ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions. ***************************************************************************** Hi, I have two robotics queries. 1. We want to have an exhibit where the visitors control a robot via the internet. The robot will be accessible in the gallery but will be penned in. Has anyone got a suggestion for a robot? I would like one that can move along the floor but will use a robot arm if necessary. The robot will need to be able to survive visitors wanting to smash it into a wall (eg have sensors that can pick up objects) I've looked into Rovio but have come across reviews that state that its battery only last one hour. 2. Our Paro robotic seal is reaching the end of its life. We would like to replace it but want to look at less expensive options. The main criteria is that the robot responds to being petted and that it is robust. It doesn't have to walk. Thanks in advance for your help. Amy Amy Johnston Public Operations Manager Science Alive! p +643 3534575 f +643 3655189 [log in to unmask] www.sciencealive.co.nz Science Alive! is hosting Top Secret. Your Mission: Solve a high tech mystery. When: 16 May to 26 July 2009. Visit <http://www.sciencealive.co.nz/> www.sciencealive.co.nz for details. *********************************************************************** For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org. Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at www.exhibitfiles.org. The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. To learn more, visit http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html. To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to [log in to unmask]