Burglars could have a new hurdle in their way when they attempt to break-in to someone’s home - a robotic black ball.

The device, originally designed to survey the surface of Mars, acts as a high-tech security guard capable of detecting an intruder with its radar and infra-red sensors.

Once alerted, the 2ft black ball can summon help, sound an alarm or pursue the intruders, taking pictures, at speeds of up to 20mph. It can go faster than a human being on foot and can still give chase over mud, snow and water

The funniest pictures are going through my head...*wipes tears rolling down face*

hahahah, i think i'm sharing Michelles thoughts. That's quite hilarious!

But also, if it works, amazing.

u mean indian style jones vision?

I could really use one of those for when my dogs escape and run off faster than I can keep up!

Does it look like this, and hum menacingly as it comes closer?

I want one! That would be more fun than siccing a dog on people! They probably cost thousands of dollars, though.

Hey we will order in bulk it would be cheaper... kinda like buy 1 get 1 free?

Well once machine guns are attached to it, then I will consider buying one!

Would it be like those weapon balls on Star Wars? (you know the ones with the force field around them)

It kind of reminds me of the giant rolling security balls from The Prisoner television series.

It makes me think of those little robot/vaccume things they sell on infomercials.

If you got a ball instead of a dog then you would save on food and stuff - plus you wouldn't have to walk it or give it shots or worm it or house train it or pick up it's poop

niiice! If it vacumed and had tasers and looked like a tribble I'd have to own one.

Definitely be better than a dog. I want one just to scare the dickens out of anyone coming into the home. You would sure give your guests a fright!

LoL Kryso, I was picturing that too!

Oh wow, I'm building a protocol droid to take to work with me now!

Lol. no doubt its cool
Whats next, Droidekas for sale?

http://www.cswu.cz/shiptech/ground/droideka/droideka.jpg

That'd be even cooler