It might not be as cool as a Westworld host, but it could be the next best thing. On second thought, it might be even better. Mainly because it involves getting stoned. Yes, we’re talking about the world’s first smoking robot, an artificial burn buddy, if you will.
The Future is Now
This year at the Silicon Valley Cannabis Cup in San Jose, the smoking robot adequately dubbed ‘Budzie’ will make it’s long awaited debut, and it’s hard not to be totally psyched. The Cannabis Cup is known for its advancements in smoking technology. In past years the weed-centric convention debuted new potent strains, high-powered vaporizers, and delicious edibles, but Budzie most definitely takes the cake.
Budzie The Smoking Robot’s Features
Developed by Redwood Robotics, Budzie has a variety of cool features that make it the perfect companion for stoners everywhere. For starters, Budzie’s voice can be programmed to mimic several of your favorite celebrities. It’s sort of like how you can change the voice of your GPS, except about 1000 times cooler. Some of the voice options include James Earl Jones, Sarah Silverman, and notorious celebrity weed-smokers Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa. (If you ever dreamed of burning with Darth Vader, we’d suggest Jones.)
The bud-bot also comes equipped with a top of the line volcano vape built right into its robotic exterior. Budzie can also roll joints for you, light you up, and even grab your snacks if you get a wild case of the munchies. Additionally, for those who grow their own bud, you can put your clippings in its mouth and it will literally poop out bubble hash.
Not bad for a hunk of metal.
Stoners can be notoriously anti-social when they’re too high. Budzie can prove to be a great companion to those looking for company, but also hate humans. However, the smoking robot similarly comes in the clutch for those who enjoy smoking with others but don’t have any friends. Or they’re just M.I.A. Whatever helps you sleep at night.
The Cannabis Cup will take place at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in San Jose, California on June 3rd and 4th.
If you’re looking for a brand new, low-maintenance smoking buddy, you should probably go ahead and check it out.
