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this robot uses pencil erasers as bumpers

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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, and I do mean detailed, on his website Robot Room…

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August 10th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

chaos: one tough robot

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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…

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

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