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In 2031 is Science Fiction Realiteit |
" Op weg naar huis bedacht ik dat het alweer meer dan 5 jaar geleden was dat ik nog zelf achter het stuur zat. Sinds 2026 zijn auto’s zonder automatische piloot definitief verboden.... "
Download de complete publicatie ' In 2031 is Science Fiction realiteit ' van Jean-Luc van Hulst, directeur en oprichter van Finalist IT Group: HTA1804 - 2031.pdf
Deze publicatie is ook te lezen in het kwartaalblad High Tech Analysis van AME Research.
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Robotic age poses ethical dilemma |
An ethical code to prevent humans abusing robots, and vice versa, is being drawn up by South Korea. The Robot Ethics Charter will cover standards for users and manufacturers and will be released later in 2007. It is being put together by a five member team of experts that includes futurists and a science fiction writer. The South Korean government has identified robotics as a key economic driver and is pumping millions of dollars into research. Lees verder.
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Scientists Try to Make Robots More Human |
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WASHINGTON (AP) - George the robot is playing hide-and-seek with scientist Alan Schultz. George whirrs and hides behind a post until he's found. Then a bit later, he hunts for and finds Schultz hiding. If that sounds childish, consider that Schultz is working his way up to teaching the robot to play Capture the Flag. What's so impressive about robots playing children's games? For a robot to actually find a place to hide, and then hunt for its human playmate is a new level of human interaction. The machine must take cues from people and behave accordingly. This is the beginning of a real robot revolution: giving robots some humanity. Lees verder. |
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Ian Pearson, Futurologist: The ITWales Interview |
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By Sali Earls - Ian Pearson works as a Futurologist for BT, where he tracks technological and societal developments to make predictions for the future. Specialising in the long term, Pearson uses his background in science and engineering, together with analytical tools, business skills and good old fashioned common sense to develop his predictions.
Sali Earls indulged in a bit of crystal ball gazing and spoke at length to Ian Pearson, discussing the sometimes dark, often controversial visions for the future brought about by technological advances. She vows never to eat yoghurt again. Lees verder. |
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The last ten years have seen the Internet move from a global porn distribution network to becoming one of the true wonders of the modern world. (And also a much faster porn distribution network). While communication over the internet has always been fast, it has never been as easy to use as it is today. Compatible hardware was never so common, nor had the net generated such obscene amounts of money.
Before the internet it used to take years, decades even, to build a corporation worth billions on the stock market, yet compared to the likes of Google and Amazon even the meteoric rise of Microsoft seems ponderous. Lees verder.
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DISPLAYING ABSTRACT - THERE'S nothing particularly remarkable about the near-empty offices of Image Metrics in downtown Santa Monica, loft-style cubicles with a dartboard at the end of the hallway. A few polite British executives tiptoe about, quietly demonstrating the company's new technology. What's up on-screen in the conference room, however, immediately focuses Lees verder
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World's greatest android projects |
1. Honda Motor Co (Tokyo, Japan) has a new walking android called Asimo (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility). This android is 1.2m tall (47.25"), 0.45m wide (18"), and 0.44m deep. Asimo weighs 43 kg (95 lb.) and has 26 DOF. Lees verder
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