Archie robot wants to helps humans despite creepy appearance

dvice.com ^ | July 22, 2009

[Free ThinkerNY]

Though it may look crude on its surface, the fact is that the Archie robot is the result of a lot of hard work by researchers at the Vienna University of Technology in concert with the University of Manitoba.

Created as a humanoid robot, Archie was designed to assist humans with routine tasks such as cleaning, playing games and cooking. Although the creators hope to one day offer the Archie robot to the public, they will probably want to wait until a more advanced, aesthetically pleasing version is completed, especially since the price tag is a whopping 15,000 Euros ($21,082).

[Army Air Corps]

That looks like the Terminator meets Chucky.

[ConservativeMan55]

bttt

[Ken522]

Why does he have that cap on his head? Is his forehead sweating?

[Army Air Corps]

Beats me, but the thing’s appearance is unsettling all the same.

[Domandred]

$21,082...that’s an expensive toaster to use as a target

[Snickering Hound]

[LiberConservative]

“You are one ugly mother f*****”

[digger48]

The more aethestically pleasing version at the link....

The Michelle Obama Fashion Series.

[Arthur McGowan]

If it’s actually helpful, shouldn’t it be “Edith”?

[theFIRMbss]

>the price tag is a whopping 15,000 Euros ($21,082)

Apparently you
can buy real Russian women
for just a bit more:

FROM RUSSIA WITH $$; BRAZEN NUPTIAL FRAUDS [$31,500 cash]

[NMEwithin]

Do NOT trust robots!!

[Alex Murphy]

If you plan on getting one, don't forget the insurance policy....

[Telepathic Intruder]

Couldn't they have chosen a better face? Something friendlier...

[GoDuke]

Ah Geez!

[visualops]

routine tasks such as... playing games

Playing games is such a chore. I need a robot to help me get this drudgery over with.

[fso301]

[john in springfield]

[sfvgto]

yes, that Burger King kingface freak just may be the worst of all time

[OneWingedShark]

Michelle has found her new WH dinner-staff...