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The laboratory look is a natural for mechanical mixologists, as in this booth set up at 2004's event by a group from the technical university in Vienna. The Epson robotic gear featured here probably doesn't have the best people skills; it's more likely to be found performing more industrial tasks such as electronics assembly and machine loading.

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ITdaized

04/27/07 | Report as spam

um i think i could use one of those in my cubicle

working with IT iliterate people all day i could use one of these robots at work.

I typically don't drink much but sometimes.....
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jlafitte

05/21/07 | Report as spam

Anthony Boucher's "Q.U.R." finally coming true?

The science fiction and mystery author (and editor) Anthony Boucher saw this coming in his short story "Q.U.R." - his robot, admittedly, mixed something a sight more complex than a mojito - but still, the late Mr. Boucher deserves a tip of the hat for prescience in fiction.
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steven-t

08/29/09 | Report as spam

RE: (Photos: Happy hour with robots)

The inventor needs to go out more often ... its more fun drinking beer with real people