The Death Of Hitchbot

Today In Creepy Robots

He'll order your Chinese takeout AND be your wingman.

(Tipped by JMG reader Ray)

Today In Creepy Robots

Uncanny valley, anyone?

Press Release Of The Day

This just hit my inbox:

On Monday, December 3rd, Jincey Lumpkin (founder of lesbian porn company, JUICY PINK BOX) will be speaking at a Silicon Alley convention in NYC where she will discuss how scientists are predicting by the year 2029, people will begin dating and having sex with robots! Jincey will talk about the history of robots in sex and will cover issues on morality, legality and psychology. For instance: Will robots have free will? If not, can they really consent to sex? Can you rape a robot? Is it healthy to create a partner that meets all your preferences and quirks? Or, will this stunt your personal growth? Will robots pose the next threat to marriage? At what point will robots stop being possessions and become individuals deserving of rights?

NOTE: The photo is my addition.

Today In Creepy Robots

Today In Creepy Robots

Today In Creepy Robots

They make them so human-like just to freak people out.

Today In Creepy Robots

Robot Roommate

Virtual Kissing Machine

I don't see this one catching on.

Today In Creepy Robots

Today In Creepy Robots

More creepy clips at Buzzfeed.

Another Creepy Robot

I, for one, welcome our new Japanese lady robot overlords.

And Robots Shall Rule The Earth

This is Big Dog, a robot from Boston Dynamics, demonstrating his chops on ice, rocks, and snow. Pretty damn impressive.

(Via - By The Bayou.)