Norris Labs

Norris Labs Robots with a Mission

Welcome to Norris Labs. My name is Steve Norris. This is my personal web site. Here you will find a collection of robot projects that I have built over the past few years. You are free to use the schematics, diagrams and source code to build your own version for non-commercial use.

What's New!

You can read "ScrapBot - DIY Budget Robot " in the new May/June 2009 issue of Robot Magazine. ScrapBot could be considered a product of these tough economic times. Born from the scrapheap and created from a collection of leftover servo motors, sensors, and bits and pieces of plastic, ScrapBot is the embodiment of our new found sprit of recycling.

Follow Norris Labs on Twitter. I'm now logging status updates and new information about my robots and other projects on Twitter. Be sure to follow my account @norrislabs.

I was recently interviewed by DVICE.com which is part of the Sfi Fi Channel Online Network. Be sure to read the article by Kevin Hall on the DVICE web site.

Hi-Res Photos Available - Looking for hi-res pictures of my robots? You can download them from my Flickr account. Once there simply click on the photo you want and then click "All Sizes" and "Original" to download the full size 2000x3000 pixel image.

In the Lab: RoboStool in for Upgrades

RoboStool has been in the lab recently getting a few software upgrades and the installation of a video camera. The camera is mounted just under the lower Ping sensor. It provides an amazing view and allows an operator the ability to drive RoboStool remotely. It's great for sneaking up on unsuspecting cats!

A special announcement - RoboStool is getting a little brother! Stay tuned for more information.