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'''Robbie the robot''', or "Robbie" for short, is a tracker, remote camera platform created by sim [[alumni|alumnus]] Neil Fraiser. | '''Robbie the robot''', or "Robbie" for short, is a tracker, remote camera platform created by sim [[alumni|alumnus]] Neil Fraiser. | ||
| − | ==In the | + | ==In the Beginning== |
| − | Robbie was built a number of years ago and consisted of a tracked drive, or "tank" portion and a arm section. The tank part of Robbie was used for transport and carried the tracked drive system and power pack. The arm was made of mecano and housed a camera and a pincer arm for manipulating the | + | Robbie was built a number of years ago and consisted of a tracked drive, or "tank" portion and a arm section. The tank part of Robbie was used for transport and carried the tracked drive system and power pack. The arm was made of mecano and housed a camera and a pincer arm for manipulating the planetary surface. This Robbie was lost years ago and since then Sim as excavated the tank portion. The arm is believed to be in the possession of his creator, Neil Fraiser. |
==The Next Generation== | ==The Next Generation== | ||
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==Purpose== | ==Purpose== | ||
| − | The purpose of Robbie is similar to that of any other space exploring robot; to seek out new live and civilizations and to boldly go where no man has gone before. Also, Robbie is used to scout the | + | The purpose of Robbie is similar to that of any other space exploring robot; to seek out new live and civilizations and to boldly go where no man has gone before. Also, Robbie is used to scout the planetary surface for possible dangers before the [[astronauts]] emerge from their Spacesim, his arm and camera providing visual feedback for the [[astronauts]] about the planetary surface. He is also useful for showing off to the rest of the school and making Spacesim look extremely smart and cool. |
==Mothballing== | ==Mothballing== | ||
| − | Once it was discovered that the motors currently attached to Robbie | + | |
| + | Once it was discovered that the motors currently attached to Robbie were non-functional and that the control system posed a larger challenge than initially assumed, the task force was mothballed in [[2005-06]], and has not yet been resumed. | ||
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| + | ==New Robot== | ||
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| + | Spacesim contacted the Glebe Robotics Club in order to enquire as to the acquisition of a new robot. Unfortunately, Glebe had no spare robots, though they did give us contact information to other sources of help. | ||
Revision as of 12:39, 21 October 2008
Robbie the robot, or "Robbie" for short, is a tracker, remote camera platform created by sim alumnus Neil Fraiser.
In the Beginning
Robbie was built a number of years ago and consisted of a tracked drive, or "tank" portion and a arm section. The tank part of Robbie was used for transport and carried the tracked drive system and power pack. The arm was made of mecano and housed a camera and a pincer arm for manipulating the planetary surface. This Robbie was lost years ago and since then Sim as excavated the tank portion. The arm is believed to be in the possession of his creator, Neil Fraiser.
The Next Generation
Robbie was excavated from the Junkyard in 2005. With the help of the Admiral, alumni and parents, Spacesim hoped to have Robbie up and running in time for mission Prometheus. The arm of Robbie still needed to be built and an all new control system has to be created before Robbie becomes fully operational. As it would seem, Robbie the robot was not functional for the previously-stated mission, and is currently in a state of disrepair.
Purpose
The purpose of Robbie is similar to that of any other space exploring robot; to seek out new live and civilizations and to boldly go where no man has gone before. Also, Robbie is used to scout the planetary surface for possible dangers before the astronauts emerge from their Spacesim, his arm and camera providing visual feedback for the astronauts about the planetary surface. He is also useful for showing off to the rest of the school and making Spacesim look extremely smart and cool.
Mothballing
Once it was discovered that the motors currently attached to Robbie were non-functional and that the control system posed a larger challenge than initially assumed, the task force was mothballed in 2005-06, and has not yet been resumed.
New Robot
Spacesim contacted the Glebe Robotics Club in order to enquire as to the acquisition of a new robot. Unfortunately, Glebe had no spare robots, though they did give us contact information to other sources of help.
