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Unread 05-28-2008, 08:34 AM
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Re: [Official 2008 Game Design] New Technology Discussions

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Originally Posted by Chris_Elston View Post
Game Sensors:
DARPA uses these all the time. SICK brand seems to be the most popular. However with the rules of the part cost, this sensor cost more than the current 2008 rules allowed. However that was 2008, and this is 2009. :-)
Laser range finders are definitely a cool idea but don't have to cost a lot. I could see a rookie team doing something like http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~twd25/w...er_ranger.html and besting veterans right out of the gate.
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