Drop what you’re doing right now and go look at the screenshots of Android, Google’s open-source smartphone OS.

It’s…it’s…beautiful.

I want one. Now. Not now. Yesterday.

I know it’s not even a real phone yet, it’s just a reference design. But I want my next phone to run this platform. That’s how neat it looks.

A Visual Tour of Android’s UI - Engadget

Last week in the Washington Post an article appeared describing how landmine-detonating robots being used in Iraq and Afghanistan were the objects of much affection in the field. This should not be surprising to anyone who works with systems that people depend on for critical tasks. Says the Washington Post:

Humans have long displayed an uncanny ability to make emotional connections with their manufactured helpmates…Now that our creations display elements of intelligence, however, the
bonds humans forge with their machines are even more impressive.

No kidding. I love my Sony Ericsson K750i with a passion. And my iPod - fuhgeddaboutit.

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Ya gotta love when a robotics lab creates a monstrosity like the Morgui, a robot skull with a Terminator-like evil grin.

What does this have to do with usability, user experience, etc? Well, not much. But it sure is wicked cool.

But don’t forget, some day this thing will be taking your order at the local fast-food chain restaurant. (”Over ninety octillion hamburgers served…”)

Kyped from Engadget, who blogged it from here.