Alt-BEAM Archive
Message #10230
To: 'beam@sgiblab.sgi.com' beam@sgiblab.sgi.com
From: Feser, Jason jfeser@ea.com
Date: Tuesday, 15 February 2000 6:56
Subject: On making a better RJP...
>As most of you probably know by now, I've got a webcam running on BEAMLAND.
>Right now there is a symet and a 'beamant' style photovore playing around
in
>a very small, very temporary RJP. You may notice while watching it that
the
>photovore does not really circle the brightest point of light. The
>photovore seems to be attracted to the walls somewhat. I think that this
is
>due to the semigloss paint on the metal case I'm using for the RJP. This
>sux. Anyway, I want to build a bigger playground so you guys can watch how
>a whole bunch of bots interact.
>
>To this end, I'd like to find out who has built a successful RJP - What
>materials are best used, what colours, type of lighting, size, type of
>obstacles etc...
>
>
>Let the debate begin....
>
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