Thinker Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4749507.stm Squirrel helps with mobile calls By Luke Alexander BBC News There are few things more intrusive than a mobile phone ringtone. Yet, despite the existence of answer phones and voice mail, a ringing phone remains impossible to ignore. Whether we are having a private conversation, snowed under with work, or just not in the mood to speak to anyone, the phone keeps ringing. MIT research student Stefan Marti may have the answer: ditch your mobile phone, and get a squirrel. Specifically, an animatronic desktop squirrel which deals with your calls for you. The squirrel answers phone calls, works out if you are busy or asleep, evaluates how important the incoming call is and takes messages. continues..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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