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  • L Lost User

    Paul Unsworth wrote:

    I was thinking about remote controlled and fully automated vehicles for fun. Here's a project for you... A small car with AI to make it behave like an insect? Get a few together, and make them aware of each other... That would me great. Completely impractical, but if money was no object...

    Yeah this was a project by IBM and MIT. It took the power of a super computer to make them learn how to 'interact' I don't have that kind of money, but there is always the Nvidia Tesla desk top supercomputer. I do plan on getting one soon. Mobile phones make great robot brains and if they have wi-fi it makes it really fun. Have you looked at the Microsoft Robotics package? You can design the intelligence with out having the real robot. It also works with Lego Robotics if money is an option.

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    TheArchitectmc∞ wrote:

    Nvidia Tesla desk top supercomputer

    That is some serious kit. I want one. :-D

    TheArchitectmc∞ wrote:

    Have you looked at the Microsoft Robotics package? You can design the intelligence with out having the real robot. It also works with Lego Robotics if money is an option.

    TheArchitectmc∞ wrote:

    Mobile phones make great robot brains

    How would you go about implementing this? Do you have to reprogram the phone? I'm after getting the MS Robotics software as soon as I can either afford it, or get a friend to get it for me through their companies MSDN subscription. This particular friend has a memory like a gold fish. I have looked at the Lego Mindstorm stuff, and it looks pretty nifty. I just can't justify the cost as yet. It is on the cards though. The only thing about the Mindstorm robotics stuff (from what I can tell) is it is very limited when it comes to controlling multiple sensors/servo's. Do you do much with electronics now you have finished your degree?

    oooo, the Jedi's will feel this one....

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      sorry, but did not understood. could you please clarify. where's the resolution?


      "A good programmer is someone who looks both ways before crossing a one-way street." -- Doug Linder


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      peterchen
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      The post describes why New Years resolutions aren't particulary effective.

      Personally, I love the idea that Raymond spends his nights posting bad regexs to mailing lists under the pseudonym of Jane Smith. He'd be like a super hero, only more nerdy and less useful. [Trevel]
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        TheArchitectmc∞ wrote:

        Nvidia Tesla desk top supercomputer

        That is some serious kit. I want one. :-D

        TheArchitectmc∞ wrote:

        Have you looked at the Microsoft Robotics package? You can design the intelligence with out having the real robot. It also works with Lego Robotics if money is an option.

        TheArchitectmc∞ wrote:

        Mobile phones make great robot brains

        How would you go about implementing this? Do you have to reprogram the phone? I'm after getting the MS Robotics software as soon as I can either afford it, or get a friend to get it for me through their companies MSDN subscription. This particular friend has a memory like a gold fish. I have looked at the Lego Mindstorm stuff, and it looks pretty nifty. I just can't justify the cost as yet. It is on the cards though. The only thing about the Mindstorm robotics stuff (from what I can tell) is it is very limited when it comes to controlling multiple sensors/servo's. Do you do much with electronics now you have finished your degree?

        oooo, the Jedi's will feel this one....

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        Paul Unsworth wrote:

        How would you go about implementing this? Do you have to reprogram the phone?

        Well it's actually they way most hobbiest are doing it these days. There is a little conversion etc, many tutorial available. Turn the old cell phone into a robot[^]

        Paul Unsworth wrote:

        I'm after getting the MS Robotics software as soon as I can either afford it, or get a friend to get it for me through their companies MSDN subscription. This particular friend has a memory like a gold fish.

        Hmm... You could get it from me today if you want.

        Paul Unsworth wrote:

        I have looked at the Lego Mindstorm stuff, and it looks pretty nifty. I just can't justify the cost as yet. It is on the cards though. The only thing about the Mindstorm robotics stuff (from what I can tell) is it is very limited when it comes to controlling multiple sensors/servo's.

        Yeah they are aimed at entertaining young minds.

        Paul Unsworth wrote:

        Do you do much with electronics now you have finished your degree?

        I have two degrees in electronics. US Air Force and College. I can do everything from bread-boarding to microprocessor design. It's been a while since I have done serious work, but the Air Force drilled it in pretty good. They didn't like the thought of their air planes falling out of the sky...

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          Paul Unsworth wrote:

          How would you go about implementing this? Do you have to reprogram the phone?

          Well it's actually they way most hobbiest are doing it these days. There is a little conversion etc, many tutorial available. Turn the old cell phone into a robot[^]

          Paul Unsworth wrote:

          I'm after getting the MS Robotics software as soon as I can either afford it, or get a friend to get it for me through their companies MSDN subscription. This particular friend has a memory like a gold fish.

          Hmm... You could get it from me today if you want.

          Paul Unsworth wrote:

          I have looked at the Lego Mindstorm stuff, and it looks pretty nifty. I just can't justify the cost as yet. It is on the cards though. The only thing about the Mindstorm robotics stuff (from what I can tell) is it is very limited when it comes to controlling multiple sensors/servo's.

          Yeah they are aimed at entertaining young minds.

          Paul Unsworth wrote:

          Do you do much with electronics now you have finished your degree?

          I have two degrees in electronics. US Air Force and College. I can do everything from bread-boarding to microprocessor design. It's been a while since I have done serious work, but the Air Force drilled it in pretty good. They didn't like the thought of their air planes falling out of the sky...

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          TheArchitectmc∞ wrote:

          Hmm... You could get it from me today if you want.

          Cheers for that. I will have to try and catch you online some other time. I'm in work at the moment, and our firewall blocks just about everything. I have a very long drive later tonight so it's going to be a while before I can get on my own machine. I will take you up on your offer though, if it's still open at a slightly later date? :-D

          oooo, the Jedi's will feel this one....

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            TheArchitectmc∞ wrote:

            Hmm... You could get it from me today if you want.

            Cheers for that. I will have to try and catch you online some other time. I'm in work at the moment, and our firewall blocks just about everything. I have a very long drive later tonight so it's going to be a while before I can get on my own machine. I will take you up on your offer though, if it's still open at a slightly later date? :-D

            oooo, the Jedi's will feel this one....

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            ~np. Anytime. You can get me at: awykel@ieee.org

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            • C coolestCoder

              I thought when I would visit the Lounge around the 31st Dec, I would be able to see some new year resolutions being posted here. To my surprise there are none. So lets start now. What are your resolutions for this new year. I will post mine - Loose weight. Sounds funny, but its true. Software development job (sitting job without no movement / physical activities) can help you gain weight quickly ! Your thoughts are welcome !!!! [Edit] : Forgot to wish all CPians and there families a very happy and prosperous new year ! May your coding skills sharpen this year and we see a rise in world economy again.


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              Gary R Wheeler
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              How about 1920x1200?

              Software Zen: delete this;
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              • C coolestCoder

                I thought when I would visit the Lounge around the 31st Dec, I would be able to see some new year resolutions being posted here. To my surprise there are none. So lets start now. What are your resolutions for this new year. I will post mine - Loose weight. Sounds funny, but its true. Software development job (sitting job without no movement / physical activities) can help you gain weight quickly ! Your thoughts are welcome !!!! [Edit] : Forgot to wish all CPians and there families a very happy and prosperous new year ! May your coding skills sharpen this year and we see a rise in world economy again.


                "A good programmer is someone who looks both ways before crossing a one-way street." -- Doug Linder


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                Dan Neely
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                my new years resolution for 2010 is 4960x1600; otoh that was also my 2009 resolution and I'm still stuck at 3200x1200.

                3x12=36 2x12=24 1x12=12 0x12=18

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                  coolestCoder wrote:

                  Loose weight. Sounds funny

                  Well at least that's true. :laugh:

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                  coolestCoder
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                  :-D


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                  • L Lost User

                    Here is my humble resolution: Not to abuse anything that will in turn end up abusing me

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                    coolestCoder
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                    how would you know beforehand :laugh:


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                    • D Dan Neely

                      my new years resolution for 2010 is 4960x1600; otoh that was also my 2009 resolution and I'm still stuck at 3200x1200.

                      3x12=36 2x12=24 1x12=12 0x12=18

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                      :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


                      "A good programmer is someone who looks both ways before crossing a one-way street." -- Doug Linder


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