It appears that no job is safe from the steady march of technology. Even beggars are being replaced by robots thanks to Alexander Gurko’s “Bettelbot” (or “BeggingBot” in English). Basically, the BeggingBot is a robo-bum that plays music using sounds generated by floppy and hard drive mechanics and then begs for money once the song is concluded. If you place a few coins in the CD tray, the BeggingBot will continue to perform. That having been said, take a listen to the "music" after the break. I think Trent Reznor had better watch his back as well.

[Aram Bartholl via Make via Technabob]

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