Bacarobo ‘stupid robot’ contest is back, and it’s hilarious (video)

Our love of tech, gadgets, and anything, really, with blinking lights means that while we certainly value usability and quality in our consumer electronics, there will always be a place in our hearts for the utterly useless . And we’re definitely not alone here, as the popularity of the annual Bacarobo (stupid robot) contest will tell you. This year’s event was held in Budapest, Hungary, and featured a number of the silliest robots you’ve never seen before — all designed to get a laugh. The contest is judged in true hackneyed Gong Show-esque fashion with an applause meter, and the winner received a €2,000 ($2,700 USD) prize. And that’s nothing to laugh at! But enough chatter: peep the video after the break to see for yourself. Continue reading Bacarobo ‘stupid robot’ contest is back, and it’s hilarious (video) Bacarobo ‘stupid robot’ contest is back, and it’s hilarious (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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