Post AUAVPchBiIdsQSbV8y by tlalexander@queer.party
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 (DIR) Post #AUAN2ZBFoii9ELA61g by tlalexander@queer.party
       2023-03-31T06:20:16Z
       
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       Here’s one of the four robotic corner assemblies for the farm robot, with a photo of the robot for reference. These are the first prototypes of a new design and I will certainly simplify the wiring!
       
 (DIR) Post #AUAN2no3RG4AajQHRo by piggo@piggo.space
       2023-03-31T06:30:47.753257Z
       
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       @tlalexander what will these do? My idea of a farming robot is "burn weeds with laser" but that's maybe too much for a solar robot 🤔
       
 (DIR) Post #AUAVPchBiIdsQSbV8y by tlalexander@queer.party
       2023-03-31T08:01:49Z
       
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       @piggo yeah so actually we have plenty of power for that. The robot has an 800 watt solar array and super capacitors that allow burst power of several kilowatts. My 40 electrical watts laser cutter at home can cut fabric, and the vehicle drive system only needs about 60 watts to drive on level ground at a walking pace. But yeah the goal is to first build a general purpose vehicle capable of carrying a variety of tools. We will work with a community of users to design tools for different farming contexts. Ultimately we want it to be useful for every step of the farming process. More details here:https://community.twistedfields.com/c/research-blog/