The mikeBot Project Times


Firecontrol May 11, 1997 $1.50 Sundays

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mikeBot Weapon Technology in new Airforce Jet

[ May 11, 1997, mikeBot press ] The new Airforce jet, codenamed "Dingo", will be using technology derived from mikeBot, pentagon sources say.

"mikeBot selects targets based on their distance and hatelevel. Hate is all the damage caused by one player throughout a match. This will be used by the Dingo when selecting hostile countries to target," said an unnamed researcher on the Dingo project.

Possible enhancements to the target selection capabilities of mikeBot include incorportating the current frags of each player, and their guessed weapon, said Mike.

mikeBot also determines where the walls are, according to the BSP-tree for the level, using a secret formula apparently discovered by the Vikings. Selecting weapons is based on range and leaf type; mikeBot won't use the LG under water, nor when the target is too far away. Similarily, the RL is not used for close targets.

Dingo head researcher Tan also mentioned, "mikeBot will lead targets based on lag and projectile velocity. Our aircraft will attempt to accomplish similar goals." Although we were unable to determine the exact algorithm used, rumours indicate the method can be found over at the StoogeBot Project.


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