It's not easy to keep track of all the consumer and research robots in the world. Fortunately, the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers and its publication, IEEE Spectrum, decided to do something about that. They built the educational, interactive app, Robots, so we can keep tabs on the most advanced 'bots on the planet.
Get the scoop on your favorite 'bots
The Robots for iPad app allows you to explore over 100 robots from 19 countries through interactive animations, 360-degree views, and hundreds of photos, videos, and articles. Get your hands on some of the world's most amazing robots, from the classic Furby and the delightful Keepon, to Honda's famed humanoid Asimo, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover, and Google's self-driving car.
Featured robots on the Robots for iPad app. Image via robotsapp.spectrum.ieee.org.
This app will keep you up to date with daily robot news. You can listen to audio interviews with leading roboticists, and read detailed specs about each robot. Rate robots from one to five stars, and add the ones you like most to your “favorites” tab for quick access. If you're not sure what something means while learning about a robot, use the app's glossary of robotics terms for help. If you're curious about the making of robots over time, a historical timeline of robotic innovations is also available.
Robots for everyone
Perfect for robot enthusiasts, this state-of-the-art app allows you to review technical data about your favorite 'bots. If you're a beginner, this app makes learning how robots work fun and simple, and will teach you how to get started in robotics. No matter if you're a technology lover, enthusiast, researcher, teacher or student, with its vast amount of original content, this app offers hours of exploration and entertainment.
The Robots for iPad app requires iOS 5.0 or later. The interactive, full screen is not available on first-generation iPads. To download this app, click here. For more information, visit http://robotsapp.spectrum.ieee.org.
COST: This app usually costs $5.00, but in honor of National Robotics Week, it's free (April 6-14).
Check out these other articles on Electronic Products about some of the robots mentioned above:
Need some help driving a transistor into saturation? Save time and give Electronic Products' Transistor Switch Saturation Calculator a go. To find your RB (base resistor) base resistance, simply fill in the appropriate boxes and hit “Calculate.”
ElectronicProducts.com's Free Online Engineering Calculators and Tools offer engineers and students the ability to solve complex equations and formulas in Engineering for Design, Solutions and Technical Applications.
Advertisement
Learn more about Electronic Products Magazine
