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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. Dijjer links to movies by Sanity · · Score: 4, Informative
    There are a couple of cool movies on the site, but they are pretty big. To save the servers, here are some Dijjer links to them (be patient, Dijjer can take a while to get going, but then it speeds up):
    1. Re:Dijjer links to movies by DarKry · · Score: 5, Insightful

      What better way to spread a trojan than make it a requirement for a link on slashdot... :)

      Not saying thats the case, just a thought.

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  2. Another article by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn6932 Another article which might be useful since their site is slashdotted now...

  3. Best error ever by BearJ · · Score: 4, Interesting

    530 Sorry, the maximum number of allowed clients (10) already connected Man, what a massive client limit. Ironically, it's probably what will keep their server from grinding to a total halt...though I shudder to think how many 530's it's spewing out at the moment.

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  4. 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

  5. Re:Other uses? by Quiet_Desperation · · Score: 5, Insightful
    I have trouble believing that something that makes a good security guard also makes a good children's toy...

    Dogs?

  6. Re:Got Mirror ? by FinchWorld · · Score: 5, Informative

    Here , Here , Here , And Here

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  7. 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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  8. BitTorrent by Nahor · · Score: 4, Informative

    Here you go.
    Max initial upload 30KB/s.
    Up for the next 24h or so.

  9. Has anyone done the Happy Fun Ball joke yet? by DarthWiggle · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball!"

    Meh.