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Robot Butts
July 16, 2016 at 12:18 pm
This is not how I saw the robogeddon coming!
Quote:Researchers have invented something truly remarkable — no ifs or ands, but definitely a butt.
A robotic one at that.
The result is a plastic posterior is hooked up to a video screen featuring a virtual male named “Patrick” who is bent over a desk.
The derriere-device is designed to train budding doctors how to give a prostate exam, according to Dr. Benjamin Lok, the co-creator of the electronic hiney with Dr. Carla Pugh.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/13...70029.html
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RE: Robot Butts
July 16, 2016 at 12:33 pm
I think they needn't have bothered . . .
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RE: Robot Butts
July 16, 2016 at 12:48 pm
(July 16, 2016 at 12:33 pm)vorlon13 Wrote: I think they needn't have bothered . . .
I was wondering when you'd show up. 
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RE: Robot Butts
July 16, 2016 at 1:04 pm
Disappointed. It's not even expandable.
“In the experience, the student talks to a virtual person and is able to practice their communication skills”. Now this part I could have some fun with!
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RE: Robot Butts
July 16, 2016 at 1:24 pm
(July 16, 2016 at 12:33 pm)vorlon13 Wrote: I think they needn't have bothered . . .
Apparently, they have a shortage of willing volunteers to get a prostate exam for the students. Maybe you found your next gig?
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RE: Robot Butts
July 16, 2016 at 1:35 pm
(This post was last modified: July 16, 2016 at 1:35 pm by The Grand Nudger.)
Quote:The derriere-device is designed to train budding doctors how to give a prostate exam, according to Dr. Benjamin Lok, the co-creator of the electronic hiney with Dr. Carla Pugh.
-that's not what it's going to be used for, lol.
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RE: Robot Butts
July 16, 2016 at 10:11 pm
(July 16, 2016 at 1:24 pm)Faith No More Wrote: (July 16, 2016 at 12:33 pm)vorlon13 Wrote: I think they needn't have bothered . . .
Apparently, they have a shortage of willing volunteers to get a prostate exam for the students. Maybe you found your next gig?
How many students graduate from college every year with a degree in MARKETING and a shortage of willing prostate exam subjects is still manifest ??
Why is this a problem ??????????
Hell, I go to a dental college for my dentistry, and that's 10 times scarier than getting a finger up my butt.
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RE: Robot Butts
July 17, 2016 at 7:02 am
Apparently until the robo butt it was one mans job to tour drs training establishments and fulfil this role. He is glad of the robot because he was over worked. Vorlon missed a perfect job opportunity there.
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RE: Robot Butts
July 17, 2016 at 7:09 am
Prostate exams aren't that bad. In fact, my own doctor is so good that he can check mine with both of his hands on my shoulders. A true professional, that man.
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RE: Robot Butts
July 17, 2016 at 7:51 am
(July 16, 2016 at 1:04 pm)mh.brewer Wrote: Disappointed. It's not even expandable.
“In the experience, the student talks to a virtual person and is able to practice their communication skills”. Now this part I could have some fun with!
Please don't tell me the robotic butt talks back!
It's an Electronic Prosthetic, EP for short, me thinks.
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