Transforming a laptop into a robot - Tech News - CNET.com
By David Becker
Staff Writer, CNET News.com
May 22, 2002, 9:35 PM PT
LOS ANGELES--Sure, Aibo the robot dog is cute, but can he fetch you a beer?
Grabbing a brewski from the fridge is just one of the real-world tasks promised by Evolution Robotics, a Pasadena, Calif.-based company that promises a popular but practical approach to robotics.
The company is at the Electronics Entertainment Expo this week demonstrating a series of "personal robot systems" that can transform an average laptop PC into an intelligent robot. The basic kit includes a rolling platform to mount the laptop on, a Webcam for capturing visual data and software to run on the laptop.
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web site : http://www.evolution.com/