Chronicling Robots Since 2011
Like a gymnast nailing a perfect ten, Boston Dynamics’ robot Atlas wowed automation enthusiasts last week. Two years prior, one of the most popular tech videos on YouTube was the humanoid blooper reel of the 2015 DARPA Challenge. In just 24 months machine agility has gone from the Keystone Kops to Aly Raisman. The speed of … Read more
TOKYO — The voice was slightly halting, childlike. “Welcome to Miraikan, Mr. President, it is a pleasure to meet you.” President Barack Obama bowed, looking delighted. “Asimo” stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility. His greeter, after all, was a 55-inch-tall, give or take, humanoid robot with the look of a diminutive Star Wars storm trooper. “It’s … Read more
Just after the GSA scandal and the secret service brothel affair, I saw the full page advertisement for David8 a new humanoid robot by Weyland industries in the NY Times. While Weyland is as real as West World, the video touches a nerve. One does not have to look to far to find the real … Read more
I am standing in Jerusalem and it is magnificent. A three thousand year capital of the Jewish people and birth place for three major religions. It is finally unified under a tolerant rule and it is time to celebrate. Yes, this coming March 16th you can run around the city in their first Marathon. They … Read more