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Robots To Control Oil Drilling Platforms
Roland Piquepaille writes "In 2015, and if everything goes well, oil drilling platforms located offshore Norway will be controlled by robots. Even today, these platforms don't use many people. But the idea behind the new platform concept is to install large modular process sections in unmanned areas to allow access by one or more robotic manipulators. In a few years, operators should be able to remain on land and to remotely control the oil drilling platforms. Obviously, this should reduce risks and costs. Tests have already started in a new laboratory in Trondheim. According to the plans, the researchers have 8 years in front of them to deliver the robotic tools able to control these very expensive platforms. But read more for additional references and pictures."
they should use sex robots to do this job
why would they repair the platforms when they are running out of oil?
did you hear the one about the drilling platform, a secuirty guard and a robot?
I thought that was already illegal.
maybe she should mix it up a bit so they don't catch on to her
You REALLY do need to get out of the basement.
glad i could help
the userscript i posted earlier on my blog should help!