UM-Bot Posted October 5, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 5, 2016 The new contest will see teams vying to create a robot that can be 'inhabited' and controlled remotely. http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/299546/22m-xprize-seeks-to-make-avatar-a-reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraldnewfie Posted October 5, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 5, 2016 more waste of money in this world... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Grey Posted October 5, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 5, 2016 2 hours ago, geraldnewfie said: more waste of money in this world... "What's wrong with riding horses?!" "What is the point of going to the moon?!" "Why the hell do I need a cell phone?!" It's called progress. Even though you can't see the applications for this technology, the people working on it can. I guarantee you'll see this "avatar" tech being used to save lives in the future. Besides, it's not like they're using your tax dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdyer Posted October 6, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 6, 2016 It could be used to let a paraplegic walk and talk and live a somewhat normal existence, or anyone that's bedridden and get move on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsec Posted October 6, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Maybe today I'm just pessimistic, but I see a "wonderful" application for law enforcement and military. And only after it's well settled there, it will spread to more civilian applications. Of course that's the way usually tech grows, but this time it will impact more directly our lives. Unless we obey and comply, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraldnewfie Posted October 10, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 10, 2016 On 10/5/2016 at 6:52 PM, Dark_Grey said: "What's wrong with riding horses?!" "What is the point of going to the moon?!" "Why the hell do I need a cell phone?!" It's called progress. Even though you can't see the applications for this technology, the people working on it can. I guarantee you'll see this "avatar" tech being used to save lives in the future. Besides, it's not like they're using your tax dollars. save lifes? hahah the government will get first crack at this, use it for wars, it will never help us out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Grey Posted October 10, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 10, 2016 1 hour ago, geraldnewfie said: save lifes? hahah the government will get first crack at this, use it for wars, it will never help us out. ... Ok, you go rush in to that house fire and I'll use an avatar. I should take your silly point and beat you with it but you're unlikely to ever respond or learn from it. You know, being so open to new ideas and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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