G4 Cube given wheels, automation, the will to race Woz's Segway

Not wanting the Allspark to beat them to the punch, the gang at thinkingbricks has given life to an Apple G4 Cube, complete with LEGO Mindstorms NXT-borne retractable wheels, a Bluetooth controller, automation via sensors, and a creepy red LED. That transparent base really makes the wheel deployment much more dramatic, a nice touch if we do say so ourselves. There aren't any step-by-step instructions, but there should be plenty of information at the page if you're thiking of making your own as a weekend project. Either way, be sure to check it out on video, located after the break.

[fanman @ May 30th 2009 7:39AM]

Only compatible with certain roads?

I should have quit while I was ahead.

[Major_Player @ May 30th 2009 8:20AM]

you mean "a head"

AHAHAHHA!!!

[b @ May 30th 2009 12:42PM]

uptil now i still maintain that the g4 cube is one of the all-time beautiful machine, despite the overheating issues.

[chefgon_ign @ May 30th 2009 1:09PM]

I've always thought that the G4 Cube was kind of bizarre looking, like they almost had a beautiful concept but something is missing. I'm not sure what, but it has always struck me as an incomplete thought.

Now the G4 iMac, that was a freaking beautiful machine. The modern iMacs look so bland in comparison.

[superhobo @ May 30th 2009 8:01AM]

I'm afraid I can't let you win, Steve...

[The Observer @ May 30th 2009 11:59AM]

LOL for Odyssey 2001 reference =) that was my first thought when I saw that photo.

[Derry Quinn @ May 30th 2009 8:03AM]

"We're sorry, no embeddable videoas are currently selected for this player"

[superhobo @ May 30th 2009 8:05AM]

Because it's a not a videoa player.

[Mizzike @ May 30th 2009 8:24AM]

lol

[Major_Player @ May 30th 2009 9:16AM]

LOL-as run

[Monkoosbob0 @ May 30th 2009 8:45AM]

yeah, the embed is screwed up

[Major_Player @ May 30th 2009 9:17AM]

Like you Ex-Wife

[strider_mt2k @ May 30th 2009 8:48AM]

Helper often speaks of the coming war between men and the brotherhood of machines...

[GingerFox @ May 30th 2009 8:48AM]

I like the red eye its a creepy touch:)

[Major_Player @ May 30th 2009 9:18AM]

Like your Ex-Wife

[strider_mt2k @ May 30th 2009 8:51AM]

Darnit I meant "H.E.L.P.eR."

Sorry, Soul-bot.

sorry

[ijyt @ May 30th 2009 9:45AM]

I can't let you do that Steve.

[the real Brad @ May 30th 2009 10:02AM]

I don't want Hal to roam around my house!

[Eduardo @ May 30th 2009 12:20PM]

LOL! You're right! That creepy red light gives it a HAL 9000-ish look...

[Major4Play @ May 30th 2009 10:55AM]

I'm sure this will attempt to take over the world then when it rolls 4 feet away from the wall it's power cable will pull out and human civilisation will be safe once more.

[benahad @ May 30th 2009 11:14AM]

lol Allspark

[schmitt @ May 30th 2009 11:47AM]

Here's the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icC1X5qWmkY

[Eric @ May 30th 2009 11:57AM]

Man, I really miss my G4 cube. I'm really sorry I fried it last year while modding it..........:-(

[Christian Martin @ Jun 1st 2009 5:31PM]

It forgives you, but it's still not coming home.

[liquidmark @ May 30th 2009 12:17PM]

Don't hate us because of your own self-esteem issues.

BTW, that "iphone Alternative" is inferior.

The MAIN FEATURE of the iPhone these days is that it has a ton of software for it that changes its functionality.

If you think the iPhone is just a regular phone that looks good, you are out of your mind. So yeah, your 'real' people can have their crappy device with limited functionality.

Also, I wouldn't describe Apple as a big-heartless corporation. They ARE a business that has to make a profit, but unless you've been in their shoes, you're not really fit to judge.

[Skorn @ May 30th 2009 2:48PM]

GLaDOS has returned.

[superhobo @ May 30th 2009 3:29PM]

Be warned, it's not a companion cube, it's a spy.

The cube is a lie!

[B K-M @ May 30th 2009 6:57PM]

Does anyone else hear "by your command" in their head when they look at this? :)

[JohnTech @ Jun 1st 2009 12:36AM]

This is totally awesome.
the fact that the wheels retract completely is SO CREEPY. with that red LED, too. NICE!