The
Robots Are Getting Closer
1/2/2003
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Introductory Remarks
Here
Come the Robots - Again!
IBM's/Sony's/Toshiba's
"Cell"
Computer
Technology Forecast for Robotics
Can
Computers Become Fast Enough and Cheap Enough Soon Enough?
What
Do We Expect an Intelligent Robot To Be Able To Do?
Required
Hardware Cost Vs. Time
What
Could Robotics Mean to You?
The Long-Term Roles of Robots
1The
Long-Term Roles of Robots (Continued)
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In January,
2000, I published an article describing Hans Moravec's three-year program to
develop a visually navigated robotic platform, due for completion by the end of
2002. On September 25, 2002, I
updated this forecast, observing that February, 2002, report had said,
"We, of course, continue to follow unexpected avenues the research
presents, including many not mentioned." Having experienced research
scenarios, and knowing the enormous amount of detailed that they require, I had
the impression that Dr. Moravec and his assiduous associates might be a little
late in meeting their promised delivery date because of improvements and
complications that typically arise in pursuing new ideas. But I was wrong. Dr.
Moravec and company have
just announced a deliverable visual navigation module on schedule.
Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Moravec and his doughty
partners!
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