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At George Mason University, a delivery from a campus grocery store will arrive via robot in 15 minutes. No comment yet.
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A report says electronics giant Sony is planning to unveil a new robotic dog that can control home appliances at a media event next month.
Al Cannistra's insight:
NO - unless it barks, cuddles, does not listen - and sheds - not the same thing! . .
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Automated Virtual Agent for Truth Assessments in Real Time (AVATAR) is a kiosk that can detect changes in physiology and behavior.
Al Cannistra's insight:
hmmm - is this an early version of the Terminator? With cybernetic organisms running around who needs a damn fence? |
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Automation is slowly making inroads into tasks we thought the sole domain of humans. This includes delicate manual labor like harvesting fruit and vegetable. New research from Cambridge University shows how a robot can peel a lettuce — a tricky task.
Al Cannistra's insight:
pretty soon even jobs for migrant workers are going away... . .
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Miso Robotic's Flippy supposedly frees up fast food workers from 'high pain points' on the job. Could it free them of the job entirely, though?
Al Cannistra's insight:
we use robots to build cars etc - why not a complete burger sandwhich? .
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Kobi is the world's first autonomous robot that can mow the lawn, clean up leaves, and remove snow. It's convenient, safe, and environmentally-friendly -- but you can't buy one until next year.
Al Cannistra's insight:
but I LIKE to cut the grass! |
wow - used to have to get up and find food in the caff or local McD - now it is delivered (no tip required?)
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