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- Robot
- A stand-alone hybrid computer system that performs physical and computational activities. Capable of performing many different tasks, it is a multiple-motion device with one or more arms and joints....
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- Measurement and Classification of Humans and Bots in Internet Chat
- The abuse of chat services by automated programs, known as chat bots, poses a serious threat to Internet users. Chat bots target popular chat networks to distribute spam and malware. This paper, first conducts a series of measurements on a large commercial chat network. It measurements capture a total of...
- White papers 2009-06-27
- (Photos: Robots make themselves at home)
- (Photos: Robots make themselves at home)RoombaI have 3 Roombas; 1 only works to charge batteries; one won't charge batteries but will clean; one is now for spare parts. If this is as good as home robotics gets, then I am all for leaving it in the past. Hopefully Irobot...
- Discussion threads 2009-05-30
- 'Partner' bots: The next killer robotics app? (And will Microsoft bite?)
- 'Partner' bots: The next killer robotics app? (And will Microsoft bite?)Whatever you do ...... don't let SNL or Mad TV hear about what you are planning to do. They'll have a field day with it! (E.g. view this 2001 HAL doctored clip.)Seriously, I think MS and the robotics industry should...
- Discussion threads 2009-05-20
- Research gives clues for self-cleaning materials, water-striding robots
- Research gives clues for self-cleaning materials, water-striding robotsSilky soft nylon raincoats anyone?Maybe polyester wool suits will come back in style!Imagine if we could coat our kids with it :)What a wonderful world...a coating for solar cellsthat would remove dirt and dust buildup that reduces output.
- Discussion threads 2009-05-08
- Research gives clues for self-cleaning materials, water-striding robots
- Self-cleaning walls, counter tops, fabrics, and even micro-robots that can walk on water may all be within reach thanks to the work of scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and at Japan's RIKEN institute. If you ever looked in awe as insects like water striders are able...
- Blog posts 2009-05-07
- New robot replaces remote control
- CNET News gets a look at QB1, a new bot that replaces the remote control when you listen to music and could eventually be used as a substitute for a keyboard and mouse. It recognizes the person it's interacting with and reacts to simple human gestures.
- Videos 2009-04-27
- A robot that follows a human commander and responds to gestures
- A robot that follows a human commander and responds to gesturesHuman mind will never be replicated...Try again, God created the human mind, it will never be replicated.
- Discussion threads 2009-03-14
- The Kindle 2 debate: If a robot reads a book is it an audio book?
- The Kindle 2 debate: If a robot reads a book is it an audio book?Yeah...I guess actors need to sue anyone who makes a animated films? They don't really careThey just want more Amazon's money no matter how silly the excuse. You are wasting your time arguing with themI already...
- Discussion threads 2009-02-25
- Gallery: Armies of combat robots
- The U.S. military is building armies of combat robots which come in all shapes and sizes - on land, sea, and air. by Andy Smith
- Image galleries 2009-02-21
- (Gallery: Armies of combat robots)
- (Gallery: Armies of combat robots)WHAT ROBOT hi I'm fascinated by robots, but what the crawler or star war new technology will see http://www.easytrader.fr
- Discussion threads 2009-02-21
- The Terminator scenario: Perhaps not so fictional after all
- The Terminator scenario: Perhaps not so fictional after allTerminator Scenario unlikely but misuse is a definite.I don't buy into the Terminator scenario very much. The idea of robots rising up in a coordinated effort is incredibly unrealistic at this point. Though I will admit its possible it is unlikely.What I...
- Discussion threads 2009-02-20
- Wowwee
- WowweeHow about Rosie, the housekeeperfrom The Jetsons. She was always way too interested in what Judy Jetson was doing, and with whom.How about the "Sexy Robot"......from the I think ALCOA TV ad from I think about twenty years ago:http://www.skrenta.com/images/sexy-robot.jpg(I couldn't find a video of it...)Those gold-plated joints are cool...RE: WowweeWho...
- Discussion threads 2009-02-13
- The 'Robot' is dead
- The 'Robot' is deadThe RobotShowing my ageI was in third grade when Lost In Space first aired, and I watched the show from the very first.The Robot was one of my favorites - and there was no doubt about what the "Robot" was. "There will be only one!" (hmm ......
- Discussion threads 2009-01-20
- Flying robots for better weather forecasts
- Flying robots for better weather forecastsThe future...I think weather UAVs that focus on impending storms are in our future because the fixed site and fixed timing of rawinsonde launches limit the flexibility of today's computer models. We tested this in the Pacific Ocean Theater in the early 2000s (http://www.spacedaily.com/news/eo-05zzzzzzj.html)....
- Discussion threads 2008-12-17
- The future? Man falls in love with robot
- The future? Man falls in love with robotI underestimated the creepiness!...That wheelchair was a definite bummer. It looks like they took one of those Japanese lifesized dolls and put motors in it.Just buying the chassis probably broke the bank, so they didn't have enough money to add realistic motive movement.
- Discussion threads 2008-12-11
- Picking apples with a robot
- Picking apples with a robotSocial ImplicationsNice idea, but... follow this to it's furthest logical conclusion and it's ugly.Let's say you are able to come up with a host of machines that can do most human labor whether it be manual or mental, then you would need very few working people...
- Discussion threads 2008-12-10
- Flying robots based on birds and insects
- Flying robots based on birds and insectsthey should make them for personal flightforget about surveillance, i want one for personal flight,check this one out,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmxPV7xOOZUgo to 1:20
- Discussion threads 2008-11-10
- The world's heaviest robot
- The world's heaviest robotThis is wonderfulSuch repetitive and tedious jobs should be automated. I rather have miners work only in places where creative thinking is necessary.I bow to our new six-wheeled giant robotic overlords.Seriously though, improvements in safety will be good. At least for those that still have work....
- Discussion threads 2008-11-07
- Can a robot be in a good or in a bad mood?
- Can a robot be in a good or in a bad mood?I've got a better robotSo I've got the machine code for a robot on my Xubuntu PC right now that has taken the next step toward being human-like....it's lazy and doesn't do work. That's right, this is a robot...
- Discussion threads 2008-10-30
- Flower robots for your home
- Flower robots for your homeI can now say......that I have heard it all.Seems like I say that at least a few times a week, though.Really, a flower robot? Is this really necessary? This sounds like the plant equivalent of that stupid singing mounted bass.RE: Flower robots for your...
- Discussion threads 2008-10-16
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