New to Robotics?

If you are new to hobby robots,  then have a look at  "What are Robots"  provided as an Open University online-course. The are many other good resources on the web such as ehow.

What is a Robot Microcontroller?

These are normally very small "single chip" computer  that have been specially design for control applications:  for example reading input devices, e.g. sensors  and controlling output devices such as electric motors or servos. These Microcontrollers  also need to process  information and make a decision based on the input it receives. 

Some 'ready-to-go' examples of typical microprocessors units used in Hobby and Educational robotics are:  Lego RCX, Microchip PIC, Basic Stamp, Handy board, OOPic, PICAXE, Tiny Pod, MegaBitty, Basic X24.....to name just few!  

See this tutorial for more details "What's a Microcontoller ?"  

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School, College, University Project Support

Autonomous robotics (AR) are no longer restricted to the electronics labs but are now regarded as serious study aids in in a wide range of other study areas. AR is recognized as excellent tool for demonstration of concepts, theories and principles in almost any subject,  such as biology and  biomimetics, engineering, mathematical modeling and simulation.

If you're still searching for a challenging project this term,  then take a look at our  research pages and  forum for ideas for your robot project.

Do you need more information? Then register your interest in the forum or contact: support@ROBOTmaker.co.uk

Robotics Stimulates Science and Technology Learning

Robots & robotics have become an important learning and research tool and is already integrated into many school and college course curriculums. Robots are proving a new stimulated interests into science and technology bringing 'alive' computer programming, electronics, mechatronics and artificial life simulation and biomimetics.

Do you need more information? Then contact: support@ROBOTmaker.co.uk