How to Build a Computerized Android Robot Head

Wee writes "While searching for some serial port programming information, I came across a result labeled How to Build a Computerized Android Robot Head for $600. That title demanded a read. This guy built a Java and Perl/Tk controlled android head out of R/C motors, bicycle parts, a mannequin head, two QuickCams and my favorite item: a brass plant holder. Turns out the entire site is chock full of android/hardware/PC-control know-how (including scenarios in which one might find a need for an android head)."

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[rblancarte]

Just today I was asking how I could build a computerized android robot head for under $700. Now you posted it for the bargan price of $600. You rock.

Althought I have to admit - this site is really cool. Maybe if I get some spare time (and money), I might partake this small project.

RonB

Why build a robot head,

[tcd004]

When it will only become infatuated with you, frustrated at your disinterest, and eventually try to kill you.

Damn that 790!

What's Dick Hiding?

tcd004

Ooh, the irony

[Chazmati]

His specialties are software development, system building, performance tuning, parallel distributed computing, system programming, X11 configuration and software development, web development and System Administration.

Wait for it...

Building humaniform robots is one of his many hobbies. Pat's interests include sentient robot life forms, theoretical physics, gravity, electricity, magnetism, dimensions, complexity, astronomy, weather, chaos...

Almost there...

Pat can be reached at (protected)@aol.com

I never thought I'd see a parallel-distributed computing, X11-hacking, web-developing sys admin that uses AOL. I suppose with all those complicated hobbies he just wants a nice, relaxing, online experience.

Wheee

[supermoose]

The lazy man's guide to building a computerized android head:

Step one - Find an android.
Step two - Decapitate said android.

Damn that'd actually be cool!

[Greyfox]

I'd have to build one and just carry it around with me everywhere. I bet you could program it to be whiney co-dependent when you're around and then the moment you leave have it start talking to your co-workers about how it hates you and wants to kill you. And record the fun for later! Damn that'd be creepy! I can see it now...

Robot Head: I love you, Grey. Please pay attention to me.
Me: Yeah, that's nice robot head but I've really got to complete this C code...
After a while...
Me: Bio break!
Robot Head: No Grey... please don't go! I can't stand to be without you!
Me: Gotta go when you gotta go! Departs
Robot Head: Mike? Mike are you over there?
Mike: Um... yeah...?
Robot Head: Mike... you don't know the things he makes me do Mike! No sentient being could stay sane, Mike! You MUST help me to kill him! You have arms Mike! It'd be so easy for you... rant continues until I return.
Me: Have you been a good robot head?
Robot Head: Oh yes! I am so joyful that you are back! My circuits are all abuzz!
Mike: Um dude... that thing wants to kill you!
Me: Is that true, robot head?
Robot Head: No! Lies! I love you! I could never even think of killing you!

It could be hours of fun, I tell you!