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Tarzan the swinging robot could be the future of farming
Some farmers already use drones to monitor their crops, but a team of researchers from Georgia Tech have created a far more interesting alternative. Instead of designing yet another drone, they created a robot inspired by Kristen Bell's favorite animal: the sloth. However, they named it "Tarzan" after the most recognizable character who moves by swinging from vine to vine. You see, their machine was designed to move like the fictional jungle dweller. Tarzan will be able to swing over crops using its 3D-printed claws and parallel guy-wires stretched over fields. It will then take measurements and pictures of each plant with its built-in camera while suspended.
Italian dev secures Tarzan rights
"Hey Joystiq, is this post just an excuse to use the video of 'Tarzan Boy,' which you love so very much?" ... Well, yes, dear reader, we loves us some Baltimora. But we're betting some of you would still be interested to hear that Italian developer Twelve has secured the rights to Tarzan from the estate of his creator Edgar Rice Burroughs.Twelve says they'll be using Gamebryo, but won't reveal any details beyond that. If we could make two specific requests: More Phil and more Collins.
