Feral Aibo Sought in Boston
Mar. 15th, 2004 09:36 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
snydersAuthorities are searching for a Sony Aibo Extreme robotic dog that escaped from an MIT laboratory. Researchers at the MIT Robotics Lab were working on improving its artificial intelligence capabilities when the robot wandered out of the building on its own.
Lab director Anil Karshna describes the project as one of many going on at MIT. "As part of an ongoing research project in biomechanoids, we have modified the robot's software to enhance the survival instinct. We believe the robot will seek out power to recharge its batteries." Dr. Karshna also cautions anyone encountering the dog to first call authorities. "If you see it, please do not approach it. It has enhanced "fight or flight" responses that have not yet been fully debugged. It could act unpredictably."
Boston Police provided further details when they indicated that the robot has actually been on the loose since last Wednesday evening. Officers suggested closing outside power plugs with locking covers so as to "starve" the robot. Given the large number of outside electrical outlets in Boston and the robot's highly developed ability to locate live outlets, the Police admitted they did not expect the robot to run out of power any time soon.
The Sony Aibo Extreme (shown to the right stripped of its protective outer "skin" and some mechanicals) is a Doberman-sized, four-legged robot. It is the latest incarnation in the venerable Sony Aibo product line. After a period of branching out into cats, mice, birds, and a variety of other animal-inspired robotic companions, Sony re-launched its flagging dog line with the Aibo Extreme. The robot, which weighs around 45 kg, is capable of running at speeds up to 35 kph and jumping over obstacles up to 2 m high.
http://www.gearbits.com/archives/cat_society.html
(от dmierkin)
Most likely -- publicity stunt. Скорее всего в какой-нибудь канаве валяется. Хотя после вчерашней неудачи роботов проехать 200 миль по пустыне выглядит забавно. Прямо как в фильме "Короткое замыкание".
UPDATE. Газетная утка. Ни в каких новостях не появилось.
Lab director Anil Karshna describes the project as one of many going on at MIT. "As part of an ongoing research project in biomechanoids, we have modified the robot's software to enhance the survival instinct. We believe the robot will seek out power to recharge its batteries." Dr. Karshna also cautions anyone encountering the dog to first call authorities. "If you see it, please do not approach it. It has enhanced "fight or flight" responses that have not yet been fully debugged. It could act unpredictably."
Boston Police provided further details when they indicated that the robot has actually been on the loose since last Wednesday evening. Officers suggested closing outside power plugs with locking covers so as to "starve" the robot. Given the large number of outside electrical outlets in Boston and the robot's highly developed ability to locate live outlets, the Police admitted they did not expect the robot to run out of power any time soon.
The Sony Aibo Extreme (shown to the right stripped of its protective outer "skin" and some mechanicals) is a Doberman-sized, four-legged robot. It is the latest incarnation in the venerable Sony Aibo product line. After a period of branching out into cats, mice, birds, and a variety of other animal-inspired robotic companions, Sony re-launched its flagging dog line with the Aibo Extreme. The robot, which weighs around 45 kg, is capable of running at speeds up to 35 kph and jumping over obstacles up to 2 m high.
http://www.gearbits.com/archives/cat_society.html
(от dmierkin)
Most likely -- publicity stunt. Скорее всего в какой-нибудь канаве валяется. Хотя после вчерашней неудачи роботов проехать 200 миль по пустыне выглядит забавно. Прямо как в фильме "Короткое замыкание".
UPDATE. Газетная утка. Ни в каких новостях не появилось.
