From TheRobotGroupWiki

Rick Abbott

About

Rick is one of the groups' machining gurus. He is involved in many projects 
where he has custom machined many of the parts.  During the past year, he has managed
to squander practically all of his spare time building a life size R2D2 Robot.  

His wife and family are anxious to add this new member to the family.  Completion is planned by year end 2009.