Yesterday, I commented on the story about electronic toilets in Japan catching on fire. And much earlier, I wrote about the engineering dude who built a beer-launching mini-fridge. So, what could be better than those weird, techie stories? How about a beer pouring robot from Asahi that talks to you in a child's voice while preparing your favorite potable?
Sorry, no subtitles. And yes, that's way too much head for a lager pour.
Dude - A can!? A can!? As soon as I saw that beer can pop out, I thought, no way is anybody serious about beer ever going to buy that.
ReplyDeleteEven Bender has beer bottles in his torso. And the "head height issue" would go away, too, with a bottle pour.
The only beer worth drinking from a can is Old Style, and only because you can buy a six-pack for $1.75.
Dude: I know. Stinkin' cans. Just cuz they're symmetrical along three axes instead of only two. Stupid robots can't open, pour, or throw a bottle.
ReplyDeleteHow much is Schlitz compared to Old Style? Or would it be cheaper in Milwaukee instead of Chicago?
Here's my question, why does the robot talk in a child's voice?
ReplyDeleteDude - The price of Schlitz? Meh, $2.25 to $2.75 for the six-pack depending on the convenience store. Add fiddy cent for the freight. Of course, it sells more in the foh-ty size variety, but that's a bottle.
ReplyDeleteActually, I think that's supposed to be a high-pitched woman's voice.
It's probably both child and female, which fits the Japanese archetype of the "magical helper." These magical helpers are almost always small and female, thus talking in child-like voices and mannerisms, meant to encourage trust in their intentions and abilities. If the magical helper is female, then its role is more as a servant. If it is male, then it is seen more as a companion.
ReplyDeleteWacky Japanese! In America, our robots come with hidden guns and deep voices!