“Linux is poised to claim a major victory: the bourgeoning
market for robot software. The battle is not over yet, but if
developments in Japan are any indication, Linux will rule the world
of robots.“The stakes are high. Carmaker Honda believes that robots will
become its most important business. If Honda and other proponents
are correct, the size of the robotics industry could end up
overtaking the PC industry.“Japan has suffered from the longest economic slump ever, but
this has not stopped the country’s industrial giants from investing
millions in developing consumer robots…”