AI, Robots and Other Automatons
Get Lauren
Artist Lauren McCarthy is renting herself out for three days at a time as a 'virtual assistant' like Siri, Alexa, or Google Now. From her website:
More info: Lifehacker.com
Posted By: Alex - Fri Sep 08, 2017 -
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Category: Technology, AI, Robots and Other Automatons
The Z-Man, or Brain, Toy
What was so distinctive about this toy? Early pre-silicon programability.
Original article here.
Even more pix and info at this blog.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Nov 04, 2015 -
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Category: Toys, AI, Robots and Other Automatons, Computers, 1950s
Driverless Cars of Yesteryear
Why can't Google do a fun ad like this for their robot cars?
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Jul 13, 2014 -
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Category: AI, Robots and Other Automatons, 1950s, Cars, Yesterday's Tomorrows
African Traffic Robots
The latest innovation in traffic control from the Democratic Republic of Congo. More info at washingtonpost.com.
Posted By: Alex - Mon Mar 10, 2014 -
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Category: AI, Robots and Other Automatons, Africa
ROBOT MONSTER
You know the drill: if you like the trailer, above, for ROBOT MONSTER, then you can watch the whole film, below.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Mar 30, 2013 -
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Category: Aliens, Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art, Movies, AI, Robots and Other Automatons, 1950s, Fictional Monsters
Passion Lube Reviews
The latest outbreak of "Humorous Amazon Reviews" centers around the product depicted above.
I couldn't resist adding one of my own. Click for readability.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Mar 15, 2013 -
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Category: Humor, Sexuality, Retailing, AI, Robots and Other Automatons, Internet
Graffiti-bot
One of the less practical automatons, the juvenile delinquent of the robot species.
Learn more here.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Feb 09, 2013 -
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Category: Art, Avant Garde, Performance Art, AI, Robots and Other Automatons, Juvenile Delinquency
Robotic Writing Monk
The relentless march of progress continues. Now monks have been automated, thanks to The Bible Scribe.Start looking for a new job, Brother.
Posted By: Alex - Wed Jul 23, 2008 -
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Category: Art, Religion, Technology, AI, Robots and Other Automatons, Books
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