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fujitsu enon robot gets upgrade: convinces you to buy stuff

fujitsu robot enon service japan

Fujitu’s latest service robot was deployed last year, but it seems to be doing well and you can now find them all over Japan.

ENON was exhibited at CEATEC in Japan last year. Ever since then, the robot has been selling well. The robot can be used as an information terminal, for entertainment purposes,…


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January 11th, 2010 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: range

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robovie-ii: the grocery shopping robot from japan

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Robovie-II is the latest robot coming out of Japan. It helps you do your grocery shopping. This is perfect if you have a lot of groceries to lug around, if you are older, or disabled. Plus, it’s just so cool!

What actually surprises me even more is that it’s currently being tested in Kyoto,…


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December 16th, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: range

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clock reminds you it’s time to shop

Shopping Bag Clock

These clever little clocks from Rie Isono of Japan’s Pear Design Studio look like shopping bags. Each one has a handle built in to the case so you can carry it anywhere you go.

The little shopping bag clocks are sold under the brand name “innocent” and come in four stylish color combinations. My…


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August 30th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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springboard: interactive shopping carts

Springboard Concierge Interactive Shopping Cart

As our society gets more and more used to advertising at every turn, it’s no surprise that interactive advertising is making its way to the place where we’re most likely to be ready to purchase, our shopping carts.

The Concierge system provides shoppers with a wireless, touchscreen computer which can provide interactive advertising and…


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January 23rd, 2007 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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