Maker Faire Bay Area 2009
Ethel The Robot...

Location:   West Lot  WL12   

Ethel is a large 200 lb+ 4WD robot. Ethel is built to demonstrate that it is possible to build simple robotic machine using off-the-shelf components. Ethel has a 1Ghz computer for her vision a basic stamp to control various functions and sensors. Ethel has a 250 watt stereo, wifi, 75 mhz radio control, wireless 2.4 ghz keyboard and mouse and a wireless joystick. Ethel also uses telepresence with wireless cameras and microphones. Ethel also can provide a light show using a propane poofer system.

Web site: http://www.teamkiss.com

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About the Maker(s)

Steven Nelson TeamKiss Robotics [
Veteran robotic combat builder. Robotic combat champion, Fire Artist, Champion Powertool Drag Racer. Robotic combat tech inspector, Safety officer.
http://www.teamkiss.com

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