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Old 02-06-2008, 02:44 PM   #1
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Robot Gas Tank Filler


In Holland they have invented a robot to fill your gas tank so now you can save a bundle in tips!


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Old 02-06-2008, 06:06 PM   #2
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"I was on a farm and I saw a robotic arm milking a cow. If a robot can do that then why can't it fill a car tank, I thought," said developer and petrol station operator Nico van Staveren.
"Because the cow isn't likely to blow up or catch fire if the arm misses the teet" springs to mind.
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Old 02-17-2008, 08:58 AM   #3
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In Holland they have invented a robot to fill your gas tank so now you can save a bundle in tips!
Interesting but in CT...........we pump our own fuel ands
pay extra for the attendant..........fuel is expensive enough already. I would't want to think of how the cost of a $300,000 robotic fuel pump raises the per gal. price.

Wonder if the pump has a "go..go....Gadget dipstick arm"

Fantastic concept though.
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That's nothing-here in NJ we're not allowed to pump our own gas, and we have REAL HUMANS do it for us. The best part is you don't even have to tip them!
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wow,that's awesome i would like to see one of those!
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