Our Robot Ecology

We'd like to test out different robots and types of strategy in varied social environments. To this end, we will mix robot types, using readily available toy, construction kit, and, perhaps other robots. So far our ecology consists of:

Lego Mindstorms

10 Robotics Invention Systems (RCX 1.0 and 1.5)
1 Robotics Discovery System (Scout)
1 Droid Developer's Kit
1 Vision Command Kit, Robo Sports...

(Where to buy)

The Lugnet Robotics News Server: an excellent source of information.

B.I.O. Bugs VR pictures

2 Stompers,
1 Predator,
1 Destroyer,
1 Acceleraider

First Results: Beware space heaters are dangerous food.

Three of our BIO Bugs kept congregating at the electric space heater on the playroom floor. Evidently a massive source of IR-food. Trouble is, their interest is manifested as probing an open 110Volt appliance with un-insulated spring antennae!

Second results: Bugs opened and silenced

Thanks to Chris Macdonald for this link: an account of a vivisection of a BIO-Bug, with great photos.

Fisher Technik (to be catalogued)

Cyberk'Nex

Only the Lego robots have been run in tournaments so far. The more complex ecologies are still to be explored.