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[Plyojump.com] Robots that Jump: Second up is an interesting article at automatedbuildings.com concerning security robots by Lloyd Spencer of Coroware, a unique consultancy/system integrator which (among other things) helps business integrate robots into the workplace. Besides describing the benefits of robots versus a "wired" building, he notes that three factors - off-the shelf hardware, embedded operating systems and emerging telecommunications standards like JAUS are helping make security robots more practical. Similar analysis has been posted over at Activmedia, who survived the "robot winter" of the 1990s and is currently developing their robots for security. I agree - while I love the current "hijack" mentality of robot developers who steal from the computer/Internet industry to make their novel creations, a robotics components industry will be needed to drive robots into wider markets.

 [Markcarey.com] Rough ride for robots, but humans smiling: The failing might have been the result of a sensor glitch that went uncorrected after the earlier rollover, or damage done during the crash on the course, or merely a turn of bad luck. DARPA’s Tether told journalists that if Sandstorm had driven just 6 inches closer to the inboard side of the switchback, it might have kept on going.

 [Markcarey.com] Rough ride for robots, but humans smiling Discussion: The failing might have been the result of a sensor glitch that went uncorrected after the earlier rollover, or damage done during the crash on the course, or merely a turn of bad luck. DARPA’s Tether told journalists that if Sandstorm had driven just 6 inches closer to the inboard side of the switchback, it might have kept on going.

[Dreadfuldreams.blogspot.com] dreadful dreams: Sony and Honda have also made humanoid robots to showcase their engineering, in a recent robot race of one-upmanhip. I like Toyota's, because it plays trumpet. By 2007, it is predicted there will be c.

 [Robothaven.net] Robot Haven: A Refuge for Robots: White Box Robotics has released their new web site and has begun taken orders for two styles of the 914 series robot: the 914 PC-BOT and the Founder’s Edition 914-HMV (shown in photo). According to White Box Robotics the 914 has many improvements over its previous 912 prototype: heavy duty stamped steel chassis, improved power supply and charging system, larger commercial grade wheels, more powerful drive motors, higher amperage batteries, heavy gauge steel-reinforced drive train, and an easier-to-use 5.25" bay mounting system. The base price on the 914 PC-BOT is $1199 and on the 914-HMV is $1699. To order one now requires a deposit of $299 and $849 respectively.

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