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The Fictionlab Blog
Explore a mix of technical guides, industry insights, and stories from inside our Robot house. Whether it’s engineering deep dives, business analysis, or the history behind our rover competitions, this is where we share our knowledge and culture.
Water on Mars! – European Rover Challenge 2022
Find out what the latest edition of the ERC had to offer.
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If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again – a few words about the ERC test drives
Let’s take a closer look at the European Rover Challenge test drives and see what they’re for.
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How to select motors for wheeled rovers?
See what matters when choosing the right motor for your robot.
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A mobile robot’s UI like no other
Delve into the Leo Rover’s unique user interface.
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On the right track
Let’s take a closer look at a new feature for the Leo Rover – line follower.
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Introducing Leo Examples
Discover what new features for the stock Leo Rover await you!
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Driving in the Rain
Find out how we made the Leo Rover mobile robot watertight.
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Exploring Mars through simulation
See what the European Rover Challenge Simulation Task is actually about.
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Why is Leo Rover the way it is?
Learn the reasons behind the mobile robot’s design.
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How to choose the right Arduino board?
Find out which of these development boards is best for your project.
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Arduino – the electronics platform for anyone
Find out more about this open-source platform so many rely on.
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What was the world’s first mobile intelligent robot?
Learn about Shakey – the first rover to embody Artificial Intelligence.
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