Robot Alert: They've GOT To Be Kidding

Do we absolutely have to have a robot that can swim AND looks like a snake?

You know, if I look at this from the perspective of a moral, upright, law abiding citizen then I'm all for the creepiest robots man can build. As long as they are going to be used against terrorists or people that intend to harm the innocent. In that case, let's make them even scarier. I can also see how they can be useful for search and rescue operations; able to fit through small openings, you don't put a rescuer at risk unnecessarily, etc. Probably needs to be less scarier for these situations.


Here's my concern and the reason for Robot Alert. I'm sure ALL of the robots being made today are being made with the best of intentions, the problem comes when they decide that they can manage on their own and don't need us anymore. If only the inventors would take a moment during the creative process and imagine themselves fleeing for their lives as their creation methodically tracks them down.

I know I do.