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Mechanical Soul: Inside the Engineering of a Real-Life Wall-E
Most hobbyist robots look like toys, but Matt Hobbs has spent six years building a life-sized Wall-E that uses industrial-grade actuators and custom control software to achieve Pixar-level realism. The engineering involves a complex mix of 3D-printed aluminum and the Kyber control system to turn heavy metal linkages into a soul-stirring performance.
Feb 16, 2026