I was reading your journal and getting the update on the robot-- fascinating!

It got me thinking, I wonder how they make the floats that make up the "floating key chains". They have a dense rubber outside but still float.

Just an idea I thought I would share, as you all seek a solution to the flotation problem.

Kristin Smile

Robin Ellwood

Hello Kristin,
Thanks for the GREAT idea! Our first line of "attack" will be to epoxy the existing floats - we have a "dipping day" planned. The buoyancy has been adjusted perfectly; our preference is to avoid undoing what is currently working. If the epoxy doesn't work, we will jump on the floating key chain idea!
Thanks for checking in and offering such a great solution idea!
We'll know soon!
Sincerely,
Robin and the Robot Team!