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Bar2D2, the R2-D2 of Failed Space Operas [Robots]
gizmodo.com - 9/30/2008
Bar2D2, the R2-D2 of Failed Space Operas [Robots]
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Remember that time in Star Wars when R2-D2 shot out the lightsaber to Luke Skywalker? Yeah, well the only problem with that scene was that light sabers don't freaking exist . And until they do, robots of the future must be retrofitted with the next best thing—copious amounts of booze. ...

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Radio Controlled Bar2-D2
Tech Blog — ... The R2-D2 inspired Bar2-D2 is basically "a fully stocked bar on wheels with compartments for ice, beer and mixed drinks." Click here for first picture in gallery. Grab a beer from Bar2 and its carousel system automatically rotates to present you with the next bottle (15 max capacity). [via Gizmodo]

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