Because Lomeli did not want to run alone, he went out and invented a wheeled robot companion to accompany him. Lomeli, a California resident and web and app developer during the day, discussed his ...

The robot is based on a two-wheeled design with tank-style steering. Controlled by an Arduino Uno, the robot uses a Slamtec RPLIDAR sensor to help map out its surroundings.

Design and simulate the 3D model of the robotic arm for seamless component integration; Access customizable design files or print the arm as-is; ... Desktop Arduino Robot Arm with Arduino.

Robots don’t have to be expensive. In fact, if there’s a smartphone handy, a wheeled ‘bot can be built for around $50, according to Matthias Muller and Vladlen Koltun.