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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Boys like girls with power tools for certain jiggly reasons as displayed in that one Benny Benassi video, but I like boys with power tools (especially of the geeky variety) because not only is the visible jiggling kept to a minimum, but you get a fantastic R2-D2. And who doesn’t want an R2-D2? Stupid people.
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Android Karenina
Monday, February 22nd, 2010I assume all of you have finished reading both Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by now. And hey, I’m glad you’ve branched out from your usual repertoire of Stephen King and Dr. Seuss, but if that’s all you’ve limited your reading to, you’ll have to keep on [...]
Robot Underpants Invasion!!!
Thursday, February 11th, 2010I can’t decide if this video/commercial is funny or absolutely terrifying. So let’s break it down.
In general I would deem underpants as funny. Say it: underpants. Did you giggle? I totally did.
So far, the commercial is funny.
In general I would say that robots aren’t funny. I mean, there’s always an exception (i.e. Bender) but a [...]
Pancake Sorting Robot
Thursday, October 1st, 2009Why am I showing you this? More like why isn’t everyone showing this? Wait, did someone already show you this???
To answer your first question, I am showing you this because this is the most surreal pancake experience you’ll ever have without the help of certain recreational substances. Also, I really like pancakes. And for the [...]
Automatic T-Shirt Folder
Monday, June 29th, 2009If folding a t-shirt is just too much work for you, don’t fret. Simply build one of these t-shirt folding robots out of K’nex and cardboard (video here). Then again, that would entail you building something and seeing that you don’t have time to fold your t-shirts I’m going to go ahead and dismiss the [...]
Sushi Robot Is A Bad Idea
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009A visitor looks at Chef Robot, exhibited by Japanese food machinery maker Baba Tekkosho Co., placing a set of waxwork sushi one by one on a plate during a demonstration at the International Food Machinery and Technology Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Combining Japanese factory automation and robots makers, FANUC’s food and [...]
Tee Time
Sunday, June 7th, 2009My blog, robots ARE metal. Do you know what else is metal? My soul.
The Robots Are Metal tee is available from J!NX for $17.99.
[via TheAwesomer]
Fashion Robots
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009These fashion robots by the Tokyo based robot development company Flower Robotics may not only be a threat to the modeling pool, but to the entire world. Robot invasion anyone? Then again, while the thought of replacing runway models with a mechanical being is a bit unsettling, I’m intrigued about them being used as mannequins. [...]
A Roomba’s Path
Sunday, May 10th, 2009We once had a Roomba for the GV office. I’m guessing it’s still there, hibernating in a closet somewhere. It was definitely convenient at first, but then it developed this “knack” for finding frays in the carpet to get caught up on, thus retiring its service to GV HQ. What a self destructive bot. Regardless [...]
What R2-D2 Is Really Saying
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009I always knew R2-D2 had an affinity for bad words and a bad attitude comparable to mine. This just secures my undying love for the little droid. Seriously, we need to be best friends, like, right now.
Thanks, Luke!
[via /film]
The Humans Are Dead Embroidery
Monday, February 23rd, 2009If only the future and robot uprisings were this homey. Unfortunately all of that pretty red embroidery thread actually represents the blood you will shed when robots take over. You know the blood you’ll bleed while you’re dying. It’s a bleak future, but at least there’ll still be Flight Of Conchords and Daft Punk.
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Dancing Robots – I’m Sorry
Monday, November 10th, 2008I think this may be one of the creepiest things I’ve seen for well over a long period of time. I’m sorry, but I just…I had to share. I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry…
[via MAKE]
Yanko Design Reviews The Pleo – Results Are Adorable
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008Yanko Design has posted an in-depth review of the Pleo along with a video of its shy interaction with a Sony Aibo and an array of adorable pictures.
Here’s a brief highlight of the final breakdown:
What we liked:
Beautiful design, great skin texturing and the creepy robotic noise is kept to a minimum.
Pretty life-like. Sensors help Pleo [...]
Robots To Invade UNIQLO – SoHo, NYC
Sunday, September 7th, 2008The uber hip Japanese store gone SoHo, UNIQLO, will be featuring robots for your shopping convenience. Wakamaru, the Mitsubishi robot that was originally designed to assist the elderly, will be taking to the store’s floor come the second week of September. Oh shit, that’s this week! I don’t know man, this has carnage written all [...]
Robot Undies
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008Here’s a set of undies that are not only adorably geek, but totally affordable. Sold separately, both pieces are available from Tilly’s. While I’ve only seen that store when in LA, you can still, of course, order online. The bra goes for $9.99 and the bottoms for $5.99.
[via *Geeksugar]
Robot Milk
Monday, August 4th, 2008Joe’s choice of dairy.
[NOTCOT via BB Gadgets]
Remote Control WALL-E – The Closest You’ll Get To The Real Thing
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008Disney’s Wall-E was a huge summer hit, and I will admit that I’d surrender to a robot with a heart as big as his. After seeing the movie twice (and willing to see it yet again), I would totally love to have my own Wall-E. Sadly, this is probably the closest we will ever get. [...]
Pleo – $115 Closer To Being Mine
Monday, June 30th, 2008The cutest creation ever, the robotic dinosaur also known as Pleo, is celebrating its first birthday with a pretty big price cut. Instead of the originally request $349.00, the Pleo will be on sale for $235 from now until July 11th. Head on over to PleoWorld and type in PLEOWORLDISONE upon check out. You may [...]
Robot USB Drive Keychain
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Robots were created and designed to be useful, so it makes sense that there’d be a robot USB drive. Not only will he hold all your files for you, he’ll even take off and hold his head. Whether he’s hanging on your jeans or keys, this bot aims to please. I mean, that’s what I’d [...]
Robot Cupcakes
Sunday, June 8th, 2008They tell me that robots don’t have feelings, but apparently they really like cupcakes. Who woulda thunk? It comes as no surprise that these robot cupcakes were born from the hands of the same lady who brought us the delish Pac Man and Mario cupcakes. They’re so cute I’d almost feel guilty for eating them, [...]
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