DIY Robolamps are part lamp, part robot, all awesome

While we're mostly concerned with covering the latest in gadgets and technology, there's occasionally some humble creations that spend months building up enough stream to finally break into the public's consciousness, and we'd be remiss if we didn't take notice. One such piece of magic is the Robolamp series of, well, robot lamps that Robert Matysiak has been working on for the past two years, and looks to have recently gone all out with in the last few months. As you can see for yourself in the gallery below, those consist of everything from some fairly recognizable lamp-shaped devices to more elaborate "robots" that can apparently be repositioned and accessorized. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like Matysiak is quite ready to part with them just yet, but he is looking for a place to exhibit the designs if there happens to be any adventuresome gallery owners out there.

DIY Robolamps are part lamp, part robot, all awesome

[Sisyphus Posted Nov 18th 2009 12:46AM]

Shia LaBeouf?

[das boot Posted Nov 18th 2009 9:29AM]

no wonder i felt he looked geeky yet appealing at the same time. oops i'm a dude, i shouldn't be saying things like that, lest my "preferences" be questioned.

[One Love Posted Nov 18th 2009 10:13AM]

(2 of 22) gets all the Robo chicks

[kojo87 Posted Nov 18th 2009 12:47AM]

here is my credit card number i will take 12 now send them to me

[SirSpam Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:19AM]

I didn't quite get that number, would you post it again?

[Poop Chef Posted Nov 18th 2009 9:14AM]

@ Wolfe,

My my, with all of those Xs you must really be into the porn.

[Mr Blue Posted Nov 18th 2009 12:47AM]

Something about the lamp in pic 2 doesn't look right..

[Chris Y Posted Nov 18th 2009 12:50AM]

HAHAA! nice one

[Steve2000 Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:18AM]

Yes, that one has me a little concerned.

[Steve2000 Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:21AM]

11 of 22 may have an infection of some kind.

[EvilDeadFan Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:30AM]

Schlongbot!

[Mr Blue Posted Nov 18th 2009 2:14AM]

I'd call it..

Tripod.

[luisillo Posted Nov 19th 2009 2:37PM]

@Mr. Blue

I Agree

[UKCatsFan Posted Nov 18th 2009 12:50AM]

wow he's hairy

[kenta Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:01AM]

Oh yeah ... look at that 2nd picture !!!

Robot has found a real deal enhancement.

[scratchfury Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:04AM]

Can you guess where the ON switch is?

[moggyx Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:48AM]

#2 brings his own lamp post

[edf Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:09AM]

Spending way too much time fantasizing at Home Depot.

[aznofazns Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:09AM]

He is sooo totally cayoooot!

[XciteMe Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:27AM]

Pic #2: That robot must be black.

[richbumx Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:36AM]

he is cute... :D

[yrag Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:51AM]

When I was ten I would have really thought these thinks were awesome. Thing is, I don't think Mr. Matysiak is planning on offering these 'masterpieces' at Toys U Us prices.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2009 2:14AM]

ROBOT ROLL CALL

Cambot

Gypsy

Tom Servo

CROOOOOOOOOOW...

[Ned Scott Posted Nov 18th 2009 4:21AM]

These are pretty cool and I like the guy's style, but they're pretty much run-of-the-mill lamp art.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2009 7:54AM]

Fugly... and Fumb...

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2009 8:07AM]

cool……

[305BuddyLuv Posted Nov 18th 2009 9:51AM]

Would love to own about 4 of those lamps. Would look cool in my B pad.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2009 10:01AM]

dude! that guy is freakin' insane cute-good-looking!

[Loftwyr Posted Nov 18th 2009 10:20AM]

So when do they come to my favourite toy shops? I'd love to be able to do this!

[PBR Posted Nov 18th 2009 10:41AM]

The Soul Patch: For people who can't grow REAL facial hair.

[c0n0r Posted Nov 18th 2009 10:41AM]

Wouldn't be able to sell them in Europe because of the incandescent bulbs :(

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2009 12:36PM]

At some point it reminds me the transformers, if engineer can make some gears to change its shape by itself. It will be awesome. nice work.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2009 5:36PM]

check these folks in san francisco... i don't know them but they might could turn you on to someone that could host for you...
http://morpheusgallery.com/