Okay, maybe not. But they are pretty cute.
The Chronicle's prospecting blog posted this look at international attempts to introduce robotics to the world of street fundraising. This is DON-8r, a "wee robot" from Scotland.
He (or she) is adorable and popular with children, but not a great fundraiser. However Dona, a Korean-made "urban donation motivation robot" motivated people to donate at about $30 per hour. Not bad. Saving up for an oil change we can believe in?
Read the whole post here.
