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i-Snake, a New Robotic Surgeon

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the probably-picks-up-chicks-in-bars-all-weekend-too dept.

Roland Piquepaille noted coverage of the iSnake Robotic Surgeon which is basically a super flexible robot that can travel through blood vessels and repair the heart. Of course the article isn't exactly clear on what happens if they gain control of the city's sewage system and take over.

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  1. iSnake ? Anyone remember this song by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    There's a monster in my pants
    And it does a dirty dance
    ooo monster get away monster

  2. As long as... by Urger · · Score: 5, Funny

    As long as they don't call it McSnaky I'll be fine.

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    1. Re:As long as... by OECD · · Score: 4, Funny

      Snakes In A Vein?

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  3. Re:bad idea by thrillseeker · · Score: 2, Funny

    If someone's blood vessel is plugged up with cholesterol, wouldn't a snake get stuck and kill them? And if they break the chunk off that could easily cause a stroke. Plus a big snake stuck in your heart doesn't sound too safe either.

    Perhaps such concerns are why it's recommended that this be done under the supervision of a doctor, instead of at the back room at your local fried chicken joint...

  4. Can you imagine? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Can you imagine having a Beowulf Cluster of these shoved up your ass?

    1. Re:Can you imagine? by AnotherBrian · · Score: 3, Funny

      Yes, I think we've all seen anime.

  5. Oblig. by dave_h_in_philly · · Score: 2, Funny

    Seems like iSnake would be a better name for a robotic lawyer... rimshot!