Robocat

10-04-13, 02:42 PM

geez couldn't they find something other then a leaf blower to power it?

makes so much noise its pointless for any practical use you could think for it

Sailor Steve · 10-04-13, 02:55 PM

It's still under development. Get the movement right first, then worry about alternate power sources.

Skybird · 10-04-13, 02:56 PM

When the time has come I'm sure they will move to electric motors and nuke batteries.

For experimenting with the basic design issues of running, walking and being stable, "leaf blowers" probably are the easiest solution

10-04-13, 03:12 PM

well at least they solved the hacking up hairballs issue

SnipersHunter · 10-04-13, 03:16 PM

Great

Catfish · 10-04-13, 03:39 PM

I still prefer this version:

Lionclaw · 10-04-13, 03:59 PM

Sand Flea Jumping Robot

SnipersHunter · 10-04-13, 04:08 PM

A swimming one would be nice, wouldnt it?

Platapus · 10-05-13, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lionclaw

Sand Flea Jumping Robot

That design looks very nice for a remote camera for accident/hostage type responses. Maybe with some softer wheels to make is more quiet?

Clever design. Cameras are getting pretty light, it might work.

10-04-13, 02:55 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	It's still under development. Get the movement right first, then worry about alternate power sources. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-04-13, 02:56 PM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,672 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	When the time has come I'm sure they will move to electric motors and nuke batteries. For experimenting with the basic design issues of running, walking and being stable, "leaf blowers" probably are the easiest solution __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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10-04-13, 02:42 PM	#1
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	geez couldn't they find something other then a leaf blower to power it? makes so much noise its pointless for any practical use you could think for it

10-04-13, 03:12 PM	#4
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	well at least they solved the hacking up hairballs issue

10-04-13, 03:16 PM	#5
SnipersHunter Samurai Navy Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 596 Downloads: 201 Uploads: 0	Great

10-04-13, 03:39 PM	#6
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,779 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I still prefer this version:

10-04-13, 03:59 PM	#7
Lionclaw Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,006 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Sand Flea Jumping Robot

10-04-13, 04:08 PM	#8
SnipersHunter Samurai Navy Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 596 Downloads: 201 Uploads: 0	A swimming one would be nice, wouldnt it?