Canadian literary giant, Margaret Atwood, author of best-sellers like The Handmaid's Tale and Cat's Eye, has invented a robotic arm.The Longpen allows an author to write in his/her own hand remotely. The writer uses a stylus pen on a computer tablet and whatever is written is replicated exactly by a robotic arm holding an actual pen.
Lazy Atwood came up with the idea after a particularly punishing book tour left her wishing she could just fax in her appearances.
Critics of the invention are afraid that the Longpen will end book tours. Supporters of the invention point to wide ranging uses like allowing angry spouses to sign divorce documents out of province.
I really have nothing against the invention. I just can't get over the picture of Margaret Atwood manning a robotic arm.
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If you guys want to see this amazing contraption in action go here: http://www.unotchit.com/see-video.html
Of course, aren't writers sitting at home often enough? Wouldn't they want to go out for some fresh air once in awhile?
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