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#1 JonnyBoats

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 12:30 AM

Just ran across this Microsoft blog post http://blogs.msdn.co...et-a-robot.aspx where a grad student built a cute robot to collect coins for charity.

I don't know what microprocessor it uses (Netduino perhaps?), but I share it because I think it is such a novel way to use our hobby for a greater good than just having fun or trying to get rich.

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 12:32 AM

I love it! Who wants to build one?

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 11:05 AM

I love it! Who wants to build one?


I would do it but in shittaly, instead of putting the dime inside, the result would be the robot to desappear!

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 01:09 PM

Very cute..

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 02:38 PM

I would do it but in shittaly, instead of putting the dime inside, the result would be the robot to desappear!

In London someone would hotwire it, go joyriding on it, steal the money, set fire to it and dump it in a river.

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 05:57 PM

the result would be the robot to desappear!

Wow - Invisibility - is this new to the 4.2 firmware - must upgrade now!

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Posted 11 June 2011 - 02:18 PM

I would but I live near Boston. The bomb squad would be called and the device "safely exploded" just to be safe.
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Posted 11 June 2011 - 05:15 PM

The guy has a FAQ covering the idea of theft ;) http://timpryde.com/...s-faq-response/ Q: So what is stopping people from stealing it? A: This is the most recurring comment. Usually followed with some derivation of “I would totally steal this” or “this wouldn’t last 5 minutes in <insert home town here>”. There is no inbuilt GPS or other high tech tracking system as some have presumed. There is, however, always someone watching over DON-8r, whether there are one or more robots. This is similar to the way that self service checkouts work, one member of staff monitoring the stations should they need assistance. Someone will always be on standby if DON-8r gets stuck; if someone has a query regarding DON-8r / the affiliated charity; or if someone should attempt to steal it. What I can say to this is that DON-8r is a project designed to highlight the goodness of people. It stemmed from Kacie Kinzer’s Tweenbots project which, through human reliant robots, really emphasised how willing people are to interact with a playful cause – and interact with each other in the process. It’s great seeing how people will curiously approach DON-8r, realise its purpose and then donate to it. This is often followed by a conversation with the stranger next to them about DON-8r. I know I have had quite a few interesting chats with a diverse mix of people as they have spotted me watching over DON-8r during its outings! It would be naive to assume that no-one would consider stealing it but I believe these people are very much in the minority compared to the majority of people who show playful support towards DON-8r and its affiliated charity.

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Posted 13 June 2011 - 07:26 AM

It seems like a nice idea at first, but I have a feeling it would be considered a hazard/nuisance by most security and police, especially if it's able to go milling about in traffic or where people are walking. I realise they have someone watching over it, but in a busy pedestrian area it could easily fall victim to someone talking on their phone and not looking down, as well as generally being annoying saying "hello" if nobody donates lol.




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