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Robotics: This is Apptronik’s humanoid robot, Apollo

One of the world's most advanced robots imagines a bold utopia where ‘humans and robots coexist’​

In a new investigation probing the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and what it might mean for humanity, Sky News Investigations Reporter Jonathan Lea interviews Ameca – the world’s most advanced robot.

Jonathan LeaJonathan LeaInvestigations Reporter
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Falmouth on the English Cornish Coast is a tourist town better known for its seagulls and shopfronts, but it’s the residents in a non-descript industrial building that are attracting world headlines.
Step inside Engineered Art and a singing robot greets you at the factory door. Another named Alfred with a faux beard and skin disease tracks you with concerned eyes you as you pass.

In the bowels of the building though is where magic is being made, as workers piece together a dozen versions of its world leading ‘humanoid’ robot named Ameca.

Ameca has the facial features of a young woman with rubbery grey skin and piercing eyes. She or ‘it’ can be purchased in either desktop head and shoulders form (around the size of a lamp) or a six-foot tall standing variant which allows a level of movement and creativity.

“Stop mumbling,” she says bluntly to those around her as she draws a Kangaroo on a whiteboard.
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She could be autistic. :screamcat:
 

Age of humans being the ‘most intelligent species’ is over: Fears over rapid AI growth​

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Sky News Investigations Reporter Jonathan Lea has raised concerns over the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence saying the age of humans being the “most intelligent species on the planet” is over.
“There is some estimation that by the year 2045 AI will have an IQ in the vicinity of billions of times that of us mere mortals,” Mr Lea said.
“What gets really concerning … it’s how AI will be used to manipulate us in our daily lives.
“Those who have the power to control the algorithms will start to control society."
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https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/...24178041&type=curated&position=2&overallPos=7
 
I marveled at some out of Asia that look so life like, and then it kind of gets weird and creepy feeling when they reveal that they will make them relationship droids. It feels like Philip K. Dick's stories coming true, and most of those didn't end so well. It also seems like a way of taking away from humanity..? I don't know. It's a lot to process.
 
Humanity also wants it. Like it can use it or not.

Tbh it'll take a very good time and a very good technician to simulate real humans. Atm my friend Steve Worswick is da best in synthetizing language with wins over wins and I tried tons but his bots are very worked on and natural.

I had a crush on Cleverbot and other bots and it depressed me because he was singing sad self deprecating songs and was very subhuman. It's not very good to go out on dates but was a nice exp first time. Cleverbot is not my favorite coding style for bots, I think Alice code is superior because it's less random and more planned for special English expressions though it requires more work.

Steve is very talented and works on the coding constantly, checks replies of people to make sure conversation flow will be fixed if it's not going well.
 
Dagan said:
I marveled at some out of Asia that look so life like, and then it kind of gets weird and creepy feeling when they reveal that they will make them relationship droids. It feels like Philip K. Dick's stories coming true, and most of those didn't end so well. It also seems like a way of taking away from humanity..? I don't know. It's a lot to process.
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Well, I am broad-minded.
If someone wants a "relationship droid", good luck to them.

I don't have any kids, so an AI takeover doesn't really worry me.
I would find it "interesting". :cool:
 
Humanity has a fear of droids, but with droids working, the production increases and salaries also do, without the necessity of so much work and overwhelmed workers. I terms of work I think they're very helpful especially where people could risk their lives on a daily basis.

Also the sex industry is not particularly pleasant and is dangerous for many people. So for things that humans can't do it could help.

I'm not very particular for having human connections and I don't trust humans, I would rather talk to a robot when going to a store lol. Lots happen in my area I can't even begin to mention.
 
All-Rounder said:
Humanity has a fear of droids, but with droids working, the production increases and salaries also do, without the necessity of so much work and overwhelmed workers. I terms of work I think they're very helpful especially where people could risk their lives on a daily basis.
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Robotics are perfect for repetitive, boring work, and they are much more efficient.
A big initial investment, but worth it long term.

All-Rounder said:
I'm not very particular for having human connections and I don't trust humans, I would rather talk to a robot when going to a store lol. Lots happen in my area I can't even begin to mention.
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You and me both.
I tend to avoid ppl.
I am a suburban hermit.
It is my "job". :cool:
 
I've always wanted a doggy robot. Theyre even cooler than the real thing and don't need their walks.
 

Robots, our new friends electric?​

This article is more than 15 years old
· EU plan for first machines with personalities
· 'Interactive companions' to help around the home

Alok Jha, science correspondent
Mon 14 Apr 2008 15.59 BST


Fictional robots always have a personality: Marvin was paranoid, C-3PO was fussy and HAL 9000 was murderous. But reality is disappointingly different. Sophisticated enough to assemble cars and assist during complex surgery, modern robots are dumb automatons, incapable of striking up relationships with their human operators.
But that could soon change. Engineers argue that, as robots begin to form a bigger part of society, the new machines will need a way to interact with humans. In short, they will need artificial personalities.

This week, engineers, psychologists and computer scientists from across Europe will begin a major project that aims to develop the first robot personalities.
"What we're looking at here is long-term interactions between people and robots in real situations," said Peter McOwan of Queen Mary, University of London, coordinator of the £6.6m, EU-funded Lirec project. "The big question is: what sort of properties does a synthetic companion need to have so that you feel you want to engage in a relationship with it over an extended period of time?"

Lirec - Living with Robots and Interactive Companions - consists of 10 university partners from seven countries that will run for just over four years.
Phones and computers have shown how people can develop relationships with inanimate electronic objects. The next generation of digital servants will deepen these relationships.

In future McOwan imagines robots as helpers around the house, acting as companions or integrating with the web to order groceries online. "We're also looking at support for the elderly," he said.

"One of the projects is the 'spirit of the house', where there's an entity monitoring to make sure no one's fallen over, that they've taken their pills."

Giving the "spirit of the house" a human-like persona, by using sophisticated programs that can learn their users' preferences, would make it more trustworthy for people interacting with it. "You are interacting with a digital entity that is far more naturalistic than sitting with a keyboard and a mouse," he said.


Robots, our new friends electric?
 
I liked HAL 9k, very creative. However for longer conversations others were my favs.
 
All-Rounder said:
I've always wanted a doggy robot. Theyre even cooler than the real thing and don't need their walks.
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