Singularity Hub reports that Willow Garage has succeeded in teaching a robot to get you a beer from the fridge. The robot, named PR2, can even select the correct beer you want and open it for you.
They succeeded with flying colors. Not only can the PR2 select the correct brew from the fridge, it can deliver, and even open the beer as needed. That's right, all you humans have to do is drink and relax. Prepare yourself for some major robot-envy as you check out the PR2 deliver much needed refreshment in the video below.
The robot won't release its grip on the beer until it sees a human face. Take a look: