Insects Instead of CPUs

Matt Arnold

June 17, 2005

Tags:

• cyborg
• robot
• science
• robotics
• robots
• technology
• fun
• cockroach
• articles

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This robot is controlled by a trackball mounted to it. More to the point, it's controlled by a giant hissing cockroach on the trackball which shies away from lights that are shined in its face when the robot approaches an obstacle. Cool!

Comments

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twoofdtm on Jun. 17, 2005 3:13 PM

Okays.... that is cool! Very very cool and I think it'd be cool to have one except.

Cockroaches are DISGUSTING!!!

I abhor cockroaches!! ewwwewwwewwwwewwwwewwww!!!!!

But other than that? Like I said up above. Very nifty and cool! *nodnod*

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drkelso on Jun. 17, 2005 3:42 PM

best quote:

"The cockroach eats almost anything, although it is fed organic lettuce and canned Pedigree "Traditional Ground Dinner With Chopped Beef (Improved Recipe)" dog food. A couple of cockroaches have died after being fed Carl's Jr. - although this may have been a coincidence. "

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twoofdtm on Jun. 17, 2005 3:48 PM

*shudders*

So vile!

*grins like mad at you*

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drkelso on Jun. 17, 2005 3:14 PM

Happy Birthday

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matt-arnold on Jun. 17, 2005 3:46 PM

Thank you!
If you lived in Michigan I would invite you to my birthday party tonight!

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drkelso on Jun. 17, 2005 4:03 PM

sounds like fun. don't forget your video camera so we can laugh at the drunk people.