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Martial Arts Robots
curmudgeous writes "Japanese tech firms are making waves with robots trained to perform martial arts moves." On one hand, this is largely just a novelty, but on the other, robots capable of doing these moves are many steps closer to being able to move around in real world environments. But mostly, sumo stomping robots look cool.
robots capable of doing these moves are many steps closer to being able to move around in real world environments.
I absolutely agree. I've said for ages that a robot just can't usefully navigate a house without being able to do a good roundhouse-kick, preferably to a height of 5.5 feet. Even then, without a good iron-palm strike, it's not going to have problems.
steve
Oh, you're not stuck, you're just unable to let go of the onion rings.
I know that it really scares the hell out of me, those robots are creepy, and ninjas. Of course the advantage of that is that they can only do so much, I mean that's why there aren't any ninja robots (well good ones) I mean, robocop can beat up ninja robots, if they were real ninjas on the other hand, robocop wouldn't have stood a chance.
I think Ninjas need to unionize to keep robots out of the stealth assassin business.
Not so fast... Remember that these robots are still operating in highly controlled environments, performing a small number of carefully scripted and highly constrained maneuvers. Granted, these are no small feat, but they are still a long way from navigating complex and unpredictable environments -- something humans and other "biologicals" do all the time without even thinking.
Again, these robots have made huge strides (pun intended), but they have a long way to go before they can go out and take a stroll through a field or walk down a busy city sidewalk in traffic.
Your Servant, B. Baggins
Elsewhere a conversation with the robot AI has been posted.
Interviewer: Robot, how would you approach the task of displacing a large obstacle?
Robot: ROBOT KICK.
Interviewer: I see, and how about helping an old lady across the road?
Robot: ROBOT KICK.
Interviewer: Tending to a sick puppy?
Interviewer: ROBOT KICK. THEN ROBOT KILL SOME BABIES.
Interviewer: Riiiiiiight.
Robot: I JUST WANT TO BE PRETTY. MONKEY BANANA FIRE.
This is why you don't mix AI and kicking. Duh.
Facts:
1. Ninja robots are mammals (robot mammals, duh).
2. Ninja robots fight ALL the time.
3. The purpose of the ninja robot is to flip out and kill people.
Weapons and gear:
Ninja robot Sword
Ninja robot Stars
Ninja robot Outfit and Chrome Polish
Testimonial:
Ninja robots can kill anyone they want! Ninja robots cut off heads ALL the time and don't even think twice about it. These robots are so crazy and awesome that they flip out ALL the time. I heard that there was this ninja robot who was eating at a diner. And when some dude dropped a spoon the ninja robot killed the whole town. My friend Mark said that he saw a ninja robot totally uppercut some kid just because the kid opened a window.
And that's what I call REAL Ultimate Power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you don't believe that ninja robots have REAL Ultimate Power you better get a life right now or they will chop your head off!!! It's an easy choice, if you ask me.
Ninja robots are sooooooooooo sweet that I want to crap my pants. I can't believe it sometimes, but I feel it inside my heart. These guys are totally awesome and that's a fact. Ninja robots are fast, smooth, cool, strong, powerful, and sweet. I can't wait to start yoga next year. I love ninja robots with all of my body (including my pee pee).
Q and A:.
Q: Why is everyone so obsessed about ninja robots?
A: Ninja robots are the ultimate paradox. On the one hand they don't give a crap, but on the other hand, ninja robots are very careful and precise.
Q: I heard that ninja robots are always cruel or mean. What's their problem?
A: Whoever told you that is a total liar. Just like other robot mammals, ninja robots can be mean OR totally awesome.
Q: What do ninja robots do when they're not cutting off heads or flipping out?
A: Most of their free time is spent flying, but sometime they stab. (Ask Mark if you don't believe me.)
Kung-fu is Chinese, your insensitive clod!
You're now a target for the new Japanese ninja robots. Have a nice day.
Mr. Miyagi: Weld the car.
Robot: Weld the car.
Mr. Miyagi: Power sand the deck furniture.
Robot: Power sand the deck furniture.
Mr. Miyagi: For the crane kick, you must become a crane.
Robot: I already AM a crane.
Mr. Miyagi: Then you are ready.