Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 13:29:50 -0400
From: "Michael Walsh" <MJW at press.jhu.edu>
To: <WSFAlist at WSFA.org>
Subject: [WSFA] Now that's a guard dog...
Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at WSFA.org>

from New Scientist:

"Want to lose weight, but find it difficult to stick to your diet?
The latest addition to the robotic pet industry could help. The
protective pooch monitors your daily food intake and exercise
levels, and warns you not to eat that last slice of chocolate cake.
The robot, designed in the US, will gather information about your
eating habits and exercise by connecting wirelessly to a pedometer,
and electronic food diary. Find out more about how the canine coach
could keep your eating habits on a tight leash...
http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=mg18725156.400 "

Wonder what's next ... robot weasels?

mjw