Author: Christoph Bartneck

My first model with LDD (LEGO Digital Designer)

It is sad that once I got to appreciate LEGO Digital Designer (LDD), it is already out of date. LEGO sill allows you to use it, but it is already a bit out of date. The new L motors are not in the database and it is unclear if they will ever be added. In any case, I build my RACE model in it and you can download the LXF file.

LEGO Off Road Car “RACE” Video

Here is a video demonstrating the power of RACE. This super fast LEGO off road car has one L motor per wheel. With its pendular suspension it can overcome even large obstacles. The all wheel drive allows it to turn on the point. A fast and robust rally car. The video uses slow motion for your viewing pleasure. Also, have a look at the extended development of this vehicle. It went through so many stages. Continue reading “LEGO Off Road Car “RACE” Video”

Wordovator Project Has Started

We had our first official kick off meeting for the Wordovators Project. The Wordovators project is a collaboration between the Northwestern University, New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour (NZILBB) and the Human Interface Technology Laboratory New Zealand (HIT Lab NZ). Continue reading “Wordovator Project Has Started”

Inversion effect in human robot interaction

We received some media attention for Jakub’s study on the inversion effect in human-robot interaction: