When Robot Programmers Get Bored (Video)

1. James
   December 28th, 2007 at 11:46 am

   Looks like a great way to get a Darwin Award - "robot programmer killed by weekend project"

2. sal
   December 28th, 2007 at 1:21 pm

   Helmet, dude! HELMET!

3. Majikthise
   December 28th, 2007 at 1:24 pm

   In Legoland Denmark they have this as an official ride. Two people can sit at the tip of an industrial robot and then be whirled around, albeit not as close to the ground as this chap. It's fun, I went on a ride with my six-year old (no, really) and we want to do it again next year.

4. Justin
   December 28th, 2007 at 2:00 pm

   HAHA! BRILLIANT!

5. monkey
   December 28th, 2007 at 3:24 pm

   has any one but me noticed that these are two different robots in two different locations? this looks more like a testing facility for amusement rides rather than an elaborate prank by a programmer.

6. the lord
   December 28th, 2007 at 3:27 pm

   I'll be seeing him soon real soon : )

7. Erkan
   December 28th, 2007 at 3:47 pm

   Haha cool!

8. Pudifoot
   December 29th, 2007 at 12:40 am

   I am a programmer, but I would never want my life to depend on weather or not i made a typo.

9. jimi h
   December 29th, 2007 at 10:40 am

   As Majikthise said, this is a legitimate product from robotics manufacturer KUKA. Universal Studios is building a Harry Potter ride in Orlando using this technology.

   http://www.robocoaster.com

10. Tara
    December 30th, 2007 at 12:19 am

    I dunno gravy, that seems *worryingly* close to splattering that guys brains in an elegently streaked arc across the floor. And then snapping off his legs for good measure.

11. aware
    December 31st, 2007 at 1:07 am

    better soundtracks for this clip:

    1. domo arigato, mister roboto
    2. safety dance

    though would be safety-er if he wore a helmet. and a big yellow devo jumpsuit. but that's just me.

12. Tiffany
    January 1st, 2008 at 12:17 pm

    I think this looks like a lot of fun. Needs a better song and some safety gear for the guy riding.

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