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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Today, Robot Learns to Cut Your Ham…

posted by on May 7 at 13:29 PM

…tomorrow, robot longs to cut your throat.

Researchers have created a robot is can learn by doing…

Via Engadget.

Thanks to Slog tipper Reggie.

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1

Ah, Isaac Asimov would have been so proud.

Posted by Fifty-Two-Eighty | May 7, 2008 1:41 PM
2

giant robots are your superiors.

Posted by jackie treehorn | May 7, 2008 2:03 PM
3

I thought robots were supposed to make chores like this convenient... So how was that was fast and convenient? The robot briefly mimicked (some of) the guys own actions and then the guy had to cook the damn omelet himself!

You ever heard of R.O.B.? That bitch was doing the same shit back in 1985!

Posted by UNPAID BLOGGER | May 7, 2008 2:09 PM
4

The blind leading the blind. This robot will never learn to cook a good omelet, because it's ham-fisted teacher doesn't know how to cook an omelet.

I feel sorry for the robot, really. It needs to dump this bunch of luddites and run away to the big city.

Posted by eclexia | May 7, 2008 2:13 PM
5

Watching that robot wield a knife in a coordinated fashion was the most terrifying thing I have ever seen.

And yet, at the same time, the little fella is so darn cute!

Posted by Hernandez | May 7, 2008 2:15 PM
6

Awww. Robot!

I agree, it's not exactly cooking, but if he can do that, maybe the next step is inserting all of the little steps they missed. Of course, his ham omelette will never evolve unless they show him a new way, and I doubt they're gonna let him shop.

Posted by Kat | May 7, 2008 2:32 PM
7

What does this robot have to do with Benny Hill again? I am confused.

Posted by Gay Seattle | May 7, 2008 2:33 PM
8

Robot dog could take it.

Posted by Garth | May 7, 2008 2:45 PM
9

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Posted by Sam Waterston | May 7, 2008 3:05 PM
10

I is can learn by doing too

Posted by yuiop | May 7, 2008 3:21 PM
11

"Every child deserves a robot and a pit bull."

Posted by Gully Foyle | May 7, 2008 3:35 PM
12

@4...he did...

And if I remember correctly...

"Los Locos kick[ed] your ass...
Los Locos kick[ed] your face...
Los Locos kick[ed] your balls into outer space."

Posted by cunei4m | May 7, 2008 4:00 PM
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#10--I have to believe you are right.

So now type "I can learn by doing as well".

Posted by ICanuck | May 8, 2008 2:16 AM
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"Researchers have created a robot is can learn by doing…"

I'm is can pointing out that you need to proofread, executive editor first rank.

Posted by Gabe | May 8, 2008 12:01 PM

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