Robotic Mars Ball Chases Burglers - 02/17/05 04:25 PM
Can't believe we haven't gone back to the old board yet.
Oh Well, guess we all have to live with a bit of regression.
"A large black ball, originally designed by Swedish scientists for use on Mars, could be the latest weapon in the war against burglars.
The device, developed at the University of Uppsala, acts as a high-tech security guard capable of detecting an intruder thanks to either radar or infra-red sensors. Once alerted, it can summon help, sound an alarm or pursue the intruders, taking pictures.
It is capable of travelling at 20mph, somewhat faster than a human being. Even worse for intruders, the robot ball can still give chase over mud, snow and water."
Telegraph.uk
EDIT: It's called the Rotundus and at 20 mph this thing can really fly! Over creeks and through dense brush, at first.
Rotundus AB: Pictures and Video
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Oh Well, guess we all have to live with a bit of regression.
"A large black ball, originally designed by Swedish scientists for use on Mars, could be the latest weapon in the war against burglars.
The device, developed at the University of Uppsala, acts as a high-tech security guard capable of detecting an intruder thanks to either radar or infra-red sensors. Once alerted, it can summon help, sound an alarm or pursue the intruders, taking pictures.
It is capable of travelling at 20mph, somewhat faster than a human being. Even worse for intruders, the robot ball can still give chase over mud, snow and water."
Telegraph.uk
EDIT: It's called the Rotundus and at 20 mph this thing can really fly! Over creeks and through dense brush, at first.
Rotundus AB: Pictures and Video
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