I thought I'd start up a thread where we can look at possible future outcomes from the huge revolution that is developing around us.
So here is a starter topic to see how it goes:
Robotics, from Isaac Asimov's science fiction stories to reality, the personal robot. [url][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e4z4RfnKS0/url]
This explores a very real future we could all be facing as we age, who will take care of us, something to think about
Something to get you thinking
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T1 Terry
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Something to get you thinking
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Those who struggle to become a leader, rarely know a clear direction forward for anyone but themselves
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Re: Something to get you thinking
If I end up in a nursing home with a robot nurse to look after me, I hope I won't be expected to give it a grease and oil change!
Although I'd enjoy my last days if it was the chirpy girl robot from Bicentennial Man!
Although I'd enjoy my last days if it was the chirpy girl robot from Bicentennial Man!
Regards & God bless,
Ray
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"Insufficient data for a meaningful answer."
Isaac Asimov, "The Last Question"
"I refuse to drink water, because of the disgusting things fish do in it"
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Re: Something to get you thinking
True, Peter! 
Regards & God bless,
Ray
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"Insufficient data for a meaningful answer."
Isaac Asimov, "The Last Question"
"I refuse to drink water, because of the disgusting things fish do in it"
W.C.Fields
Ray
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"Insufficient data for a meaningful answer."
Isaac Asimov, "The Last Question"
"I refuse to drink water, because of the disgusting things fish do in it"
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Re: Something to get you thinking
skynet is becoming aware?? (thats a quote from the "terminator" movies)
Its a fantastic time coming for sure but there are glaring failures as well.
Honda has some on-going long term testbeds happening and the Japanese chase things which end up looking slightly creepy
I am getting stuck into multi-rotor models, they are great fun. Its a synergy being pushed by fantastic new sensors, faster processing speed, better batteries (T1 !!) and unbeleivable new DC motors.
But then you can still lose a whole jet-liner in the middle of on of the most populous area's of the world.
Should be a fun time anyways
Its a fantastic time coming for sure but there are glaring failures as well.
Honda has some on-going long term testbeds happening and the Japanese chase things which end up looking slightly creepy
I am getting stuck into multi-rotor models, they are great fun. Its a synergy being pushed by fantastic new sensors, faster processing speed, better batteries (T1 !!) and unbeleivable new DC motors.
But then you can still lose a whole jet-liner in the middle of on of the most populous area's of the world.
Should be a fun time anyways