I'm not sure why you're being down-voted, your response was on topic and adds to the discussion. Methinks some folks might need to brush up on their HN etiquette.
Anyway, my argument on its own probably isn't sufficient to justify running out and buying a $2000 robot + iPad, etc. but it is surely _part_ of bigger argument for these things.
Also, in response to your later comment about how well-recieved these units will be, I think they will be ubiquitous in a few years. I think you'll see them used in all of the areas discussed so far plus many more we haven't even though of. I could see an army of these things in stores, checking with customers, providing information at airports. The uses are nigh-endless.
Remember, just a few years ago the idea of having a _phone_ that went with you was crazy talk. Now it would be weird to _not_ have one.
Anyway, my argument on its own probably isn't sufficient to justify running out and buying a $2000 robot + iPad, etc. but it is surely _part_ of bigger argument for these things.
Also, in response to your later comment about how well-recieved these units will be, I think they will be ubiquitous in a few years. I think you'll see them used in all of the areas discussed so far plus many more we haven't even though of. I could see an army of these things in stores, checking with customers, providing information at airports. The uses are nigh-endless.
Remember, just a few years ago the idea of having a _phone_ that went with you was crazy talk. Now it would be weird to _not_ have one.