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My Rock, Paper, Scissors Robot Never Loses (+9 Other Inventions)

Mark Rober

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The robot 'Rocky' is unbeatable at Rock, Paper, Scissors because it uses an IR hand motion detector and mini-computer to see your move 100 times per second and actuate its 3D-printed hand to throw the winning shape.

  • ๐Ÿค– The robot's strategy is 0% win rate for humans, regardless of strategy.
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ It tracks hand position and finger movements to determine your throw.
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Human players can increase their odds to 75% by following a specific pattern of moves based on whether they win or lose.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ A $10,000 prize is offered to anyone who can beat Rocky fair and square.

A man points excitedly at a wooden robot with googly eyes and a robotic hand, which is holding a rock.