Engineering-first robotics, AI, maker hardware, STEM, and creator technology reporting
TVG Report explains robot camera field of view is a calibration problem, not just a lens spec with practical engineering context, risks, source links, and.
Robot Camera Field of View Is a Calibration Problem, Not Just a Lens Spec Read More
A practical guide to choosing between Power over Ethernet and Wi-Fi for robot cameras, with attention to power budget, latency, cable strain, field maintenance, and classroom reliability.
PoE or Wi-Fi for Robot Cameras? Reliability Matters More Than Convenience Read More
A review-preview buyer evaluation of Yahboom’s ROSMASTER X3 Plus robotics platform, focused on setup repeatability, calibration, ROS lessons, power stability, and classroom durability.
Yahboom ROSMASTER X3 Plus Review Preview: A ROS Robot Worth Testing Read More
ACEBOTT’s QD400 packs ESP32 robotics, AI vision, Mecanum drive, GPS, solar, tracks, a robot arm and glove control into one STEM platform. TVG reviews what we would test before calling it classroom-ready.
ACEBOTT QD400 Review Preview: An ESP32 Robot Car Kit Built for Classroom Failure Testing Read More
SunFounder PiDog V2 looks like a review-worthy Raspberry Pi quadruped for STEM labs, but TVG would want to test calibration, power, gait reliability, AI features, and classroom durability before recommending it.
SunFounder PiDog V2 Review Preview: A Raspberry Pi Robot Dog Worth Testing Read More
Small robot teams can lose days to CAN bus wiring problems. Start with termination, topology, stubs, grounding and repeatable measurement habits.
CAN Bus Termination Troubleshooting for Small Robot Teams Read More
FIRST has posted the BIOBUZZ 2026–2027 FIRST Tech Challenge season page. For teams, the engineering story is how to prepare sensors, wiring, inspection habits, and driver practice before kickoff details arrive.
FIRST Tech Challenge BIOBUZZ Puts Biology-Inspired Robotics on the 2026–2027 Calendar Read More
Portable monitors and tablets solve different robot-dashboard jobs. Here is what labs should test before buying screens for telemetry and field work.
Portable Monitor or Tablet for Robot Dashboards? A Lab Buyer Evaluation Read More
Petoi Bittle X is a compact programmable robot dog for STEM and maker labs. TVG evaluates its specs, documentation, risks, and what we would test in a hands-on review.
Review Preview: Petoi Bittle X Makes Legged Robotics Feel Teachable Read More
A new maker project spotlight shows why split-flap displays remain useful STEM teaching hardware: motion control, calibration, print tolerances, and serviceability are all visible in one build.
3D-Printed Split-Flap Display Project Highlights a Useful STEM Controls Lesson Read More