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Retail stores with bipeds?

2007-02-10T14:46:27+01:00

tinman1, you have a wonderful view and great vision of technology. I'm glad you're here with a great attitude. Indeed, computers, internet, and world businesses have made the big world a little smaller in bringing east/west/north/south together.

I believe the world will change for the better, because there are people like you with an open mind and a positive intelligent spirit. It's interesting to note, that as the asian population ages, there won't be enough people to take care of the elderly. The humanoid will play an active part in this role. A humanoid has infinite patience and can be extremely caring. I look forward, equally as you, to the day of household companions and the limitless possibilities for improving life.

This forum is a wonderful place for sharing our thoughts, views, and technology. Robots that walk. They are so cool! It's a dream that took a long time to fulfill. I feel like I've stepped into the future. From here on, it only becomes more amazing!

Humanoido

Statistics: Posted by Humanoido — Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:46 pm

Retail stores with bipeds?

2007-02-10T05:12:03+01:00

Unfortunately it is sometimes difficult to view the rest of the world through "western eyes". However the worldwide community which I now find myself a member of has expanded my view.
One of the beneficial side effects of this hobby is you start to realize how amazing it is to share a passion with people you have never met somewhere on the oposite side of the planet. How cool is that?
I often am the object of mild ridicule at work due to my hobby. Thats okay. I am often asked, "why build expensive robots that serve no practical purpose?" My answer is how practical were the first home PC's? How practical are they now by comparison?

Every technology has its infancy and eventual evolution. I believe as others here that this is where we are today and one day robots in the home will be as common as the home PC.

What a great feeling it is to be on the dawn of this new age.
I think one day people in the USA will embrace robots as our friends in the east. But only if the ambassadors present them in a positive manner that truly sparks the imagination. I want to be one of those ambassadors.

Everyday I sit with my nine year old daughter as I assemble my RN-1 and she watches me with fascination. She tells all her friends that her dad builds robots that walk! They think that is pretty cool. These are the future builders that will one day quite possibly make the home biped a common household item.
I just wish I could walk into a store and pick up parts or kits like in Japan. I quess I'm jealous of those who can. But I have a feeling that will one day change.
tinman

Statistics: Posted by tinman1 — Sat Feb 10, 2007 5:12 am

Retail stores with bipeds?

2007-02-09T07:45:58+01:00

You've made a very good point. It's very impressive to walk into a humanoid robotics store where anyone can purchase humanoids, parts and supplies, in Japan. Why not the same in the USA?

Unfortunately, if the USA attitude is closely examined, most of the development is for the war machine, or toys. I hope this will change. Yet, we don't see the American Government giving out millions of dollars to develop friendly humanoids, like other countries. In almost every movie I've seen in the USA about robots, they are either unfriendly or run amok!

There are significant cultural differences as asian markets embrace humanoids as friendly house companions and workers. Their references are often childhood robotic-heros like AstroBoy.

It would take a very sophisticated yet affordable humanoid to wake up the common public in the USA, AND it would have to take out the trash AND wash the dishes.

Humanoido

Statistics: Posted by Humanoido — Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:45 am

Retail stores with bipeds?

2007-02-09T02:45:03+01:00

Has anyone here in the US noticed the only bipedal robots for sell in retail stores are the Robosapien line?
I think if the general public were exposed to what those of us already know, the market would grow even faster, leading to more products available and an accelerated developement of consumer robotics other than vacuums and mere toys. We definately lag behind Japan and other countries whose population have embrassed the idea of living with robots on a daily basis in the home.
What do you guys think?
Tinman

Statistics: Posted by tinman1 — Fri Feb 09, 2007 2:45 am