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		huherto on Dec 4, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google Acquires Seven Robot Companies, Wants Big R... I can imagine a scenario, they would be like 3D printers for houses. You provide the materials (think big legos), and the robots (X-copters may be) assemble everything.

criley2 on Dec 4, 2013 | [–]

Anyone else remember the video of the Chinese prefab 30-story hotel that went up in like 30 days?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYFef_HRxRQ

fudged71 on Dec 5, 2013 | | [–]

Reminds me of this http://gizmodo.com/5304233/entire-new-13+story-building-tips...

SideburnsOfDoom on Dec 4, 2013 | [–]

> I can imagine a scenario, they would be like 3D printers for houses.

It's already being worked on. Search for "Contour Crafting".

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