Why I Built This Robot

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It's time for an update on the Really Useful Robot and also show some updates I've been working on. I've managed to write some hacky scripts that pull the depth detection out of the Intel Realsense D435i camera, so I can pin point items in 3D space that are detected with the NVIDIA Inference/TensorRT deep learning models. This will allow the robot to manipulate specific items in the environment driving the inverse-kinematic model for the arm.

Walking Robot video: https://youtu.be/JWvH5PHKK74

You can support me on Patreon or buy my Merchandise:
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/xrobots
Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/james-bruton
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Affiliate links - I will get some money of you use them to sign up or buy something:
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Other socials:
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CAD and Code for my projects: https://github.com/XRobots

Huge thanks to my Patrons, without whom my standard of living would drastically decline. Like, inside out-Farm Foods bag decline. Plus a very special shoutout to Lulzbot, Inc who keep me in LulzBot 3D printers and support me via Patreon.

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE

Below you can also find a lot of the typical tools, equipment and supplies used in my projects:

Filament from: https://www.3dfuel.com/
Lulzbot 3D Printers: http://bit.ly/2Sj6nil
Lincoln Electric Welder: https://bit.ly/2Rqhqos
CNC Router: https://bit.ly/2QdsNjt
Ryobi Tools: http://bit.ly/2RhArcD
Axminster Micro Lathe: http://bit.ly/2Sj6eeN
3D Printer Filament: http://bit.ly/2PdcdUu
Soldering Iron: http://bit.ly/2DrNWDR
Vectric CNC Software: http://bit.ly/2zxpZqv

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XROBOTS

Former toy designer, current YouTube maker and general robotics, electrical and mechanical engineer, I’m a fan of doing it yourself and innovation by trial and error. My channel is where I share some of my useful and not-so-useful inventions, designs and maker advice. Iron Man is my go-to cosplay, and 3D printing can solve most issues - broken bolts, missing parts, world hunger, you name it.

XRobots is the community around my content where you can get in touch, share tips and advice, and more build FAQs, schematics and designs are also available.