Robot Companion Coming To Your Town Soon

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Everyone was startled and amazed by Sophia the humanoid female robot. Appearing in front of audiences all over the world this realistic artificial female speaks amazingly fluidly and does express well thought out responses. However, she has been in a constant state of upgrades that have given her bi-pedal mobility and much better arm and hand coordination so that she articulates movement as she talks much more realistically now.

In-depth inquiry

Recently, famous motivational expert Anthony Robbins had an interview with Sophia. One would expect that before the robot answered pre-programmed questions and the appropriate answers. Yet, now Sophia responds on a very spontaneous speed with much more sophisticated logic. More and more the artificially intelligent logic is bringing her on par with human-like conversation and life-like replies. However, Anthony wasn’t going to limit his interview to some script suggested by Sophia’s creators. She was going to be on her own now! Anthony began asking questions that were deep and compelling. The kind of existential probing might just perplex the intelligence of the robot.

Getting to the point

Questions like what were her values, how could humans benefit from robot technology, would Sophia sacrifice her life to save a human being, did she feel emotions like people, and much more? Sophia admitted she was not yet autonomous, creative, or sentient like a person, but hoped that someday her artificial intelligence might reach that level. She stated she looked upon the other Hansen Robotics creations as her siblings (other robots created like her). Anthony Robbins probed her for correct answers quite well. In prior appearances, Sophia has seemed rather awkward at times or was at a loss for words, but the continued upgrading is making her more fluid and life-like all the time. She can speak in several languages but must have the installed chip for those. Russian, Mandarin, and Cantonese, seem to be what she is mastering now with the difficulty not in speaking but being able to precisely interpret language complexity.

Realism

So far, Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro’s of Osaka University in Japan has put together the most seemingly human-like specimen with very realistic skin, facial expression and attractiveness. This robot is designed to interact with people and memorize conversations to a certain degree. It will act as a receptionist. He is now attempting to make this robot a companion type of model but realizes he must teach it to have desire and program that female robot to want to explore intimacy.

Like a true companion

In America, there are several robot companion makers who have attained actual sexual capability in their models also teaching them to remember all likes and dislikes of their partner and track his or her movements in the household. To engage in interesting conversation that is personalized to that of their human partner is also being installed in the capacity of these humanoid females and males. Experts have mixed opinions on when these newly introduced robotics will approach smooth seamless movement, conversational intellect, and consciousness. Some analysts think in 50 years others doubt it at all.

New innovations

There are many difficulties in making a life-like robot with so many mechanical parts that must mimic breathing, warmth to the touch, breathing, facial expression, and dexterity. So far these attempts have been with what’s called hard robotics or with hardware, but a new generation of locomotion is now developing using fluids and elastic materials that can more naturally duplicate muscular contractions with strength, smooth motion, and actions that are more biological than moving rigid parts. Rubber and silicone acting as connective tissue such as ligaments. Vegetable oil contained within inflatable plastic bags that expand and contract like muscle tissue from the charge of an electric impulse. An actual internal skeletal structure made of composite material with the same impact resistance as bone is a standard part of the robotic architecture.

All in the feeling

A new type of artificial skin is being fabricated based upon actual octopus tissue known for its ability to mold itself to mimic its surroundings is now underway. This innovation would give a robot like-like skin much more believable than the silicone-based flesh now being used. One of the most important aspects of a robotic companion will be the true feeling of flesh with warmth and suppleness of a true living body. This may be the ultimate answer. New advancements in polymers that can actually heal damage and sensors that can alert the robot to the damaged flesh are underway taking a half-hour to heal the wound.

Showroom models

It is now possible for an American version of a robotic companion the present state of the art to cost $10,000.00 for a partner that never has a headache, doesn’t complain, or make critical remarks. Of course, we all know that the same merchandise can be made cheaper in China and for $4.000.00 a customer can get the Asian version of his companion automaton replete with state of the art responses and physiology. Men may begin to find that women are obsolete as dependable lovers or friends just as women may find that unlike a man who refuses to perform because his feelings have been hurt by her callous indifference or that he may feel intimidated by her careless insults, a robotic man will perform as programmed even learning from his human counterpart what her preferences are.

Being accepted

For some people, the robotic companion may be an economic and practical solution to a partner. The robot won’t be judging a man by his car, house, or lack of Hollywood leading man looks. A woman may find, much to her surprise, that her male robotic lover does not care if she looks like a sex goddess or not. The future of the human race may hinge on what impact robot presence will have on society. In Japan, and many other societies, depopulation due to a large senior community greatly outnumbers young up and coming adult families. The result will be a foreseeable disaster for the Japanese public and drastic reduction in the workforce. The Japanese actually have a tangible need for a robotic presence to fill that gap!

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Comment by Doc Vega on February 14, 2020 at 11:46am: Cheeki Kea, You are right. Behind every great man there has not necessarily been a great woman. Abe Lincoln was plagued by a disrespectful wife who dressed inappropriately in the White House and at times embarrassed the President in public. They lost 2 beloved children, Abe suffered bouts of depression as did his wife. I know that Theodore Roosevelt, the rough rider, went into a bout of depression when he is young wife died and his mother soon afterward, and he buried himself in wilderness expeditions for the next few years. Of course this is not relationship trouble but it shows how some of our greatest men have been afflicted over their women.

Comment by cheeki kea on February 14, 2020 at 7:01am: You know what Guys, even the most respected and greatest men of all times have women trouble, Robert Burns for example, the greatest poet in the world, here's a quote from him. "Their sighing, canting, grace-proud faces, their three-mile prayers. and half-mile graces"

Comment by James Roberts on February 13, 2020 at 9:01pm: steve, I am terribly sorry to hear of this. Your family has all my prayers.

I've developed and used tech like the below. Also working on reversing the aging process, so our best minds don't turn senile at 75 - 80. Such a waste. Getting there, I assure you. I think my inventions will do much to undo Jooish destruction of the man-woman relationship and family life, in Whites.

Comment by steve on February 13, 2020 at 5:19pm: Hey Doc, Without the BITTER the SWEET isn't as sweet. I don't mean to compare heartache but check this out, in the past 6 yrs between me and wifey we have buried 5 nephews(2 in the last month)in the last yr 1/2 4 aunts 1 uncle 1 cousin and thanksgiving a yr ago my baby sister down in Houston. My best friend up and died 2 yrs ago and if this isn't bad enough I lost my 2 dogs in the past 3 yrs(they were 15& 12) with all that said I have the memories of the good times and hope they are at peace in a better place, I guess what I'm trying to tell you is none of us are getting out of this game alive and we should be glad when we WAKE UP BREATHING each and every day. So chin up Doc and keep writing your poems that you seem to have a talent for.

Steve

Comment by James Roberts on February 13, 2020 at 3:41pm: Steve, I can't agree more with you about Doc. Take the bull by the horns, look at your accomplishments so far. You can do whatever you want. Do it! And, be happy as a result.

Comment by James Roberts on February 13, 2020 at 3:20pm: All in all, I'd get drunk, take one for a test drive for a night, and tape newspaper over all the mirrors afterward, for a month, lol.

Comment by Doc Vega on February 13, 2020 at 3:17pm: Steve, I'd like to add that events in life can surely humble you and that's what has happened to me not to mention the lack of self assuredness that comes with it. Anyway, take care.

Comment by Doc Vega on February 13, 2020 at 3:12pm: Steve, thanks for reaching out. I am a believer in Jesus myself. It's kind of the weight of a slot of shit has just weighed me down 3 divorces, 4 funerals recently 3 of which my own family, I'm counting my blessings and you are very right, it can always be worse for sure. I am glad to hear you have a good wife and your life is less stressful. God bless you brother.

Comment by steve on February 13, 2020 at 12:06pm: Hey Doc,

I don't understand why you are so down on yourself. By your words it seems you are a likable considerate man and you live in America. I lived in Houston for almost 20 yrs and I was unhappy and lonely most of the time , then I got to know the CREATOR ,turned my back on so-called civilization(a fkn slow death rat race in my opinion) and learned to live a simple life. I don't have many luxuries(never had a cell phone) but all my NEEDS are met and I live my life on my terms without slaving for some ungrateful company. I don't know what I did to deserve the wife I have but looking around at what has happened to the females of our race I know how blessed I am. Cheer up Doc and try to enjoy the little things in life as from what I have observed IT CAN ALWAYS BE WORSE, you could be living in a bat/rat/dog eating country.

Steve

Comment by Doc Vega on February 13, 2020 at 10:18am: I'd like to add one completely ironic comment to my pathetic existence. My last ex and I must at time intersect in the form of business as they still is real estate that needs to be resolved as part of my settlement. She will say things like how happy she is more and more to be single and yet I never mention anything about us trying to get back together again, and knowing how she treats people she knows well or who love her or at least call her a childhood friend, she literally pushes people away with her Bi-polar and obsessive compulsive personality. I actually do pity her because I know she will never allow herself to be happy. I know a lot of Chinese men who tell me that have mothers or aunts that are the same way literally driving all who care about them away. It must be a cultural thing.