Radical Vision Systems, Inc. April 11, 1988 Dear Sirs; Enclosed is a video presentation of the prototype AT-6060 Pneumatic Robot Controller. The controller was originally designed to overcome the burden imposed by the AC output module. Unlike this module, the system I have designed allows editing of the program as well as storing and retrieving the programs on 5 1/4" diskettes. The prototye software is one hunderedd percent functional, however, a new version is being written which allows a simultaneous graphic representation of the robot as the program is being run to facilitate simple system debugging. Due to limitations in my equipment, the software is curretly available for a Tandy Color Computer 3. This computer is very cost effective ($149, less than $500 for complete system) and has more than the required performance, as well as the advanced graphics, to successfully control this robot to it's fullest extent. Recently it was brought to my attention that there was a desire to run such software on the Apple II series, as well as the IBM PC. I have had little programming experience with these systems. If you were interested in marketing such a product, it would not be such a bad idea to sell the Color Computer 3 with the advanced software and controller as a package. Tandy does have an excellent discount program. The hardware of the interface itself is extremely cost effective. The controller hardware can be built for well under $100. This is prototype equipment and at this time is incapable of handling the 120 volt inputs the robot provides through it's position sensors. The newest version will be able to access these. In conclusion, I would just like to say that I feel this system is a much more efficient way to program this robot. Also, please keep in mind that this robot is being controlled by a computer system and controller which added together cost less than $700. An entire system, including robot, controller, software, computer, monitor, and disk drive can be sold for approximately $7500. Consider the possibilities now open for almost any middle or high school. For about $7500, a school could purchase and run a complete robotic system. The market for this is extensive, since it places a Lab-Volt robot system in a competitive price range with Commodore and other systems currently on the market. Please keep in mind that this is all prototpe equipment and the presentation was totally unrehearsed, so excuse any "bugs" or "glitches" that may arise. Sincerely yours, Mike Pepe