I really like what people have been doing with robotics in the last few years. Now that powerful CPUs are cheap and wireless communications ubiquitous, whole new areas are opening up for hobbyists to explore. Sure, someday those robots will undoubtedly rise up and destroy humanity, but until then why build a single robot when you can build 32:
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I love how the knights’ horses thrash their forelegs while they are moving – genius! There is a little more information at the Monster Chess Site. I hope they have a good supply of batteries.
Bonus robot video:
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Awww. I was blown away until I saw it was controlled by a pc
I guess I was a little disappointed by that has well, but then again something has to be coordinating the moves. It’s not like all the pieces on one side getting together and having a vote on what to do next would play a very good game.
I guess I am also disappointed that the pieces don’t duke it out Battle Chess-style when they meet, but it’s still early days.