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There are times when technology ventures into the realm of the weird. Yet, the spin-offs ultimately benefit mankind in unimaginable ways. Today's consumer electronic news yields two such instances- both exotic and incredible. One is a humanoid from Computer Graphics International and the other is the robotic snake, the brainchild of Dr Gavin Miller.
The idea of a humanoid probably germinated around 250 BC. Today's humanoid robot does not need any maintenance, learns on its own and can coexist in a safe human environment. But, that's not all. The technology to develop these humanoids with fuzzy logic has benefited the huge industry of gaming computers. There is more. The spin-offs are most impressive. Today's Harry Potter films among others are a result of this technology. Enter Emily O'Brien the actress. The Emily Project resulted in a human like animation which could copy Emily's live video images using diverse parameters like hand-eye-body coordination, lip synchronization and the like.The technology will also benefit the Security Industry in recognizing faces.
Consumer electronic news talks about the robotic snake. This is an incredible marvel to help locate survivors post earthquake, house collapse or any such mishaps. The technology actually replicates not only the slithering motion of the snake but also its sharp sensory perception for changes in external conditions. The mechanical snake has its own computers and power source. Normally, it is powered and guided through an umbilical cord which can be disengaged and the mode changed to radio control when required. The need for artificial intelligence having been obviated, the snake has a sensitive camera and sound transducers. It also has a ranging facility involving IR for sensing body heat. The scales on its body permit an all terrain travel. The prime ability is perhaps the empowerment of explosive technology in order that the robot can make a 10 cm hole after retreating and enter the hole after clearing up the debris!!
Today each technological find will be assessed on its utility scale. The robotic snake and the humanoid have justified their technologies on account of the widening of horizon which has resulted.
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