Author Topic: Korea Unveils World's Second Android (Read 647 times)

Sundowner · « **on:** May 10, 2006, 07:17:53 PM »

Hmmm..the emergence of a new species?
But a species based on silicon instead of carbon.
Regards,
Sun

Pictures included in the article at:
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200605/200605040016.html

Korea Unveils World's Second Android
Korea has developed its own android capable of facial expressions on its humanoid face, the second such machine to be developed after one from Japan. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy invited some 60 children to the Kyoyuk Munhwa Hoekwan in Seoul to introduce Ever-1 to the public. The name combines the first human name found in the Bible, Eve, with the "r" in robot.

The Korean Institute for Industrial Technology (KITECH) said the android, which has the face and body of a woman in her 20s, is 160 cm tall and weighs 50 kg. Ever-1 can move its upper body and “express” happiness, anger, sadness and pleasure. But the robot is still incapable of moving its lower half. Ever-1's skin is made from a silicon jelly that feels similar to human skin. The face is a composite of two stars, and its torso on a singer.

The 15 monitors in the robotic face allow it to interpret the face of an interlocutor and look back at whoever stands near it. Ever-1 also recognizes 400 words and can hold a basic verbal exchange. ........

SMIDSY · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2006, 07:36:54 PM »

i'd hit it

BUG_EAF322 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2006, 07:44:30 PM »

dmf · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:20:16 PM »

Hit it, laugh at it, go on guys have your fun, but just remember the Terminator movie, and don't make that thing mad.

Saintaw · « **Reply #4 on:** May 11, 2006, 12:35:43 AM »

Finaly a realdoll that moves, SOB will be happy!

Debonair · « **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2006, 01:24:37 AM »

Great, a RL anime chick.
Live action tentacle porn to follow.

Angus · « **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2006, 05:48:08 AM »

OMG, A FEMBOT!

And why is the lower part not ready? Still being designed

mosgood · « **Reply #7 on:** May 11, 2006, 07:20:31 AM »

neat'o

FiLtH · « **Reply #8 on:** May 11, 2006, 07:29:16 AM »

Imagine walking down the street and bumping into one, saying excuse me, then realizing it was a bot? Id probably become angry I wasted my time on it, thinking it was himan when it was just a walking toaster with a pretty smile. It probably tear it limb from limb.

Mustaine · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2006, 09:01:14 AM »

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Originally posted by FiLtH
...it was just a walking toaster with a pretty smile....

hope it doesn't burn you putting your toast into the slot

x0847Marine · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2006, 09:17:23 AM »

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Originally posted by dmf
Hit it, laugh at it, go on guys have your fun, but just remember the Terminator movie, and don't make that thing mad.

Its a chick, once a month it will kill someone. Likely the nearest male who isn't listening.

john9001 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2006, 10:06:47 AM »

yeah, but can it cook?

Jackal1 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2006, 10:45:59 AM »

Why do the Koreans always do things backwards? Sheeeesh.

deSelys · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2006, 02:34:26 PM »

Only 400 words? They should have given her blonde hair!

On a side note, I wonder if they've coded a gag reflex....

Bodhi · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2006, 03:03:05 PM »