Microsoft Developing Robotics Software

s31523 writes to tell us Microsoft recently announced the launch of their new Microsoft Robotics Group and the first product release, a software program to help robotics developers. Despite the timing this has nothing to do with the recent abdication by Gates, and was actually instigated by Gates before his departure. From the article "It might take many years, but Microsoft believes robotics could present a big opportunity as the market grows, said Tandy Trower, general manager of the Microsoft Robotics Group. He cited estimates predicting that consumer robotics alone will grow into a multibillion-dollar industry in five to 10 years."

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Re:Windows vista

[jonoid]

Aren't all versions of Vista for robotic drones? I mean, what sentient being would actually choose to purchase and use it?

Re:Microsoft Laws of Robotics

[WillAffleckUW]

8. A robot may not retaliate when a chair is thrown at it.

8.1. Except where such a chair might harm Bill Gates, CEO of Microsoft, his spouse, or his heirs.