Student Makes Real-Life Portal Turret 91
lukehopewell1 writes "A Penn State robotics student has gone to the effort of building a working, automated turret from the video game series Portal. Powered by a webcam, Arduino boards and hacked up USB-missile launchers, this is one serious piece of kit that is just as adorable as its in-game counterpart. "
Yes (Score:5, Insightful)
Whyyyyy? (Score:4, Insightful)
I don't blame you.
And? (Score:4, Insightful)
Is this of special note because its slightly reminiscent of Portal? These guys put together an amazing tracking turret and stuffed it with paintballs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxBa5bQfTGc&feature=player_embedded#t=62s
http://www.paintballsentry.com/
Its tracking and rate of fire is pretty terrifying, in fact. I don't see why it couldn't be sleeved to look like a Portal turret too and be way more impressive.
Re:Really slashdot? (Score:3, Insightful)
I'm an idiot and I couldn't mock this up.
It's obviously not professional/military grade but I still found it impressive. Are you the type to mock amateur artwork because it's not Monet or Rembrandt?
Nope. (Score:2, Insightful)
This looks as much like a portal turret as a stick figure looks like an actual human.