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The Robots are Coming

Posted by michael on from the metal-man dept.

An anonymous reader writes "LinuxDevices.com's new 'Linux-powered Robots Quick Reference Guide' offers an interesting glimpse into of some Linux-powered robots currently available or near production, and provides an extensive reading list with further information on Linux in robotics. According to a fascinating article at TechNewsWorld, Linux is poised to play a centrol role in an emerging industry that many expect to overtake the PC industry in size: robotics. Japan is currently driving robot innovation, according to the article, impelled by a looming labor shortage. Consumer robots like the Sony Aibo and Honda Asimo make headlines, but ubiquitous, cheap, and practical utility robots are what most Japanese robot makers are focused on, and 'carmaker Honda believes that robots will become its most important business,' according to the TechNewsWorld article. Watch out -- the Linux-powered robots are on the march!"

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  1. We prefer... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    ..the term "Electronic-American", you insensitive carbon-based clods!

  2. Linux-powered robots? by paul248 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Finally, a solution to our needless dependence on batteries!

  3. Take this to the bank by paiute · · Score: 4, Funny

    There is no reason for any individual to have a robot in his home.

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  4. Re:Perhaps... by Neop2Lemus · · Score: 3, Funny
    Simple! The robots will be collectively owned!

    Its nay-sayers like you who keep us back from this wonderful utopia of endless beaches and relaxation. Sometimes I wonder if you're with us or the robots.

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  5. Robots are Coming? by twoslice · · Score: 4, Funny

    Sounds like Data and Tasha Yar are at it again...

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  6. Robonurse, come here sweet thing .... by RealProgrammer · · Score: 3, Funny
    Meanwhile, Mitsubishi is targeting the medical market. The company has developed a robot designed to perform many functions that a human nurse can perform.

    Hmm, but I bet they don't look as nice in white stockings.

    I wonder how long before they develop a blow-up version.

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  7. Re:You already have several robots in your home by paiute · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think there is a world market for maybe five robots. I have travelled the length and breadth of this country and talked with the best people, and I can assure you that robotics is a fad that won't last out the year.

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  8. "We, the Electonric People" by ciaran_o_riordan · · Score: 3, Funny

    Ah, now I get it. Diebold didn't fake any election results, the machines were just exercising their right to vote. That's okay then.

    So are the thoughts of Electronic Americans covered by the DMCA?

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