SQUEE: The Robot Squirrel

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Date Introduced
1951
Photographer
Richards, Mark
Dimensions
overall: 12 in x 9 in x 24 in
Credit Line
Courtesy of Gordon and Gwen Bell
Copyright Owner
© Mark Richards
Object ID
B1630.01

Squee used two light sensors and two contact switches to hunt for ”nuts” (actually, tennis balls) and drag them to its nest. Squee was described as “75% reliable,” but it worked well only in a very dark room.