The robots in "I-Robot" are a good example of whats to come. In a theoretical future where robots do exist, lets think about the features that these robots would have. One would think they would have legs because although they are more complicated than say a wheel, they are much easier to get around than a wheel. Animals have adapted to develop legs because in rough terrain a leg doesn't get stuck between a rock or stumped by a ledge. But these legs along with arms would be stronger, so they can save people jump to greater heights or get through tougher material in case of an emergency. It would need to be smart, this is where AI (artificial inteligence) comes in. All of the robotic parts already exist, mostly, but AI is more complicated. It is like the brain of the robot, it contains the knowleged and "personality" of the robot. If we can conquer the brain portion, it wont be long until robots are as a part of everyday life as a car, or TV.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Robots and AI
Scientists now have been getting really far in the robot field. In this post I'm not talking about the robots that are mechanical arms that create the car you drive, or the device that is actually driving your car for you. That I will discuss in another story. What i am talking about is a more humanoid robot, one that fights battles like in Star Wars Prequels, or one that serves as your personal butler, like C-3PO. Yes, how long until that kind of technology is available to the population.
The robots in "I-Robot" are a good example of whats to come. In a theoretical future where robots do exist, lets think about the features that these robots would have. One would think they would have legs because although they are more complicated than say a wheel, they are much easier to get around than a wheel. Animals have adapted to develop legs because in rough terrain a leg doesn't get stuck between a rock or stumped by a ledge. But these legs along with arms would be stronger, so they can save people jump to greater heights or get through tougher material in case of an emergency. It would need to be smart, this is where AI (artificial inteligence) comes in. All of the robotic parts already exist, mostly, but AI is more complicated. It is like the brain of the robot, it contains the knowleged and "personality" of the robot. If we can conquer the brain portion, it wont be long until robots are as a part of everyday life as a car, or TV.
The robots in "I-Robot" are a good example of whats to come. In a theoretical future where robots do exist, lets think about the features that these robots would have. One would think they would have legs because although they are more complicated than say a wheel, they are much easier to get around than a wheel. Animals have adapted to develop legs because in rough terrain a leg doesn't get stuck between a rock or stumped by a ledge. But these legs along with arms would be stronger, so they can save people jump to greater heights or get through tougher material in case of an emergency. It would need to be smart, this is where AI (artificial inteligence) comes in. All of the robotic parts already exist, mostly, but AI is more complicated. It is like the brain of the robot, it contains the knowleged and "personality" of the robot. If we can conquer the brain portion, it wont be long until robots are as a part of everyday life as a car, or TV.
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