I want to build a "sniper robot"

Ignoramus12003 · 2013-12-26T22:52:09+00:00

I would like to build a sniper robot. This would be a robotic machine, with aa gun, cameras,and a computer inside, that would shoot at targets. It would be based on a stationary platform, meaning that there is no requirement that this robot moves about. Its only job would be, upon command, to aim and shoot at targets. I hope that eventually it could aim and shoot at moving targets,but for the beginning, they will be stationary. To be safe, and for ease of development, it will shoot non-lethal bullets like airsoft bullets or some such. Since it does not need to move,I want it to be powered by 110 volts and, if necessary, compressed air. The platform would be leveled with some precision using adjustable feet. (this will aid in computing trajectory). Acquisition of targets, and calculation of distance and relative location of the target, would be done with two cameras providing stereoscopic effect, like human eyes. What I am hoping is that I can build a robot that would, say,be able to shoot dozens of randomly placed dominoes with astonishing speed. My main qustion is, for now, the following: what kind of airsoft gun can I buy that would be able to shoot without human assistance (no slide racking), and preferably be powered with compressed air, and be relatively consistent, such as 10 MOA or so. I think that I saw one at rip-off fairs and festivals.

Dec 26, 2013 26 Replies

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Jim Wilkins 12 years ago

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pyotr filipivich 12 years ago

Larry Jaques on Sat, 28 Dec 2013

05:12:11 -0800 typed in rec.crafts.metalworking the following:

If I saw such a sight - it would be the rodent repulsion unit.

I got the one way traps.

-- pyotr filipivich "With Age comes Wisdom. Although more often, Age travels alone."

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Lloyd E. Sponenburgh 12 years ago

pyotr filipivich fired this volley in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

My sister-in-law was NOT in your kitchen this morning!

Lloyd

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Larry Jaques 12 years ago

I don't -even- want to know what a pair of steel-toed bunny slippers would cost me...

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Larry Jaques 12 years ago

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew!

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Wes 12 years ago

Might make for an interesting active portion of a home security system. Is it a crimson trace or is it a laser pointer, do ya feel lucky? ;)

Wes

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Wild_Bill 12 years ago

It's been quite a while since I've seen a post from Wes.. happy new year.

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