#opensourcerobotics

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Robot Cat and Sock Puppet: Unlikely Friends in Playtime | petoi

In this heartwarming video, we witness the unlikely friendship between Lightyear Sox Toy and Petoi Robot Cat Nybble. Despite being two very different kinds of toys, the two hit it off right away, thanks to their adorable movements and playful personalities. What's even more impressive is that all the motions are programmed without any human touch! Watch this heartwarming story unfold as Nybble and Lightyear Sox Toy become the best of friends.

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Bittle Battles Lightyear Sox: Robo-Dog vs. Robo-Cat Football Showdown | petoi

In this video, we witness a fierce and exciting game of football(soccer) between two robots - the robot dog Bittle and the robot cat Lightyear Sox. The game takes place in our office, where we've set up a small football yard. Both robots are programmable and run on Arduino with the open-source quadruped framework OpenCat. This means you can control the robots via mobile/desktop apps and program advanced movements and tricks in C++ or Python. As the game progresses, we see a lot of shots and combats between the two robots. Lightyear Sox, the robot cat, also participates in the game as the gatekeeper, and although he sometimes appears absent-minded, he manages to put up a great defense. Meanwhile, Bittle, the robot dog, is determined to win and showcases some amazing moves and scoring techniques.

[joelekm]

Explore Bittle Open Source Quadruped | A Browser-Based Simulation of a Robot Dog

"Dive into the fascinating world of Bittle, the open-source quadruped robot dog! 🐾✨ Explore the innovative possibilities with this browser-based simulation that allows you to interact with and program Bittle in a virtual environment. 🤖💻 Discover the fundamentals of robotics, coding, and engineering as you navigate Bittle through simulations of real-world challenges.

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Petoi Open Source Robot Pets for STEM/Robotics Education - V2

"Introducing Petoi V2, your gateway to open-source robotics for STEM and education! 🤖🎓 Watch as these robot pets redefine learning, blending technology and play in a way that sparks creativity and curiosity. With Petoi V2, students and enthusiasts can explore coding, robotics, and engineering in an interactive and engaging manner.

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Petoi Open Source Robot Kits | Ignite the Spark of STEM and Robotics Education

"Embark on an open-source adventure with Petoi's Robot Kits! Ignite the spark of STEM and robotics education as you assemble and program your very own robotic companion. 🤖🔧 These kits not only provide hands-on learning but also encourage creativity and problem-solving skills. Explore the world of open-source robotics with Petoi and watch your creation come to life.

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Petoi Open Source Robot Pets | Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA, Make Magazine at Maker Faire Shenzhen

"Dive into the world of Petoi's Open Source Robot Pets! 🤖🐾 Watch as Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA, and Make Magazine join forces at Maker Faire Shenzhen to showcase the innovation and creativity behind these unique robotic companions. 🚀✨ Explore the powerful combination of cutting-edge technology and open-source programming, bringing your pet robot to life in fascinating ways.

[rosvirtual-blog]

This article gives a little history about the ROS Industrial (ROS-I) consortium and future directions.  Current ROS-I efforts include developing a CAD-to-ROS workbench, getting ROS to work on PLCs, and integrating the OPC data protocol, which is common to many industrial systems.