boston.com — Robotic systems continue to evolve, slowly penetrating many areas of our lives, from manufacturing, medicine and remote exploration to entertainment, security and personal assistance. Collected here are a handful of images of our recent robotic past, and perhaps a glimpse into the near future.
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jsnchmpnMar 5, 2009
NSFW!!!Insert robot into one of these:<a class="user" href="http://www.realdoll.com">http://www.realdoll.com</a>...then, program to clean the house.(yes, that applies to the male version too :)Presto! Better than a Roomba!
waluumMar 5, 2009
#8: how does it know that it's grabbing your collar and not twisting your neck?#15: he probably would have gotten away if he wasn't wearing loafers.#26: reminds me of <a class="user" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqi5F5MqqTQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqi5F5MqqTQ</a>#30: family reunion?
efilnikufesinMar 5, 2009
hm...what should we call our robot that kind of looks like a lobster...I know! Robo-Lobster! Dugg for originality.
shortyjacobsMar 5, 2009
holy s**t that's creepy.
Closed AccountMar 6, 2009
If the robot with the Rickshaw takes off Newman and Kramer will have to find a new business
gavintlgoldMar 6, 2009
I actually got to try one out on a field trip. It's surprisingly easy to use. Very exciting technology.
efferriMar 6, 2009
Wow they even had the Terminator on this list. Sweet!<a class="user" href="http://dupits.blogspot.com">http://dupits.blogspot.com</a>
endgameMar 6, 2009
IF WE CONTINUE DOWN THIS PATH WE ARE DEAD....WE ARE ALL DEAD!
kcolwell24Mar 7, 2009
Oh God Big Dog is the most frightening creation on this Earth. :(It's just so... creepy! :(Mars rover is win, though.