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It is true that computers improve mobility, but Danish artists and US scientists have taken the concept a bit too far by building a walking house. Yes, thanks to the wonders of technology, you may soon be able to take your house for walkies' too. A prototype built on six computer-controlled hydraulic legs can stroll across all terrains. But the house is not just for those with a wanderlust; it will enable homeowners to literally walk away from problems such as floods, designers say. And noisy neighbours! Readers will be pleased to hear they can now check from their homes whether the ocean is rough or smooth, thanks to a nifty use of the global positioning system satellite constellation.