Why Robosoccer Is Important (Soccerbots In Space)
Writing by Evan Ackerman on Thursday, 22 of May , 2008 at 12:30 am
Even if it’s not immediately apparent, robotics competitions are about research and design in addition to being about fun and awesomeness. Think about it: the best robots generally win, so a big part of any competition is figuring out how to make the best robot. This is why DARPA made the Urban Challenge a Challenge, and why the European Space Agency turned to smart little soccer robots when they were looking for a way to repair solar cells in space:
Cool, right? Don’t forget, there’s gonna be all kinds of robotics competitions at RoboGames next month.
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Comment by Earthworm
Made Thursday, 22 of May , 2008 at 7:07 am
Hmmm thinking robots accompanying man to Mars? Where have we seen that… Oh yeah the movie Red Planet. And if I recall correctly it got messed up on the trip, went green beret on their ass and tried to kill them all.
