Engineering:MekaMon
MekaMon is a four-legged, intelligent, gaming robot, developed by Nigerian inventor Silas Adekunle through his startup Reach Robotics.
Technology and function
Released in 2017, MekaMon is recognised as the world's first consumer-graded gaming robot designed to smoothly integrate physical robotics with augmented reality (AR).[1][2]
The robot features four fully-programmable legs, built-in sensors including accelerometers, gyroscopes, infrared tracking, Bluetooth LE connectivity, and an onboard processor.[3] It is a controlled via a mobile app, which allows players to engage in physical and AR-enhanced battles.[4]
Beyond entertainment, MekaMon was designed with educational applications, with its coding interface allowing users to program the robot with simplified scripting tools.[5]
References
- ↑ Robertson, Andy (2016-11-17). "'MekaMon' Mixes Biology And Mechanics For Mesmerizing Robot Battles". Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyrobertson/2016/11/17/mekamon-mixes-biology-and-mechanics-for-mesmerizing-robot-battles/.
- ↑ Yirka, Bob (2016-11-21). "MekaMon combines virtual and augmented reality with real world spider‑like robots". Tech Xplore. https://techxplore.com/news/2016-11-mekamon-combines-virtual-augmented-reality.pdf.
- ↑ Unknown, Unknown (2019-07-17). "RS Components introduces the MekaMon robot". Power Systems Design. https://www.powersystemsdesign.com/articles/rs-components-introduces-the-mekamon-robot/6/14825.
- ↑ Dunion, Robbie (2019-07-23). "Mekamon: The gaming robot that can help to shape the future?". RS Components. https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/mekamon-the-gaming-robot-that-can-help-to-shape-the-future.
- ↑ O Brien, Jim (2017-11-15). "Reach Robotics Introduces #MekaMon, A real life gaming robot". TechBuzzIreland. https://techbuzzireland.com/2017/11/15/reach-robotics-introduces-mekamon-a-real-life-gaming-robot-gaming-ar-robots/.
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