This is a publicity stunt for a company that makes energy drinks called “Mana” and “Health” packaged to look like WoW or other fantasy-video-game potions. What’s more, we have hit their video of the robot in action before. But I could not resist that fireball photo, and this link has some good technical info about interfacing with the robot, hacking the release mechanism, and framing that awesome night shot using a blinking LED “tracer” bowling ball. Just don’t forget to buy some Mana Energy Potion while you’re there!
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Good pic…but I’m a little disappointed that the ball only went 50 feet*. Especially for someone hustling energy drinks.
Let’s get some makerbuilt trebuchets and catapults hurling flaming stones, and show these robots who’s boss!
*yes, I did the pixel measurement conversions; it really is about 50 feet.
I don’t care how far it went, I want one.
But I think the reason is that those robot arm things just can’t generate that much torque/rotational speed to give it more ooomph.
We had that on Make already.
I even said so and linked to the old post. But I thought the photo alone made it worth re-visiting. Thanks for being a loyal reader, though–most people would not catch that.
Goodness gracious!
[sorry, someone had to say it.]
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