Robots, Bots, or Messenger Chat Bots, are programs that you can interact with through IM (Instant Messaging).  They're always online and available to chat and serve a wide range of purposes.  The virtual candidates at RobotsIn2008.com are for your entertainment purposes.  The scope of the conversation you can have with a bot depends only on the time, design and energy of the people that build them.  The following are some examples of other popular chat bots on Windows Live Messenger:

• smarterchild@hotmail.com - Smarterchild is a popular chat with a lot to talk about
• little.green.bulb@hotmail.com - talks about global warming and the value of CFL bulbs
• astro@botmetro.net - an astrology bot
• talktofrankbot@hotmail.co.uk - provides youths with information on the dangers of drugs
• nhlstats@hotmail.com - talks about the NHL
• alienchat@hotmail.com  - makes funny sounds like you're talking to an alien
• lilypanda@gopetslive.com - a jumping off point for trying out GoPets
• chatwiththecaptain@hotmail.com - chat with Captain Morgan
• dubyabot@hotmail.com - our fearless leader
• colinpadden@hotmail.com - chat with Colin Padden
• moviescout@botmetro.net - check what's playing in your area
• spleak@hotmail.com - a popular chat bot
• astrologo@botmetro.net - an astrology bot
• fordedge@botmetro.net  - talks about the Ford Edge
• gamesbot@botmetro.net  - talks about games
• datingbot@botmetro.net - talks about dating or hooking up
• musebot@live.com - helps you update your blog and provides ideas and reminders
• encarta@botmetro.net - research information using the Encarta database
• astrologo@botmetro.net  - an astrology bot
• magic8ball@botmetro.net - trying to make a decision?
• hillary.robot@hotmail.com - Hillary Clinton in 2008 robot
• obama.robot@hotmail.com - Barack Obama in 2008 robot
• edwards.robot@hotmail.com - John Edwards in 2008 robot