Wednesday, November 21, 2007

SHABBOS GOY ROBOT


Shabbas Robot

(Israelity and Hat tip to Elder of Zyion)

If you’re an observant Jew adhering to Shabbat (Sabbath) laws, this next one may interest you:

A robot programmed to work on Shabbat will do it: clear the table, turn off the oven, control the a/c and click lights off and on - especially the bathroom one that gets turned off accidentally in the middle of the night by half-awake innocents.

According to the Hebrew press, “Shabbat Robot” is the brainchild of White Box Robotics, a subsidiary of Frontline Robotics.


The robot is meant to replace the traditional Shabbos Goy - a controversial term used for non-Jews hired to perform work-related tasks for Jews on the Sabbath.


But it’s gonna cost ya; About $4000 when product hits the market.


Ouch.

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