Robotic Trivia: Testing Your Knowledge on Robots and Pop Culture Summary In this Q&A, we’ll test your knowledge on robots and pop culture with trivia questions ranging from the first person killed by a robot to the best song to do the robot dance to. Table of Contents Who introduced the term “robot” and what …
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The Unveiling of a Massive, Interactive Robot Character at Comic-Con Summary In this article, we describe the excitement surrounding the unveiling of a massive, detailed, interactive robot character at Comic-Con. Despite some challenges, we are excited about the buzz the robot will create and the joy it will bring to fans. Table of Contents The …
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Trivia Test: How Much Do You Know About Robots? Summary In this article, we will test your knowledge about robots with a trivia test. We will cover questions related to the history of robots, their impact, and some interesting facts. Table of Contents Carl Chopik’s 1921 play R.U.R. First human killed by a robot Actress …
Creating a Lifelike Animatronic Character: Behind the Scenes at Comic Co Summary In this Q&A article, we will take a behind-the-scenes look at the technical aspects of creating a lifelike animatronic character. The expert will explain the challenges faced in creating an animatronic character that interacts with its environment, including its ability to move its …
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Creating a Technologically Advanced Animatronic Character for Wired Magazine’s Comic Co Event Summary In this article, we explore the creation process of a technologically advanced animatronic character for Wired magazine’s Comic Co event. The team faced technical challenges such as battery life, weight and radio wave control, but was able to create a lifelike character …
Building Four-Armed Character for Comic-Con: A Look Behind the Scenes Summary Building a four-armed character for a Comic-Con can be a daunting task, but the Skeletonics team proved that they could do it, inspiring others to follow suit. In this blog post, we take a look at the creative process behind this unique character, including …
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Designing a Robot: The Process and Materials Used Summary In this article, we explore the process of designing a robot, from balancing the design to ensuring its durability. The Skeletonics team inspired the creation of a unique, four-armed character, and the design evolved to include a gun and vacuform shells for lightweight pieces. The team …
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Introducing the Parallelogram Mechanism – The Creature Effects Industry’s Latest Innovation Summary In this Q&A session with an expert in the creature effects industry, we delve into the innovation of the parallelogram mechanism. We learn how it works, its advantages, and its limitations. We also explore the challenges of designing and creating such a creature …
Designing and Prototyping a Mechanical Arm Extension for a Creature Costume Summary In this article, we discuss the challenges faced in designing and prototyping a mechanical arm extension for a creature costume. The goal was to create a design that was both possible and mechanically sound, while also allowing for natural movement without binding up. …
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The Ultimate Cosplay Robo: Building the Next Big Thing Summary This article is a Q&A format discourse between an expert and a questioner on the creation of the ultimate cosplay robot. The expert, a group of designers and builders discusses the challenges they face in creating a ten-foot-tall robot that can be worn and moved …
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