Panasonic has reached to the future, announcing development of a communication assistance robot, as well as fresh models of its hair-washing droid and robo-bed. With a built-in camera and display interface, the company's Hospo-Rimo robot becomes middleman between bed-ridden hospital patients or those with limited mobility, and …

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Monday 26th September 2011 18:47 GMT Anonymous Coward

"It's unlikely that they'll be starting a robotic uprising any time soon, though."

Aww pity, nothing like a good robot uprising to take your mind off an imploding economy.

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Monday 26th September 2011 18:47 GMT Anonymous Coward

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That's GERTY. I'll be very disappointed if it doesn't come with the voice of Kevin Spacey. If it does, I'll just be creeped out.

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Monday 26th September 2011 22:43 GMT Anonymous Coward

Oh come ON!

"Who better to assist than your very own robo-friend?"

This, from a UK based site?

GET IT RIGHT!

"Who better to assist than your plastic pal who's fun to be with!"

(here I am, brain the size of a planet, and you want me to wash your hair. Shall I pick up that piece of paper for you before or after I wash your hair?)

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Monday 26th September 2011 22:43 GMT John Smith 19

Share and enjoy.

Share and enjoy.

Go through life with a plastic boy

Or girl by your side.

But when it breaks down or starts to annoy

When it eats up your hat; has sex with your cat.

Come to us we won't give a fig.

We'll tell you

To stick your head in a pig.

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