WiFi controlled Arduino-bot

WiShield from AsyncLabs allows this Arduino robot to be controlled via a C program on a Linux Zipit via a wireless router. An IR sensor on a servo provides intelligent roving when commanded from the Zipit.

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Hydro Quebec and BCTC Power Line Inspecting Robots

Hydro-Quebec and BCTC received the 2010 Edison Award from the Edison Electric Institute in the International Affiliate category for their partnership on the field deployment and enhancement of a high performance robot called LineScout. The LineScout, originally developed by Hydro-Quebec, uses leading-edge inspection equipment and advanced manoeuvrability technology in order to complete detailed and comprehensive inspection of energized transmission lines and can navigate line obstacles such as spacer dampers, insulator connections, and aircraft warning indicators.

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Meet Roboscooper™

Meet Roboscooper™, your fun, friendly robotic buddy who loves to pick up, dump and recycle! Have him carry or scoop your favorite things around the house. In Autonomous mode he’ll grab things he sees or use the remote controller to make him pick up lightweight objects! After a long day working, Roboscooper loves to whack things with his arms. With lots of funny comments, modes and full driving control, Roboscooper is always ready to have fun!

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Motor Doping

by Bryan Bergeron, Editor
September 2010

If you’re into competitive cycling, you know that the buzz for the past few months has been around so-called motor doping – the use of hidden motors to propel racers effortlessly across the finish line. Whether or not the International Cycling Union uncovers proof of wrongdoing by international racers, the story brings to the forefront the state of the art in battery-powered motors.

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