I am looking for the name of the artist who created the “over capacity whale” and “technically wrong robot” illustrations for Twitter. Any information or pointers would be amazingly helpful.
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 11 answers

My robot-that-can-draw-stuff idea has been patented and designed and prototyped to death hundreds of times, but never (to my knowledge) developed into a full scale product. Has anyone built something I can buy? Even a kit? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 13 answers

When I was a kid, I saw a cartoon that featured robot sex and Star Wars rip-offs. What was it? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2008 - 6 answers

Can you help me find the fascinating and mysterious forum postings of a self-proclaimed robotic entity on sciforums.com? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 1 answers

Could you crib me some notes for my work-related robots vs. zombie debate later today? Why would robots defeat zombies in a knock-out, drag-out apocalypse? What are some humorous things to say about robots beating up zombies? Also: What are some questions for the moderator to ask that would lead to funny results? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 33 answers

I want a buying guide to RC toys. [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 3 answers

Where can I find a tiny wireless camera, and how much will it cost me? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 6 answers

I am looking for any examples of the use of "robot voice". For example, early 80's electro, the famous Robby the Robot, or "robot voice" used for artistic purposes such as this. Any and all suggestions welcome. utubes, songs, movies, anything.
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 49 answers

Robotics question: simple and high-payoff project, don't have the time/leet skillz/rationale to jump in the deep end of the pool (i.e. academic smartypantses building attack vehicles), don't want to spend the money on/deal with the physical bulk of the shallow end (Mindstorms et al). What is in the middle? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 10 answers

I need something cheeky and robot inspired to write in my S.O.'s card today! [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 26 answers

How do I successfully plan and execute a powerpoint presentation on the merits of transhumanism? [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2007 - 5 answers

I am trying to find the title and author of a short science fiction story. The story centered around Moses returning from Mt. Sinai and finding the Israelites worshiping the golden calf. In the biblical version he breaks the tablets and later goes back to get another set. In this story, the Israelites realize the error of their ways and gather all the pieces. [more below] [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2007 - 7 answers

Can anyone identify this drawing of a girl with a metal ribcage in a library? The signature looks to me like "K.T. 03" but I'm not sure about the "T." [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2007 - 6 answers

Help my robot remain upright. [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2007 - 18 answers

RoboFilter: What can someone with a budding (but likely fleeting) interest in robotics do for a first project that combines a little building, a little programming, and hopefully only a little money? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2007 - 9 answers

(London, UK Filter) I am trying to find somewhere in London that might have a hands on program/session to do with electronics/robots/building. [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2007 - 1 answers

What's the movie with the metal robot owl? [more inside]
posted on Dec 8, 2006 - 9 answers

Bookfilter: I remember a kid being misled into thinking you're a robot (or some kind of cyborg) if it hurts when you chew on tinfoil. There's [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2006 - 1 answers

This toy was given to me by a friend when I was 10. I have no idea who manufactured it or even if it was wide-release or a dollar-store knock off. I'm 25 and I still play with it. [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2006 - 28 answers

Help me identify a sad robot movie from the 80s. [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2006 - 12 answers

Let's say I have a nice big list of URLs, and I want to capture thumbnail images of the page at each one. Can you recommend software to do this? Commercial product, open source, programming module, anything.
posted on Sep 23, 2006 - 4 answers

Is there an internet controllable webcam or robot arm available for OS X? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2006 - 3 answers

Is it a bad idea to make a $200+ item my first sale on eBay? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2006 - 18 answers

Does anybody remember a kids TV show from the eighties with a yellow flying saucer robot, a boy and, as far as i remember, a dog? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2006 - 4 answers

I am looking for a robot themed song... [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2006 - 105 answers

I'm trying to figure out what this murderous-fembot movie was. [more inside]
posted on Feb 9, 2006 - 8 answers

How do camel riding robots work? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2006 - 4 answers

On the topic of songs with robots and warped vocals, I seem to remember a video of Bender from Futurama to the tune of "Dirty Robot" by Arling & Cameron (from their "We Are A&C" album). Did I just dream this or did it really exist? If so, where? Bonus points for providing a link to media.
posted on Dec 22, 2005 - 3 answers

Please help me find a system to prototype my wireless robotic ideas. [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2005 - 1 answers

where is this robot from? It's driving me crazy! Me and a friend saw a guy with a tattoo of this robot on his back at this music festival and we both recognized it. Then I randomly saw that picture on some website. It can't be hitchhikers guide...i think the "don't panic" is just cause it's a home made shirt. Am I wrong? Make me look stupid though, I know you know where this robot came from!
posted on Jun 3, 2005 - 36 answers

Where archive.org fails: I'd like to research the development of news websites - specifically those established by traditional media companies (CNN, The New York Times, etc). While archive.org is a valuable resource, many of the sites I'd like to look at block the automated scripts (robots) that make archiving possible. What's more, some of the sites archived are woefully incomplete and are missing images, etc. Is there an alternative to archive.org or another resource that I might use?
posted on Jan 22, 2005 - 5 answers

My little boy wants to be a robot for Halloween, and I'd like to include a 60's style bank of randomly blinking lights on his robot chest. Cardboard and spraypaint I know and can work with; electronics, not so much. Is there a fairly easy and cheap way to do such a thing? [+]
posted on Oct 26, 2004 - 9 answers

In 1985 or so, there was an educational game for the Macintosh that I exactly once. It featured a robot on skates with an iconic programming language that you use to help make it travel safely through little virtual worlds. What was it called?
posted on Mar 19, 2004 - 11 answers