🤖 Archax, unique manned-operated robot

Archax is a 4-meter-class robot that can be operated by a human pilot. It has two modes: "Robot Mode," where all movable parts are operational, and "Vehicle Mode," where it folds its arms and extends its front legs 60 degrees forward, assuming a lower posture. In each mode, both the operable parts and the movement speed change.

The robot stands between 3.9 meters (in Vehicle Mode) and 4.5 meters (in Robot Mode) tall, with a total weight of 3.5 tons. Its design incorporates a blend of materials, including steel, aluminum alloy, and fiberglass-reinforced plastic.

The cockpit is equipped with four monitors and nine cameras, providing operators with comprehensive visibility and control over the robot's numerous joints and movements. While initially an entertainment-focused prototype, Tsubame Industries envisions expanding Archax's applications beyond entertainment, aiming to develop more versatile and practical robotic systems in the future.

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🤖 PAROL6 - Open-Source 3D-printed desktop robotic arm

The PAROL6 robotic arm serves as an exceptional tool for educators aiming to enhance their students' understanding of robotics and automation. Its innovative design and user-friendly features make it an ideal platform for various educational settings.

Robot specifications:
➡️ Payload: 1 Kg
➡️ Weight: 5.5 Kg
➡️ Reach: 400 mm with the standard gripper
➡️ Degrees of freedom: 6 rotating joints
➡️ Material: 3D printed PETG plastic
➡️ Power consumption: 40W

The design approach of PAROL6 was to be similar to industrial robots in terms of mechanical design, control software, and usability. Control software, GUI, and robots STL files are open-source.

More information:
😹 GitHub page
🔗 Documentation

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🤖 NASA-JPL Open Source Rover: off-the-shelf edition

The JPL Open Source Rover is an open source, build it yourself, scaled down version of the 6 wheel rover design that JPL uses to explore the surface of Mars. The Open Source Rover is designed entirely out of consumer off the shelf parts.

The robot has the following features:
➡️ Rocker-Bogie: The Rocker-Bogie suspension system allows all 6 wheels to continually be in contact with the ground while climbing over obstacles
➡️ Differential Pivot: Allows weight to be mechanically offloaded from one side of the rover to the other while climbing
➡️ 6-Wheel Ackerman Steering: Driving and steering/turning mechanism that governs where the wheels point and how fast each of them will move.

This project is intended to be a teaching and learning experience for those who want to get involved in mechanical engineering, software, electronics, robotics but is also an excellent research platform for rugged terrain.

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🔌 The O.MG Cable: A Hacker's Silent Weapon

In the realm of cybersecurity, the O.MG cable stands as a potent tool, offering hackers an inconspicuous means to infiltrate devices. This modified USB cable, disguised as an ordinary connector, thrives on its ability to blend into any environment. Hackers can surreptitiously deploy it in public spaces, patiently awaiting an unwitting victim to connect.

Once plugged in, the O.MG cable grants hackers remote access to the target device, equipped with hidden hardware for covert control. It facilitates data exfiltration, allowing hackers to discreetly siphon sensitive information, including passwords and files.

The dual nature of the O.MG cable, as both a commonplace accessory and a hacker's silent weapon, underscores the evolving challenges in the ongoing battle for digital security. Its deceptive appearance, remote capabilities, and data exfiltration potential make it a formidable asset in the world cybercrime.

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