Chronicling Robots Since 2011
Space Policy Directive-4: Establishment of the United States Space Force, signed last month by the President, created not just a new division of the Air Force, but a “United States Space Command.” The directive is clear: “Unfettered access to, and freedom to operate in, space and provide vital effects and capabilities to joint and coalition … Read more
Ultimately, last week’s terror attack in Lower Manhattan was halted by the bravery and skill of New York’s finest – Officer Ryan Nash. As authorities investigate new technologies to keep citizens safe it is unclear if intelligent machines could have prevented or alerted first responders sooner to prevent loss of life. Enhancing law enforcement with … Read more
There has been too much chatter lately about robots stealing jobs (and lovers, for that matter). The latest ire comes directed at an English company, Moley Robotics, that unveiled its robot chef at the Consumer Electronics Fair in Shanghai. Moley’s Robotic Kitchen is complete with a pair of large robotic arms that are programmed to follow a recipe to … Read more
The fear of the NBA canceling the 2011-2012 season is very real. If you are tired of overpaid professional athletes wining about another million, it is time for us to “Occupy Sports” by replacing these numbnuts with some bolts. The students at China’s Zhejiang University are not waiting for a strike, to plan to overthrow humans … Read more