KUKA WiiBot Plays Tennis, Will Stab You
Writing by Evan Ackerman on Friday, 11 of April , 2008 at 3:53 am
KUKA robot arms: great toy, or greatest toy ever? We’ve seen them programmed to write calligraphy, DJ, chuck flaming bowling balls at RVs, and fling people around. From back in the archives (before the existence of the BotJunkie archives, actually) comes this video of a KUKA robot modified to play tennis and wield a sword, all controlled with a Wiimote:
FYI, KUKA robots run in the mid five figs, although there is a used one on eBay right now for only $10k.
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Comment by Dave Mites
Made Tuesday, 22 of June , 2010 at 7:21 am
This is a very enjoyable blog and I like the content and writing thank you very much.
Comment by Mark Cunningham Trucor
Made Tuesday, 6 of July , 2010 at 3:11 pm
I used to be a software designer and dealt with robotics and looks like I retreated to the world of hypnosis training just in time. I do not believe I want to deal with a sword wielding robot. Helping people over their issues is much more satisfying than fighting robots but I still love reading about the progress they are making. I may become the first robot hypnotist.
Comment by Slave to Hypnosis
Made Saturday, 14 of August , 2010 at 2:50 pm
I believe the robot would be a great toy but unless it can be taught to go to the fridge for a beer then open it for you then I think I will spend the 10k on a hot woman who will. Great movie though and this is a great site.
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