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Can This $400K Beer-Fetching Robot Work In An Office?

Willow Garage is a company working diligently to create a personal robot people will use in their everyday lives. Some of the things it can do: play pool, bake cookies, make pancakes, and fetch a beer from the refrigerator. Do you think this $400,000 robot can be trained to conduct tasks in a business setting? If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.

Willow Garage is a company working diligently to create a personal robot people will use in their everyday lives. Some of the things it can do: play pool, bake cookies, make pancakes, and fetch a beer from the refrigerator. Do you think this $400,000 robot can be trained to conduct tasks in a business setting?

If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.

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