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ROBOTIC BALL TO CHASE

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ROBOTIC BALL TO CHASE A robotic ball, originally designed for use on mars can be used to catch burglars. The device acts as a high tech security guard capable of detecting an intruder with the help of radar and infrared sensors. Once alerted the 2 feet black ball can summon help sound an alarm or pursue the intruders taking pictures at speeds of to 20 mph. The device, developed at the University of Uppsala, acts as a high-tech security guard capable of detecting an intruder thanks to either radar or infra-red sensors. Once alerted, it can summon help, sound an alarm or pursue the intruders, taking pictures. It is capable of travelling at 20mph, somewhat faster than a human being. Even worse for intruders, the robot ball can still give chase over mud, snow and water. The ball relies on an internal pendulum to control its motion which, when shifted, changes the centre of gravity and starts it rolling. Other devices, including microphones, cameras, heat sensors and smoke detectors a