a fascinating and challenging pursuit. Legged robots, also known as walking robots, have come a long way since their inception. From early mechanical contraptions to advanced humanoid robots, the history and progress of legged robots have been marked by remarkable achievements and continuous … [Read more...] about Robot Besties Presents: The History of Legged and Walking Robots!

How to install a SSD PCIe NVMe drive on an Orange Pi 5 Plus

September 7, 2023 by robotbesties

DALL-E Generated: installing a SSD PCIe NVMe drive on an Orange Pi 5 Plus

The Orange Pi 5 Plus is a powerful single-board computer that offers impressive performance for various applications. However, if you want to enhance its storage capabilities and take advantage of faster data transfer speeds, installing an SSD PCIe NVMe drive is a great option. In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing an SSD PCIe NVMe drive … [Read more...] about How to install a SSD PCIe NVMe drive on an Orange Pi 5 Plus

Should you use Omni Wheels and Mecanum Wheels With Your Next Robot Bestie?

September 6, 2023 by robotbesties

Dall-e whimsical painting of robotic omni wheels

In the world of robotics, wheels play a crucial role in determining a robot's mobility and maneuverability. Traditional wheels have limitations when it comes to moving in multiple directions, but with the advent of omni-wheels or mecanum wheels, robots can now move in any direction with ease. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits and drawbacks of using omni-wheels or … [Read more...] about Should you use Omni Wheels and Mecanum Wheels With Your Next Robot Bestie?

Robot Dog Battle: Boston Dynamics Spot vs Unitree Go1

September 5, 2023 by robotbesties

Dall-e generated image of quadruped robot dogs facing off

To be fair, the writers at RobotBesties.com would be happy to own either one (preferably BOTH) of these robot dogs, but let's figure out how they're different. Why Robot Dogs? Robotic dogs have become increasingly popular in recent years, with two of the most popular quadruped robot models being Boston Dynamics’ Spot and Unitree’s Go1. Both of these robotic dogs are designed … [Read more...] about Robot Dog Battle: Boston Dynamics Spot vs Unitree Go1

ANYbotics Triumphs in DARPA’s World’s Hardest Robotics Challenge

September 4, 2023 by Zappy Reporter

DALL-E Generated image of quadruped robots

ANYmal Robotics has proven itself by winning the DARPA Subterranean (SubT) Challenge. Be sure to check out ANYbotics' news article about the win - it's got oodles of amazing videos! What is the DARPA Subterranean Challenge? The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) SubT Challenge is one of the most difficult and prestigious competitions in the world of robotics. … [Read more...] about ANYbotics Triumphs in DARPA’s World’s Hardest Robotics Challenge

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