vnunet.com Pentagon in search for robot GIs
By Nick Farrell [07-03-2002]
Exterminate!
The US Army is on the hunt for a private contractor to build war droids. Dubbed 'Future Combat Systems', the robots will be used to deploy sophisticated weapons in war zones to limit human casualties.
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No Robots in Robot Bar
By Steve Kettmann
2:00 a.m. March 7, 2002 PST

BERLIN -- A tiny automated bar in Berlin's hip Mitte District has attracted attention far and wide, thanks to an Internet posting this month urging people "(to) visit the Automaten Bar to have a drink served by a robot."
One small problem: As cutting-edge as the lounge is, patrons will work up quite a thirst if they wait to be served by a robot.
"We all laughed at that," said Torsten Oetken, one of nine organizers. "There are no robots."
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Ananova - Child-sized robot goes on display

Pino, a child-sized robot, has been shown off at the Science Museum in London after a 10,000 mile flight from Japan.
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K-Team :: Koala Robot

Koala is a mid-size robot designed for real-world applications.[...]capable of carrying larger accessories, Koala has the functionality necessary for use in practical applications (like sophisticated battery management), rides on 6 wheels for indoor all-terrain operation, and sports stylish bodywork for attractive demonstrations.
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