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One Giant Step for Humanoids
An anonymous reader writes "There are a few robots that do amazing things. Honda's Asimo can walk backward and climb stairs. Sega's idog can dance to music. A tougher nut to crack has been making robots walk like humans. Today, scientists introduce three humanoid striders at the annual AAAS meeting. Unlike other robots that have to power every move, these three save energy by letting gravity do a lot of the work. Like humans, they pick up their feet and just let 'em drop. Engineers say they'll inform the next generations of humanoids and also improve design of robotic prostheses for people. And hey, why not send them to Mars to look for those microbes?"
Oh sure, they can walk like me. But what's their record on Dance Dance Revolution?
Paul Grosfield - the quicker picker upper.
Humanoid! Fetch me a beer! Nice humanoid.
http://www.theworldiswatching.org
"Bipedalism is risky, especially if you want to bend over a lot to pick things up.
Speaking as an ex-convict I advise taking this man's words to heart.
Hey!
Once these nice female-humanoids become more human like, they will stop going out with geeks or even be near them.
Do it while chewing gum? I think not!
Armchairgenius.com - Where everyone is a genius.
These 'bots are great but they're still kids toys compared to advanced Westinghouse designs from the 1930's. When this robot finishes a task he even takes a smoke break !!
I'm sorry, "One great step for hemroids"? Is this a "geek" afliction?
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