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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. 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!"

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

    *Thief enters mall.*

    *Thief notices $50 shoes.*

    *Thief alterted by $10,000 robot.*

    *Thief steals robot AND shoes.*

  4. 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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    The higher the technology, the sharper that two-edged sword.