Build Any Robot You Want, No Programming Required

Modular Robotics, a company based  in Boulder, Co., is about to release robot-building kits that let you construct any kind of android you want, no programming required.

The kits, called MOSS, come in three different sizes. The larger ones contain pieces for you to build your robot, which come in various shapes and sizes. All are made of plastic that is molded around several exposed magnets and ball bearings, letting you connect your android building blocks like Legos to construct anything from a car to a robot that fires a Nerf gun.

The company is also planning to release an app to control these semi-autonomous creations. Once you download the app, the software would let you direct the robot from your smartphone or tablet. According to its Kickstarter campaign, you'll be able to customize these actions — for example, you can tell your android car to move forward or instruct your robot's head to turn left, all with one or two taps. Read more...