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presence
10-24-2012, 04:41 PM
http://www.redicecreations.com/article.php?id=22257


"This is the Pet-Proto, a cousin of the PETMAN humanoid robot manufactured by Boston Dynamics, makers of the headless BigDog robo-mule. Darpa released video of its athletic prowess on Wednesday as part of the next phase of its latest grand challenge, an effort to vastly expand the capabilities of robots so they can help repair meltdowns at nuclear plants, rescue people trapped in collapsed buildings, and assist with other disaster-mitigation efforts. "

Read the full article at: wired.com (http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/10/darpa-rescue-robot/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top +Stories%29)

Petman - The two-legged humanoid war droid (We’re Doomed) (http://redicecreations.com/article.php?id=17381)

From BigDog to PETMAN: Can a Terminator T-600 Be Far Behind? (http://www.hplusmagazine.com/articles/ai/bigdog-petman-can-terminator-t-600-be-far-behind)

JK/SEA
10-24-2012, 05:05 PM
so, basically ....we really are fucked aren't we?...

Collins needs to start an 'official, we are fucked' thread.

Origanalist
10-24-2012, 05:51 PM
Drones and bot's, how long until Skynet becomes self aware?

http://www.redicecreations.com/ul_img/22256helper_2.jpg

Origanalist
10-24-2012, 06:17 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=40gECrmuCaU


Today, the U.S. military’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) released an exciting and unusual video of its latest robotic creation: a mule-like device that gracefully and quietly walks over rugged terrain.

Officially named the Legged Squad Support System (LS3), the walking “pack mule” prototype was designed to show that “a legged robot can unburden dismounted squad members by carrying their gear, autonomously following them through rugged terrain, and interpreting verbal and visual commands,” according to the DARPA website.

“We’ve refined the LS3 platform and have begun field-testing against requirements of the Marine Corps,” said Army Lt. Col. Joe Hitt, DARPA program manager. “The vision for LS3 is to combine the capabilities of a pack mule with the intelligence of a trained animal.”

The LS3 is able to rapidly change speeds based on squad commands. It can maintain a walking speed of 1 to 3 mph over rough terrain, transition to a 5-mph “jog” and run up to 7 mph over flatter, less demanding surfaces.

Still, as impressive as the new prototype is, viewers might also find it a bit unsettling. After all, what you’re viewing is essentially a headless mule trotting through the forest of its own volition. And the LS3 even has the ability to pick itself up should it fall down.

“The LS3 has demonstrated it is very stable on its legs, but if it should tip over for some reason, it can automatically right itself, stand up and carry on,” Hitt said. “LS3 also has the ability to follow a human leader and track members of a squad in forested terrain and high brush.”

Earlier this year, DARPA unveiled an earlier version of the LS3 prototype. But this newer version is supposed to be both more perceptive to its environment and quieter, reducing the risk of detection from hostile forces.

“LS3 is now roughly 10 times quieter than when the platform first came online, so squad members can carry on a conversation right next to it, which was difficult before,” Hitt said.


http://news.yahoo.com/darpa-unveils-robotic-mule.html

amonasro
10-24-2012, 06:58 PM
Isn't there a part in Fahrenheit 451 where the main character is running away from one of these things?

Creepy.

Expatriate
10-24-2012, 07:08 PM
Rescue robot? Yeah right.

Verrater
10-24-2012, 07:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mclbVTIYG8E

Lafayette
10-24-2012, 07:31 PM
Drones and bot's, how long until Skynet becomes self aware?

http://www.redicecreations.com/ul_img/22256helper_2.jpg

I don't think you need to worry about them becoming self aware any time soon. Its when their armed and getting their programing from the DHS that you should be worried about.

Origanalist
10-24-2012, 07:34 PM
I don't think you need to worry about them becoming self aware any time soon. Its when their armed and getting their programing from the DHS that you should be worried about.

They already are, and I already am. (drones anyway)

Expatriate
10-24-2012, 07:39 PM
I wonder why the ground-based drones are so much more scary to people, when the flying ones currently deployed are already armed and capable of killing indiscriminately?