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Hanxter · 03-10-2005, 06:59 AM

Yankee Ingenuity right here folks...

these guys are from my back yard and were competing in the 2004 $2M award DARPA GRAND CHALLENGE linkage

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linkage

i saw this buggy at a demo and it IS the shit!!!

GetRdone · 03-10-2005, 08:47 AM

that thing is freaking sweet

DDDDave · 03-10-2005, 11:38 AM

The vehicle is sweeeet, but the autonomous control for 175 miles is the tough part.

Coppertop · 03-10-2005, 12:17 PM

That's way cool.

Nimisys · 03-10-2005, 06:31 PM

pretty cool, but it has one weakness.

tracks.

tracks break, tracks get knocked off.

Ilow · 03-10-2005, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nimisys

pretty cool, but it has one weakness.

tracks.

tracks break, tracks get knocked off.

well, all methods of propulsion have their limitations, tires go flat, wheels warp, nothing's perfect. It is pretty great to see all these teams working together toward a common goal. Like DDDDave said, it's the navigation that's difficult, both in the large "where the hell are we going" area and the smaller "I didn't see that giant hole" area.

Boo · 03-10-2005, 08:55 PM

http://www.compfused.com/directlink/567/

I like this video better.

mazagmot · 03-11-2005, 01:22 AM

but tracks will reduce ground pressure and also enable the vehicle to turn on a dime. All trade offs.

I like that they designed it from the ground up to be passengerless, unlike the modified hummvees and trucks that some of the other groups were bringing in.

wolf · 03-11-2005, 07:05 AM

That thing rocks. I checked out their site, they make other stuff as well. Nice find.

TexanAvenger · 03-13-2005, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazagmot

I like that they designed it from the ground up to be passengerless, unlike the modified hummvees and trucks that some of the other groups were bringing in.

Something I both really respect and, I think, will be a great advantage to them.

Gnzo · 03-13-2005, 10:06 PM

That's going to be a great contest. It will be cool to see what people come up with.

Destrox · 03-14-2005, 07:44 AM

I'm just awe struck at how amazing that is.

RaDiAn · 03-14-2005, 09:54 AM

That is awsome!! Cool

03-10-2005, 06:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hanxter The Griffin	Rip Saw!!! Yankee Ingenuity right here folks... these guys are from my back yard and were competing in the 2004 $2M award DARPA GRAND CHALLENGE linkage <center><embed src="http://www.howeandhowe.com/videos/ripping_it_up.wmv"></embed></center> linkage i saw this buggy at a demo and it IS the shit!!!

03-10-2005, 08:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
GetRdone Psycho	that thing is freaking sweet __________________ Revere Jena Malone.......this is not a suggestion.

03-10-2005, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
DDDDave Addict Location: Sarasota	The vehicle is sweeeet, but the autonomous control for 175 miles is the tough part. __________________ I am just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe... "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Thoreau "Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm" - Emerson

03-10-2005, 08:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Boo Leave me alone! Location: Alaska, USA	http://www.compfused.com/directlink/567/ I like this video better. __________________ Back button again, I must be getting old.

03-11-2005, 07:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
wolf Ravenous Location: Right Behind You	That thing rocks. I checked out their site, they make other stuff as well. Nice find. __________________ Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as Gods. Cats have never forgotten this.

03-10-2005, 12:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Coppertop Getting Medieval on your ass Location: 13th century Europe	That's way cool.

03-10-2005, 06:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nimisys Crazy Location: San Diego	pretty cool, but it has one weakness. tracks. tracks break, tracks get knocked off.

03-11-2005, 01:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
mazagmot Crazy Location: S. Korea	but tracks will reduce ground pressure and also enable the vehicle to turn on a dime. All trade offs. I like that they designed it from the ground up to be passengerless, unlike the modified hummvees and trucks that some of the other groups were bringing in.

03-13-2005, 10:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gnzo Insane	That's going to be a great contest. It will be cool to see what people come up with.

03-14-2005, 07:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
Destrox Metal and Rock 4 Life Location: Phoenix	I'm just awe struck at how amazing that is. __________________ You bore me.... next.

03-14-2005, 09:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
RaDiAn Addict	That is awsome!! Cool