Microsoft unleashes the robots.

by Richard Mitchell on Jun 20th 2006 4:45PM

Now that Microsoft has ~~conquered~~ entered the world of video games, there is only one logical next step. Robots, of course! According to PC World, Microsoft has decided to develop a software tool kit just for robotics. The software will allow robots to interface with Windows PCs, effectively giving Microsoft control of the impending Robot Apocalypse®. Of particular interest is the following excerpt:

"Microsoft's entry to the field is a vote of confidence that could accelerate the development of robots for industrial, service, and entertainment use."

Entertainment use? Could we finally see the next gen equivalent of R.O.B. the robot? Perhaps a robot to fetch ~~beer~~ refreshments when you're too busy killing other robots?

The possibilities are endless. A preview of the software is available now for the robot enthusiasts out there.

[Via Evil Avatar]

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Reader Comments (5)

This Further Proves my Theory That Bill Gates Could End The World With A Push Of A Button.

I always supected the Bill Gates had a secret underground lab where he was developing killer robots, I guess this proves it.

lol, here come the 'whats next cloning?' and 'United States of Microsoft - Texan Division' conspiry theorists.

Jason, he'll end the world with Ctrl+Alt+Delete, not A.

Oh, come on, this isn't their first foray into robots. Remember those lame kid's toys that were supposed to interact with Windows software a few years back? LOL