Python and Robotics?

[Tim Gerla]

> > 
> >> Hello All,
> >>       Hope everyone is well.
> >> I am really new to python, so my question maybe some what stupid to 
> >> some. The question is,  can python be used as a programming language 
> >> for robotics?  eg, controling motors and sensors?
> >> If so, do you know any website that would contain such information ?
> >>
> >> Many thanks
> >> Darren
> >>
> > 

Hi Darren,

I built a robotic mixed-drink dispenser using Python and PyGtk,
controlling a set of windshield-washer pumps connected to my parallel
port. Right now I have pictures but no details:

http://math.umcrookston.edu/~gerla/pictures/barbotics/

I used the ioport module available here:

http://www.hare.demon.co.uk/ioport/ioport.html

If you'd like more information, drop me an email.

-Tim
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