Photo Diary
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Brent and Abby on the path to meet the ERA in Lith Canyon. |
They start by using the ERA as a workbench, storing samples and tools, reviewing the plan, and reminding themselves of the voice commands available. |
Then Brent commands the ERA to follow him and they walk to the next waypoint. |
Abby scrapes a sample into a bag with the ERA told to stop in the middle their work area. |
After about 1.5 hours, it's time to replace the batteries, plus we removed Brent's backpack cover to avoid more overheating problems. |
Further down the canyon, Brent has stopped the ERA near where he wants to work. |
As a test, Brent is instructed to stand behind a rock and say "Follow me." The robot managed to turn to narrowly avoid the rock (especially difficult because backing up is disabled when the cart is attached). |
Heading to the furthest point, Abby and Brent have realized they don't need to baby the robot--just keep on walking and it will find a path. But still they turn around now and then, curious to watch its progress. |
