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Re: Robotic Wheelchair
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lugnet.robotics
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Fri, 2 Jul 1999 18:59:16 GMT
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Paul Speed <pspeed@SAYNOTOSPAMaugustschell.com>
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Yeah,
Except, I figured this one was going down entirely sarcastic
lines of discussion. I mean, my sarcasm meter was pegging off the
scale on these posts.
However, I do think having it catch a 25 pound lump of
feathers is a little trickier than a 25 pound lump of lead. The lead's
center of gravity will be tight and no doubt closer to the pivot
point of the chair's little balancing act. The ball of feather's
center of gravity will likely be quite a bit higher, therefore causing
more stress to the balancing mechanism. It could more easily
overwhelm the system.
Hmmm... so in a way, I guess the feathers would be heavier.
-Paul (pspeed@progeeks.com, http://www.progeeks.com/)
Chris Phillips wrote:
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> Jason Jenkins wrote in message <199907021838.LAA20352@Ocean.AI.SRI.COM>...
> > What a silly little discussion this is! ;]
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> Indeed. This is beginning to rival the infamous "angular velocity"
> debate from a couple weeks ago!
> --
> Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
--
Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
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| It was intended only to be humorous. Whoops. But at the same time, I did indeed see the segment as the original post asked. It was very very impressive to see a "robot" balance and drive around on only two wheels. I believe the inventor said the (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| Jason Jenkins wrote in message <199907021838.LAA203...RI.COM>... (...) Indeed. This is beginning to rival the infamous "angular velocity" debate from a couple weeks ago! (25 years ago, 2-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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