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Remember The Heathkit HERO? Check Out '912'
moorley writes "The 912 Mobile Platform built by White Box Robotics based on VIA motherboards as part of their PC Bots program. Still in prototype but they are projecting to have it out by Summer 2004. They have no prices yet, but estimate 'building or buying the 912 for about the cost of a decent PC.'"
And the Rev. B "security" models will contain combat programs to rid your business of unwanted Time Lords, just like real Daleks... Exterminate! Exterminate!
This sure wouldn't fit anywhere in my house.
No that I'm big on interior decoration, but still. Ew.
Treehugger? Treehugger... Treehugger!
Is there an add-on kit so I can use this to complete my dream of building a robot.....a GIRL robot/
This is Slashdot, do you expect me to click links?
So this thing is a toaster, correct? Will it finally solve the problem that is switching between toast and Pop-Tarts? I don't want to give either of these delicious foods up and I don't have space in my dorm for two toasters set to different levels.
True story.
The "HMV" patrols your home or office, recording any disturbances and e-mailing your PC, cell phone, or even the authorities!
Great, so by the time you check your email the intruders are already gone and have your TV, jewelry and other valuables.
WWJD.... for a Klondike bar?
Cause, as we all know, large grills (Especially on robots) make them more durable.
it looks like all you have to do to stop these is to tip the thing over. The other question... what would an intruder actually have to stop it from doing? running into its legs?
Hey, that's the cost of a SCO license. Wait, they didn't, did they?
If my answers frighten you, stop asking scary questions.
Wow, this story brings back a few memories. That HERO robot was the coolest thing I'd ever seen when I was a kid. I remember there was an episode of that "whiz kids" show where they built one. Of course I've never seen one in real life so don't anyone shatter my dreams!
Have you ever played System Shock 2? I imagine that it will be something like that.
True story.
And all those Star Wars fans have convinced themselves that the slot in R2D2 was designed to hold a light saber...
True story.
But no tentacles, god help the person who puts tentacles on these things.
"I'm sorry Dave, a can't do that. Would you like to download a naked picture of Anna Kournikova?"
Xbox reviews.. We think they're funny.
If it can move around a vacuum cleaner it would be of some use..
The least
Trolling is a art,
It's a PC with wheels and sensors. Which is why it will cost about as much as a PC.
It's as fully programmable as any PC, which means you can make an 802.11g beowulf cluster that will chase the cat around the house.
Obviously the big thing here is the propriatary AI programing, so I can't tell you anthing about that, but other than that you could whip one of these things up yourself for a few hundreds of dollars of used parts.
The "other than that" clause is a biggy though, if you don't have a few years to dick with AI software.
If you do you'll have more fun building one than buying it anyway, but already know that.
KFG
A now that I see what the Robot looks like, I vaguely remember it. Looks cool but just the computer would have been enough. And I don't remember goot girls hanging around with kit robots either. That photo is mesleading!
For this to be really fantastic, it needs an arm
Call me old-fashioned, but I'd rather not get jerked off by a robot. How lazy are you, anyway?
Looks like I got the short stick. I have to pay my parents!
It's a Banana Jr! Will it worship the TV?
Not only that, It runs windows! Never has
unhandled exception at B7C8 E78A CF89 58CB 3EAB 7E71
press ctrl-alt-delete to restart your computer
looked so good as when it's projected in 3D stereo onto a virtual display that's blocking your vision! The Blue Glasses of Death really should have been a feature on the security robot... Much more effective at scaring off crooks than running over their toes repeatedly.
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And the ad will read "The computer that follows you everywhere you go!"
Why not buy a roomba and stick a Linksys WRT54g or Belkin wireless router on top of it with a web cam attached (linux is already installed out of the box!) and have a lot more fun, along with a clean house.
How about some of you robotics guys make a robot that goes around my yard and gets rid of weeds?
I went to CCOC for a brief stint in my education for an electronics class. Our lab had 2 Hero's in it.
This was around 1989, 1990. I'm not sure if anyone else had battled robots before (maybe japanese anime?) but one day we when the teacher went out for a phone call we got it in our heads to arm the Hero's grip arm with hammers, and have gladitorial style combat.
By the time the teacher got back one Hero drove victory circles around the disabled hero. Couldn't warrenty the thing because of physical damage, so the teacher locked both hero's up in a closet for the rest of the semester.
Just a warning.. Geek teenagers + 2 > Robots - Teachers Presence = destruction.
I can see the FAQ list for this robot...
1) How often should I perform "Windows Update"
to get the service packs required to keep
my robot "functional"?
2) What happens when my robot crashes? Will
it shoot me or commit suicide?
3) What brand of Virus Scanner Software is
compatible for my robot? Also how often
should I update the Virus Software?
4) How ofter should I change the
"administrator" password?
5) Can I reformat and install Linux?
if (!sig) { printf("Signature Unavailable\n"); }
The child of C-3PO and R2-D2 will not be a bastard, as these two droids got married in San Francisco last week. The child will be legitimate.
They were in line behind Jason Biggs, who was marrying a pie.
Yeah, maybe I'm not seeing the logic of this setup either: "The robot is running Windows XP Home as an operating system and robot control software from Evolution Robotics."
So basically, they gave it a reason to kill itself, and the ability to do so. I hope that's covered in the warranty.
How do you mean "correct the grammar". That sentence is perfectly correct Engrish.