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James Watt has made one of the most beautiful little electronic insect-bots that I have ever seen. The dragonfly has several solar cells, and some simple electronics, that allow the wings to flap via a pager motor. His sculptures are incredibly well thought out and put together, amazing! – Link

Related:

  • HOW TO – Build BEAM Vibrobots – Link
  • Solarbotics – Link.
  • A Beginner’s Guide to BEAM – Link.
  • BEAM robot – flashing eyes – Link.

From the pages of MAKE:
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One Response to Solar dragonfly

  1. Jim Watt on said:

    ooh thanks :)

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