Meet the RoboPorter: the lazy
Monday, February 18, 2008
Meet the RoboPorter: the lazy man's airport amenity dream-come-true. The latest in machine replacing man, this handy robot that can haul up to 100 pounds to the destination of your choice. Currently housed in Japan's Kitakyushu Airport, RoboPorters are also outfitted with a "virtual assistant" that has a map of the airport and top secret "additional information" (we're rooting for information on flight changes and the closest Cinnabon). Currently, RoboPorters are "only programmed to head off to airport locations for taxis buses and cars, but, as the tests progress the porters will no doubt learn new tricks." [via]
