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"Arthur," TERRAPIN tm turtle robot
Major collection: Science & Technology
Object type: robot
Maker: Terrapin, Inc
Place made: United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
Date made: c. 1979-1980
Materials: electronics; plastic; metal
2007.019.001
Object type: robot
Maker: Terrapin, Inc
Place made: United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
Date made: c. 1979-1980
Materials: electronics; plastic; metal
Kit robot manufactured by Terrapin, Inc. (Cambridge, MA) used in conjunction with Terrapin LOGO Language for the Apple II computer. The "Turtle" robot has plastic dome over circuitry and two rubber-tired wheels, lights at front. Labeled "Arthur" on top.
2007.019.001