US Navy Funds 'MacGyver' Robot 70
another random user writes "A US team aims to build a robot that can work out how to use nearby objects to solve problems or escape threats. The machine has been dubbed a 'MacGyver Bot,' after the TV character who cobbled together devices to escape life-threatening situations. The challenge is to develop software that 'understands' what objects are in order to deduce how they can be used. The US Navy is funding the project and says the machines might ultimately be deployed alongside humans. It is providing $900,000 to robotics researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology to carry out the work."
Rip off arm from nearby human (Score:4, Funny)
and use it as a club.
Skynet (Score:4, Funny)
Pfft. (Score:4, Funny)
Will it cover all possible uses? (Score:5, Funny)
The challenge is to develop software that 'understands' what objects are in order to deduce how they can be used. The US Navy is funding the project and says the machines might ultimately be deployed alongside humans.
Seems like it would get pretty annoying having one of these around...
"That is a wool sock. It can be used to cover your feet, carry small objects, hold small heavy objects to be used as a bludgeon, or to masturbate."
"That is a bottle of ranch dressing. It can be used to top a salad, as a bludgeon, or to masturbate."
"That is a cheese grater. It can be used..."
Re:Skynet (Score:4, Funny)
I don't want to live in post-nuclear wasteland.
Do not worry, you will die in the first wave.
Re:Will it cover all possible uses? (Score:4, Funny)