Mr Buckshot
February 3rd, 2009, 10:40 PM
So at first, there was some hype about this:
http://www.techchee.com/tmp/Honda%20Asimo%20walks%20like%20human%20121207.jpg
It was really cute and cool, but very expensive. However, it was the first robot capable of imitating some basic human movements like waving hands and walking. But today it hasn't been receiving much attention. Sorry Honda.
Now, a Vietnamese-Canadian engineering genius named Le Trung has self-developed this humanoid robot:
http://www.from-the-whole-world.com/images_blog/androide_project_aiko_handicapped_robot.jpg
Source http://www.projectaiko.com/
Now, in one article here (http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,24807784-5014239,00.html?from=public_rss), Le Trung denies any "accusations" that he's using this rather attractice lifelike robot, named Aiko, as a homemade prostitute.
So yes, Aiko can do some pretty nifty things, such as feeding a person, cleaning someone's ears, reading and recognizing words off a sheet of paper, speaking several hundred thousand words, and even respond to...molestation. Video here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHFZVwQ53bk). The robot has cost $20k to produce so far, a hefty price but lower than I originally thought.
But you know what? I'm doubting Le Trung's claim that he doesn't sleep with Aiko. He says he designed Aiko as a female robot to make it "appear less intimidating," but the same could be accomplished with a Hello Kitty appearance. If he can program Aiko to do all those amazing things, he can damn well program Aiko to satisfy his inner pleasures. Kind of freaky, actually.
About the techno details behind the pretty face (and bust): http://www.projectaiko.com/technology.html
It's powered by a software called BRAINS, programmed in C++ and Basic. BRAINS enables Aiko to recognize faces, environmental properties, etc. The "computer specs" are:
Microprocessor: LS372 and C7 Board
Micro Controller: 5-8
8Gig solid state HD with 4Gig internal memory (SSDs are cool stuff)
Central Data 1000-1500Gig
Power source: Mn-Polymer 7.2V and 12.0V
Motors: Max 130kg.cm precise feedback is provided by the military grade, stainless steel potentiometer
Motors speed: Max 0.12sec at 60 degree
23 (36) DOF
2x gyros
2cameras, 1x1ccd (1x3ccd)
Control by Internal 32 bits OS
As of 2009, Aiko is still wheelchair-bound due to budget constraints (many more electric motors are needed for her legs to walk). But if enough people donate, eventually Aiko will be doing a lot of things with its legs.
Now people, if you acquired an Aiko fembot, what would you do with it?
http://www.techchee.com/tmp/Honda%20Asimo%20walks%20like%20human%20121207.jpg
It was really cute and cool, but very expensive. However, it was the first robot capable of imitating some basic human movements like waving hands and walking. But today it hasn't been receiving much attention. Sorry Honda.
Now, a Vietnamese-Canadian engineering genius named Le Trung has self-developed this humanoid robot:
http://www.from-the-whole-world.com/images_blog/androide_project_aiko_handicapped_robot.jpg
Source http://www.projectaiko.com/
Now, in one article here (http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,24807784-5014239,00.html?from=public_rss), Le Trung denies any "accusations" that he's using this rather attractice lifelike robot, named Aiko, as a homemade prostitute.
So yes, Aiko can do some pretty nifty things, such as feeding a person, cleaning someone's ears, reading and recognizing words off a sheet of paper, speaking several hundred thousand words, and even respond to...molestation. Video here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHFZVwQ53bk). The robot has cost $20k to produce so far, a hefty price but lower than I originally thought.
But you know what? I'm doubting Le Trung's claim that he doesn't sleep with Aiko. He says he designed Aiko as a female robot to make it "appear less intimidating," but the same could be accomplished with a Hello Kitty appearance. If he can program Aiko to do all those amazing things, he can damn well program Aiko to satisfy his inner pleasures. Kind of freaky, actually.
About the techno details behind the pretty face (and bust): http://www.projectaiko.com/technology.html
It's powered by a software called BRAINS, programmed in C++ and Basic. BRAINS enables Aiko to recognize faces, environmental properties, etc. The "computer specs" are:
Microprocessor: LS372 and C7 Board
Micro Controller: 5-8
8Gig solid state HD with 4Gig internal memory (SSDs are cool stuff)
Central Data 1000-1500Gig
Power source: Mn-Polymer 7.2V and 12.0V
Motors: Max 130kg.cm precise feedback is provided by the military grade, stainless steel potentiometer
Motors speed: Max 0.12sec at 60 degree
23 (36) DOF
2x gyros
2cameras, 1x1ccd (1x3ccd)
Control by Internal 32 bits OS
As of 2009, Aiko is still wheelchair-bound due to budget constraints (many more electric motors are needed for her legs to walk). But if enough people donate, eventually Aiko will be doing a lot of things with its legs.
Now people, if you acquired an Aiko fembot, what would you do with it?