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The Impending ROBOT APOCALYPSE!

Started by wraith1701, November 04, 2010, 10:22:09 PM

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wraith1701

I know that "Robot Apocalypse" is simply an internet meme, but sometimes, I see stuff that makes me almost think something like "The Terminator" or BSG could actually happen one day.

Stuff like this:


http://pulse.yahoo.com/y/apps/bv0wMF30/?vid=22690418&yap_intl=us&yap_js=US

:cylon

jonno8339

Quite stunning the craftmanship thats gone into the face. Almost like Blade Runner
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wraith1701

Stunning, but CREEPY.  :-\   Watching the video and seeing the almost lifelike movement and expression is one of the most scary things I've seen online in a while. 

Feathers

Are you telling me that's REALLY a robot? I dismissed it on a cursory viewing as an actress playing a part.

I know it's unnusual here but I don't have a podcast of my own.

wraith1701

Quote from: Feathers on November 08, 2010, 12:15:29 PM
Are you telling me that's REALLY a robot? I dismissed it on a cursory viewing as an actress playing a part.

Dude; it really is a robot.  Check out the forehead "muscle" twitches as it changes expression:

ACTROID-F in AIST Open Lab 2010 02


It's designed to help comfort hospital patients.  Check out the story-
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2010-10/expression-mimicking-robot-hanging-out-hospitals-watching-patients

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Feathers


I know it's unnusual here but I don't have a podcast of my own.

Bromptonboy

Wow- that is amazing!  I am going to run out and buy shares in Skynet, inc.  ;)
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wraith1701

The fact that the hospital robot's "voice" is from speakers instead of its face is disconcerting.  But check this out:  

Creepy Robot Mouth Video

I give it 5 years tops before this technology is refined enough to create a humanoid robotic face capable of mimicking human speech  :cylon

davekill


wraith1701




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M-5

I hope someone is working on weapons to stop these robots dead in their tracks. :cylon

KingIsaacLinksr

Quote from: M-5 on November 14, 2010, 02:02:00 PM
I hope someone is working on weapons to stop these robots dead in their tracks. :cylon

Yeah, I'm working on it right now with a underground group of Mercs and Scientists and Biotics.  We'll beat the crap out of anyone who gets in the way on our quest to kill the Reapers.....wait wrong topic.

;)

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wraith1701

Quote from: Kingisaaclinksr on November 14, 2010, 02:43:32 PM
Quote from: M-5 on November 14, 2010, 02:02:00 PM
I hope someone is working on weapons to stop these robots dead in their tracks. :cylon

Yeah, I'm working on it right now with a underground group of Mercs and Scientists and Biotics.  We'll beat the crap out of anyone who gets in the way on our quest to kill the Reapers.....wait wrong topic.

;)

King

LOL!  Go get 'em!  ;)


I can't help myself; I find this stuff fascinating.  It's freakin' cool to watch the progress being made in this field.

Speaking of which, what would one call this field?  Humanoid Robotics? *shrug*

Anyway, here's another one I heard about today.









Geminoid DK Mechanical Test


Geminoid-DK first smile