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crabfu golf robot hits the links

CrabFu Motionworks Putter Bot Golf Robot

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a very good golfer. If you take par, then multiply it by a factor of 1.5x, that’s about what I usually hit. So I guess I was pretty pleased to see that this little robotic golfer doesn’t play any better than I do.

CrabFu’s Putter Bot…

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July 23rd, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: robots strange + wonderful

annoying neighbors? take ‘em out with this paintball tank

Mini Paintball Tank

(Sub)urban warfare has a new face, and it goes by the name of Paintball Panzer. The pint-sized tank has a turret-mounted paintball gun which lets you fire rounds of paint ammo while keeping you safe and sound from the tomatoes and eggs which may be thrown at you in return.

The Funtrak Mini Paintball Tank…

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September 25th, 2007 comments (14) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets just plain fun

don’t mess with this killer robot

VIPeR Defense Robot by Elbit Systems

An Isreali defense manufacturer today revealed their new portable robot that’s capable of going into dangerous war zones and taking down enemies on its own (with the aid of a wireless remote control and built-in video camera). The VIPeR robot has an a full arsenal of weaponry on board, including an automatic pistol and grenade…

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March 8th, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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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

filed under: robots