Castrol Flossie robot learns to ride bikes

To help it better test the performance of its synthetic oils, Castrol has developed a robotic test rider named “Flossie.” Capable of operating flawlessly for long periods of time in the extreme heat and noise of a dyno room, Flossie rides bikes on a dynamometer, a rolling drum that measures an engine’s output. Flossie is also able to learn the subtle changes in clutch feel, throttle response and shift pattern, enabling it to teach itself to operate any bike or scooter.
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