by Humanoido

Penguin SuperHero

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A tiny superhero is born out of a stock robot parts kit and unique DIY software. Our meek Penguin friend is now empowered to be a mighty superhero and do great things - using only half the programming memory page for seven new superpowers. What comes next? The rest is up to you and Penguin!

THE SEVEN SUPERPOWERS

After reviewing the list of Penguin's attributes and on-board gadgets, it was decided to create these seven superpowers:

• 1) Power to determine the relative path of a storm
• 2) The power to always know directions
• 3) Power to provide a special moment in time
• 4) A power to make you sleep!
• 5) The power to see in total darkness
• 6) Power to send a rescue message with light waves
• 7) Power of life extension

STORM POWER OVERVIEW

You're outside and a storm is approaching. Suddenly there's a big flash of lightning. A few seconds later, you hear the thunder and press the reset button. Penguin has the power to report the storm distance, on the segment display, in miles. This can potentially save your life, in the event of a tornado, hurricane, typhoon, or category storm, letting you know if the storm is approaching you or moving away from you, giving you advanced warning and time to seek safe shelter.

DIRECTION POWER OVERVIEW

Direction Power - You're in the deep woods on a camping trip and hiking, and become lost. Maybe you have food and water for only a couple days. The skies are overcast and there are no stars or visible sun, just trees and mountains. Penguin Robot will save you! He will track and report directions of North South East and West, and you'll find your way back to civilization!

TIME POWER OVERVIEW

Time Power - More powerful than a human's concept of time! Focus your world into Penguin's precise power minute! The power of this time is amazing. Focus your energy, mind and body, to this time. One minute of exercise. One minute of deep breathing. One minute of meditation and relaxation. One minute of rest. One minute of concentration. Generate Chi energy. Mind train. Create life focus. Improve health. Organize yourself. Time Power - one minute a day, or one minute throughout the day, it can change your life.

SLEEP POWER OVERVIEW

Sleep Power - You cannot sleep at night, and you must report to work the next day. If you don't sleep, you could lose life or limb by becoming drowsy when working with heavy machinery, driving in busy traffic or even crossing the street at a busy intersection. Never fear, Penguin is here - with the magical power of sleep inducing! Insomniacs beware! The code is designed to make you sleepy!

LIGHT POWER OVERVIEW

Light Power - the ability to send a rescue message using light waves - SOS in light code! You're on an outing, camping, exploring, with friends and night approaches but you become separated from the party in the darkness. You don't know the direction they went. Use the power of light to send a traceable message in the dark which your friends can see, follow, and find you! Utilizing full candelabra output from a blue LED segment display output device, lighting as many segments simultaneously as possible (all 7), signals of light can be sent across space and time. These messages can travel faster than the speed of sound and potentially farther, for maximizing efficiency, power and range.

NIGHT POWER OVERVIEW

Night Power - You're inside the house and the electricity goes off at night, or you're outside walking at night and it's pitch dark. You need to find your way in the dark, however, hidden dangerous obstacles lie directly within your path. Don't fall, break bones, and end up in the hospital! Penguin Robot will use his power of night vision to see in total darkness and alert you to dangerous objects in, out to a distance of 9-feet, saving you from potential pain, injury, and doctor bills!

LIFE POWER OVERVIEW

Life Power - Life extension and longevity is something many people dream about! Face it, some of us have a sedentary life style, and could use more exercise. It's known that exercise is the key to increased health, preventing hardening of the arteries, and maintaining good conditioning leading to a longer life. Penguin will pedometer the lead in a simple but healthy aerobic workout with you, for life extension. Can you keep up with this tiny but relentless Zen Master? See the full article on Robot Magazine