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Posted: 06 Jun 2012 06:48 AM PDT

When it comes to robots, we know that they can do all sorts of things, and there are even robots working as security guards in prisons, and today we have robots that are making our streets safer.

Today's robot comes from Kunming, China, and this two meter tall robot keeps the streets of Kunming safe. This robot is equipped with surveillance camera in the visor, and thanks to the underground closed circuit TV cables, nearest police station has live view over the streets at all times. In addition to the surveillance camera, this robot comes with a large red button, which when pressed calls the police. In addition to calling the police, this robot sounds the alarm and starts flashing alerting all passers-by around it.

Although this robot isn't actually a Robocop, it can make streets a bit safer, however, such robot is priced around $3,170.

[via Ubergizmo]

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eCog Mercury Cover brings steampunk look to Sony VAIO F Series notebooks

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 05:44 AM PDT

We have covered all sorts of steampunk devices in the past, and if you're a fan of steampunk, today we have a special steampunk notebook that we want to show you.

If you own Sony VAIO F Series notebook, you'll be pleased to know that you can enhance its look with eCog Mercury Cover. This cover is made by a Sony America's special commission, and it took them around three and a half weeks to build it from scratch. eCog Mercury Cover brings steampunk design to your Sony VAIO F Series notebook, and this cover is made from birch plywood that was used on and around the keyboard while the screen cover was made from copper art.

eCog Mercury Cover will look great if you are the fan of steampunk, but in order to upgrade your Sony VAIO F Series notebook, you'll have to pay a hefty price of $1,250.

[via Ubergizmo]

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