Transforming a laptop into a robot – Tech News – CNET.com

By David Becker

Staff Writer, CNET News.com

May 22, 2002, 9:35 PM PT

LOS ANGELES–Sure, Aibo the robot dog is cute, but can he fetch you a beer?

Grabbing a brewski from the fridge is just one of the real-world tasks promised by Evolution Robotics, a Pasadena, Calif.-based company that promises a popular but practical approach to robotics.

The company is at the Electronics Entertainment Expo this week demonstrating a series of “personal robot systems” that can transform an average laptop PC into an intelligent robot. The basic kit includes a rolling platform to mount the laptop on, a Webcam for capturing visual data and software to run on the laptop.

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