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LEGO Mindstorms gets Android remote control [Video]

LEGO Mindstorms gets Android remote control [Video]

08 February 2010 by Discuss (0)

The Japanese PLEN robot – that used an Android smartphone as its remote – is great, but at $3,000 it’s a little too expensive for the casual hobbyist.  Instead, how about using some more affordable LEGO Mindstorms kit; that’s what the Enea Android team have done, taking advantage of the Mindstorms’ integrated Bluetooth to remotely …

Plen, an Android-controlled android

Plen, an Android-controlled android

27 January 2010 by Discuss (0)

Plen is a “desktop hobby robot” released by Akazawa (think Japanese hacker whizzes), and has a name derived from the English word “Plain”. But this little android is anything but plain, as it’s a miniature bipedal robot that can be controlled via your Android handset.

Now, When Using Android, GTalk Status Icons Become Exactly that, Androids

Now, When Using Android, GTalk Status Icons Become Exactly that, Androids

20 November 2009 by Discuss (1)

Okay, so this one is cool, it could be fun for many, but it could also mean a privacy attack to many others. What am I talking about? Well, about the new way to identify if you are using Android or not. First, lets check the image below to see what this is about. Apparently, …

Surveyor Android G1-controlled robots: Video Demos

Surveyor Android G1-controlled robots: Video Demos

11 March 2009 by Discuss (0)

Considering the name of the platform, I’m surprised we’ve not seen more robots either based on, or controlled by, Android.  With that in mind, here are two ‘bots that rely on a T-Mobile G1 for their remote control; one which wouldn’t look out of place patrolling battlefields, the other slightly more bizarre. The tech is …

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