Japanese scientists created these spherical robots to measure pollen content as an advance warning system for allergy sufferers. Their eye color changes to reflect what kind of pollen is in the air.
What the scientists don't tell you is these pollen bots are secretly plotting a worldwide takeover by giving us false information. I'm telling you, with all those cables hanging around, and the glowing eyes, this is just a precursor to the borg. Until that rueful day, check out their real-time pollen map.
via Pink Tentacle
They may become the Borg, but to me it looks more like a bunch of depressed Marvins.