I(ran) Robot
Introducing Iran’s latest weapon.
AP
Iran has developed a new human-like walking robot to be used in “sensitive jobs”, a government newspaper reported.
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“Walking slowly like human beings with regular arm and leg movements are among its characteristics,” it said.
“Such robots are designed and developed to be used in sensitive and difficult jobs on behalf of a person or as help.”
The report did not elaborate on the robot’s capabilities.
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Soorena-2, named after an ancient Persian warrior, was unveiled by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It is 1.45 metres (4.7 feet) tall and weighs 45 kilograms (99 pounds), the report said.
Which makes it about the same size as Ahmadinejad.
Update: Even though I was making fun of Ahmadinejad’s height, I was not so far off.
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An Australian immigrant to Israel, Aussie Dave has been blogging since early 2003.Filed Under: General
It's probably some fat kid in a cardboard box…..
Hell….I'm surprised it wasn't named AWESOME-O
I wonder if they get equally short officials to make him look average.
Would uranium enrichment be classed as a "sensitive" job? I think i have worked out what "Surena" means…
Simple URanium Enrichment to Nuclear Armament robot.
All well and good, but can it vacuum floors?