Comments on: Robots and gas? What could go wrong? http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/ News, but not the serious kind Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:33:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Shawn Hendricks http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337776 Shawn Hendricks Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:15:55 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337776 In New Jersey, they make someone pump your gas. I's sooner put my trust in ol' rusty here than a highschool drop out ex-con. Of course, that's just me. In New Jersey, they make someone pump your gas. I’s sooner put my trust in ol’ rusty here than a highschool drop out ex-con. Of course, that’s just me.

]]> By: Nocturnal Bob http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337596 Nocturnal Bob Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:26:23 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337596 Made in China Made in China

]]> By: Nocturnal Bob http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337595 Nocturnal Bob Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:24:54 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337595 I wouldn't be bending over to check the air pressure in the tires... I wouldn’t be bending over to check the air pressure in the tires…

]]> By: Charlene http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337589 Charlene Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:45:40 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337589 Do they not have locks on gas caps in the Netherlands? If I have to get out of my car to unlock the cap, why do I need a robot to pump the gas? Do they not have locks on gas caps in the Netherlands? If I have to get out of my car to unlock the cap, why do I need a robot to pump the gas?

]]> By: Robert Basler http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337579 Robert Basler Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:42:48 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337579 That's not how it works, Dee. The robot just reaches into your car and takes a few things of value. Some cash, a wristwatch, a pair of earrings. Unfortunately, they haven't actually been programmed to UNDO the backs from pierced earrings... That’s not how it works, Dee. The robot just reaches into your car and takes a few things of value. Some cash, a wristwatch, a pair of earrings. Unfortunately, they haven’t actually been programmed to UNDO the backs from pierced earrings…

]]> By: Dee T http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337578 Dee T Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:34:10 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337578 How do I PAY if the robot pumps my gas? If I have to get out and swipe my card, I might as well pump it myself! If the wacky inventor thinks I'm handing a debit card to a robot they are living in crazyland and dating Britney... How do I PAY if the robot pumps my gas? If I have to get out and swipe my card, I might as well pump it myself! If the wacky inventor thinks I’m handing a debit card to a robot they are living in crazyland and dating Britney…

]]> By: K http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337577 K Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:09:04 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337577 I'm sorry...I don't think my insurance covers disgruntled robot employee damage. I think I'll pass. I’m sorry…I don’t think my insurance covers disgruntled robot employee damage. I think I’ll pass.

]]> By: K http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337576 K Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:08:15 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/2008/02/05/robots-with-gas-what-could-go-wrong/#comment-337576 What do you call a faulty robot pumping gasoline? A bomb. What do you call a faulty robot pumping gasoline?

A bomb.

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