Eco Factor: Solar-powered robot built using a Coleman cooler.
Built by nature loving DIYer Steve Norris, the CoolerBot is a solar-powered telepresence robot that carries an infrared video camera and a Nikon digital SLR camera for nature photography and is powered entirely by the energy harvested by its two solar panels.
Built using a 48-quart Coleman cooler, the CoolerBot uses a tail-dragger design with 14” wheels in front and a 10” rear caster wheel, which is mounted using a PVC pipe. The robot is propelled by two motors that are powered by separate 10 amp hour 12 volt SLA batteries, which are recharged by the two onboard solar panels.
Via: MakeZine
