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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. 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...

  2. 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

  3. 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?

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

    Here , Here , Here , And Here

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