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A Robotic Bartender, and How To Build One

Posted by timothy on from the why-not-a-bender dept.

Jamie Price writes with a nice tutorial on putting technology to use in the service of mankind, with one of his latest projects — BaR2D2. "BaR2D2 is a radio-controlled, mobile bar that features a motorized beer elevator, motorized ice/mixer drawer, six-bottle shot dispenser, and sound activated neon lighting. The robot is driveable so you can take the party on the road! It was created in my garage using standard hand/power tools and readily available parts and materials. Here is a video of it in action. To see the full how-to with tons of pictures, check out the build.

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  1. Code? by Mozk · · Score: 3, Insightful

    And there is completely nothing about the programming.

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    1. Re:Code? by Ellis+D.+Tripp · · Score: 3, Informative

      Probably because there ISN'T any programming required.

      As far as I can see, this thing isn't really a robot, as it has no autonomous capability. It is just a large RC vehicle with a beer and liquor dispenser on top.

      The only "programming" involved is setting up a bunch of commercial R/C equipment as directed in the manuals.

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    2. Re:Code? by wizbit · · Score: 3, Informative

      If you're looking for something to supplement your bar with the possibility of programming, there's always Bar Monkey...

  2. Instructions! Let me get on that right away. by dmomo · · Score: 3, Funny

    That's all there is to it? Now it looks SO easy. I'll have that knocked out by 8:00 tonight.

  3. This won't work by tsa · · Score: 3, Insightful

    It doesn't have breasts, a nice smile and beautiful [fill in your favorite color] hair.

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    1. Re:This won't work by PolygamousRanchKid+ · · Score: 5, Funny

      Just keep on drinking . . . it will . . . eventually . . .

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  4. Where is the AI? by rev_deaconballs · · Score: 3, Insightful

    This thing is all show and has no functionality. I am not sure how it is even called a robot. Sure it has mechanical parts but so does a car. Until you have an AI driver a car is just a car. If it needs to be remotely controlled than you need someone to stand 10 feet away instead of right next to it. As the video showed, it took way too long for one person to even get a drink. My guess is that people will use it once to say they used it then go to the real bar every other time.

  5. Re:Here's the deal by Sebilrazen · · Score: 3, Funny

    The point of having karma to burn, and using that phrase when you expect to get down rated, is not posting anonymously.

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