Robot Survival Games: Proxy Airsoft
September 23rd, 2010
Like the awesome RACER concept, the Robot Survival Games are real world matches but not directly between human players. Competitors use robots armed with airsoft guns; they control the robots remotely and use on-board cameras to help them navigate. It’s a lot nerdier than RACER because the competitors build their own robots, but I guess that’s part of the fun. Here are some of the combatants from the 2nd Robot Survival Games:
The tinfoil-covered box behind the robots is the weak spot. Inside the box is a light sensor, and as pellets tear the tinfoil off, the sensors receive more light. When the sensor has registered a predetermined amount of light, the robot is considered dead. Watch the clip below to see how a round plays out. I suggest you lower your expectations a bit, but do watch out for the robot on the right. He’s an absolute moron.
I’m really interested to see the how the robots are controlled. I wonder if it’s as simple or as fun as playing a video game, or if one needs a master’s degree in robotics to make the robots move.
[via BotJunkie]
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