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Japanese Robot Guards to Patrol Shops And Offices

Posted by Zonk on from the we'll-be-ready-for-the-zentradi dept.

Clarinase writes "Robots will be patrolling Japan's streets, offices, shopping malls and other public places for the safety of the people. Guardrobo D1 is equipped with a camera and sensors to detect any signs of trouble. It will then alert the human guards via radio with camera footage of possible troubles. This is one of the technological advancement vital to the aging population of Japan, where 1 in 5 Japanese are over 65 years old."

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  1. Who guards the robot? by nokilli · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's guarding shopping malls? That means it's guarding shoes.

    Who cares about shoes?

    GRAB THE ROBOT!

  2. You know people will take it seriously by neuro.slug · · Score: 4, Funny

    what with a name like Guardrobo.

    But does it have frickin' laser beams?

    1. Re:You know people will take it seriously by neuro.slug · · Score: 5, Funny

      I sure as hell hope we can't run Windows on it.

      "Hello, I am Guardrobo D1 anGET B1GGER WITH V1AGRA!"

    2. Re:You know people will take it seriously by ScrewMaster · · Score: 5, Funny

      Yeah, no kidding ... now, naming it a "deathmaster", "berserkerbot" or "murdroid" would command more respect. After all, how many shoplifters or burglars would want to argue the right-of-way with a "kill-o-matic 500"?

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    3. Re:You know people will take it seriously by Alien+Being · · Score: 4, Funny

      There was a memory fab in Japan that used mobile factory robots. The robots were called "Rainbow", which when pronounced by the Japanese employees sounds like "Rambo". The name fit, because the robots had a tendency to shake, rattle, and sometimes break wafers as they did their deliveries.

      One time, my boss was seated at a desk with tables to each side of him when Rambo brushed into the back of his chair. It just stopped and locked its wheels. He was trapped until an operator saw the alert.

  3. Decent programming? by HaloZero · · Score: 4, Funny

    ED-209: Please put down your weapon. You have 20 seconds to comply.
    Shopper: Wtf?
    [ED-209 blows shopper away.]

    I'm sure that'd go over real well.

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  4. Time for Robot Insurance by cbrocious · · Score: 4, Funny

    Old Lady #1: When my ex-husband passed away, the insurance company said his policy didn't cover him. Old Lady #2: They didn't have enough money for the funeral. Old Lady #3: It's so hard nowadays, with all the gangs and rap music.. Old Lady #1: What about the robots? Old Lady #4: Oh, they're everywhere! Old Lady #1: I don't even know why the scientists make them. Old Lady #2: Darren and I have a policy with Old Glory Insurance, in case we're attacked by robots. Old Lady #1: An insurance policy with a robot plan? Certainly, I'm too old. Old Lady #2: Old Glory covers anyone over the age of 50 against robot attack, regardless of current health. [ cut to Sam Waterston, Compensated Endorser ] Sam Waterson: I'm Sam Waterston, of the popular TV series "Law & Order". As a senior citizen, you're probably aware of the threat robots pose. Robots are everywhere, and they eat old people's medicine for fuel. Well, now there's a company that offers coverage against the unfortunate event of robot attack, with Old Glory Insurance. Old Glory will cover you with no health check-up or age consideration. [ SUPER: Limitied Benefits First Two Years ] You need to feel safe. And that's harder and harder to do nowadays, because robots may strike at any time. [ show pie chart reading "Cause of Death in Persons Over 50 Years of Age": Heart Disease, 42% - Robots, 58% ] And when they grab you with those metal claws, you can't break free.. because they're made of metal, and robots are strong. Now, for only $4 a month, you can achieve peace of mind in a world full of grime and robots, with Old Glory Insurance. So, don't cower under your afghan any longer. Make a choice. [ SUPER: "WARNING: Persons denying the existence of Robots may be Robots themselves. ] Old Glory Insurance. For when the metal ones decide to come for you - and they will.

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  5. Protection? by iSeal · · Score: 5, Funny

    *Thief enters mall.*

    *Thief notices $50 shoes.*

    *Thief alterted by $10,000 robot.*

    *Thief steals robot AND shoes.*

  6. Duh! by ZosX · · Score: 4, Funny

    Thank you Captain Obvious.

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  7. Re:Well... by Hogwash+McFly · · Score: 4, Funny

    Drop the intellectual property, you have 45 seconds to comply...

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