Thief Causes Major Robotic Pain to University
I recently had the opportunity to travel and rent a car, something I haven't done for quite a while as I don't like to drive cars that belong to others. Since I had no other choice, I felt compelled to also rent a GPS unit, a Garmin. Garmin became our trusty little friend as my wife and I got to sight see and enjoy our little vacation spot. We felt in love with Garmin and miss it terribly.
But this entry is not about our trusted little friend, but more about an Underwater robotics unit which was stolen last week from some one's car at the Dallas' Southern Methodist University. My thought is who in their right mind would leave such a valuable piece in their car to begin with. One of the first things the rental car lady adviced me to do was not to leave Garmin behind in the parked car. Garmin, although priceless to us, retails for $500 or $600. This Underwater Robot cost many, many more ducats.
The robot, created by the University's Robotics Club, was set to be entered into an international competition taking place in San Diego this week, as reported by the Dallas Morning News.
This robot was an almost priceless possession for the Club and was to become the first time the University would have been able to the Underwater category, what could have become a huge success. Instead, the robot was stolen as left behind in one of the club members vehicles.
The Club is offering a $500, no questions asks, reward for the safe return of the robot in time for entrance into the competition.
But this entry is not about our trusted little friend, but more about an Underwater robotics unit which was stolen last week from some one's car at the Dallas' Southern Methodist University. My thought is who in their right mind would leave such a valuable piece in their car to begin with. One of the first things the rental car lady adviced me to do was not to leave Garmin behind in the parked car. Garmin, although priceless to us, retails for $500 or $600. This Underwater Robot cost many, many more ducats.
The robot, created by the University's Robotics Club, was set to be entered into an international competition taking place in San Diego this week, as reported by the Dallas Morning News.
This robot was an almost priceless possession for the Club and was to become the first time the University would have been able to the Underwater category, what could have become a huge success. Instead, the robot was stolen as left behind in one of the club members vehicles.
The Club is offering a $500, no questions asks, reward for the safe return of the robot in time for entrance into the competition.
Labels: consumer, Garmin, Underwater Robot
