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Re:Ask HN: If you had the time, what software would you build? by hanniabu on Monday August 31, 2015 @01:08AM (#10145541)
If I had the time and money I would build a running cat-like robot. I've always loved mechatronics, have a background in mechanical engineering, and just recently started programming so I'm dying to give it a shot. I know it's probably harder than it seems on the surface, but I have hope.
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Re:Ask HN: If you had the time, what software would you build? by imauld on Monday August 31, 2015 @09:32AM (#10146696)
At least you wouldn't have to waste time trying to give it emotions like a cat since we all know cats are indifferent soulless husks.
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Re:Ask HN: If you had the time, what software would you build? by nstart on Monday August 31, 2015 @01:12AM (#10145556)
Heh. I always wanted to build a little robot that would sweep the house by itself :D.
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Re:Ask HN: If you had the time, what software would you build? by hanniabu on Monday August 31, 2015 @01:25AM (#10145585)
If you can find a Roomba that someone is getting rid of, that should make it into a doable 3hr project or so by cannibalizing the brains and just modifying the body. But depending on if you enjoy building the brains or the body more then that may be a kill-joy and defeat the purpose.
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