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Posted: 8/2/2015 2:05:56 AM EDT










http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/hitchbot-destroyed-in-philadelphia-ending-u-s-tour-1.3177098?cmp=rss
A hitchhiking robot that captured the hearts of fans worldwide met its demise in the U.S.




The Canadian researchers who created hitchBOT as a social experiment
say someone in Philadelphia damaged the robot beyond repair on Saturday,
ending its brief American tour.



The robot was trying to travel cross-country after successfully hitchhiking across Canada last year and parts of Europe.



It set out from Marblehead, Massachusetts, two weeks ago in July with the goal of reaching San Francisco, but never made it off the East Coast.



The creators were sent an image of the vandalized robot but cannot track its location because the battery is dead.



They say they don't know who destroyed it or why. But co-creator
Frauke Zeller says many children who adored the robot are now
heartbroken.

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Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:10:16 AM EDT
[#1]
Illegal alien robot.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:11:35 AM EDT
[#2]
Being from Philadelphia this does not surprise me at all
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:12:57 AM EDT
[#3]
This is the last known video of Hitchbot before it was destroyed by Philadelphians.  






https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=467&v=cTP8prb-zO8





 
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:14:53 AM EDT
[#4]
It got in one little fight and the programmers are scared.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:15:57 AM EDT
[#5]
The Canadian researchers who created hitchBOT as a social experiment
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I would say that is a successful social experiment. (in a negative sense, but still successful)
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:17:56 AM EDT
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well played
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:20:43 AM EDT
[#7]
Commenters are idiots talking about gun toting rednecks, etc....  I think we should send some of the commenters on a field trip to Philly and see if they end up like the robot.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:20:46 AM EDT
[#8]
Not surprised...
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:22:04 AM EDT
[#9]
Real life Chappie? He will be back in the next Worldstar video.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:22:44 AM EDT
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Yeah it's the CBC, bro.  CBC comments are literally the asshole of the internet.
 
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:22:46 AM EDT
[#11]
Birdshot thread
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:23:08 AM EDT
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Depending on what part of Philly you send them to.. they might.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:23:23 AM EDT
[#13]
all that high tech and they missed what was a predictable outcome. failed design for no self destruct during catastophic vandalism.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:23:41 AM EDT
[#14]
If only it got dropped off at Steven Guttenberg's house.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:25:24 AM EDT
[#15]
did they steal the robots shoes.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:26:30 AM EDT
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The Canadian researchers who created hitchBOT as a social experiment




I would say that is a successful social experiment. (in a negative sense, but still successful)


Agreed.  



Of course the liberals will never admit it though...



 
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:27:47 AM EDT
[#17]
Philadelphia, come for the bell....stay for the crack.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:29:13 AM EDT
[#18]
yep the racists were not very accepting of the new guy, and stole his battery and shoes.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:32:03 AM EDT
[#19]
lemme guess.....
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:32:26 AM EDT
[#20]
Robot lives matter ,
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:33:40 AM EDT
[#21]
"They say they don't know who destroyed it or why. But co-creator Frauke
Zeller says many children who adored the robot are now heartbroken."



Many children should take that to heart as a valuable lesson in life.



DO NOT HITCH HIKE, DO NOT TRUST OTHERS WITH YOUR SAFETY AND WELL BEING





Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:35:43 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:38:05 AM EDT
[#23]
ooga booga
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:38:50 AM EDT
[#24]
It accomplished it's drug smuggling mission and self-destructed.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:39:24 AM EDT
[#25]


Merica!!
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:40:09 AM EDT
[#26]
Philly, now infamous for robot murder and throwing batteries at Santa.  The bane of PA.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:43:04 AM EDT
[#27]
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:45:09 AM EDT
[#28]
So the robot had to check it's metal privilege in the City of Brotherly love.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:46:02 AM EDT
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No kidding. It's such a shithole it's unreal.

 
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:46:51 AM EDT
[#30]
if they really want it back, it will be on craigslist within a couple days, with one blurry picture that will surprisingly have just enough focus to make out the pair of air jordans at the bottom of the pic.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:49:20 AM EDT
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No kidding. It's such a shithole it's unreal.  


I mean sure compared to bumfuck nowhere Georgia its a shithole, but most of the city is OK.  Its just northwest and west philly that are the problems, for the most part.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:49:35 AM EDT
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if they really want it back, it will be on craigslist within a couple days, with one blurry picture that will surprisingly have just enough focus to make out the pair of air jordans at the bottom of the pic.
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Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:50:12 AM EDT
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"They say they don't know who destroyed it or why. But co-creator Frauke Zeller says many children who adored the robot are now heartbroken."

Many children should take that to heart as a valuable lesson in life.

DO NOT HITCH HIKE, DO NOT TRUST OTHERS WITH YOUR SAFETY AND WELL BEING


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Also

"DO NOT SEND SOME CORNY ROBOT ON A HUMANITARIAN MISSION THROUGH PHILLY AND EXPECT IT NOT TO GET SMASHED"
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 2:58:42 AM EDT
[#34]
that prank vs. prank guy in the video is a god dang faggort
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 3:02:41 AM EDT
[#35]
The City of Brotherly Love doesn't extend to automated robotical devices
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 3:10:39 AM EDT
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I mean sure compared to bumfuck nowhere Georgia its a shithole, but most of the city is OK.  Its just northwest and west philly that are the problems, for the most part.
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Philly, now infamous for robot murder and throwing batteries at Santa.  The bane of PA.
No kidding. It's such a shithole it's unreal.  




I mean sure compared to bumfuck nowhere Georgia its a shithole, but most of the city is OK.  Its just northwest and west philly that are the problems, for the most part.
Don't confuse where I'm at with where I'm from.

 
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 3:11:53 AM EDT
[#37]
Someone got all rich and vibrant up on its robot ass.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 3:20:38 AM EDT
[#38]
They were just trying to protect us from Skynet!
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 3:22:58 AM EDT
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/hitchbot-destroyed-in-philadelphia-ending-u-s-tour-1.3177098?cmp=rss


A hitchhiking robot that captured the hearts of fans worldwide met its demise in the U.S.

The Canadian researchers who created hitchBOT as a social experiment say someone in Philadelphia damaged the robot beyond repair on Saturday, ending its brief American tour.

The robot was trying to travel cross-country after successfully hitchhiking across Canada last year and parts of Europe.

It set out from Marblehead, Massachusetts, two weeks ago in July with the goal of reaching San Francisco, but never made it off the East Coast.

The creators were sent an image of the vandalized robot but cannot track its location because the battery is dead.

They say they don't know who destroyed it or why. But co-creator Frauke Zeller says many children who adored the robot are now heartbroken.
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Let's be honest; if the Robot had ended up in any of the shit parts of Europe without anyone looking after it the result would be the same.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 3:27:49 AM EDT
[#40]
I bet if it was outfitted like Ed-2000 no problems would have been had.   Robots should be pro RKBA.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 3:28:46 AM EDT
[#41]
It couldn't breathe
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 3:36:09 AM EDT
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wrong city
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 3:36:20 AM EDT
[#43]
Fix It Again Tony

Amirite?

Link Posted: 8/2/2015 3:39:04 AM EDT
[#44]
Some crackhead probably stripped it for copper.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 3:43:27 AM EDT
[#45]
The robot was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. Seems to be an acceptable saying when privileged people are culturally enhanced.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 3:53:17 AM EDT
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I can't...............recharge.

Link Posted: 8/2/2015 4:17:26 AM EDT
[#47]
You know what.. fuck the robot.  People's responses to this are showing the world's true colors.  I'm glad that little bitch ass robot got smashed.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 4:20:06 AM EDT
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wrong city
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wrong city


Like GD remembers. Until now. Thanks man  

I thought it was funny.
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 4:22:48 AM EDT
[#49]
FUCK YOUR ROBOT CANADA
Link Posted: 8/2/2015 4:23:16 AM EDT
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Let's be honest; if the Robot had ended up in any of the shit parts of Europe without anyone looking after it the result would be the same.
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/hitchbot-destroyed-in-philadelphia-ending-u-s-tour-1.3177098?cmp=rss


A hitchhiking robot that captured the hearts of fans worldwide met its demise in the U.S.

The Canadian researchers who created hitchBOT as a social experiment say someone in Philadelphia damaged the robot beyond repair on Saturday, ending its brief American tour.

The robot was trying to travel cross-country after successfully hitchhiking across Canada last year and parts of Europe.

It set out from Marblehead, Massachusetts, two weeks ago in July with the goal of reaching San Francisco, but never made it off the East Coast.

The creators were sent an image of the vandalized robot but cannot track its location because the battery is dead.

They say they don't know who destroyed it or why. But co-creator Frauke Zeller says many children who adored the robot are now heartbroken.

 


Let's be honest; if the Robot had ended up in any of the shit parts of Europe without anyone looking after it the result would be the same.


Glasgow, certain parts of London, Liverpool, Birmingham, etc. Hell, drop it off on the motorway near a pikey encampment...
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