Drones and Droids is a co-operative technique recreation developed right here on the Scottish Affiliation for Marine Science (SAMS). In it, you and 4 different sentient beings set out on the deck of the analysis vessel Seol Mara with six of our greatest robots to research an algal bloom close to Lismore. Your mission is to search out the supply of the bloom and decide whether it is harmful earlier than it reaches the seafarms in Ardmucknish bay. The mechanics of the sport are designed to mirror the behaviour of our robots, and the narrative of your mission is advised as you discover the map and take care of varied calamities drawn from the real-life experiences of the roboteers, phycologists and different scientists at SAMS.
We initially designed it as a instructing device, however after good critiques from our native pro-gamers we’re presently working a crowdfunding marketing campaign to permit us to do a full manufacturing run. There’s slightly over a month to go and we’re half-way to our aim of £16000. If we will attain it, we’ll be capable to give a duplicate to each college in Argyll, and have a lot left over to promote, supporting our analysis. If you are interested in robotics, abyssal horrors or instructing the subsequent technology of scientists and technicians about these topics, please think about donating, and regulate the Drones and Droids web site for updates.
Phil Peterson