DIY Furry Robots

by tonytang

For my final project, I want to make an interactive toy robot. I want to illustrate how simple, expressive, and versatile a robot can be.

Goal: Make a robot

Ambitious goal: Make a kit where people can assemble and program their own robot

Brainstorm Sketch:

Potential interactions:

  • Sounds, movement, lights, color changes
  • Human-toy interaction, toy-toy interaction

Existing product:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpcxEPubhjw

Existing project:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_7sKLHB06Y&feature=player_embedded#!

Timeline:

Week 1: brainstorm design, interaction

Week 2: brainstorm design, interaction

Week 3: test and prototype interactions

Week 4: finalize the “look”

Week 5: finalize interactions

Presentation:

Interactive Furry Robots