Meet Skippy the Rock Skipping Robot

   07.11.12

Meet Skippy the Rock Skipping Robot

Most of us are stuck indoors all day because of boring things like jobs. Luckily the clever folks behind Skippy the Robot are trying to give us “remote” access to the outdoors, and specifically a pond in Idaho. Sponsored by the Sun Valley, Idaho tourism bureau, the team behind Skippy the Robot has created an automaton that can remotely skip stones a pond. Users can go online here to remotely skip stones over the Internet. Watch the video below to find out more.

httpv://youtu.be/K-n8zFxUQ64

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I enjoy nearly all types of outdoor activities, especially those which allow me to travel to new and exciting locations. I love power sports whether they are on the water, roads, trails, or simply on untraversed terrain. I also have a particular obsession with anything riding on two wheels. As an avid motorcycle rider I try to spend as much time as possible on my bike, which in turn has allowed me to explore some of Michigan's most enchanting wilderness areas. Additionally, I enjoy and participate in many types of shooting sports, both recreational and competitive. I guess I try to do a little bit of every thing outdoors, and I am constantly searching for new and exciting outdoor activities. Testing.

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