"Pluto"

1983
An omni-directional mobile robot.

Three driven and steered wheels.
(Initially dual wheels with differentials.
Six points of contact with the floor
with no suspension.)
Converted to single wheels.
Mechanical Design: Karen Hensley
Mechanical Redesign: Gregg Podnar
Electrical Design: Gregg Podnar
Power Electronics: Kevin Dowling
Computing: Mike Blackwell
Pluto was retired to the Boston Computer Museum.


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