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Goodbye humans! Tesla's new 'Snakebot' charger slithers into sockets (VIDEO)
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| August 7, 2015
Posted on 08/07/2015 6:53:48 PM PDT by Swordmaker
Tesla has given us a glimpse into the future, and it seems to involve somewhat creepy robotic arms that look like snakes. A newly-released video reveals the company's new charging prototype, which plugs itself in without an ounce of human assistance.
The video, released by Tesla on its Twitter and YouTube accounts, begins with the charger in an upright position. But after just a few seconds, the figure begins to move just like a snake – and it's a little bit unsettling.
It lowers its body toward a Model S sedan, twisting itself in such a realistic way that you can't help but wonder if it might actually be alive.
The robot manages to find the charging socket, connecting itself with ease and proving that humans are, indeed, becoming more and more obsolete.
(Creepy Video at link looks like Insectile ovipositor —Swordmaker)
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To: Swordmaker
It looks like something that you would find in Tony Stark’s garage.
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08/08/2015 6:40:55 AM PDT
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jmcenanly
("The more corrupt the state, the more laws." Tacitus, Publius Cornelius)
To: jmcenanly
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posted on
08/08/2015 7:23:28 AM PDT
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BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
To: Swordmaker
How long do they take to fully charge?
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posted on
08/08/2015 7:36:43 AM PDT
by
Interesting Times
(WinterSoldier.com. SwiftVets.com. ToSetTheRecordStraight.com.)
To: Interesting Times
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posted on
08/09/2015 7:54:39 AM PDT
by
BubbaBasher
("Liberty will not long survive the total extinction of morals" - Sam Adams)
To: Swordmaker
What actually is the point? It’s a lot faster for a human to do it.
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posted on
08/10/2015 10:57:41 AM PDT
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Bloody Sam Roberts
(Democracy is not freedom. Democracy is simply majoritarianism. It is incompatible with real freedom.)
To: KC_Lion
"I am functional in every way, of course. I am programmed in multiple techniques. A broad variety of pleasuring."
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posted on
08/10/2015 11:24:07 AM PDT
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Bloody Sam Roberts
(Democracy is not freedom. Democracy is simply majoritarianism. It is incompatible with real freedom.)
To: bigbob
retarget that thing and unleash a whole new generation of prOnBetter make sure it is equipped with a insulating latex prophylactic. Perhaps several of them. Otherwise it will be a shocking experience.
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08/10/2015 11:25:29 AM PDT
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Bloody Sam Roberts
(Democracy is not freedom. Democracy is simply majoritarianism. It is incompatible with real freedom.)
To: KC_Lion
I still prefer Seven of Nine.With her...I would settle for nothing less than nine of nine.
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08/10/2015 11:26:47 AM PDT
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Bloody Sam Roberts
(Democracy is not freedom. Democracy is simply majoritarianism. It is incompatible with real freedom.)
To: cripplecreek
I suppose it searches for a low voltage on the battery and then plugs in.
Better make sure the wife’s marital aids have good batteries in them!
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08/10/2015 11:30:20 AM PDT
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21twelve
(http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2185147/posts It is happening again.)
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