Alt-BEAM Archive

Message #02359



To: Bob Shannon bshannon@tiac.net
From: Steven Bolt sbolt@xs4all.nl
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 10:17:33 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: [alt-beam] Re: CPU again? (was Beam genome)


On Wed, 14 Apr 1999, Bob Shannon wrote:

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> BEAM research explicitly states that the goal is to increase the
> 'survival space' and behavioral efficiency.
>
> How are the mechanics or sensors available today inadequate?

Little and large robots invariably get stuck, turn turtle, fall
down vulcano's, and run out of oomph. I can think of many tasks for
a `bot with the speed, agility and stamina of a mouse...

The sensors of today's robots are not even pathetic when compared
with those of an ant, while computers may get close to an ants brain
functionality. Or to keep it simpler: I'm working on a robotic lawn
mower (on paper, that is). Since my lawns are level, `bot mobility
is not a serious problem. But recognizing grass! I can't think of a
sensor that will do a proper job. And I don't want to dig in a
perimeter wire.

Best,

Steve

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