The robots at actual “robot battle” competitions aren’t really robots, are they? That is, a robot is something that monitors its environment, and performs a specified action automatically (without human guidance). The “robots” at robot competitions don’t do that… they are all remote controlled by humans.
Toda in history: 25 January 1979 – First human killed by robot. Robert Williams worked on a Ford Motor Company assembly line in Flat Rock, Michigan, USA. Human and robot were both getting parts and the human was killed instantly when struck in the head by the robot’s arm. Later, Mr. Williams’ family was awarded $10 million.
Ratkin Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The color commentator needs glasses.
swedishdaddy almost 2 years ago
This is quite astonishing how precisely Jim Meddick captures the spirit and language of commentators…
Zeno2099 almost 2 years ago
“Heck! He had me fooled!”
This is a funny storyarc. Thank you for cheering us up.
Indiana Guy almost 2 years ago
The robots at actual “robot battle” competitions aren’t really robots, are they? That is, a robot is something that monitors its environment, and performs a specified action automatically (without human guidance). The “robots” at robot competitions don’t do that… they are all remote controlled by humans.
F-Flash almost 2 years ago
Uh oh, EB is having an identity crisis, Non-binary EB would be an “it”.
Aaronious almost 2 years ago
Toda in history: 25 January 1979 – First human killed by robot. Robert Williams worked on a Ford Motor Company assembly line in Flat Rock, Michigan, USA. Human and robot were both getting parts and the human was killed instantly when struck in the head by the robot’s arm. Later, Mr. Williams’ family was awarded $10 million.
Snolep almost 2 years ago
Interesting that the commentators are dressed identically.
Redd Panda almost 2 years ago
Robot has a wig and outfit? Is someone running around, in just her dainties?
Spoonbone almost 2 years ago
Kudos to that first commentator for spotting the cheat; the “girls” are both wearing the same dress and hair. Good eye, good eye.
SameAsOldFfred almost 2 years ago
Any sport that needs a ring girl seems to be lacking something… Then again, the movie “Best in Show” never fails to elicit my utter worship.
WCraft Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Wait – which one is the real human and which one is the bot?
Impkins Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Hammerhead knows the difference! Great gams, E.B.! :)
monya_43 almost 2 years ago
EB is showing that he is excellent at hiding in plain sight. Now to do some eluding.
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The robot deserves some point for his tactics.
AndrewSihler almost 2 years ago
“Ring Girl”?? Is that a real thing?
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 2 years ago
Drone war till they get A.I.s that control them as robots.
edstiles almost 2 years ago
That whole robot battle thing sounds like child abuse to me. Monty should be ashamed.
Sisyphos almost 2 years ago
E.B. is the smart in this gaggle of ’bots, but sometimes brawn wins out over brains.
Good luck, E.B.!