Sans Sapiens Robonihilationwire: iRobot Warrior X700

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[engadget] iRobot readying bigger, deadlier Warrior X700 robot Posted: 17 Oct 2007 03:58 PM CDT [From Wired's Danger Room] It looks like those that found iRobot's earlier Warrior robots a tad lacking could soon have some of their demands answered in the form of the new and improved Warrior X700, which the company recently took the wrap off. Weighing in at a hefty 250 pounds, this one promises to carry a 500 pound payload with ease, and lift upwards of 150 pounds with its robotic arm. Of course, with a name like "Warrior," it'll also be doing more than just carrying supplies, with it just as capable of firing a machine gun or some 40mm explosive rounds, the latter of which can be done at 16 rounds a second. The bot's apparently not ready to be put into service just yet, however, with it currently only able to muster up a top speed of ten miles per hour, although iRobot says it'll be able to do a four-minute mile by the time it ships out in the second half of next year.

Next up, the "Roomba Warrior X700", capable of running as fast as your Segway and shooting at you with a grenade launcher. You'd best get off the couch, learn to run a 4 minute mile, and vacuum the floor your damned self before we find ourselves sweeping up after the bots.