Maker Faire Bay Area 2023
The Electric Giraffe Project
Home: California, United States
Just a big fun loving robot giraffe that loves to have his nose petted, his chin scratched, and is happy to say hello to you in return! Russell is now well into his 'teens' and still going strong and very much misses his bay area friends! He is still a big huge robot, who can carry 6 adults or 9 kids quite easily, (where insurance companies allow!) and just loves to play music and walk about county fairs and music festivals, etc. He remains a star attraction wherever he appears! Though he is huge by many standards, he is very slow and gentle, his motions are strictly controlled and methodical. Having been to the first Maker Faire in 2006, Maker Faire at the White House and Burning Man, Russell continues his adventures and is happy to be back!
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Frank Lindsay Lawlor
My name is Lindsay Lawlor, owner and creator of the Electric Giraffe Project, known affectionately as 'Russell' the robot giraffe. Born in San Diego, Lindsay has spent his whole life building things, starting as a child, building his own toys from scrap items. His major message to everyone is "Use your hands, starting at age 2, and go from there, and never stop."
https://electricgiraffe.com/What Inspired You to Make This?
The need to combine an art project with mechanical robotics technology plus electronics and micro-controllers. I never knew in making the giraffe that it would go as far as it has. Now, I'm just holding onto his tail as he drags me around to new places and events, meeting all sorts of people, including President Obama.
