a history of cybernetic animals and early robots
1983 – "Kludge" Omnidirectional Mobile Robot by John M. Holland. Kludge with legs contracted. Kludge at a 1984 exhibition. John M. Holland. The focus in this post is on the unique mobility base, and not on its navigation and sensor qualities. Patent Information: Publication number US4573548 A Publication date 4 Mar 1986 Filing date 23 …
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FETAL I had its major public appearance at the International Personal Robots Congress (IPRC) held in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1984. Fetal I, constructed by Bill La, is a three-wheeled vehicle capable of moving in any direction, A later prototype, Fetal II [no picture available], was presented a Golden Droid award at the 1984 IPRC. …
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1983 – "MARVIN" the Robot by David Gossman et al. (Image source: Robot Tech Talk, 1985 by Ed Radlauer.) MARVIN MARK I – "Mobile Anthropomorphic Robot VINtage high tech robot" Marvin Mark I moves around the room, talks with a synthesized voice using his 500-word vocabulary, moves his head, has sonar ranging on board, and …
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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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1979 – "NUTRO" the Robot by Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. The Index-Journal, Greenwood, S.C. Sat., April 21, 1979-p7 Robot raves about nutrition Caption: Traveling companions – Nutritionist Dave Canty serves as voice and remote-control operator for Nutro, a 400-pound robot who tours the country speaking to children on nutrition. NUTLEY, N.J — Traveling coast-to-coast to visit …