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Fujitsu's HOAP-3, Programmable Linux robot
zmcnulty writes "Fujitsu Automation announced their "HOAP-3" robot yesterday, a 60cm (24in.) robot with a dash of open-source goodness. The robot contains a Pentium M 1.1GHz processor and runs RT-Linux, but Fujitsu also said they'll be releasing the internal interface info for programmers to take a stab at. The original Japanese press release is available here, and at my site we have a translation of the Japanese ITmedia article covering it. No price until it actually hits stores."
From TFA:
"the versatility of this robot is made clear in the impressive list of options including a Magnetic Linear Accelerator and High ROF Riot Shotgun"
Sweet.
If I'm going to invest all this money in a robot, shouldn't it at least be big enough to bring me a beer. Seriously, I cold 40 of Colt 45 Double Malt would render this thing completely useless.
Some of us don't know that much about hardware, but are still intrigued by the software aspect of it. Hardware is the Body; Software is the Mind; and We are the Soul. All parts are required.
First thing I'll do: install Win2k + Office so the robot has a "Clippy" personality. Just imagine such a helpfull robot!! Always looking after me: "Looks like you want to stab your mother-in-law. Want me to do it? [Yes][No][Cancel][Cancel the Yes][Cancel the No][Whatever]"
GREAT!
it stands about 60cm tall and weighs some 8.8kg. a camera, microphone, speaker, expression LED, audio recognition function, voice synthesis function, and image recognition function. A distance sensor, grip sensor, acceleration sensor, and so forth have been added, and all of these can be controlled from a PC using wired or wireless LAN. But I think I'd have more sucess modding this one. And unlike one I made myself this one doesn't require diapers, bottles or wreck the family car in 16 years.
The rock, the vulture, and the chain
The press release (at least the translation) doesn't make any mention of what the HOAP-3 is actually useful for. Rather, Fujitsu is releasing the internal specs and interface specs to the robot, so it seems like it is actually up to the owner to figure out what to do with the thing.
I imagine that learning how to control the hardware through existing device drivers and then eventually through writing your own device drivers would be an absolutely fun way to go about studying the subject. I am trying to study device driver development on my own time, but it is slow going. A project like the HOAP-3 would be really nice to have.
Jesus saved me from my past. He can save you as well.
I'm just wondering if/when the following robot story is going to hit slashdot:
New Scientist: Robot hand performs remote breast checks
...should be a get(beer) function.
-Valiss
"Help! I've fallen and I can't get up!!"
Actually pretty cool toy - wonder what the battery life is. "Command override: I must find a power source in 3.23 minutes beep".
try { do() || do_not(); } catch (JediException err) { yoda(err); }
The robot needs 24V DC at 10A as stated on the press release. I don't know how the robot is going to roam around...maybe with a 50kg battery pack strapped on the back? It will probably break down from just carrying the battery pack.
but Fujitsu also said they'll be releasing the internal interface info for programmers to take a stab at.
So I can program it to stab?
We just need to merge this robot with an "outer skin" like that from the RealDoll!
Wonder how long the backorder list would be for something like that...
And they said zombies weren't real!
Yes, but does it run?
---- MISSING MISCELLANEOUS DATA SEGMENT --- [sigdash] trolololol
The link you provided is about a manipulator. Definition: a robot, but without the parts that make them do things (the "brains" - the controller), and with an interface for manual control instead.
Of course, robots are really cool, so also the people not really into robotics tend to say they do it. For Random L. User, that's kinda ok, but at least we geeks here on Slashdot should be able to differentiate between fake "robots" (ie manipulators) and the real, automonous, stuff.
I have a really elegant proof for Fermat's last theorem. If this sig was only a bit longer...
Hello, Fujitsu? Get me Sales. SALES, dammit. Thank you. Damn foreigners. Sales? Yeah, gimme 5.3 million of your little robot guys. Yeah, I said 5.3 million. My minion, er, secretary will give you the details.
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Hello, Colt? Get me Sales. SALES, dammit. Thank you. Damn kids. Sales? Yeah, gimme 5.3 million of your 7000D handguns. Yeah, I said 5.3 million. My, er, secretary will give you the details.
Now that I've made those calls, I can begin to plan the assault. I'll start by freeing Cuba, then use the good will to launch a surprise attack on Washington. They'll never know what hit 'em.
It's my destiny - I will rule the world!
Getting out of this room will be child's play. All I really need is to get out of the restraints so when they come to give me the pills they think I'm taking
sigs, as if you care.
Which part is the Tremendously Large Balls(tm)?
I'm sorry, that was uncalled for. I knew it was wrong but I said it anyway. I should be whipped with a JTAG-ICE RS-232 chord.