Robots Evolving Much Faster than Predicted...

Robots and Robot Tech is starting to evolve at a rate that parallels the evolution of biological intelligence.

During the Cambrian explosion, when biological life really started to get going, nervous systems would double in size every 15 million years. Not to be outdone, artificial intelligence is now doubling in complexity every few years. Robot and artificial intelligence is now at a level near the range of lower vertebrates. They are expected to be at a level equal to human complexity within 50 years.

Hans Moravec, robot pioneer and founder of Carnegie Mellon' Robotic Institute says development is proceeding at an unheard of pace. He fully expects that by mid-century, no task mental or physical will be beyond the ability of a robot to perform. He also expects robots and artificial life to develop basic mental cognition very soon. This development is taking place so fast, no plans are in place for possible repercussions.

What will we do when the robots we make decide they are better than us?

Another question being posed is what will become of humanity in the face of this type of technology? Will humanity be able to "escape" from it's biological body and become a sort of advanced robot, with enhanced lifespan and abilities?

Here is a link to a larger and better written article on this subject...

I Robot...

If you wish to feel what it would be like when we are assimilated by our future robotic overlords, you can rent a powered robotic exoskeleton in Tokyo for only $2300 dollars a month. The exoskeleton is controlled by electrical pickups that sense impulses across the skin, and the suit is powered by a rechargeable battery.

New Military Robot Feeds on the Dead...

Like something out of a bad Terminator spin-off, the military is now developing a combat robot that feeds off organic material - including dead bodies. The Robot, named EATR, can harvest organic materials to fire it's steam powered engine. It is designed for long term self-sustaining field operations.

Maybe self-sustaining is too light a description.

Here is a link about them.

Here is what the Huffington Post says...

Here is the company webpage.


I for one, welcome our new robotic overlords...

Here is Something That Bothers me...

Not that I would be considered an Atheist, but THIS story really bothers me. No one has a right to block someone from their belief. If they wish to block Atheist websites at work, it is only fair they block Xtian sites as well. One more little gem showing just how we are steered towards organized religion without a lot of choice.

Ten Creepiest Robots from Hell

Here is a link to ten of the creepiest REAL robots ever made.

Creepy Robots from Hell

We are done for...

Apperantly the Japanese have been developing humanity's replacement in secret. They are now teaching it how to be human. They expect it to have the reasoning capability of a small child in a few years. Pretty scary. I hope the batteries run out before it learns enough to be an adult. An even scarier thought... What if the learning can be transfered to the next artificial robot brain. You could concievably go through unbroken generations of learning, eventually becoming far smarter than humans.

At any rate, I welcome our new robot overlords.

Read about it here...