Apr 20
It may be the first time someone who throws out a ball game’s ceremonial first pitch won’t be embarrassed at their lack of coordination. That’s because PhillieBot can’t feel any emotion.
The jock robot is equipped with its own pitching arm, along with motion tracking capabilities and three wheels for mobility. It will be able to go up to the mound on its own, and then toss the ball at between 30-40 miles per hour.
It’s in celebration of the Phillies’ “Science Day at the Ballpark” today. PhillieBot was created at the University of Philadelphia General Robotics, Automation, Sensing and Perception Lab.
Via UPenn.edu
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