This week in robotics was a slow one to say the least. Not much was done to my robot other than putting a vacuum like system on the back to help it pick up the game balls easier, and experimenting with some new tracks. I mostly focused on thinking up a new design to make my robot more competitive. I developed a couple ideas that I would like to try out. One of the designs is just another manipulation of my current bot where the other is a whole new bot itself. Hopefully this week I will be able to test out these new designs and report with good news next week. Till then, here is a link to
a Ted talk about flying robots (drones) and what they are being used for, as well as what they could be used for in the futuer. Super cool stuff!
http://www.ted.com/talks/vijay_kumar_the_future_of_flying_robots
I also found out a way to get free solar panels installed on your home's roof to help lower your electric bill. The only catch is that you need APS as your power company. I never though I'd be so dissapointed to have SRP.
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