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 about 1 year ago
The color commentator needs glasses.
swedishdaddy about 1 year ago
This is quite astonishing how precisely Jim Meddick captures the spirit and language of commentators…
Zeno2099 about 1 year ago
“Heck! He had me fooled!”
This is a funny storyarc. Thank you for cheering us up.
Guy from southern Indiana about 1 year 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 about 1 year ago
Uh oh, EB is having an identity crisis, Non-binary EB would be an “it”.
Aaronious about 1 year 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 about 1 year ago
Interesting that the commentators are dressed identically.
Redd Panda about 1 year ago
Robot has a wig and outfit? Is someone running around, in just her dainties?
Spoonbone about 1 year 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 about 1 year 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 about 1 year ago
Wait – which one is the real human and which one is the bot?
Impkins Premium Member about 1 year ago
Hammerhead knows the difference! Great gams, E.B.! :)
monya_43 about 1 year ago
EB is showing that he is excellent at hiding in plain sight. Now to do some eluding.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 1 year ago
The robot deserves some point for his tactics.
AndrewSihler about 1 year ago
“Ring Girl”?? Is that a real thing?
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 1 year ago
Drone war till they get A.I.s that control them as robots.
edstiles about 1 year ago
That whole robot battle thing sounds like child abuse to me. Monty should be ashamed.
Sisyphos about 1 year ago
E.B. is the smart in this gaggle of ’bots, but sometimes brawn wins out over brains.
Good luck, E.B.!