We are accustomed to modern robotics, advanced technology, autonomous vehicles and robots, continuous progress in science ... But robots are able to drive a car? It sounds incredible, even in the technical wonders of the modern age. Robots "managed" to prove that the car is not their strongest control feature, so the researchers (so far) more of their time invested in the development of completely autonomous machines.
However, DARPA robot race preparation small Nao robot created Aldebaran Robotics, has been planted in his car in the amount of the electric BMW Z designed RobotsLab organization located in San Francisco.
Nao Robot car drives absolutely independently. However, autonomous control is not "specific" because the machine is also autonomous and is able to systematically act itself. Using a laser vision system, it avoids the obstacles encountered along the way and sends signals about the current situation of the robot Nao. Visitors to the BMW Mini car based on the innovative and easy to practice adaptive Arduino programming system also has built-SLAM algorithm, helping to achieve a targeted step- by-step movement and environment.
Currently, the North American market modern presents Nao robot RobotsLab organization. price chore
7,990 American dollars, and the price of the car - 2000 American dollars. However, in order to attract customers, and innovative, and perhaps a playful robot and vehicle to make the union more "accessible" to the public, the organization offers a variety of discounts and promotions in which Nao with BMW electric car, it is possible to buy at a lower price.
