3 links tagged “japan”
http://pingmag.jp/2007/11/22/takayuki-senzaki/
Using Japanese origami, Kyushu-based artist Takayuki Senzaki creates beautiful decor, like playing with shadows and creating cute plant patterns with traditional paper with designs that change when it is folded. During this year’s DesignTide, his colourful origami-style chandeliers as part of his ORIKAMI exhibition filled the walls with mysterious shadows creating a magical atmosphere. PingMag just had to visit Takayuki Senzaki right away.
http://www.seedmagazine.com/news/2007/07/rise_o...
In April, the government of Japan released more than 60 pages of recommendations to "secure the safe performance of next-generation robots," which called for a centralized database to log all robot-inflicted human injuries. That same month, the European Robotics Research Network (EURON) updated its "Roboethics Roadmap," a document broadly listing the ethical implications of projected developments like robotic surgeons, soldiers, and sex workers. And in March, South Korea provided a sneak peek at its "Robot Ethics Charter" slated for release later in 2007. The charter envisioned a near future wherein humans may run the risk of becoming emotionally dependent on or addicted to their robots.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/27/kogoro-kurat...
Imagine the power requirements for operating that hand. Now multiply them by... let's say 20 and I think you get a clue about the total power consumption of the whole robot. Will it be able to do 5 steps without refueling? And another thing.. It may be strong, but I really doubt that it will be fast. So for all you doomsday prophets, I think this will not be the end. Not just yet...
