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Subject: Re: (OT) A summer diversion - - RoboCup 2005

Author: Mark Ryan

Date: 14:45:16 07/20/05

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On July 20, 2005 at 15:27:48, Steve B wrote:

>>I would favour the Novag Robot even in a physical contest.  I suspect it would
>>be relatively easy to program the Novag Robot to throw a thumping right hook
>>that would easily overcome the kicking abilities of the soccer robots.
>
>
>dont joke Mark
>
>the Novag Robot has an "Emotions " feature
>the only computer ever released to have this feature
>when this feature is engaged, if it sees it is in an inferior position, the
>Robot will try to distract the player by making low pitiful beeping tones and
>waiving its arm in an eratic unpredictable manner also flashing lights on the
>side panel
>
>when it smells victory(a forced mate for example) it raises its arm in glorious
>triumph and makes very annoying gleeful taunting  sounding tones
>
>when it sees certain defeat..it has been known,on occassion, to take a swipe at
>the player..claw open
>
>Always Play It At A Safe Distance Regards
>Steve

Brilliant!!!

Someone told me (although I don't see how it's possible) that, if it loses a
game, it gives its opponent the finger.

Chess for Tigers Regards,
Mark




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