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Discussion in 'SouthWest Region Discussion' started by Idiots Array, Jun 20, 2002.

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  1. Idiots Array

    Idiots Array Jedi Knight star 5

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    Originally posted on www.theage.com.au.

    'Thinking' robot in escape bid

    By Dave Higgens
    London
    June 20 2002


    Scientists running a pioneering experiment with "living robots" which think for themselves today said they were amazed to find one escaping from the centre where it "lives".

    The small unit, called Gaak, was one of 12 taking part in a "survival of the fittest" test at the Magna science centre in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, which has been running since March.

    Gaak made its bid for freedom yesterday after it had been taken out of the arena where hundreds of visitors watch the machines learning as they do daily battle for minor repairs.

    Professor Noel Sharkey said he turned his back on the drone and returned 15 minutes later to find it had forced its way out of the small make-shift paddock it was being kept in.

    He later found it had travelled down an access slope, through the front door of the centre and was eventually discovered at the main entrance to the car park when a visitor nearly flattened it with his car.

    Sharkey said: "Since the experiment went live in March they have all learned a significant amount and are becoming more intelligent by the day but the fact that it had ability to navigate itself out of the building and along the concrete floor to the gates has surprised us all."

    And he added: "But there's no need to worry, as although they can escape they are perfectly harmless and won't be taking over just yet."

    Motorist Dan Lowthorpe, 27, from Sheffield, who nearly prematurely terminated Gaak said: "I have visited Magna a couple of times in the past but came on this occasion especially to see the new robots.

    "You can imagine how surprised I was when I nearly ran over one on my way in. I knew the robots interacted with each but didn't expect to be personally greeted by one."

    -PA
     
  2. Kirana_T

    Kirana_T Jedi Padawan star 4

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    [face_laugh] [face_laugh] [face_laugh]

    "R2D2, what are you doing here?"-C3PO



     
  3. kreleia

    kreleia Jedi Knight star 5

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    LOL!!! [face_laugh] Run, Gaak, RUN!! FREEDOM!!!
     
  4. Emperor_Dan

    Emperor_Dan Jedi Padawan star 4

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    That is so cool!

    "This isn't time for heroics!"
     
  5. Master_Ronin

    Master_Ronin Jedi Youngling star 2

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    May 16, 2002
    No disassemble!!
     
  6. LORDPARSEC

    LORDPARSEC Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Feb 5, 2002
    Gaak's a Fiesty little one, but he'll soon learn some respect!
    LP :D
     
  7. spacyway

    spacyway Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Apr 5, 2002
    Gaak=IG-88
     
  8. Idiots Array

    Idiots Array Jedi Knight star 5

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    Johnny 5 is alive!
     
  9. jupitertronic

    jupitertronic Jedi Youngling star 3

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    lmao, i know, i keep imagining a little johnny 5 cruising around a parking garage. :D
     
  10. DarthFeldman

    DarthFeldman Jedi Padawan star 4

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    "your mamma was a snow blower!"

    Oh, was he carrying a message to an... Obi wan kenobi ?
     
  11. liquido

    liquido Jedi Youngling star 2

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    I never did see Short Circuit II. Was it any good?
     
  12. DarthFeldman

    DarthFeldman Jedi Padawan star 4

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    May 16, 2002
    yep..just as good as the 1st!
     
  13. kreleia

    kreleia Jedi Knight star 5

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    "Who's Johnny?" she said, and smiled in her special way...

    :D '80's music flashback moment.
     
  14. banthapoodo

    banthapoodo Jedi Youngling

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    Jun 25, 2002
    tomo origato!

    mr.roboto...
     
  15. RoyalRedCynic

    RoyalRedCynic Jedi Youngling

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    Jun 25, 2002
    "No disassemble number 5!"
     
  16. Mobius

    Mobius Jedi Padawan star 4

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    That's "Domo Arigato", Banthapoodo. But that's what you get for hanging around the sone of an English major... :)
     
  17. VoidDancer

    VoidDancer Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    "Sone of an English Major ?"
     
  18. Mobius

    Mobius Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Oops... <face reddens> I would edit that, but I guess I'll leave it as is, for the joke effect...
     
  19. banthapoodo

    banthapoodo Jedi Youngling

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    soo i cant spel...

    what does having a father who studies ENGLISH have anything to do with knowing how to spell JAPANESE? JK... :)
     
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