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Roboboa, a versatile robot snake with personality
One glance at Roboboa and we knew we'd finally found what we've been looking for: a 41-function robot snake that's an alarm clock, disco light, bizarre companion and a whole lot more. Consisting of four motorized segments, this robotic worm can watch over your abode, shining and flashing its numerous lights and tracking anything that moves, serving as a 24-hour sentinel for your personal safety and amusement.
Roboboa doesn't just sit still, either. It can roam around the room, exploring all obstacles and interacting with everything it bumps into. It can also send messages to other robots. There's a practical side of Roboboa as well; it can actually wake you up in the morning with a noise or nudge.
Perhaps most entertaining about this $220 device is that it shows the first vestiges of an artificial personality, its AI reacting to its environment and interacting with it as well. Put some real weapons on this little monster and it could be dangerous.
Gadgets.dk, via Coolest Gadgets
By washudoin at 11:48 AM ON 08/09/07
I'm gonna buy like 5 of these, let them roam around my house!
By amkochman at 11:56 AM ON 08/09/07
Hello Skynet, please come slaughter my species!
By DavemanXP at 12:35 PM ON 08/09/07
This has to be the rockingest concept to come along in a while (halfway affordable that is) and I sure wouldnt mind owning one. Too bad it cant make breakfast and tuck me in at night.
By Talec at 11:17 PM ON 08/09/07
Aww, it's cute. :3 It looks like a RAMA biot.
By colbrafosnakes at 12:19 PM ON 08/10/07
I got to get me 1 of these
By renaissanceknight at 6:37 AM ON 08/16/07
With the way things are going these days with young gangbang punks and the older criminals who have not learned to respect their elders and athority figures I really think that a robot like this is the future of law enforcement. The robot can go in first and if the criminal does not give them self up for questioning it can subdue the scums before the police come in. The technology will have to be more advanced and be able to truly interact and judge any true threat to a living officer of the law. I am all for making it easier and safer for all police... "The Good Guys" Hopefully there will be a model out there for the average "Good" Citezen someday...
By renaissanceknight at 6:39 AM ON 08/16/07
Sorry I posted this thinking I was still on the taser robot. But, you must go see the Taser Police Army Bot...
By renaissanceknight at 6:42 AM ON 08/16/07
I would like to get one or two of these as well as a burgler alarm. If someone does get in my Condo this thing might help to scare a burgler away before they can steal anything...
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I would like to get one or two of these as well as a burgler alarm. If someone does get in my Condo this thing migh...More »