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pronto4 strap-on kit converts vehicles into real life (non-transforming) autobots

vehicle-to-robot-strapon

The Pronto4 strap-on kit from Utah-based Kairos Autonomi can turn any ordinary vehicle into an autonomous and unmanned one, able to follow waypoints and can go as fast as 90 mph. Of course, users also have the option to control their vehicles remotely. Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could race F1 cars using a…

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August 21st, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: gps + navigation hacks + mods mobile tech robots technology

this robot uses pencil erasers as bumpers

This is a pretty sweet autonomous robot that employs pencil erasers as bumpers. It’s called No. 2, Champion Autonomous Mini-Sumo Robot (a name that just rolls off the tongue, no?)

It was made by David Cook (not the American Idol winner, though, it’s a different David Cook.) The process of making this bot is detailed,…

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August 10th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

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chaos: one tough robot

Autonomous Solutions Chaos Robot

Autonomous Solutions has developed a robot, known as Chaos, specifically for use in hazardous situations too dangerous for human personnel. The robot has a unique 4-tread design that lets it maneuver through difficult environments.

According to Autonomous, Chaos is made for challenging jobs like explosive disposal, search and rescue, hauling gear and “other dull, dirty…

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January 20th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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