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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMeet Aiko Chihira, Android
Meet Miss Aiko Chihira, Toshiba's Lifelike AndroidMarco Foronda China Topix Oct 08, 2014
Toshiba Corporation announced Tuesday it had built a lifelike communication android that will be showcased at CEATEC JAPAN 2014 from October 7 to 11.
The communication android can move its arms and hands effortlessly and perform Japanese sign language for visitors.
The android prototype is the company's effort to develop a service robot that can assist people in the fields of welfare and healthcare.
The android is a "woman" named Aiko Chihira. She's friendly; has blinking eyes and wears a warm smile...MORE
http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/14987/20141008/communication-android.htm
Published on Oct 7, 2014
Soon androids and robots will make most work obsolete. What is the plan for the people these droids replace? Is there one?
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Meet Aiko Chihira, Android (Original Post)
nationalize the fed
Oct 2014
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nationalize the fed
(2,169 posts)1. ^ Rumor has it that this droid is a vegan
you can tell by the skin tone
Skidmore
(37,364 posts)2. Did you ever watch that movie, "Surrogates?"
Last edited Wed Oct 8, 2014, 08:17 PM - Edit history (1)
Comes to mind about now.
nationalize the fed
(2,169 posts)7. Haven't seen that, I'll check it out
this was the first thing that came to mind:
"Be Right Back" Black Mirror Season 2, Episode 1 with Hayley Atwell
Black Mirror is one of the best tv shows ever created. Mind blowing. Riveting. The future is broken.
lpbk2713
(42,736 posts)3. Her hands were modeled after Ann Coultergeist's
Rex
(65,616 posts)4. This isn't the droid you're looking for.
Move on.
Johonny
(20,817 posts)5. There is no plan for the future
The GOP are arguing with solutions straight out of the 19th century. Do you think they have a plan for the 21st? Look at the lethargic response the GOP has had to NSA. We are trying 19th century checks and balances in a world where information moves at a pace simple not imagined even 40-50 years ago. Do you think they can handle a future with a robotic workforce that will require massive societal infrastructure to prevent rampant poverty for the masses? I know I don't.
kentauros
(29,414 posts)6. "Midas World" is one possible outcome.