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I've wondered about this for over a year now, but haven't brought it up because
of not making it to the BF events. Now I can't stand it anymore and must ask.
Have RCX owners considered pooling their units to run an event-long simulation?
Each of us probably own 4 or more units. (I know I do.)
Distributed experiment basics:
- Each RCX unit is configured in exactly the same way for this group project.
- The collection of units is roped off, or, preferably, is in its own small
room.
- Data is collected throughout the weekend.
- The event concludes with examination of the simulation results.
Example projects:
- Watch the Game of Life, Live. on/off light on ea unit. run in a dark room. IR
used for detection of neighbors' status? Units remain stationary and are powered
directly.
- Proof of Emergence. units are given "termite woodchip piling" rules[1].
- Each autonomous robot is built with the same construction.
- Visuals get collected via overhead camera for time-lapse playback.
- Periodically, time is frozen for battery refreshment.
- "wood chip" elements are dispersed on a play field at start.
- The chips -should- end up collected into a few large piles, thanks to a
shockingly simple program.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergence
Obviously there are serious limitations, which could limit the fun, but I'm
wondering what other people think.
-Suz
[1]
Wander.
See chip? pick up chip.
Wander.
See chip? drop chip.
repeat.
of course additional program definitions would be necessary for obstacle
avoidance, chip detection, method of grabbing and holding, etc.
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