Open Source Self-Replicating Robot 194
Josilot writes "CNN.Com is running an article about a new self-replicating robot named RepRap. From the article: 'A revolutionary machine that can copy itself and manufacture everyday objects quickly and cheaply could transform industry in the developing world, according to its creator.' One part of the article that I think many slashdot readers will find interesting is near the bottom: 'To encourage that development, Bowyer plans to make the design of the RepRap available online and free to use, in the same way as open source software such as the Linux operating system or Mozilla's Firefox browser.' Is robotics the next big field for open source?"
can't wait (Score:2, Funny)
RTFA (Score:5, Funny)
New here, aren't you?
Replicatiors (Score:3, Funny)
That's nothin... (Score:3, Funny)
BTM
It's not a dupe (Score:1, Funny)
hummm (Score:2, Funny)
I'm dismayed (Score:1, Funny)
Bwah-hahahah!!!
Good thing it's open source (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Good thing it's open source (Score:3, Funny)
Re:That's nothin... (Score:5, Funny)
yikes!
Re:Good thing it's open source (Score:3, Funny)
NO.
The DMCA protects copyrighted works; if anything this work is an invention and therefore subject to Patent law, but not copyright.
Re: dupe! (Score:1, Funny)
iVampire (Score:3, Funny)
Self-replicating my ass! (Score:5, Funny)
Apple, welcome to RIAA's hell (Score:3, Funny)
Re:I question the efficiency (Score:5, Funny)
Generation 31 = robots use up the last of the available IPv4 addresses and turn on their masters, subjugating humanity and forcing it to adopt IPv6 at gunpoint.
The horror!