RB5X
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The RB5X is a cylinder-shaped robot with an arm and a transparent, dome-shaped top. It has an RS-232
communications interface. It was first released circa 1983. Its inputs include eight bumper panels, a photodiode
and a sonic transducer. The robot learns from experience.
The robot was often given away as a prize on the video game based game show Starcade
RS-232
In telecommunications, RS-232 is the traditional name for a series of standards for serial binary single-ended data and control signals connecting between a DTE and a DCE . It is commonly used in computer serial ports...
communications interface. It was first released circa 1983. Its inputs include eight bumper panels, a photodiode
Photodiode
A photodiode is a type of photodetector capable of converting light into either current or voltage, depending upon the mode of operation.The common, traditional solar cell used to generateelectric solar power is a large area photodiode....
and a sonic transducer. The robot learns from experience.
The robot was often given away as a prize on the video game based game show Starcade
Starcade
Starcade was a game show where contestants competed against one another by playing arcade video games. The series originally aired on WTBS from 1982–1983, followed by a run in syndication for the following season....