This was the greek term to describe 'Automaton' (non-electronic moving machines), which was the name robots were originally called. In the 1920's, Czech Karel Capek came up with the term 'robots' and predicted the idea that robots would overcome society around the 20th century. He states "mechanically they are more perfect than we are, they have enormously developed intelligence, but they have no soul - have you ever seen what a robot looks inside?"
Recently I have been focusing on what layout and subject matter I am going to have on each page. I am going to be exploring the advantages and disadvantages of both robotic and human women, and that whole concept of technology overcoming society and everyday life.
I have breifly looked into the film and novel 'The Stepford wives' which is a 1972 satrical thrilar written by Ira Levin. The story introduces Joanna Eberhart, who is a young mother and photographer, who goes onto suspect that the submissive housewives in her neighbourhood may be robots created by their husbands. This idea is interesting as it approaches ideas such as feminism and the stereotypical American housewife.
This whole concept interested me as it looked at an idea that could possibly become our future. Due to huge progression and development in recent technology, concepts such as these may be closer than we all realise. Robotic wives have now been created and although not functionally a hundred percent accuratly, the high demand for these perfect picture dolls is crazy. They clean, cook, and by your side 24/7, with no nagging, nor any needs. They seem incredibly ideal, yet completly ignore the concept of being husband and wife (or should i say robot). They have no soul, personality, ideas, and are impossible to connect to. The whole point of being married to someone is because you click and connect with them - the ultimate thing a robot can't do. Would this therefore make these lifelike dolls less appealing? You would think so, however it is not the case, as they are more popular than ever with people paying huge sums of money to get their hands on one.
http://www.techdune.com/2008/12/11/having-a-robot-wife-atleast-she-wont-nag/
You can chalk up today’s news as perhaps rumor, but there’s plenty of evidence to substantiate the story. I knew that this day would eventually come, I just didn’t think it would be so soon. Someone has officially created the first robot wife, according to Sun.co.uk.
Le Trung is the inventor of his robot wife, who he calls Aiko. I’m sure someone has made a robot, and called it his “wife”. Le Trung has stepped that idea up a notch, as he’s created a robot who could easily be mistaken as an actual woman from a certain distance.
Aiko has a vast amount of dialogue and can speak up to 13,000 sentences at a time. She has a large number of sensors as well, and reacts to many forms of touch. Which is displayed on the video 'Fembot' on youtube.
The big question on most minds, including my perverted own is if she performs robotic duties in the bedroom. Le Trung hasn’t added the ability yet, but is something he could easily add with a few tweaks.
Le Trung also mentions that he has created her as a form of hobby, with most of his work being conducted in the basement. Now that she’s pretty much complete, he uses her for all sorts of things. Like reading the paper for him in the morning.
I have a mixed reaction to the video, and story about Le Trung and Aiko. Part of me thinks this is one of the coolest robot creations ever. While another part of me is very creeped out by the fact that a robot is so close to providing needs that only humans could before.
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