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Beware The Rotundus Rover

Posted by Hemos on from the where-is-the-prisoner dept.

EasyTarget writes "Originally developed as a Mars Rover, the Swedish developers of the Rotundus are now pitching their all-terrain pendulum powered sphere as a robotic Security Guard. I'm sure I have seen this in action already."

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  1. 24 hour security by FluffyPanda · · Score: 5, Funny

    In the security business as a whole there is a strong pressure to replace humans with technology in order to reduce costs and increase security. Substantial savings are possible because a single security officer can cost up to $200 000 for a 24 hour service.

    Wages: $20,000
    Perks: $10,000
    Employer contributions: $15,000
    Caffeine required for continuous operation: $155,000

  2. Re:They figured out step 2 by Dun+Malg · · Score: 4, Funny
    Errr...

    Step 2: Sell the rover to gullible, security conscious firms?

    Clearly their intention...though I think they'd end up making more money by simply doing:

    2. Fire Rick Berman out of a cannon, charging $5 admission to watch

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    If a job's not worth doing, it's not worth doing right.
  3. Has anyone done the Happy Fun Ball joke yet? by DarthWiggle · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball!"

    Meh.