a history of cybernetic animals and early robots
1978 – "Kermit" the Robot by Ron Milner and Larry Nicolson of Cyan Engineering for Atari Inc. Owen Rubin Shows "Kermit" Ataris Prototype Robot Pet from Jeri Ellsworth on Vimeo. Images from Owen Rubin's website here. Kermit's fabricated security pass. The Story Of Kermit The Robot by Owen Rubin. I did not build Kermit. It …
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SCORPIO (Submersible Craft for Ocean Repair, Positioning,Inspection and Observation), built by Ametek, Straza, USA, has a depth capability of 1000 m and is fitted with a 5 function manipulator. Launched in 1978, it has been in drilling support work in the North Sea since mid 1979. The prototype SCORPIO has a different type of manipulator …
ORCA 1 (Oceaneering Remote-Controlled Arms) DEPTH: 2,300' DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 11.5' x 6.6' x 6.6' WEIGHT: 6,000 lbs SPEED: (Max Surface) NA (Max Current) NA STRUCTURE: Rectangular, open metal framework encloses and supports all components. Syntactic foam blocks mounted on top of frame. PROPULSION: Seven 6KW hydraulic thrusters provide maneuvering in all translational and rotational directions. …
1978 – ARMS 1 (Atmospheric Roving Manipulator System) As early as 1971, Dr. Norman H. Wood, program engineer for General Electric's Cybernetic Automation & Mechanization Systems Section, described a new underwater manipulator system devised for use on a multi-well submerged platform. GE's activities in manipulators date back to the company's nuclear power development and space projects. …
Underwater Army Bases and Depot (See Figure 51: Under Sea Mobility) Recent marine biology and ocean engineering work have resulted in some startling underwater activity concepts and systems designs that promise to pave the way to a profitable exploitation of untapped water resources. It is not difficult to argue that before this decade has passed …
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