Started working on a new little MagicaCSG hard-surface modeling project.
One of the great things of working with MagicaCSG is that every element is non-destructive, so I can adjust the shapes, creases, colors et cetera at any time.
Every modern Apple blockbuster has been relatively small and light, with close to zero moving parts:
iPhone
iPad
AirPods
Apple Watch
Relatively speaking, a home robot is massive, much more complex and fragile. Likely MUCH more expensive than the highest priced iPhone or even Vision Pro.
Such a beast would require a major commitment from the buyer, which means far fewer units sold.
Dear Fediverse,
I'm looking for a gift for my 8 yo son: A robot. Something that can be self-built, used, be repaired, if possible open source, and versatile.
Any recommendation?
Started a new hard-surface modeling project in MagicaCSG.
By posting works in progress here, I force myself to turn this into something interesting, or I will be unmasked as an impostor, and eternal embarrassment will be my fate. 😅
NYPD robot cop can't go down or up stairs by itself, but "patrols" the subway. I put it in quotes because it seems to need 5 human cops in order to be out in public.
The Sphere, Las Vegas is truly a local landmark and icon. I’ve always felt that we had smaller versions of #venice or #paris or #newyork. This trip we saw “Postcards from The World” an immersive take on the world and it was spectacular. We also met Aura, the chatty #robot that answered all our questions. I am proud to say that now I feel that Las Vegas has a structure of its own that is truly unique. Not to say massive! #tourism#travel#photography#travelphotography
We did a review of #Autism#Robot reviews and found current research trends to:
Risk harming Autistic people
Lack measures of harmful impacts
Use harmful deficit language
Rely on outdated concepts
Lack rigor
This is in the A3DE workshop at #HRI2024. We are planning a full length paper, so we’d appreciate feedback or perspectives from Roboticists & #ActuallyAutistic people who’ve tried robots.
The NYPD is deploying a 420-pound robocop to roam Times Square's subway station (gothamist.com)
A 420-pound, 5-foot-2 robocop with a giant camera for a face will begin patrolling the Times Square subway station overnight, the NYPD has announced.