Maker Faire Bay Area 2009
Robotic Solar Electric Chariot

Location:   Roaming  Mobile   


President Barack Obama leads the way with this Solar electric chariot. Solar panels provide shade for the drive and store power in batteries. These drive and electric motor in the chest which in turn power the legs through a series of cams.

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Project photo.

About the Maker(s)

Bob Schneeveis
Machinist Bob Schneeveis has been making electric vehicles for over 30 years. Starting with Electric race cars in the 80's, he moved to hybrid commuter vehicles in the 90's and more recently has been making vehicles with a more fantastical bent. This year also features a redesigned Corbin sparrow, and a very flexible electric motorcycle