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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. 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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