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:

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