Yes, finally, after three decades or more, you can now buy yourself the first-generation robot servant. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like it can serve you in any useful way. The three-foot tall Wakamaru robot can recognize ten human faces and 10,000 words. But that’s about all it can do... The company’s sales pitch boasts that owners will be able to program the robot for wake up calls or to remind you of important events, which means that, for now, this robot is nothing more than a glorified alarm clock. They also claim that the robot will react if someone falls down or becomes ill. However, they don’t explain how the robot will “react” or if it’s reaction will be helpful in any way whatsoever. Nevertheless, you can buy one of 100 available for about $14,000.
9.12.2005
IS IT A ROBOT OR A TRASH CAN THAT BEEPS?
Yes, finally, after three decades or more, you can now buy yourself the first-generation robot servant. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like it can serve you in any useful way. The three-foot tall Wakamaru robot can recognize ten human faces and 10,000 words. But that’s about all it can do... The company’s sales pitch boasts that owners will be able to program the robot for wake up calls or to remind you of important events, which means that, for now, this robot is nothing more than a glorified alarm clock. They also claim that the robot will react if someone falls down or becomes ill. However, they don’t explain how the robot will “react” or if it’s reaction will be helpful in any way whatsoever. Nevertheless, you can buy one of 100 available for about $14,000.
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