"...the more we automate, and the more sophisticated we make that automation, the more we become dependent on a highly skilled human operator."-Adrian Colyer, "Ironies of automation." the morning paper. January 8, 2020. A robot surgeon might be a great idea, but it's going to handle the routine, the easy surgeries. What's left is what's … Continue reading Ironies of Automation
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Wearable Robots | Science
"...it is realistic to think that we will witness, in the next several years, the development of robust human-robot interfaces to command wearable robotics based on the decoding of a representative part of the neural code of movement in humans. The need for wearable technologies that minimally alter human biomechanics will result in a transition … Continue reading Wearable Robots | Science
Why the Future Doesn’t Need Us | WIRED
"Each of us has our precious things, and as we care for them we locate the essence of our humanity." —Bill Joy, "Why the Future Doesn't Need Us." Wired. April 2000. Figured it was time to revisit this old classic and get a feel for how prescient it was almost 20 years on. Still feels … Continue reading Why the Future Doesn’t Need Us | WIRED
Moritz Simon Geist – Making Techno with Music Robots
Jolly Roger Telephone Company
"Tired of telemarketers calling your landline or mobile? Now there's a way to fight back! We provide friendly, patient robots that talk to these rude telemarketers for you. They love to chit-chat, and will often keep nasty callers engaged for several minutes. By keeping the bad guys busy, you keep them from pestering other innocent … Continue reading Jolly Roger Telephone Company
Super Satisfier
The robot revolution is here, and it is Super Satisfying.
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