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Camel-Riding Robots

Posted by samzenpus on from the stop-stealing-children dept.

misterpies writes "Of the many jobs robots could be put to use, here's one I'll bet not many slashdotters have considered - camel jockeys. According to the BBC, from next year racing camels in the United Arab Emirates will be ridden by robots. And for once, the folks put out of work won't be complaining - mostly children (some as young as four) who are reportedly abducted or sold by their families to unscrupulous racing-camel owners. How long until we see robots take over from humans in other sports?"

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  1. Now, this is an example... by agraupe · · Score: 1, Troll

    Of why a lot of people think the Arab world is screwed up. We'll give you your religion, if you don't blow shit up because of it, but abducting children to use as camel jockies is just bizzare. Building a robot... well, cool... but bizzare.

    1. Re:Now, this is an example... by TheGavster · · Score: 0, Troll

      If your family has been poor and hungry for several generations, why have children? Its called a condom, folks.

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  2. I've watched these races before...... by RichMeatyTaste · · Score: -1, Troll

    The King of the UAE comes to the Cleveland Clinic (Ohio) when he needs medical care.
    When he comes the Clinic snatches some Middle East programming off the satellites. The usual fare includes what we call the "camel racing channel" and the "belly dancing channel."

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    Ever feel like you are driving the getaway car?
  3. Won't be long now... by howman · · Score: -1, Troll

    Steeple chase... Kentucky Derby... Elepahant Racing in India... Microbot Schumacher wins its 70th drivers championship... Bob's small robot repair and swamp buggy design...
    I guess I should have just written, "I don't know what to say to this story."

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    flinging poop since 1969
  4. Re:Wow. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I agree.Except for exposing the jewish camel owners using the kidnapped children,I see no merit of this story.