World Cup Update: USA Beats Japan!

The crowd yells, “U-S-A… U-S-A”, but it is not Abby Wambach on the field playing Japan, its Abby Wam-BOT!  This past week in Istanbul, we saw a glimpse of the future of robotic soccer.  The world’s most popular sport is experiencing the greatest advancement since its founding in 1004 BCE in Japan.   RoboCup is a worldwide research … Read More

Mazal Tov! Posh Spice Has Baby-Bot

This weekend brought a lot of critical news stories, least of which was the birth of lucky #7 Beckham (that’s her middle name).   Hollywood is blooming with bigger broods and new rat packs everyday.  The hottest show on MTV celebrates pregnancy for teens who are just learning the birds … Read More

Watch Out Obama, Bot for President!

Yesterday, Obama hosted an online Twitter Town Hall Meeting that was as exciting as watching grass grow. The big issue in Washington is the Debt Ceiling and our ability to spend without paying back our creditors. This is compounded by the stagnant ecconomy and lackluster job growth. If a Robot … Read More

Robots to Replace Space Shuttle Astronauts

I still remember marveling at the Space Shuttle being transported on a Boeing 747 in February 1977, it is with great sadness that I write of its demise today. Yes, after a 30 year run, the Obama administration is shutting down the Space Shuttle program this Friday.  The countdown has … Read More

Princess Diana Lives, As a Robot…

Lovey, it’s time to take out the bubbly, Princess Diana is turning the big 5-0!  Charles quick, hide Camilla, as the People’s Princess is back and you are terminated… You think I am kidding? Look at this week’s Newsweek cover, a computer generated image of what Di would look like … Read More

Watch Out Granny! Robot Pat Downs Are Next…

I have traveled many times and wondered, is there an IQ test to become a TSA agent.  It appears from today’s latest headline, “TSA Agent Makes 95 Year-old Woman Remove Adult Diaper,” that a Robot might have better judgement.  Yes, Depends needs to re-design for enhanced pat downs.  I am … Read More

Robot Fantasy or Prophecy?

This summer’s major hit will most likely be “Transformers: Dark of The Moon” These mega-tron hits make me wonder why most movies and fictional pictorials featuring seem to fear robotic wrath rather than celebrate their achievements.  I think the answer is our insecurity with the frailty of our existence.  In … Read More