[Reeses]

Meet Baxter, total hourly cost to own and operate: $5/hour and dropping. Baxter speaks proper English, doesn't take breaks, sleep, call in sick, sue, need healthcare, or spit in whitey's food.

[dfwgator]

Carl's Jr. Computer: Enjoy your EXTRA BIG ASS FRIES!
Woman at Carl's Jr.: You didn't give me no fries, I got an empty box.
Carl's Jr. Computer: Would you like another EXTRA BIG ASS FRIES?
Woman at Carl's Jr.: I said I didn't get any!
Carl's Jr. Computer: Thank you! Your account has been charged. Your balance is zero. Please come back when you can afford to make a purchase.
Woman at Carl's Jr.: What? Oh no, NO!
[She hits the machine. An alarm goes off, and a sign appears on the computer saying "WARNING! Carl's Jr. Frowns Upon Vandalism"] Carl's Jr. Computer: I'm sorry you're having trouble. I'm sorry you're having trouble.
Woman at Carl's Jr.: Come on! My kids are starvin'!
Carl's Jr. Computer: [the woman kicks the computer, and it sprays a fast-acting tranquilizer in her face] This should help you calm down. Please come back when you can afford to make a purchase. Your kids are starving. Carl's Jr. believes no child should go hungry. You are an unfit mother. Your children will be placed in the custody of Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr... "---- You, I'm Eating."
[Joe approaches the computer]
Carl's Jr. Computer: Welcome to Carl's Jr. Would you like to try our EXTRA BIG ASS TACO? Now with more MOLECULES!

[RinaseaofDs]

Don’t forget the following:

- No tattoos
- No fishhooks and other fishing gear stuck in the lips, nose and elsewhere
- Doesn’t grope the guests or other co-workers
- You can say anything you want to it when it breaks down, and it doesn’t sue
- Doesn’t spit in the food when it gets offended
- Can be taught

[EEGator]

The automation of many industries will create an interesting problem. When enough people are unemployed or on welfare what will we do? They’ll vote for free stuff and get it as the majority.

[ryan71]

They'll say Baxter(like ATMs)is taking away jobs. Yes, he's taking away non-skilled jobs. Somebody with skills had to draw and design him, build all the parts, wire him, program him, assemble him and maintain him. The jobs of the future will require skilled workers and we are not preparing for it.

[11th Commandment]

I understand your point, but the yahoos on strike, I am sure the point escaped them...

[cynwoody]

Meet Baxter, total hourly cost to own and operate: $5/hour and dropping. Baxter speaks proper English, doesn't take breaks, sleep, call in sick, sue, need healthcare, or spit in whitey's food.

www.rethinkrobotics.com/index.php/products/baxter/