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How To Stop Robots From Killing Us (Don’t Worry!)

January 25th, 2012 | Robot

 

Below, you will find Michio Kaku discussing the singularity and the eventual takeover of artificial intelligence.  If you are not familiar with the singularity, it simply refers to the moment in the future when a computer equipped with “artificial intelligence” finally reaches the intellectual capabilities of a human.  And soon thereafter, it is expected that greater-than-human intelligence will develop and biological humans will ultimately be left in the dust.

I fully respect Michio Kaku for his scientific insight, but I believe that his idea of simply placing a kill switch into future robots is a bit short-sighted.

While I do believe we will make tremendous technological progress this century in robotics and artificial intelligence, I expect that we will also make even greater strides in in the field of biotechnology.
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  As computer technology gets better and better every year, so will humans.  We will use learn how to use cybernetic and chemical enhancements to improve our bodies and minds, essentially evolving ourselves as we age (potentially moving toward eternal life).
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We are already connecting to computers throughout the day with smartphones and mobile computing, and I presume that we will only continue to become more and more connected with computer technology and artificial intelligence in the years to come.  So what I’m trying to say, is basically that we don’t really need to worry about computers wanting to kill us…
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because we will BE the computers.

If you’re interested in learning more about why we don’t need to worry about computers killing us, check out this article from io9.com.

-RSB

Turn the Page – Rube Goldberg Machine

January 23rd, 2012 | Robot

I hope you are familiar with Rube Goldberg machines, but if you aren’t, they are machines that achieve simple tasks through complex means.  And as far as Rube Goldberg machines are concerned, the more outlandish and complex the better…

Above, you will find a particularly impressive example from Joseph Herscher, a computer programmer from Brooklyn, who created his machine implementing 19 steps to turn the page of his newspaper.
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  I think what I find particularly impressive about his creation is his use of an interesting array of materials like laptops and hamsters and also difficult to use heat sources like fireworks and burners.
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I look forward to his next project in which he hopes to turn off the lights when he leaves the room.
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-RSB

[via Huffingtonpost]

Skeletonics Exoskeleton

January 14th, 2012 | Robot

Check out this great video from the Skeletonics group demoing their Exoskeleton.  I believe this was some sort of college-level engineering project.
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You won’t find any source of external power on that suit – pistons, batteries, or motors – so unfortunately, it won’t give you any super strength, but it has impressive stability and reach.
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  I want one.

Someone should make a how-to for the suit.
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-RSB

RoboHotel

January 8th, 2012 | Robot

Berlin is well-known for its diverse and progressive architecture.  While you may not find the Ludwig Erhard Haus in any tour books, its futuristic foyer is worth the trip.  The building was designed by English architect Nicholas Grimshaw in 1994 and is used as a service center for the Chamber of Commerce and the Berlin Stock Exchange.

Berliners call the building “the armadillo” due to its distinctive shape.

 The elevators really stand out to me.  They look like futuristic space pods…

-RSB

 

Push To Page, Release To Party

January 5th, 2012 | Robot

Release To Party

The City Of Austin Power Plant

I decided to take a gander at the old City of Austin Power Plant in downtown Austin to due do some energy research for a future robotics facility and take some photos of the popular site. The Art Deco Seaholm Power Plant has been an Austin icon since its construction in the early 1950’s. The plant is constructed from solid concrete, which is unique from most steel & brick power plants of its time. The complex also contains electric utility substation, transmission and distribution facilities and a utility microwave communications center.

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The plant operated until 1989, and in 1996, Austin City Council authorized the decommissioning of the Seaholm Power Plant. The site is now being redesigned to be used as office space, retail, condos, hotel, and event space.

Unfortunately, I didn’t get to make it down at night, but the Power Plant looks amazing with the red glow behind the sign. Check it out here.

-RSB

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