In Japan: Mankind's Best New Friend is Getting Better


	In Japan: Mankind's Best New Friend is Getting Better

Silkweaver

2-9-2009 11:06 AM

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robotics, ai, humanoid robots

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2-11-2009 8:52 PM

Marcariel

Hmmmmmm. Robots to care for the elderly and disabled?! This sounds so "IRobot" ... don't you think?!

This reminded me of an article I read on Pokket's Clips last year.

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