Robots and future

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Any of you guys mess around with robots? I've never been too interested in the battle type bots, but something like this looks interesting to me.

http://www.hobby-warehouse.com/hironorcroki.html

I wonder if this is agood way to go to get into learing about modern robotics? Since it can be progammed and all would it be a good tool for learning the science behind it for future technologies?

I've been thinking about how RC can help in the real world with a career and all, and after reading about the Pentagon's desire to create "Drone Squadrons" I'm thinking this might be a good track. I know Rumsfield wants a robot army too, maybe we can send these little guys in!

I saw on Military channel a guy in California flying a reconnaissance drone over Iraq, and while creepy it seemed pretty cool, too. Work from home, fly over a distant country. Talk about telecommuting!!:028:

I'll be posting pics of my new helicopter soon -- flying is way fun!