dancing robot
guess what? this robot (and lots of other computerized systems in space) use PowerPCs! neat!
these robots are used to test the programs and tech scientists hope to use for the Terrestrial Planet Finder telescope array. the telescopes must all hover in space in a precise formation. these 700 lb robots float on a thin layer of air to simulate being in space. sadly the other robot's air tanks were depleted so we didn't get to see them do their coordinated ballet. the presentation was still really neat though!
dancing robot
guess what? this robot (and lots of other computerized systems in space) use PowerPCs! neat!
these robots are used to test the programs and tech scientists hope to use for the Terrestrial Planet Finder telescope array. the telescopes must all hover in space in a precise formation. these 700 lb robots float on a thin layer of air to simulate being in space. sadly the other robot's air tanks were depleted so we didn't get to see them do their coordinated ballet. the presentation was still really neat though!