This is what happens when you settle all your business disputes with giant battle mechs.

October 19, 2006 9 Comments

I’m reading a book on embedded systems development, and in amongst a list of accidents caused by software failure is this gem:

Stray electromagnetic interference is blamed for up to 19 robot-inflicted deaths per year in japan.

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    1. avdi October 19, 2006 at 16:19

      I think the superlative you’re looking for is special.

  2. black_chamber October 19, 2006 at 15:55

    First, welcome back!

    Just think of the psychological damage these poor robots have. They never MEANT to hurt anyone.

    1. avdi October 19, 2006 at 15:58

      First, welcome back!
      Thanks!
      Just think of the psychological damage these poor robots have. They never MEANT to hurt anyone.
      Yeah, that’s what they all say.

  3. ex_greymaide85 October 19, 2006 at 18:27

    Priceless.

    How many rampages through tokyo were caused by software failure?

    1. avdi October 19, 2006 at 18:53

      It’s a little known fact that Godzilla was actually a malfunctioning prototype for the Sony Aibo.

  4. thesaj October 19, 2006 at 18:48

    Another good reason why Japanese should stop having sex with their robots!

    1. avdi October 19, 2006 at 22:27

      When HornBot Mark 69 decides it wants some lovin’, “stop!” is just another word for “harder!”

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