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02.05.2009

An experimental security robot, made by two Japanese firms, travels around the premises left under its protection at a speed of up to 2,7 meters per second and, having noticed or heard something suspicious, reports it to its owner by cell phone.

On the screen of the phone, you can see what the robot sees, and by pressing the keys you can control its actions. If necessary, the robot is able to detain an intruder who has entered the house by throwing a network of thin, but very strong threads on him. And then the owners will come in time.

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