Japanese robots get no love in down economy

by Suzie Leung on August 5, 2009

Even robots are losing their jobs these days.  In Japan, industrial production has slowed by 40 percent, forcing investments for robot innovation to take a backseat.  Factory robots sit idly, waiting for the next order of products.  And even though they are cool and creative, luxury robots like a $4000-robotic-feeding-arm have become an impractical luxury.

Still, what I wouldn’t give to get one of these guys to tackle the seriously overwhelming mountain of dishes in my kitchen sink:

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For the full article, check out the NY Times article and slideshow.

Suzie

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