Where is my robot?

[20thCenturyTim]

Kim Sung Alieun

Would be happier watching her (it) on Dr Who!

Yes, I think the Doctor would smell an alien conspiracy. Autons, Cybermen, Daleks, something alien must be behind it.

 

[John in Covina]

As long as they aren't like the version of Stella the android representation of Mudd's wife. (Star Trek)

Norman, co-ordinate!

 

[RAF Man]

Yes, I think the Doctor would smell an alien conspiracy. Autons, Cybermen, Daleks, something alien must be behind it.

Slightly fftopic: but the new series of Dr Who started tonight here in UK, and we were treated to the Judoons. A new monster/robot. Not an ideal model to have cleaning your house. Programme was as good as ever.

 

[Steve]

I want one with which I can hold an entire planet at ransom.

As long as it's fully upgradeable, is compatible with both Windows and Mac, and has FireWire-ready USB ports.

 

[Lady Day]

I want one with which I can hold an entire planet at ransom.

As long as it's fully upgradeable, is compatible with both Windows and Mac, and has FireWire-ready USB ports.

That is perfectly reasonable.

LD

 

[Jovan]

As long as they aren't like the version of Stella the android representation of Mudd's wife. (Star Trek)

Norman, co-ordinate!

We need to be careful not to act illogically around our robots. Shorting out due to Illogical Activity probably isn't covered in the warranty.

This one already seems to have developed a rather... interesting personality. She keeps holding her crotch.

 

[scotrace]

That's pretty cool Jovan, and creepy.


Walt did that years ago, though.

 

[vonwotan]

I notice they painted a bar in the background - will this model learn to mix drinks?

 

[Steve]

This one already seems to have developed a rather... interesting personality. She keeps holding her crotch.

They let her watch Michael Jackson in the back room.

 

[Absinthe_1900]

http://www.moller.com/ has a really cool prototype. There are others, but I don't have the URLs any more.

I wouldn't get in one. Anyone that get's into a VTOL craft that can't autorotate is asking for trouble.

There are some wonderfull accessories for that "little gem".
http://www.casketfurniture.com/items.php/casket_accessories.html

Harold Pitcairn had a "Sky Car" back in the 30s, it isn't new. I'd rather have Pitcairn's.

http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/aircraft/pitcairn_ac35.htm

 

[patrick1987]

Well, I've decided not to purchase from Casket Furniture after all. Can you imagine, they call Art Deco details Art Nouveau in the description for the pet casket?

 

[Jovan]

That's pretty cool Jovan, and creepy.


Walt did that years ago, though.

The movements and skin texture, etc. on the "android" are about 10x more realistic. I can assure you of that since I've gone to Disney World more than I count (I live in Florida, after all. Additionally, she has voice recognition, something the mechanical pirates unfortunately don't when you're stuck on the ride and want them to shut up. -_-

 

[Stoney]

Not to worry....

Honda has been hard at work.

Expect your own robot within 10 years or so.

Introduction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M1sQpBVlFw

More to view:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=honda+Robot&search=Search

 

[Diamondback]

I wouldn't get in one. Anyone that get's into a VTOL craft that can't autorotate is asking for trouble.

I'm gonna dispute that. Anything with some dead-stick "glide" capability oughtta do, even if you need a longer stretch to land in. Property damage is a secondary priority*, as long as I'm down alive and nobody else is injured or killed...

*Not a "don't worry about", just a "deal with later--after the Immediate Problem's resolved."

 

[Jovan]

Honda has been hard at work.

Expect your own robot within 10 years or so.

Introduction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M1sQpBVlFw

More to view:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=honda+Robot&search=Search

Holy crap... that thing can even run!

 

[Jovan]

If you guys want to see something truly amazing... look up "Jules Hanson Robotics" on YouTube. I'm not sure how much of it is scripted, but I swear it's like something from Bicentennial Man.

 

[HadleyH]

Robots? Meh!

 

[Diamondback]

Guys, maybe the limited distribution of this technology's a GOOD thing. Does anyone else here remember some of the cautionary notes in The Terminator?

"...our servant may prove to be our executioner."--General of the Army Omar Bradley
Personally, I consider him a backstabbing (unmentionable) who was 2-for-2 on destroying my predecessors, but even I am compelled to admit he raised a valid point. I'll edit the rest of the quote, with cite if I can find it, in later.

 

[Absinthe_1900]

I'm gonna dispute that. Anything with some dead-stick "glide" capability oughtta do, even if you need a longer stretch to land in. Property damage is a secondary priority*, as long as I'm down alive and nobody else is injured or killed...

In vertical flight mode you'd better hope you have a heck of lot of altitude for the Skycar to "hopefully dead stick". Or have that ballistic 'chute open.

Frank Piasecki once told me these non autorotating VTOL craft will be trouble if, and it's a big if they ever can become operational.


Vectored thrust is best left to military craft with ejection seats.

 

[dhermann1]

I TOBOR

Anyone remember Captain Video and his Video Rangers? His arch nemesis TOBOR! Scarey. Somebody stencils ROBOT 1 backwards on the robot and he becomes I TOBOR. It was controlled by an evil lady named Atar.
Those early live kids TV shows deserve a thread of their own!