Could these robots be connected up to a network of Net computers so as to massively extend their mental capabilities? ----- Original Message ----- From: Benjamin Goertzel To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 12:32 PM Subject: [singularity] News bit: Carnegie Mellon unveils Internet-controlled robots anyone can build
Cool stuff indeed ... commentary from those w/ robotics expertise would be appreciated... http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-04/cmu-cmu042407.php Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a new series of robots that are simple enough for almost anyone to build with off-the-shelf parts, but are sophisticated machines that wirelessly connect to the Internet. The robots can take many forms, from a three-wheeled model with a mounted camera to a flower loaded with infrared sensors. They can be easily customized and their ability to wirelessly link to the Internet allows users to control and monitor their robots' actions from any Internet-connected computer in the world. ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This list is sponsored by AGIRI: http://www.agiri.org/email To unsubscribe or change your options, please go to: http://v2.listbox.com/member/?&; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.6.1/776 - Release Date: 25/04/2007 12:19 ----- This list is sponsored by AGIRI: http://www.agiri.org/email To unsubscribe or change your options, please go to: http://v2.listbox.com/member/?member_id=4007604&user_secret=8eb45b07
