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The Most Terrifying Robotic Animals

by Warren Riddle on June 12, 2009 at 07:30 AM

If we've learned anything from Governor Schwarzenegger, it's that preventing the inevitable rise of the machines is futile. Since we can't stop the revolt from happening, we can at least warn the public about the world's most frightening robots, destined to lead the fight against humanity. To inform future human freedom fighters, Atom.com has identified the most dangerous and terrifying robot animals that we'll have to battle for earthly supremacy.

The list includes twin, giant robot spiders (developed by the French though, so we're guessing they'll be the first robots to surrender), Sheva the mechanical tiger, and a 40-foot-tall mechanical elephant (look out, Pyrenees). As helpful as this list is, Atom does omit some dangerous and animalistic robotic warriors. Boston Dynamics, a.k.a. Skynet, has developed a six-legged robot that is capable of climbing almost any structure with its freakish claws. And, perhaps most terrifying, for $2,000, Japanese company Little Island will make a tiny you-bot. What's creepier and more horrifying than being smothered to death by a cute, little 'Chucky' version of yourself? [From: Atom.com]

Tags: dystopia, funny, robot

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