Yes, it needs more work, but it’s amazing that it can get up by itself.
June 22, 2015
Needs a Bit More Work
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Yes, it needs more work, but it’s amazing that it can get up by itself.
June 22, 2015
cute – at least he didn’t seem to break any of this ‘bones’ ………
considering he slid on the shiny biscuit…
I love the reaction of the dog, too.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/18/technology/robotica-sony-aibo-robotic-dog-mortality.html?_r=0
That’s too bad. I thought it was cute.
I was intrigued by this, by the anticipatory grief of the people who have invested so much time and training into these robotic companions that will one day finally fail (die?). When my mother-in-law was failing, I was reading much about the ways that robots might be able to help oldsters with physical, health monitoring and even companionship needs.
I agree, Linda. I hadn’t thought about the maintenance and grief aspects. They had better be robust, especially the ones for older folks.
a little creepy. a little cute.
i guess we should get ready for this! well.
it’s really already here… if you can afford one!
i heard on npr the other day… they’re working on one that can show/feel affection. now that’s a stretch.
i love the dog. and was so glad he finally got to eat the pop tart!!!
I think the robot is cute, the dog even cuter. The dog was wisely being cautious, though!
When I see cute technology, I think of what the future is bringing. I’m not worried about SkyNet and the Terminator type of future. What I see is creeping incursion into business and manufacturing that takes away employment opportunities.
http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gates-bots-are-taking-away-jobs-2014-3
Yes, I’m well aware of the problem. Robots in manufacturing used to have fences around them so people wouldn’t be accidentally hurt by them. Now some are sophisticated enough to work alongside of people. One place where robots could really help is in nursing homes. Robots are stronger than human backs, so once they’ve been fine tuned enough to be gentle they could do the heavy lifting. Etc. etc.