Hi, Im new here. But I remember the first night Jackie Gleeson was replaced by The Prisoner. And wow, was that a trip to watch at 8 years old.

Anyway, the reason I renewed my interest was this article I saw today online.

Robotic ball that chases burglars

[url]http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/02/14/wball14.xml[/url]

Apparently, the concept of Rover has caught on. Althought not "yet" an organic quasi-life form, it still has the same purpose intended. Give it time. They're doing wonders with genetics, hybrid life forms and nano-tech. Imagine this thing a few years down the road.

I think these excerpts from the article say it all:

"It is capable of travelling at 20mph, somewhat faster than a human being. Even worse for intruders, the robot ball can still give chase over mud, snow and water."

"While the current version can only raise the alarm, it could be adapted to corner an intruder if the customer wanted, Mr Hulth added."

"Patrick Mercer, the Tory MP who is campaigning to give people greater rights to defend their property against burglars, thought the robot ball could have potential: "It would be interesting to see whether the ball had used grossly disproportionate force or whether it would be deemed reasonable."
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