Fun with Robots

Went with my Mum to my Dad's today to visit as my cousin was over. Had scones and tea at the twee cafe before spending the rest of the day chatting and having fish and chips for lunch.

If you get your hands on a big robot arm, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Why, weld a seat to it and make it throw someone around, of course. It looks fun but incredibly dodgy, seeing how close his head comes to the ground. This is what the manufacturer had to say on the matter:

"Please be advised that a FANUC robot has been featured in a series of videos called "Robot Ride" which are now playing on many places on the internet, including Google Video. The videos depict a FANUC robot carrying a person like a roller coaster ride. FANUC Robotics was not aware of this video prior to its appearance on Google. The video is an abuse of a FANUC robot - it appears to violate many RIA safety standards, and there is no safety protection for any of the people "riding" the robot. FANUC Robotics does not approve of this video and action has been taken to locate the individuals who are responsible. If you receive any questions or comments regarding this video, please direct them to (full name) in the Legal Department at (phone extension)."

Here's a Wiimote controlled robot arm, which is funky. Imagine if the robot above was controlled like that...

Also played some more BioShock.