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more about #projectnomad fuchikoma: Awesome... the idea of a mechanical steed is just... neat for some reason. But I guess for now I'll just stick with my sportbike, which is basically ... more » NewbiusMaximus: Ride me, I'm a robot animal! more » armendni: Why not just go straight to nature and wrangle up a jaguar, leopard or cheetah? Sounds easier more » Hello Mister Walrus: If it gets its energy "from plants", does it also leave around piles of cow dung? That's my question. more » jimtobias: ware duz i stikc teh qwartuz? more » RacecarBoobTat: So it's like He-Man's robot horse thing? more » Novaheart: Can someone tell me how they're gonna make energy from plants? But other then that this looks awesome, a true ATV type. Although it really reminds me ... more » GitEmSteveDave_ My Brute Dojo Code CDIAFIFE: Isn't this almost that thing from Red Planet w/Val Kilmer, AMEE? Let's hope it's three laws compliant. more » -
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Project Nomad's Robotic Animal Vehicles Won't Be Real Anytime Soon
As far as concepts go, Jason Battersby's Project Nomad is pretty out there. It's a series of rideable robo-vehicles that look like animals, getting their energy from plants. Yeah, let us know when these become feasible, Jason. [Coroflot via BBG]
