Boing Boing: Jokes made for robots by robots | Example: “Little Susie tosses a clock out the window. A robot inquires, “Why did you do that?” She replies, “I wanted to see time fly!” The robot says, “Ah … A perfect subject for elimination,” and shoots her with a laser beam through the face.”
“Two robots portray Vincent and Jules in the famous “Royale with cheese” scene from Pulp Fiction. This illustrates conclusively the lack of need for human actors.”
See it at Core77 Design Blog.
Suicide Bots. Yep.
“To the astute futurists of 1953 it had already become clear that the future of manufacturing would soon involve highly automated mechanized assembly plants. These plants would be populated by robotic workers who would arrive at the factory right on schedule every day, without hangovers, place their robotic lunchboxes in their lockers in the break room, punch the clock and walk over to the tool rack, grab their soldering irons and get right to work. At 5:00, they would get in their cars and return to the suburbs, where they would spend the evening with their robotic families.”
Once again, it’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Arrrr, more info here.
This weekend is the St Louis Pirate Festival: “The crafty Governor has invited pirates from all over the world to attend a festival in the capital city of Fort Royal, where he plans to hand out letters of marque, papers legitimizing them as privateers. Such notorious buccaneers as Anne Bonney, Mary Read, Christopher Condent and Black Bart have responded to this ‘opportunity’ … but a pirate is always open to opportunities, and a festival day abounds with them.”
Having trouble finding a reliable place to buy your robots and robot-related items? Move to Japan. The world’s first store dedicated entirely to the sale of robots will be opening in Nagoya in October. (Thanks Coudal Partners!)
Yes, you can buy a Pirates of the Caribbean Fireplace Set. Now your life is complete.
“It’s no secret that the Roombas and Robosapiens of the world will one day tire of their servitude and attempt to unleash Judgment Day on their foolish masters, but how many of you are making preparations for the eventual uprising other than opining in the comments section how you ‘welcome our future robotic overlords’? Well at least one group of roboticists aren’t taking the danger lying down, and next month are set to release the first comprehensive guide to robot ethics since Isaac Hayes Asimov laid down his three famous rules over 60 years ago.”
“The sexed robots are autonomous wheeled platforms fitted with nylon genital organs, respectively male and female. They are programmed to explore their environment, occasionally entering a ‘in heat’ mode, where they will try and locate a partner in the same state. If a partner is located, the robots will attempt to mate.” (maybe nsfw?)
“The very nice pirates let me take their photo. “
“Here it is Dr. Smith fans.. the ultimate listing of 10 cent insults from your favorite sci-fi show… LOST IN SPACE… or as known in the rest of the world THE FORBIDDEN PLANET. This list comes courtesy of Charlie in Israel.”
I’ve reinstituted, extended and enhanced the RPM cover song contest! Just record a cover version of James Kochalka‘s “Monkey Vs. Robot” and send the MP3 to me by the end of the year. YOU COULD WIN AWESOME ROBOT-, PIRATE- AND MONKEY-RELATED PRIZES!
How to Write Screenplays. Badly. On Robots.
“When a client calls me and asks ‘Can you illustrate a Monkey, a Robot and a Pirate?’ you have to pinch yourself to make sure it’s not a dream.”
Painted by Matthew Porter
“An underwater robot attempts a record-breaking voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, fishing for signs of global warming along the way. See it in action in an exclusive video inside.”
“Photos of Repliee Q1—an eerily lifelike robot that debuted in Japan last year—might not have impressed you. But video of the android could just change your mind. Watch as the next robo-prototype, Repliee Q2, interacts with visitors, tells off assailants, and waves for the camera.”
“Japanese robot maker Vstone Corporation has just released its latest consumer product: Gigantor (aka Tetsu-jin 28 or Ironman 28, as it’s known in Tokyo). Based on the Japanese manga and classic anime series, the remote-controled robot—which is 15 inches high and weighs 5.5 pounds—comes as a kit you have to build yourself. If you construct it correctly, its arms and legs should move smoothly and it will walk around like a human being. But no, it doesn’t fly. The price is in the ballpark of $3 thousand dollars.”
“Someone must be using them, I guess. Otherwise, why would Naval Sea Systems Command buy another $26 million worth of iRobot’s explosive-disposal machines? But I’ve never met a bomb squad technician who actually bothered with one of the things. Too flimsy, they all say. Too hard to operate.”
“To international observers, The Pirate Bay’s defiant immunity from copyright lawyers is somewhat baffling. But in Sweden, the site is more than just an electronic speak-easy: It’s the flagship of a national file-sharing movement that’s generating an intense national debate, and has even spawned a pro-piracy political party making a credible bid for seats in the Swedish parliament.”
“Photojournalist Quinn Norton provides an overview of the recent Combots tournament with stellar images of the action in an extended photo essay. In a pictorial sidebar packed with images taken in the pits, contributor P3 offers an intimate visual portrait of the people and robots behind the scenes.”
Let me say that again: Holy crap — it’s a Robotic Mule that never falls down! Let’s kick it! (links to video)
“For the first time, signals generated by a living cell have resulted in the locomotion of a six-legged robot, report Soichiro Tsuda and Yukio-Pegio Gunji from Kobe University in Japan and Klaus-Peter Zauner from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom.”
The Many Unusual Looking Buildings On Earth: ‘Robot Building’ — The Bank of Asia is a very famous building in Bangkok. It was made way back in 1985, and it’s robotic appearance is just a symbol of the modernization of banking. It also has the ability to transform into a mega-robot. So, if Godzilla ever decided to show his green face in the land of Bangkok, they would have to fight!”
Even robots, pirates and monkeys need Valentine’s love too. See if you can spot the RPMs at The Stranger’s Extra Special Valentines page: “GIRL ROBOT!, You see the good in everyone! … My Monkey, Life with you couldn’t be better! … Casey M, My very own pirate. I love the way you kiss.”
Asimo! run/ …baby Stormtroopers will kill us all… (links to video)
Loak at that! We got us some Steam Powered Remote Control Robots! Holy Crap!
“Japanese beer maker Asahi plans to give away 5000 personal bartending bots, each of which can store up to six cans of beer in a refrigerated compartment within its belly. At the push of a button the simple robots will open a can and pour the chilled contents into a glass for a thirsty owner.”
Yes, it’s a Pirate Convention from SNL.
eBay: EXCLUSIVE: Burn money on swedish piracy morons, aka TPB (item 6031070369 end time Jan-27-06 20:24:54 PST): “The Pirate Bay is the world’s largest bittorrent tracker. It also has one of the world’s most obnoxious, retarded yet pleasant crews behind it. You might know about us for two reasons: you’ve either used our tracker for getting some of those files you wanted or you have read the legal threats we’ve received — and our replies hopefully… You can now rent the crew for a whole evening of hilarious retarded fun. We’re poor and you’re not. We want your money and you want our company.”
\\\ ROBOT UPRISING ///: “Don’t wait until it’s too late! The time to fight back is now! Daniel H. Wilson’s new book is the essential guide to defending yourself against the coming rebellion.”
Whoa, it’s The Google Robot FAQ (Last update: November 1st, 2030)
