Someday


Even though this 'bot was dutifully programmed for each admittedly complex step--far from autonomous--we can dream, can't we, of a cute attendant chugging away with our espresso kit while we read the morning news?

[Clockwork (Japanese) via Hobby Media (translated), @Brian_Ashcraft]

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too cute.. lol

Get back to work robot slave!!
Yes master.



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