Completely Awesome Video of Robotic Shopping in Japan in the 80s

A true YouTube gem lies below. It’s kind of like those amazing old Disney videos, the future that might’ve been.

Not only is this video (an American look into a Japanese Robot shopping store) a gem of retro techolust like none other, it carries within it a serious message.

Never attempt to replace the humans touch with robots.

Are you listening robots? Well, are you?

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4 Responses to “Completely Awesome Video of Robotic Shopping in Japan in the 80s”

Bootsy says:
hey, I’m the one who uploaded this video to youtube. I’m glad someone enjoys its significance as much as I do!

July 6th, 2007 at 10:44 am
Ozuwarudo says:
The “precious cargo” line was classic. The only way I could see a robot doing worse would be if it were dragging her across the floor.

July 7th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
chris says:
that poor kid is going to have a horrible crick in her neck.

December 12th, 2007 at 12:57 pm
Shopping says:
Awesome! Thanks for sharing…

John S.

January 31st, 2008 at 1:21 pm