{"id":19045,"date":"2016-04-21T10:27:19","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T10:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/?p=19045"},"modified":"2019-04-02T10:23:32","modified_gmt":"2019-04-02T10:23:32","slug":"19-awesome-robots-you-can-build-with-an-arduino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/19-awesome-robots-you-can-build-with-an-arduino\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Awesome Robots You Can Build With an Arduino"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With an Arduino it is possible to do almost every imaginable project. This time I put together a list of 19 different robots built with an <a href=\"https:\/\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/category\/arduino\/\">Arduino<\/a>. Some of them are really straightforward, others are a bit advanced. So, let&#8217;s start:<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>1. Cat Laser Entertainer Robot<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19061\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cat-laser-robot.jpg?resize=620%2C310&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"cat laser robot\" width=\"620\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cat-laser-robot.jpg?w=620&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cat-laser-robot.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Endless fun for your cat. Entertain your cat with this laser robot. It is very cheap and easy to build, only requires two servos, a laser, and an Arduino. Try it out with your cat. Know how to do it <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Cat-Laser-Entertainer-Robot\/?ALLSTEPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aqcVW9yFA20?&amp;rel=0&amp;start=12&amp;showinfo=0&amp;autohide=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Chess Playing Robot<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-53777\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/FU6F39HI2BRCYPQ.LARGE_.jpg?resize=436%2C330&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"436\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/FU6F39HI2BRCYPQ.LARGE_.jpg?w=656&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 656w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/FU6F39HI2BRCYPQ.LARGE_.jpg?resize=300%2C227&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This chess playing robot is designed in such a way that it can reach all the 64 blocks. The game starts with the player\u2019s move, and then the sensors are be affected by that move. Finally, the controller will determine the player movement and tells the robot where to move &#8211; read\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Chess-Robot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Tree Climbing Robot<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19047\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Tree_climbing_robot.jpg?resize=405%2C304&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tree_climbing_robot\" width=\"405\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Tree_climbing_robot.jpg?w=620&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Tree_climbing_robot.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A robot that climbs trees. This project is a big piece of engineering. If you want to try or want to be inspired to do other related projects, feel free to take a look at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Tree-Climbing-Robot\/?ALLSTEPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this project<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zkpH1BjD6Wc?&amp;rel=0&amp;start=60&amp;showinfo=0&amp;autohide=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>4. Bubble Machine<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19048\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Bubble_machine.jpg?resize=453%2C340&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bubble_machine\" width=\"453\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Bubble_machine.jpg?w=620&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Bubble_machine.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This automatic bubble machine promises to delight both kids and grown-ups. Also, with this machine, there will be endless fun for your cat. See the details to build this project <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Bubblesteen-Bubble-Machine\/?ALLSTEPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Drawing Robot<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19049\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Drawbot.jpg?resize=413%2C274&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Drawbot\" width=\"413\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Drawbot.jpg?w=500&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Drawbot.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This robot was built inspired in mandala drawings. Do your own piece of art using this type\u00a0of robot. Know more on how to build it <a href=\"http:\/\/rasterweb.net\/raster\/2011\/01\/12\/friday-night-drawbot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Bipedal Humanoid Robot<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19050\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/bipedal_robot-e1458583567936.jpg?resize=435%2C313&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"bipedal_robot\" width=\"435\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/bipedal_robot-e1458583567936.jpg?w=562&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 562w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/bipedal_robot-e1458583567936.jpg?resize=300%2C216&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Besides being simple, this bipedal robot only requires four micro servo motors, an Arduino and a breadboard. You can easily add sensors and other parts to make your robot more cool and complex. Know how to make a simple bipedal humanoid robot <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Make-A-Simple-Bidepal-Humanoid-Robot\/?ALLSTEPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Remote Controlled Robot<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19051\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/remote_controlled.jpg?resize=304%2C405&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"remote_controlled\" width=\"304\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/remote_controlled.jpg?w=465&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 465w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/remote_controlled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This remote controlled robot can be moved around using almost any kind of remote, such as your TV remote. This is possible because this robot has an IR (infrared) receiver, that can perceive the IR emitted from the control remote. Try it out, see the instructions <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Remote-controlled-car-using-arduino-and-TV-remote\/?ALLSTEPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Vacuum Cleaner Robot<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19052\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/floor_vaccum-cleaner-robot.jpg?resize=620%2C264&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"floor_vaccum cleaner robot\" width=\"620\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/floor_vaccum-cleaner-robot.jpg?w=620&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/floor_vaccum-cleaner-robot.jpg?resize=300%2C128&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With this robot, you don\u2019t need to clean your floor. It will clean it for you. Try this floor vacuum cleaner robot, that uses a motor shield and is controlled by Arduino. Check out the instructions <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Floor-vacuum-cleaner-robot-controlled-by-Arduino-w\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Robotic Drum<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19056\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/robotic_drum.jpg?resize=431%2C323&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"robotic_drum\" width=\"431\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/robotic_drum.jpg?w=620&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/robotic_drum.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This robotic drum uses an Arduino to control two drumsticks. All the beats are written directly in the Arduino software. If you have a band and don\u2019t have a drummer, you can build your own drummer. Pretty amazing. Learn\u00a0more about this project <a href=\"http:\/\/makezine.com\/projects\/make-robotic-drum-using-arduino-uno\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ST1FOz3qKdg?&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;autohide=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>10. Multipurpose Bot<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19057\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/multipurpose-bot.jpg?resize=296%2C444&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"multipurpose bot\" width=\"296\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/multipurpose-bot.jpg?w=333&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/multipurpose-bot.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This multipurpose does several different tasks. It navigates via 3 IR switches, plays \u201chide and go seek\u201d, chooses paths, gives audio and visual feedback through a buzzer, an LCD\u00a0display and much more. This is an awesome project to learn\u00a0more about sensors. See all the details for this project <a href=\"http:\/\/letsmakerobots.com\/node\/39862\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Balancing Robot<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19058\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/balancing-robot.jpg?resize=282%2C376&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"balancing robot\" width=\"282\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/balancing-robot.jpg?w=584&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 584w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/balancing-robot.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This balancing robot operates on the same principle as Segway. It accelerates and decelerates the wheels to keep the system upright. There are many applications of this principle in several projects. You can see the basics about the balancing robot <a href=\"https:\/\/barrettsprojects.wordpress.com\/2014\/03\/11\/balancing-robot-arduino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>12. Mecanum Wheel Robot<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19059\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/mecanum-wheel-robot-bluetooth.jpg?resize=452%2C282&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"mecanum wheel robot bluetooth\" width=\"452\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/mecanum-wheel-robot-bluetooth.jpg?w=620&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/mecanum-wheel-robot-bluetooth.jpg?resize=300%2C187&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This car like robot moves in four directions without twisting thanks to its unique wheels. You can buy a full kit to build your Mecanum Wheel Robot. Check out this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Mecanum-wheel-robot-bluetooth-controlled\/?ALLSTEPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mecanum wheel robot<\/a> controlled via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BFiXpt64OpQ?&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;autohide=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>13. Robofish (It actually swims in\u00a0water)<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19060\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/robofish.jpg?resize=500%2C231&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"robofish\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/robofish.jpg?w=500&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/robofish.jpg?resize=300%2C139&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The robofish is a robot fish that swims and recognizes tank edges as well as obstacles. This is a simple project with servo motors, infrared sensors and Arduino. See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.open-electronics.org\/robofish-create-your-robot-fish-with-arduino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> all the steps to build your fish.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HUIy6XApZos?&amp;rel=0&amp;start=46&amp;showinfo=0&amp;autohide=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>14. Electronic Piano Keyboard with Preset Songs<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19102\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/piano-keyboard-preset-songs.jpg?resize=379%2C284&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"piano keyboard preset songs\" width=\"379\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/piano-keyboard-preset-songs.jpg?w=580&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/piano-keyboard-preset-songs.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a really fun project with piezo buzzer and switches. This piano keyboard has 7 piano keys, and an 8<sup>th<\/sup> button to access a menu of preset songs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackster.io\/lindsi8784\/electronic-piano-keyboard-with-preset-songs-74ee7c?ref=search&amp;ref_id=piano&amp;offset=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Try this project<\/a>, and adapt it to play your favorite songs.<\/p>\n<h2>15. Makey<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19255\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/makey.jpg?resize=434%2C325&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"makey\" width=\"434\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/makey.jpg?w=1000&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/makey.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/makey.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Makey is an autonomous robot that follows objects and avoid obstacles. It uses to DC motors to power each of the 2 drive wheels. See more details about makey and how to build it <a href=\"http:\/\/makezine.com\/projects\/my-robot-makey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>16. Self-Watering Plant<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19104\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/self-watering.jpg?resize=426%2C312&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"self-watering\" width=\"426\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/self-watering.jpg?w=620&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/self-watering.jpg?resize=300%2C220&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a very useful and simple project and is perfect for you if you often forget to water your plants. This project uses an Arduino controlled water pump, a water reservoir and a soil sensor. Here are the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Self-Watering-Plant\/?ALLSTEPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>17. Quadcopter<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19105\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/quadcopter.jpg?resize=397%2C264&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"quadcopter\" width=\"397\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/quadcopter.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/quadcopter.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/quadcopter.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Quadcopters are awesome! Gather all the tools and start building your quadcopter. Probably you will need to study several cases and adapt each one to build the quadcopter you want. Here\u2019s a good <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.arduino.cc\/2015\/06\/08\/building-a-quadcopter-running-on-arduino-yun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">example<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>18. Weird eye Robot<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19106\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/weird_eye.jpg?resize=461%2C307&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"weird_eye\" width=\"461\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/weird_eye.jpg?w=500&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/weird_eye.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This weird robot was build using the Arduino starter kit. See more details <a href=\"http:\/\/robotgrrl.com\/blog\/2012\/11\/04\/weird-eye-robot-arduino-starter-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>19. Arduino Wireless Animatronic Hand<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19103\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Arduino-Hand.jpg?resize=403%2C302&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Arduino-Hand\" width=\"403\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Arduino-Hand.jpg?w=580&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Arduino-Hand.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This robotic hand mimics the motions of a human counterpart. The user wears a control glove that controls the animatronic hand precisely. Pretty cool! Check\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Arduino-Wireless-Animatronic-Hand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> how you can do it.<\/p>\n<h2>Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n<p>What&#8217;s your favorite robot? What do you plan to build next?<\/p>\n<p>Leave a comment down below!<\/p>\n<p>Share this post with a friend that also likes electronics.<br \/>\nThanks for reading,<\/p>\n<p>Rui<\/p>\n<p>P.S. Here\u2019s a another blog post that you can read that it is dedicated to Arduino modules: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/21-arduino-modules-you-can-buy-for-less-than-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">21 Arduino Modules You Can Buy For Less Than $2<\/a>\u201c.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With an Arduino it is possible to do almost every imaginable project. This time I put together a list of 19 different robots built with an Arduino. 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