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From: horton@molbio.cbs.umn.edu (Robert Horton)
Subject: Re: Robot Vacuum sweeper
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Date: Mon, 21 Nov 1994 18:56:31 GMT
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Paul F. Grayson (bc678@FreeNet.Carleton.CA) wrote:
: 
: Fellow robot experimenters,
: I have been asked by many of you if I could find a Robot Vacuum cleaner...
: 
: DUSTBOT is now available for US$14.99 plus $5 shipping and handling, I
: have ten of them in stock right now and can get more. It is a very good
: design that could be scaled up if anyone wants to build a larger version
: from this example.  It has sensors in the wheels that detect cliff edge,
: and steer it away from danger.  It has a stall/torque sensing for obsticle
: avoidance. Battery operated,  I can sell you rechargable batteries for it too.
:
Are these the same DustBots they sell at Radio Shack?

-Bob
 
