This article is over 13 years old and may contain outdated information
Recommended Videos
Students at Stanford University have finally made it possible to have a lightsaber fight with a robot. Be still my heart. In the video, the students who worked on the project explain why they decided to build a sword-fighting robot (spoilers: because they could, that’s why), and why there’s is unique. You may have seen robots fencing with each other, but this robot tracks and responds to the human fighter’s movement, making it a truly interactive experience.
And those colorful “lightsabers” aren’t just for show, either. The robot tracks the position of the green sword, so if you turn to the Dark Side and take up the red saber, the bot will be blind to you.
(via IEEE)
The Mary Sue is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Published: Jul 18, 2011 12:13 pm