Robot research and development

www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/oct/22/robots-can-take-over-some-of-our-jobs-but-some-things-only-humans-can-do

Talks about how robots are projected to take over the majority of jobs by 2025, however many more creative jobs will still be open....

Annimation development - Blueprints of the military Bot

Quick composition of the features of the militant robot.

Annimation - Ai progress - main outline and attachments

Playing around with some components for the early stages of the poster design. Next stage is to complete the entire line drawing and start to add tone and lighting into the design. I will look at existing tutorials via YouTube to better my knowledge in this field. Ivan.

Annimation - Initial sketch for scan and digital works for poster. ('All nighter' small project)

I intend to use the image of our robot concept and turn it into a vector. Using Ai & Ps we will determine the most successful design to incorporate into our 'Pro' Robotics poster after creating a swatch to determine effective use of tone, material and aesthetic, It is with hope to have this completed swatch by the morning (9am). Ivan.

Poster development - Advert Inspiration and reference

Poster development - Simple template designs for header

Poster development - Logo concepts for Poster - double exposure

The 'A.L' badge logo in digital format for poster design - Ivan

Jewellery development

This is a variation on the last design. It has more similarities to the first badge design that we had printed.

jewellery development

Images showing the failures of the 3D printed badges. We have made three attempts thus far. The first was a quick 20 minute print, followed by a longer 1hour print and then a print with supports.

jewellery development

Due to the technical limitations of the animation 3D printer I have had the simplify the model.It has a flat top surface, but still can have the perspex fitted from the back.

robot research and developement

Real life concerns about killer Robots?

Design ideas for posters

Commercial Animatic Rough Version

 

Animatic for robot Test 001 from Tyler Carrigan on Vimeo.

annimation - Commercial References

     

Robot Research and development

This is similar to what we are thinking, however I'm not sure this will come into being in 9 years time.

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http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/bmw-vision-next-100-news-specs-pics-performance/

In 2116, BMW envisions a car that flexes, drives itself, or lets you do it

By Ronan Glon — March 7, 2016

Read more: http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/bmw-vision-next-100-news-specs-pics-performance/#ixzz43s1TFbEw
Follow us: @digitaltrends on Twitter | digitaltrendsftw on Facebook

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The SmartThings Future Report Taps Experts to Tell Us How We Will Live in 100 Years

From underwater cities to space-orbiting hotels, a new report offers a sneak peek at the year 2116

Text by

Nick Mafi

Photography by

Samsung

Posted February 16, 2016
 http://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/samsung-taps-experts-tell-how-we-will-live-100-years

Yet more predictions for 2116

 A rendering from the SmartThings Future Report shows underwater cities in the year 2116.

A rendering of a colonized planet in our solar system.

Robot Research and Development

http://nautil.us/blog/heres-what-well-do-in-space-by-2116

Here’s What We’ll Do in Space by 2116

Posted By Emily Lakdawalla on Feb 02, 2016. The above article is speculating on the future in 2116 based on past and current technological advances. Well worth reading.

 An artist’s conception of the Titan Saturn System Mission, including an orbiter, boat-like lander, and atmosphere-exploring balloon.

Robot Research and Development

This is my kind of robot. It's cute and non threatening. ;)

Research

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http://geneticist.tumblr.com/post/5859985175/australian-performance-artist-stelarc-had-an

Australian performance artist, Stelarc, had an artificial ear surgically implanted into his arm to bring attention to the ways in which technology is blurring what is morally acceptable in terms of life. Stelarc plans to install a microphone into the prosthetic ear, thereby allowing it to “hear.”

A essay by Denise Overby about the art of Stelarc. the full essay can be found here.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/14/science/14corp.html

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http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/darpa-cortical-modem-connects-brain-directly-computer-electronic-telepathy-telekinesis-1488476

DARPA Cortical Modem connects brain directly to computer for 'electronic telepathy and telekinesis'

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  By Anthony Cuthbertson
  February 18, 2015 14:15 GMT
  
   More interesting technology from the DARPA wiz kids. 

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DARPA’s Top 3 Predictions For The Future

TOPICS:DARPAKevin SamsonMilitary

December 16, 2015

http://www.activistpost.com/2015/12/darpas-top-3-predictions-for-the-future.html

Super scientists discussing future technologies and their applications.

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http://www.33rdsquare.com/2013/03/the-transhumanist-reader.html
A interesting website focusing on science, technology, futurism and ideas. The link takes you to a book review for the book The Transhumanist Reader. There are many other interesting articles.

Robot Research and Development

 

Film poster. This film might be interesting to have a look at for our research.

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The Biggest Worry About Transhumanism

An interesting viewpoint on the current transhummerist movement and thoughts on future predictions. 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zoltan-istvan/the-biggest-worry-about-t_b_5362161.html

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Heart by Aleksandr Kuskov, via Behance - found on Pinterest. 

Our company could have a department that is investigating replacement of human body parts?

Research and Development, Transhumanist

 

Cryonics, avatars or medicine: a transhumanist's dilemma

Science 08 September 12 by Liat Clark

 http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-09/08/life-extension?page=1

This is a really fascinating article. Also think the science dude in the picture has a awesome beard. 

 

Jewelry Development

Just for interest sake and as a back up plan I uploaded our STL badge file to Shapeways. It gives you a run down of cost and material compatibility.

The final design with dimensions. It's 44mm x 41mm x 5.86mm.

Development Phonotrope workshop

https://youtu.be/2aY_CQpb1w8

Development Phonotrope workshop

My first attempt at making a phonotrope. Had so much fun.

23/03/16

Possible scenarios were look at in regards to the negative impact of Robots replacing human in the work force.
We felt that there would be civil unrest and anger displayed by the working and lower class, this would be equally directed at the government, the private sector and our robot company. there would be anxiety about losing your job and the economic pressure this would create.  Their would also be tension between the wealthy individuals and those who could not afford a home help robot.

Meeating today 23/03/16 to discuss:
Final badge design.
Animation and armature
poster designs
Robot Company - goals, product, advertising.

CAD drawings of badge design were viewed and a choice made on the final design. It was decided that we would get the design 3D printed and then make make multiples using the silicon mould and investment casting technique. There is a small possibility to 3d print all 10 badges, however this is dependent on access to the 3D printers and length of time it would take to print. If casting will cast in bronze due to cost implications. It was agreed that a acrylic insert of differing colours would be used to highlight our departments within the company. This would be laser cut.

The animated/ illustrated robot design was seen and discussed. We discussed how we would layout the animation for our company product advert, which included a section  of stop motion animation of the Home robot. It was agreed that Tyler would work on the story board for the film and that this would be discuss on Friday.

The robot machetes/armatures internal form was seen and possible amendments discussed. We talked about the various ways we could construct the machetes/armatures and the possible modeling materials materials to use. Sculpt y and green sculpture wax are some of the possible materials. Concerns about time constraints were  raised about the construction of the machetes/armatures with regards to the stop motion and the animation film.

James showed us some poster designs and said he was working on more ideas.

The Robot companies business plan was agreed upon.

Also agreed on the colours to be used for the different robotic departments. Decided for ease and cost factors to only use five colours in our series of ten badges. (Two for each department being represented.) These will be: Armed Forces, Police, Fire service, Home help, Medical.

We will meet on Friday to review progress. In the meantime James will work on poster designs. Spencer and Ivan will work on building machetes/armatures. Tyler will work on animation  film and Nicky will get the CAD badge model finalised and organise  3D printing of master as well as getting the inserts for badge laser cut. Everybody will continue to do research relating to issues surrounding our project.

brainstorming mind map

jewellery

Working on design ideas for our Badge.

 Above is our final design. Going to hopefully get it 3D printed.