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07-28-2005, 04:30 PM #1Web Hosting Master
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Japanese develop 'female' android
Japanese scientists have unveiled the most human-looking robot yet devised - a "female" android called Repliee Q1.
She has flexible silicone for skin rather than hard plastic, and a number of sensors and motors to allow her to turn and react in a human-like manner.
She can flutter her eyelids and move her hands like a human. She even appears to breathe.
Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University says one day robots could fool us into believing they are human.
Repliee Q1 is not like any robot you will have seen before, at least outside of science-fiction movies.
She is designed to look human and although she can only sit at present, she has 31 actuators in her upper body, powered by a nearby air compressor, programmed to allow her to move like a human.
It reminds me of the movie 'Blade Runner' where they would have replicants who would act like humans after being outlawed after the great war. Its only a matter of time before replicants overun our planet.
now, i'm going to ask the japanese to make a female sex android!Kerry Jones
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07-28-2005, 04:39 PM #2Need Moar KAWFEE
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This was previously announced on here, by The Dude, I believe.
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07-28-2005, 05:02 PM #3Web Hosting Master
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You think that one looks real, check out this one made by the same company.
http://www.kokoro-dreams.co.jp/WMV/a...actroid-mc.wmv
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07-28-2005, 05:26 PM #4Web Hosting Master
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can she arch her back and moan?
if so they will sell a lot.
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07-28-2005, 05:32 PM #5Web Hosting Master
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can she arch her back and moan?
if so they will sell a lot.Kerry Jones
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07-28-2005, 06:16 PM #6ex-Aussie
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*sniffle*
Bless those wonderful Japanese...
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07-28-2005, 06:20 PM #7Web Hosting Master
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Scientists think that, one day, robots could fool us into believing they were human
Seriously - why would you want to try and do that?!<<< Please see Forum Guidelines for signature setup. >>>
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07-28-2005, 06:33 PM #8Web Hosting Master
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Or we could program them to not...
Seriously - why would you want to try and do that?!
If rebots such as these walk the Earth i'll be able to spot a skin job easily. It will become difficult when these makers start using organic skin ( culture grown) that will make it difficult to spot.
It would then require a machine similar to Blade Runner to spot them.Kerry Jones
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07-28-2005, 07:16 PM #9Web Hosting Master
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I can bet that these scientist awnt to make one of those that can fool people - send her to a bar, then laugh at the guys.
If I was a scientist working on thsi project I'd do that anyway....All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.
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07-28-2005, 07:18 PM #10Web Hosting Master
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I am guessing when they become public they they will be around $100,000.00 to $300,000.00. Though later on they will go around $10,000.00 I am guessing...
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07-28-2005, 07:38 PM #11WHT Addict
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why buy a pet when you can have your own fake human. no cleaning up after them=)..in fact..they can clean up after you
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07-28-2005, 08:42 PM #12Retired Moderator
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can she arch her back and moan?
if so they will sell a lot.
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07-28-2005, 08:50 PM #13WHT Addict
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I think she's saying "me love you long time" but I could be wrong.
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07-28-2005, 10:24 PM #14Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by Jeremy Johnstone
You think that one looks real, check out this one made by the same company.
http://www.kokoro-dreams.co.jp/WMV/a...actroid-mc.wmv
Link to videos of others:
http://www.kokoro-dreams.co.jp/moviej.htmlGary Harris - the artist formerly known as Dixiesys
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07-28-2005, 10:26 PM #15Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by sailor
can she arch her back and moan?
if so they will sell a lot.
If they're TOO expensive let's go in halvers on one, you can have her the odd #'d months and I'll take her the even #'d months. Might need to have a chat with the wife first tho, get her "ready" for the new techno gadget....Gary Harris - the artist formerly known as Dixiesys
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07-28-2005, 10:36 PM #16WebHostingTalk Lover
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Originally posted by sailor
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07-28-2005, 10:55 PM #17Web Hosting Master
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You guys are so sexist.
I think you can tell it's a woman because the robot is constantly nagging you.Rich
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07-28-2005, 11:38 PM #18Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by Dixiesys
I just spit margarita all over my keyboard, there's like $3 worth of Grand Marnier sticking up my keyboard now...
If they're TOO expensive let's go in halvers on one, you can have her the odd #'d months and I'll take her the even #'d months. Might need to have a chat with the wife first tho, get her "ready" for the new techno gadget....Jay Sudowski // Handy Networks LLC // Co-Founder & CTO
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07-29-2005, 12:20 AM #19Web Hosting Master
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Jay, are you suggesting this android woman become a slut? That's horrible!
You guys watch out... some day when these are mass produced and they become our slaves... there will be groups lobbying for Robot's Rights, and Anti-Robot Abuse groups....
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07-29-2005, 01:30 AM #20Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by RSayer
Jay, are you suggesting this android woman become a slut? That's horrible!
You guys watch out... some day when these are mass produced and they become our slaves... there will be groups lobbying for Robot's Rights, and Anti-Robot Abuse groups....
Mmm robot wife checklist:
sex on command <check>
sleeps in closet <check>
mute button <check>
OFF switch <check>
no need for clothes <check>
doesn't need a car <check>
doesn't need a checkbook <check>
cooks <check>
cleans <check>
doesn't want a big house <check>
no mother in law <check>
I think that just about covers it... Perfect wife!Gary Harris - the artist formerly known as Dixiesys
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07-29-2005, 01:38 AM #21Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by Dixiesys
In Alabama it'll probably be legal to MARRY one of these before same sex marriages are ever made legal here
Mmm robot wife checklist:
sex on command <check>
sleeps in closet <check>
mute button <check>
OFF switch <check>
no need for clothes <check>
doesn't need a car <check>
doesn't need a checkbook <check>
cooks <check>
cleans <check>
doesn't want a big house <check>
no mother in law <check>
I think that just about covers it... Perfect wife!
Shame on you, shame, shame!
You forgot one:
Likes the idea of letting her hot Robot friends join in the "fun".
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07-29-2005, 02:55 AM #22The Elder One
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Likes the idea of letting her hot Robot friends join in the "fun".Lorand R. Minyo
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07-29-2005, 10:07 AM #23WHT Addict
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The next version will be called C3P-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh.
There needs to be a spot for a cupholder ... any ideas?
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07-29-2005, 10:32 AM #24Web Hosting Master
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doesn't any body watch sci-fi!? for godness sake, it's the rise of the machines i tell ya!
Rise Of The Machines™!<erno> hm. I've lost a machine.. literally _lost_. it responds to ping, it works completely, I just can't figure out where in my apartment it is.
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07-29-2005, 10:49 AM #25Web Hosting Master
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Jeez, i didn't know they were so advanced in this subject.