"DIY Robotics: The Rise of Open Source Hardware"
Wired: "DIY Robotics: The Rise of Open Source Hardware":
Hackers have long been used to cranking out code in the morning and having a working prototype by the afternoon, but have been frustrated that they can't do the same with hardware. That's starting to change, and fast, driven in part by robotics enthusiasts and do-it-yourself types who are utilizing a new generation of open source hardware platforms and rapid fabrication tools.