From Popular science shills
Pentagon mad scientists at DARPA have continued on their quest to create killer robots by announcing a new plan for "robotic autonomous manipulators" that can emulate human hands. And by killer, we of course mean awesome. National Defense reports that the DARPA program aims to create inexpensive robotic hands that can perhaps also replace existing prosthetics for amputees.
Engineers can already design specialized robotic arms better suited for any number of specific tasks than human hands. But DARPA specifically hopes to see arms and hands that can mimic the general adaptability and flexibility of human hands. That means the main challenge rests with the software that provides the brains behind smart robotic arms and hands.
Just to get a sense of what DARPA expects, the agency has laid out three tasks for any would-be robot hands. A robot must first be able to unzip a duffel bag and search through clothing and other materials for a hidden revolver -- a challenge that requires both the ability to "feel" objects and coordination among two hands.
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Pentagon mad scientists at DARPA have continued on their quest to create killer robots by announcing a new plan for "robotic autonomous manipulators" that can emulate human hands. And by killer, we of course mean awesome. National Defense reports that the DARPA program aims to create inexpensive robotic hands that can perhaps also replace existing prosthetics for amputees.
Engineers can already design specialized robotic arms better suited for any number of specific tasks than human hands. But DARPA specifically hopes to see arms and hands that can mimic the general adaptability and flexibility of human hands. That means the main challenge rests with the software that provides the brains behind smart robotic arms and hands.
Just to get a sense of what DARPA expects, the agency has laid out three tasks for any would-be robot hands. A robot must first be able to unzip a duffel bag and search through clothing and other materials for a hidden revolver -- a challenge that requires both the ability to "feel" objects and coordination among two hands.
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