Worried that the robots will eventually take over?

FeelixTC · June 17, 2015, 11:19:36 AM

I think they have a way to go yet...............

https://youtu.be/g0TaYhjpOfo

Bealman · June 17, 2015, 11:43:39 AM

I actually am not amused.

Cover 'em with skin and it's me

Papyrus · June 17, 2015, 12:11:55 PM

I've never understood why they try and make robots with replica human legs. The video shows how unstable they are, and the technology must be very difficult. Why don't the designers use wheels or caterpillar tracks which are faster, simpler and less prone to giving way? Given sufficient ingenuity they can even be made to climb stairs.

Chris

Tom U · June 17, 2015, 12:15:49 PM

Looks like excessive use of IPA (of either definition) !!

D1042 Western Princess · June 17, 2015, 12:31:14 PM

Actually, the more I read about DCC, automated control and the rest rapidly entering our hobby I do feel that, in some ways, the robots are already in control. :'(

Vonk · June 18, 2015, 12:07:35 AM

Did anyone watch "Humans" on channel 4? It reminds me of the robin williams film Bicentennial Man

Newportnobby · June 18, 2015, 10:46:23 AM

Quote from: Vonk on June 18, 2015, 12:07:35 AM
Did anyone watch "Humans" on channel 4? It reminds me of the robin williams film Bicentennial Man

I watched it and could do with a 'Synth' like Anita to do the wiring on my layout

Bealman · June 18, 2015, 10:51:28 AM

Yeah and all those first videos remind me of fall in' on me bum

DELETED · August 06, 2015, 11:46:26 PM

I'm not so sure. I watched the "Asimo" vids a few years ago and a bit taken back / freaked out how capable it was back then.

Has anyone been watching "Humans" on channel 4?

...For me the inspiration is obviously the likes of P.K. Dick etc and it seems blatantly a blend of A.I. / I. Robot and some Bladerunner. But it's been a good story and well done and not seen such a good series on TV for years now.

I'm absolutely sure this is coming one day.

Agrippa · August 07, 2015, 12:10:30 AM

Robots could no more take over than budgies, they're just machines like hoovers.

DELETED · August 07, 2015, 12:31:27 AM

Quote from: Agrippa on August 07, 2015, 12:10:30 AM
Robots could no more take over than budgies, they're just machines like hoovers.

Sounds like a quote from the hitch hikers guide. I'm not going to be round long enough but I'd bet the likes of Ash and Bishop will come one day for example.

PaulCheffus · August 07, 2015, 08:24:21 AM

Quote from: Agrippa on August 07, 2015, 12:10:30 AM
Robots could no more take over than budgies, they're just machines like hoovers.

Hi

So you are ignoring all the research going on regarding Artificial Intelligence then?

Cheers

Paul

Bealman · August 07, 2015, 08:33:59 AM

Quote from: Agrippa on August 07, 2015, 12:10:30 AM
Robots could no more take over than budgies, they're just machines like hoovers.

Whaddya mean? A budgie runs our house.... Mrs Bealman has to move it to a different room so she can watch TV, 'cos it never shuts up!

Agrippa · August 07, 2015, 08:37:04 AM

Quote from: PaulCheffus on August 07, 2015, 08:24:21 AM
Quote from: Agrippa on August 07, 2015, 12:10:30 AM
Robots could no more take over than budgies, they're just machines like hoovers.

Hi

So you are ignoring all the research going on regarding Artificial Intelligence then?

Cheers

Paul

Yep! In metallic voice " Exterminate !"

Bealman · August 07, 2015, 08:41:28 AM

It says "Georgie's a pretty boy" actually.... wonder who taught him that