Monday, October 29, 2007
Roomba Maker Unveils Military Robot
The manufacturer of the home-vacuuming robot Roomba unveiled a military robot that can be fitted with guns and carry up to 500 pounds. What do you think?
Charles Gurnick,
Systems Analyst
"I'm scared about what would happen if one of those things was possibly programmed as intended."
Craig Banner,
Asbestos Abatement
"Are dirt and spills really the biggest problems facing Iraq right now?"
Daphne Golden,
Legal Aide
"If the fear it instilled in my cat is any indication, this machine will be a wild success."
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