A lot of us have the same problem of getting ourselves out of our warm beds, especially at this time of year when its freezing cold outside. We all know its not just a case of getting out of bed because its driving/walking/cycling to work as well. You could also have the problem of not being able to park your car in such a busy car park: or it could be that you know you will get stuck in traffic on the way in to work. There are many things that go through our minds when we hit the snooze button...
Beam Shop California, USA claims to have all answers.
Instead of physically dragging themselves to work, staff "beam in" to the shop to operate robot versions of themselves from the comfort of their own homes.
The robots unlock the shop doors, adjust the lighting and temperature, swivel about to answer customers' questions and as a special party trick hand out sweets to curious passers-by.
The robot's movements are controlled via a computer's mouse or arrow keys and its operator uses a webcam to display his or her face on a large screen.
BBC Website - Could your robot go to work instead of you?
Don't know how I feel about this, is this just the world getting more and more lazy or is it actually a good idea. The only thing is its very very obvious if the people that are on the screen of the robots go to the toilet or go to get a drink, as there will be no one on the screen to talk and greet customers
