Tank-like treads. It should be able to turn, go into reverse, and go forward (of course). It will have one set of two treads. |
Phototropic behavior, and the ability to with to thermatropic or soundtropic behaviors. Even when the other "modes" are active, I plan to have a "head" able to look at the best source of light. It may have two "feelers" to detect when it has bumped into an object, thus activating the reverse or turning behaviors. |
I would really like for the little thing to be able to move around, and as Mark Tilden, father of BEAM put it, "stay out of trouble." I might include a little woofer to send out sounds indicating that it is in "trouble." Which may very well be a lot. |
The chasis is essentially a dome with the aforementioned head sitting atop it, always ready to search out "life" sustaining light. I will probably put the little woofer in the back, under the dome. Another possible feature is a small wifi webcam to sit under the dome, facing forwards. |
This bot will be solar powered. An eco-friendlly 'bot is a happy 'bot! |