D.I.Y.
ROBOTICS
Photography by Dave Prochnow
Take me apart: The Robosapien is a robot with a purpose — to be hacked.
HACK A ROBOSAPIEN
This maker-friendly bot begs to be opened up.
By Dave Prochnow
One-and-a-half million Robosapiens were sold last year. Appealing to both adults and kids, Robosapien has probably gone further toward inspiring future roboticists than the most ambitious educational product.
But that’s only half the story. Robosapien is one of those few toys that you absolutely must take apart, for three reasons. First, as you disassemble Robosapien, you will be truly amazed at the simple beauty of its design. Counterbalancing springs, ...
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