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The Robots are Coming

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. I for one... by roseblood · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    welcome our Linux powered robotic overlords

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  2. Linus? by Lord_Dweomer · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    I, for one, welcome our new robotic........errr....Linus Torlverlord.

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  3. Maybe we will force them to hand over those fruits by Cryofan · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You know, the citizens can elect representatives that redistribute wealth to the people from those who own the robots.....

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