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Re: Robbie - the latest in mining technology
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Date: 
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 16:27:24 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Duane Hess writes:
Announcing the latest technology in autonomous mining - Robbie. The concept
is based off of Johnny 5 from "Short Circuit" in the mid '80's and the
Spy-Bot set, also from the mid '80's.

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/dh34154/Instructions/Robbie/robbie.jpg

Robbie features articulated shoulders, elbows and wrists for maximum range
of motion. Its midsection is telescopic for maximum maneuverability and
stability underground. It can be fitted with a variety of tools through the
use of highly toleranced wrist fittings. Robbie comes standard with chain
saw, hammer drill and clamping attachements. Other attachements can be
engineered to customer specifications upon request.

Full instructions are available when moderated:

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=31953

-Duane

Just an update... Since people generally tend to respond better to REAL
pictures rather than run-of-the-mill renderings, I've uploaded some pics of
the real Robbie.

After moderation: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=34742

LMKWYT

-Duane



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Announcing the latest technology in autonomous mining - Robbie. The concept is based off of Johnny 5 from "Short Circuit" in the mid '80's and the Spy-Bot set, also from the mid '80's. (URL) features articulated shoulders, elbows and wrists for (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)  

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