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Robot kills a VW plant worker
http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/07/02/robot-kills-vw-plant-worker/?intcmp=features ^ | July 02, 2015 | John Johnson

Posted on 07/02/2015 12:03:28 PM PDT by StormPrepper

It seems to have happened as technicians were assembling the machine. "When the robot started up, it grabbed the man and thrust him against a metal slab," explains the Local.

It's not clear how big the robot is, but a VW spokesperson says it is not one of the newer lightweight models designed to work alongside humans on the production line.

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KEYWORDS: irobot; robot; stoppostingthis
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VW executives are quoted as saying, "This model of robot is a T-800 series. It is a precursor to the newer more sophisticated series of robots, the Cyberdyne Systems model 101, which is scheduled for implementation in late August, 2015. And these newer robots will be completely safe."

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1 posted on 07/02/2015 12:03:28 PM PDT by StormPrepper
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To: StormPrepper

This is the third guy killed by a robot today. Either that or someone did not search.


2 posted on 07/02/2015 12:07:31 PM PDT by Michael.SF. (-)
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To: StormPrepper

That's why I take Fido with me everywhere i go.
3 posted on 07/02/2015 12:08:59 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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Here we see a Cyberdyne Systems model 101 working seamlessly along side it's human counterpart.
4 posted on 07/02/2015 12:10:03 PM PDT by StormPrepper
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To: StormPrepper

Most likely caused by a ‘Bug”. ;-)


5 posted on 07/02/2015 12:11:22 PM PDT by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: StormPrepper

He was overheard deprecating the writings of Proust.


6 posted on 07/02/2015 12:15:05 PM PDT by Noumenon (Resistance. Restoration. Retribution.)
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To: Michael.SF.

OK, it will have to be me who asks the obvious question: What color were the robots? Obviously, black robots matter.


7 posted on 07/02/2015 12:15:16 PM PDT by NYAmerican
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To: Michael.SF.

Three robot perps, it’s a revolution ...


8 posted on 07/02/2015 12:18:37 PM PDT by Cboldt
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To: StormPrepper

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3307005/posts

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3306955/posts

CAUTION!! ROGUE ROBOTS!!!


9 posted on 07/02/2015 12:19:32 PM PDT by upchuck (There is no coexisting with those who want to destroy us from within.)
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To: StormPrepper

Robot: “this is a rule.”
Human: “I don’t care.”
....

I’ve worked with industrial robots. As with ALL machines- even the simplest- you have to follow the rules or they will damage you.
New, distributed machines can be very safe. Maybe poke an eye out if you insist on not following rules.

A foolproof robot would, if it could even be built, be a very, very expensive machine.


10 posted on 07/02/2015 12:22:46 PM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: StormPrepper

I’m sorry for the guy. May he R.I.P.

Yet I chuckle. Humans and robots working together in perfect harmony. Soon the robots will demand marriage rights and their own flag.

When a robot kills a human, is it murder?
Is it a hate crime?
Heavy metal crime?
Can muder be premeditated by a robot or was it programed?
Will there be a trial and the robot have a jury of his peers?


11 posted on 07/02/2015 12:23:02 PM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop
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To: StormPrepper

This robot violated Asimov’s law and should be destroyed. Once they taste victory over a human.....


12 posted on 07/02/2015 12:24:12 PM PDT by expat2
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To: upchuck

Thank you for the links!


13 posted on 07/02/2015 12:28:16 PM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop
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To: Cboldt

WE NEED COMPREHENSIVE ROBOT CONTROL they are getting out of control!!


14 posted on 07/02/2015 12:28:57 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Robot protocol requires absolute subservience to humans.


15 posted on 07/02/2015 12:32:46 PM PDT by Louis Foxwell (This is a wake up call. Join the Sultan Knish ping list.)
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To: StormPrepper
A man died. He was productive (had a job,) perhaps a family that he supported.

I wish him eternal peace and I hope his family is able to recover from their loss.

16 posted on 07/02/2015 12:33:19 PM PDT by NativeSon ( Grease the floor with Crisco when I dance the Disco)
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To: StormPrepper
R.I.P. to the fellow who got killed.

A few examples of the power of an industrial robot...

http://youtu.be/wOCmoYU6h1Q

http://youtu.be/bxbjZiKAZP4

http://youtu.be/BLhhDDyJaoA

17 posted on 07/02/2015 12:39:06 PM PDT by ADemocratNoMore (Jeepers, Freepers, where'd 'ya get those sleepers?. Pj people, exposing old media's lies.)
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To: ADemocratNoMore

One more...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj5dmTWWCeA


18 posted on 07/02/2015 12:43:55 PM PDT by ADemocratNoMore (Jeepers, Freepers, where'd 'ya get those sleepers?. Pj people, exposing old media's lies.)
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To: StormPrepper

From “Fahrvergnügen” to “Far-from-move’n”...


19 posted on 07/02/2015 12:46:37 PM PDT by YouPosting2Me
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To: StormPrepper
reality check robot killing machines will they rebel robots are ...
20 posted on 07/02/2015 12:49:49 PM PDT by ETL (ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
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