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Retro4Life · 11-22-2010, 11:46 PM

http://www.programmica.info/2010/11/...l-in-love.html

Posted on 11/22/2010 by gp

Blob ... Stefan's invention looks like a giant pillow
Photo: CEN

Robots could one day completely replace the need to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. Well, that’s what the latest invention suggests.

A robot that can fall in love with its owner could put an end to millions of lonely hearts across the globe.

It has special sensors that react to human touch to show when it is happy — or in love.

The robot has been invented by German designer Stefan Ulrich and can wrap around its owner and even give them a cuddle.

The robot looks like a massive pillow and could be straight out of the latest sci-fi blockbuster — or even comedy.

"The products of the future will, in effect, be alive,” the Sun quoted Ulrich as saying.

"People already bury themselves in possessions and shield themselves from real life with technology. So if robots and objects can fulfil all their emotional needs as well, why do they need other humans?"

The robot uses state-of-the-art research in artificial muscle technology and has micro-sensors under its skin.

They react to pressure, skin temperature and colour to produce a response like a human reaction.

ANI

Marvo301 · 11-22-2010, 11:54 PM

Some things just can't be replaced by technology. And a loving relationship with another human being is at the top of that list!

Retro4Life · 11-23-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Some things just can't be replaced by technology. And a loving relationship with another human being is at the top of that list!

Agreed. At some point in the very near future, we'll have a society where people can no longer relate to each other, only to machines. And that will be a very, very sad day.

MrCleveland · 11-23-2010, 08:20 AM

Where can I find a Fembot?

tv star collector · 11-23-2010, 11:18 AM

One word:

Westworld

Did no one learn anything from that movie?

catlover79 · 11-23-2010, 11:45 AM

Oh, brother!!

PlayOn · 11-23-2010, 01:00 PM

'i, Robot' comes to life.

80sTrivia · 11-24-2010, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Agreed. At some point in the very near future, we'll have a society where people can no longer relate to each other, only to machines. And that will be a very, very sad day.

We're almost at that point now...

MrCleveland · 11-24-2010, 08:33 AM

Looks like Zager and Evans are right about the year 6565....

Ain't gonna need no husband, don't need no wife.
You'll pick your son, pick your daughter too.
From a bottom of a long-glass tube, ohh-ohh....

**** Nostradomus...Zager and Evans just predicted the next 8000+ years for us!

11-22-2010, 11:46 PM	#1
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	A robot that can fall in love! http://www.programmica.info/2010/11/...l-in-love.html Posted on 11/22/2010 by gp Blob ... Stefan's invention looks like a giant pillow Photo: CEN Robots could one day completely replace the need to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. Well, that’s what the latest invention suggests. A robot that can fall in love with its owner could put an end to millions of lonely hearts across the globe. It has special sensors that react to human touch to show when it is happy — or in love. The robot has been invented by German designer Stefan Ulrich and can wrap around its owner and even give them a cuddle. The robot looks like a massive pillow and could be straight out of the latest sci-fi blockbuster — or even comedy. "The products of the future will, in effect, be alive,” the Sun quoted Ulrich as saying. "People already bury themselves in possessions and shield themselves from real life with technology. So if robots and objects can fulfil all their emotional needs as well, why do they need other humans?" The robot uses state-of-the-art research in artificial muscle technology and has micro-sensors under its skin. They react to pressure, skin temperature and colour to produce a response like a human reaction. ANI
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11-24-2010, 08:33 AM	#9
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,233	Looks like Zager and Evans are right about the year 6565.... Ain't gonna need no husband, don't need no wife. You'll pick your son, pick your daughter too. From a bottom of a long-glass tube, ohh-ohh.... **** Nostradomus...Zager and Evans just predicted the next 8000+ years for us!