Multiplo is a
robotics
Robotics is an interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering. Robotics involves design, construction, operation, and use of robots. The goal of robotics is to design machines that can help and assist humans. Robotics integrat ...
building system based on an
open source
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philosophy that allows users to design and create high technology devices. It is currently being used as teaching material for schools and by enthusiasts of robotics.
They have been awarded in Argentina the "INNOVAR" prize, as one of the most innovative products.
Multiplo is organized in platforms. A platform is a set of a system’s modules created to work around, and solve, common robotics problems.
Multiplo is the sum of four components. Each one has the same importance, maintaining a common philosophy, aesthetic, and feel from the user’s point of view.
# Electronics: compatible with
Arduino
# Software: besides Arduino, it is compatible with the Open Source graphical IDE miniBloq
# Mechanics: based on ABS, acrylic and other materials easily customizable by being
FabLab
A fab lab (''fabrication laboratory'') is a small-scale workshop offering (personal) digital fabrication.
A fab lab is typically equipped with an array of flexible computer-controlled tools that cover several different length scales and vari ...
-compatible
# Documentation: released in Open Source formats like LibreOffice
Multiplo robots are being exhibited in California at The Tech Museum. Its concept was originally designed by Julian da Silva and some collaborators, later adopted by the company. It was finally crowdfunded through a crowdfunding campaign after being transformed into a robot kit by Rodolfo Cossovich.
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External links
HomepageDetailed explanation of the product, by the "Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnología" (Spanish language)'TechCrunch' description of the software used'La Nación' description of the design and manufacturing (Spanish language)Coverage of an exhibition containing Multiplo robots (Spanish language)
Robotics projects