Marriage to Robots?

According to David Levy, the idea isn't so unthinkable.

Read more here. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21271545/

Cyberlings

Here's another sculpture sure to tug at your heart strings. This model was privately commissioned. The customer prevailed upon James Small at Small Art Works in Manitoba, Canada.

The results are exceptional.

Davinci's Robot

The first known robot was designed by none other than Leonardo DaVinci. It is unknown if the robot was actually built, since only DaVinci's notes have ever been found.


http://www.bme.uconn.edu/bme/davinci/

Simpler Times

Remember when something was either right or wrong? True or false?

I wonder. Is such world view Utopian or Fascist?

Folded Card Stock

There are several robot patterns at the Infoseek website for making toy robots. I guess when it comes to folding paper, the Japanese have got quite a head start on the Americans.

Just download the pdf files, open them and print onto card stock. Cut, and fold. This should keep a child busy for a minute or two.

Passing the Torch

It's part of the Robot Group's mission to get young folks excited about new helpful technologies, and what better way than to let them see robots up close.

Educate Yourself about Robots

The Robotics Research Group at UT Austin has a splendid website for enthusiasts and other people curious about robotics. It's set up to provide a summary of their program and areas of research. You'll find a list of their numerous publications, white papers, and reports.

There are links connecting you to external resources, downloads, and dozens pages of information on robotics, in easy to understand language, using images and diagrams like this one explaining degrees of freedom.