How do people make robots that move on their own?

[Shrunk Salamander]

I am a builder on SL but not very good at scripts. How would I make a robot be able to move it's arms in a certain way? For example, would it be possible for the robot to reach out and grab a person's avatar? would be fun if it could... X3

[Unklebob Hotaling]

I'm no help, past steering you to the people who can... there is a forums section that deals exclusively with scripting and the people there are goooood.

http://blogs.secondlife.com/community/forums/scripting

Best of luck!

[Shrunk Salamander]

Oh, thanks! X3

[Unklebob Hotaling]

yvw 

also happened to come across this just now, you might find this helpful:

http://blogs.secondlife.com/message/184018#184018

[Farrah Foss]

You make robots or other objects move by scripting each of the prims to move in a pattern or designated way. Not hard, but can be kind of complex.

As to making a robot grab an avatar, no, you can not. You could have it close its arms around the spot the avatar is standing, but not actually grab them. A sensor could get you the position and then your own script could move the robot.

You might check XStreet or in world for Puppet scripts. There are several systems for sale. Most have free trials or free for personal use versions.