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Robytes by Jeff Eckert
Stimulating Robot Tidbits
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GeerHead by David Geer
Pace Robotics Lab — Activevision
Robot Technology Captures
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Twin Tweaks
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Back to Basics: Why Turning RC Cars
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Ask Mr. Roboto by Pete Miles
Your Problems Solved Here
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Dif ferent Bits
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Artificial Life — Part 1:
Introduction to Genetic Algorithms
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Robotics Resources
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Robot Kits for Easier Robotics
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The Holy Grail of Combat Robotics
Usable Melty Brain (Part 2)
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Manufacturing: Win With
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Results and Upcoming Competitions
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BotsIQ Gone Varsity
Robot Profile
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Appetizer
by Allison F. Walton and Filomena Serpa
When Art and Servos Mix
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Then and Now by Tom Carroll
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