White Lies: the empathic robot painter

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October 11th, 2007 4

Trossen Robotics runs a monthly contest to encourage interesting and innovative robot-related projects. The winning entry this month (September) is an art piece called White Lies, a mysterious robot painting machine housed in old sewing cabinet that paints as you approach and touch it. First place winners of the contest get a $200 Trossen Robotics gift certificate.

Emotive Reflectivation: White Lies – Link

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