If you can't find a partner worthy of your time, maybe the '2Robot' from Novag will get your competitive juices flowing. The game board has a robotic arm which becomes your rival. The game has 128 playing levels, 736 byte RAM, 8MHz system clock speed, and hint key. You can even take chess lessons from the robotic arm in the game's training mode. You may need to, 2Robot usually solves to 'mate' in 6 moves.
The 2Robot will not be available until September 2008, however you can pre-order now at ChessUsa.com.
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Novag 2Robot Chess Game
Trend Themes
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2. AI Learning - Chess Robots can provide a platform for AI systems to learn and improve with time.
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Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Robotics and AI is expanding the traditional gaming industry, offering users a new and unique experience.
2. Education & Training - The automation of training in chess could expand to other areas of education and training.
3. Robotics - The development of a robotic chess opponent demonstrates the growth of the robotics industry and its explorations into various fields.