tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38379906742421961342024-02-07T22:36:01.903-08:00Robotics | Psychology | Robocology | Futurist Dr. Tom Macon | Emologic | EmotivThis blog is dedicated to the scientific ramblings of futurist, Dr. Tom Macon, and his discussions on technology. You will surely enjoy our lively discussions related to the robotic science and psychology merged into the topic, "Robocology"RoboTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393082545314499494noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837990674242196134.post-45799068644285076252015-02-19T11:12:00.000-08:002015-02-23T15:20:15.544-08:00The Antikythera Mechanism: Forgotten In Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Scientists would definitely have been astonished at
the site of a wooden box about the size of a shoebox being brought out by
divers off Greece more than a hundred years ago. It would have been mind
boggling to conclude that what appeared to be a rotten piece of metal was
capable enough of predicting the positions of sun and moon in the zodiac on any
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Almost like a
science fiction tale of archaeologists we have an example of a mechanism which
can be easily attributed to be one of the most complex antiques in existence. The
<b>Antikythera Mechanism</b> or a polished
wooden case holding bronze gears within which the entire universe dances, is
basically a kind of mechanical analog computer used to calculate the movements
of stars and planets in the universe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Structure
that shook us<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It has been estimated to be built around 87 B.C. The
device was made of bronze and it appeared very thin. It was mounted in a wooden
frame with various Greek characters inscribed over it. The <b>Antikythera mechanism</b> seems to fill the void that existed in
ancient scientific history about the possibility of any such device that could
predict cycles of the solar system. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">How Capable is
this Mechanism<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It provides a unique window on history, giving us an
opportunity to view the knowledge of the Ancient Greek. It witnesses the
mathematical and engineering capabilities that the Ancient Greeks had. The
mechanism seems to provide us with a lot of information on the wide database
that the Ancient Greeks had regarding astronomical knowledge of that time. The
device could mechanically imitate the irregular motions of the moon which are
caused by its elliptical orbit around the earth. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The device consists of three dials. One dial appears
in the front and two at the back. The front dial has divisions according to the
Egyptian calendar and the back dials have them regarding the Greek signs. This inner dial is movable and can be
adjusted to pay off for leap years. Since the Greeks were aware of five planets
in their time, there is a possibility that the device could have indicators for
all five planets along with references in inscriptions about Mars and Venus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Nothing comparable to the <b>Antikythera </b>device is known. Nothing like this instrument ever
preserved anywhere either from scientific text or literary insinuation. From
all the knowledge of science and technology that we have we can gather that
nothing of this sort could ever exist at a time when Greek were thought to be
non- experimental people. This was mainly due to the existence of notions of
slavery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Also, it has
been long recognized that in astronomy and mathematics, the Greeks were no
beginners but people of another school of thought who attained great heights of
superiority. Even the most complex devices of that time contained simple gears.
The development of <b>Antikythera mechanism</b>
in such a time stands as an issue that needs to be cared about. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The mechanism had some really interesting features and
putting all pieces together it can be inferred that the whole purpose of the
device was to mechanize the cyclical relation that existed in the bodies of the
universe. There is hardly any ancient discovery that we ought to care about. A
few details taken and the whole body with mass remains just an amount of dust
collected and moulded into fine shapes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The <b>Antikythera
mechanism </b>however requires some more attention since it potentially is one
of the most efficient findings of modern times that can change all
pre-conceived notions in our minds on heavenly cycles. It demands care not only
because of the whole significance in astronomical terms attached to it but also
because of the need to open our minds to the acceptance of inventions that can
possibly be better than the modern times.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The <b>Antikythera
mechanism</b> is a breakthrough in modern science and an answer to innumerable
astronomical puzzles, a key to the hidden treasures of modern scientific
discoveries right from the minds of the ancient intellectuals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN"><a href="http://www.fromquarkstoquasars.com/riddle-antikythera-mechanism-deepens/"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">http://www.fromquarkstoquasars.com/riddle-antikythera-mechanism-deepens/</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For years it has been a stride for us humans to excel in every field we enter. We have tried to utilize the best of technology, science, literature or any other information that we can catch hold of. We feel immensely happy on being able to accomplish short term goals and take our superiority to the next level forgetting that in the long run we always harm some vividly important natural resources that have been given to us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Change is a constant and despite several efforts of trying to stop time to our benefits, we have kept flowing with the tide. We have done the needful to demolish nature and natural resources but circumstances are taking a steep change. A new culture is being developed that aims towards primarily altering the human culture with the development of technology in order to improve the intellectual, physical and psychological capabilities of human beings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We have named this culture as <b>Transhumanism </b>which in the long run might appear as a path to reunite with God. The Transhumanist thinkers work in a manner such that they study the probable danger that technology which can overcome basic human imperfections, can pose. They also deal with the ethics of developing and using such technology.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A new thinking has taken its roots in the minds of intellectuals like scientists, researchers, neuroscientists as well as all those who are at the forefront of the developing technology. They focus towards changing the basic assumptions that human nature can never face change. It will keep working as a custom even after changes in status, wealth or culture. Transhumanism speaks that such assumption no longer is true.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Transhumanism has gained impetus as a movement that would break away stereotypes in the minds of those who think that the condition of human beings can never be altered. Technology no doubt has attained a lot, from developing prosthetic limbs that can work very well to creating a living organism with an alien DNA. However, it is best used when such inventions and discoveries can help solve problems rather than piling them up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Our ancestors believed in religion so much so that they found happiness in it. Today we have lost that religion by indulging in too much science. But <b>transhumanism </b>claims to achieve all that has been lost including the promises of religion with resurrection and compassionate gods. How will transhuanism achieve this? Well the generations to come will be living in a world way too fast for them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The next generations will live for longer years maybe to a thousand. The technology that we have today would become obsolete and they would require better inventions maybe to the tune of magic! In such a scenario with better developments they might be able to fill their minds with powerful thoughts. Maybe they even merge with artificial intelligence way more capable than human minds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If that becomes the case, it would not be long for human beings to reunite with God and mix with intelligence that would take the universe towards a new evolution. The Transhumanist thinkers might appear to live in a world of tomorrow. That however does not mean that they find it difficult to adapt the present situations. The issues in question for them presently include achievements such as cloning, Moore’s law and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The view of the <b>transhumanists </b>might appear cold and distant initially but their approach is quite positive in a world which once stated the use of anesthetics at the time of child birth as unnatural. Instead of rejecting the accomplishments of present times it encourages us to accept them whole-heartedly with the belief of improving our present conditions and easing atrocities and pain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Transhumanism </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">might end up as an opportunity to connect with God and to bridge the gap between humans and spirituality, be it in a way of giving importance to religion or progressing towards a fast paced era. Instead of being just another proposed theory, this movement comes out to be a problem solving approach which would broaden with more social as well as technological developments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It is not long when we would call ourselves to be living in a time where we would have achieved an age of miracles and still be very close to God!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transhumanism">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transhumanism</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.transhumanism.org/resources/transhumanism.htm">http://www.transhumanism.org/resources/transhumanism.htm</a><br />
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By: Dr. Tom Macon, Ph. D.<br />
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My students often ask me, "Dr. Macon, how old does a child have to be to get involved in robotics?"<br />
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My answer is expressed in terms of my experience with my granddaughter Katie. Over the years, I have received hundreds of robots as gifts from students and peers. Most are small toy-sized units. Katie was about 19 months old when she began coming into my office at school and claiming my miniature robots as her own.<br />
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I found her actions most interesting. It was not something I encouraged or discouraged. It just happened naturally. So being of a scientific mind, I decided not to intervene and simply observe.<br />
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Over a period of 6 months, she had collected 25 or so of her favorite robots and hidden them in secret places throughout her room and house.<br />
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When she was about 2 1/2 years old, she would close her door and retrieve her hidden robotic friends and play. If you opened the door, she would grasp a handful of her comrades and protect them from anticipated retrieval. Some were life-like and others were simple prototype animatronic skeletons. She adored them equally.<br />
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I always wondered what went on in her secret robotic tea parties. One of my trusted mini-bots was equipped with a black and white spy-cam setup. I turned it on and got this beautiful picture of Katie playing quietly with her robot friends. They were a rag-tag bunch. Her favorite one is the one to the left of the picture. She calls him, "Super-Mega". A close runner up is her Roomba Robotic Sweeper by iRobot!<br />
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So I am not sure what age children should be to become interested in robotics. Outside of concerns for small parts which might present a choking hazard, or moving parts that could pinch a little child's fingers; maybe somewhere around 2 or 3 would be a good age to expose them to robots as friends. I say this because of Katie and out of wonder for what her future might hold if she embraces technology like this at such an early age. Life is full of wonders, both natural and man-made.<br />
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If you are interested in some sources for robotic kits for children, try a few of these suggestions:<br />
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The unit has a 720p front-facing camera, which allows users to capture flight activity in HD, and like the Helo TC we discussed last month, this drone is also controlled by a Smart Phone. <br />
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The drone’s “absolute flight” mode will allow users to steer the device with a single tilt of a Smart Phone or Tablet. For a more traditional experience Parrot has designed an Android and iOS app, which can also be used to share flight data with friends. <br />
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Now here is why I am so excited; Parrot has provided developers of the Apple and Android communities with a software development kit that would allow for more apps and games accessible to the AR.Drone 2.0. This means we are getting closer to my predictions of true consumer deployable micro-robotics. It appears that such technologies might be poised to merge with mind control apparatus such as the EmoLogic headset controllers. Imagine a thought controlled mini robotic drone! Oh how the micro-world of robotics is poised to change rapidly in 2012 and beyond. These are truly exciting times we live in. I wish I were 20 years old again so that I could live another 50 years to see teleportation and time travel become a reality! <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br />
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“While in flight, the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0′s front camera transmits real-time what the quadricopter sees onto the pilot’s device screen. For the first time the AR.Drone 2.0 camera, with a 1280×720 resolution, shows a view from the sky in high definition with smooth and unbelievable images. The pilot enjoys an experience like never before, as if he was on board. For gaming purposes, this camera also can recognize specific shapes and colors to show augmented-reality elements on the smartphone’s screen. Thanks to the new AR.FreeFlight 2.0 piloting application, players can record their own HD videos and watch them or share them with the AR.Drone community.<br />
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Additionally, with the “travelling” feature, the pilot can film HD video sequences like a professional! Simply select the direction of travel (forward, back, sideways) and the duration, and the AR.Drone 2.0 does the rest. In addition to flying the AR.Drone, new application AR.FreeFlight 2.0 – available to download for free from the AppStore(SM) and Android(TM) Market – offers players a new interface and several options. <br />
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FreeFlight: Access to the piloting application. The pilot can record flights, take HD videos or photos and save them in the piloting device. All the flight data (altitude, speed, duration and place) can be saved, checked by the pilot and shared with the community. Guest Space: Access an overview of the AR.Drone 2.0, the best flight videos and practical information. Drone Update: Access the AR.Drone 2.0′s free software updates. AR.Drone Academy: Get geolocation data of the best flight zones, watch other pilots’ videos and access their shared flight data. AR.Games: Access applications/games available for the AR.Drone. Photos/Videos: Directly access your own videos and photos. Watch or upload to YouTube for the community to enjoy. After the AR.FreeFlight 2.0 pilot application has been loaded onto an iOS or AndroidTM smartphone or tablet, the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 connects to the device via Wi-Fi. After connection, all the on-board instruments appear on screen with a cockpit view. Press the take off button briefly and the four brushless motors turn on. The AR.Drone 2.0 takes off. Flying is very simple. With your thumbs placed on either side of the screen, a control button automatically forms beneath: Press and hold the left button and the AR.Drone 2.0 follows the movement of the pilot’s device: it moves forward, backwards or sideways when you tilt the tablet forward, towards you or to the left or right. Slide your finger over the right button, and the quadricopter rises, descends or rotates right or left. Thanks to Parrot’s patented new ‘Absolute Control’ mode, the player accesses an even more intuitive piloting system. With a 3D magnetometer, the AR.Drone 2.0 knows its precise orientation with respect to the smartphone, which becomes the reference point. The pilot no longer needs to care about the orientation of the AR.Drone 2.0′s front camera, which will accurately track the smartphone’s motion and tilt. Experienced players will select ‘Relative Flight’ mode, the conventional flight mode. This disables Parrot AR.Drone 2.0′s magnetometer. The pilot manages the quadricopter’s orientation with no assistance. <br />
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The heart of the AR.Drone 2.0 contains MEMS (microelectromechanical systems). A 3-axis accelerometer, a 3-axis gyroscope, a 3-axis magnetometer and a pressure sensor give the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 surprising stability, complete with: 2 ultrasound sensors, which analyze flight altitude up to 6 meters. New! A pressure sensor completes the device and provides great vertical stability. 4 blades, specially designed for the AR.Drone 2.0, make it possible to carry out smooth flights. A second camera, placed beneath the quadricopter and connected to the central inertial unit, measures the craft’s speed using an image comparison system. 2 hulls made for both types of flight.<br />
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The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 has 2 hulls with specially designed contours. Made of EPP (a material used in designing car bumpers), they are light, highly resistant and protect the quadricopter. For outdoor flight, the contoured hull, available in three colors (orange/yellow; orange/green; orange/blue), reduces wind resistance and preserves the AR.Drone 2.0′s handling and stability. When indoor, a second hull protects the blades from any impact. The black-and-white cockpit, underlined with a red stripe, reinforces the quadricopter’s mysterious, thrilling appearance.<br />
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Finally, light-emitting diodes (green in front, red in rear), positioned on the landing gear, help the pilot track the orientation of the AR.Drone 2.0 for easier flying. In order to expand the use of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 and its compatibility with other operating systems and to develop new flying games and applications, Parrot is providing developers and members of the Apple® and Android(TM) communities with a software development kit. By logging in at https://projects.ardrone.org and accepting the terms of the license, developers can access the source code used to fly the AR.Drone 2.0. A wiki and a tutorial also are available. A forum is available to discuss new developments and share feedback with Parrot engineers. The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included). Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 will be available for purchase at selected retailers in Q2-2012 in the United States for $299 MSRP”<br />
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Let me know if you are as excited as I am about this technology.RoboTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393082545314499494noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837990674242196134.post-30461628399630390832011-12-19T19:24:00.000-08:002015-02-23T15:22:00.335-08:00Dr. Tom Macon's Prediction for Mobile Phone RoboticsBy: Dr. Tom Macon, Ph. D.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mobile phones and their mobile apps are taking over the world and changing everything. My son was in Radio Shack looking in the gizmo section, and he came across a helicopter that you control via your mobile phone. (He has the latest iPhone) And even though I am a die-hard Android fan. (Ice Cream Sandwich) I was amazed at how his iPhone became a command and control center for the stealthy little i400 helicopter.<br />
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As the little unit took flight, I realized that I was watching the future of many things to come. It started me thinking about the possibility of smart phone controlled robots. I quickly realized that these handheld wonders might be easily engineered to deploy useful robotic services. My son and I were able to modify a few things on his store-bought unit to increase lift and within a few hours of tinkering, we had a unit rigged with an arial surveillance camera, night-vision and other goodies that I hesitate on mentioning. So for about $400 in total cost, we created a robotic drone that would take off, perform a mission and return to base unassisted. Of course, using the iPhone, we could take over manually if need be.<br />
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So in one afternoon, I have envisioned the future by playing with store-bought components and my son's smartphone.<br />
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In the near future, I will be expanding on how such technologies might emerge and how the micro-world of robotics is poised to change rapidly... but for now, watch the following YouTube Video to see the smartphone controlled helicopter in action.<br />
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If you have been following my work, you will be aware of my concept of MMFDB (Micro Medical Frequency Delivery Bots). Nano-machines such as tiny medical nanorobots are capable of manipulating matter at the atomic level. These miniaturized robots are tunable and designed to be injected into the human blood stream. Once there, they will seek out and destroy cancer and other diseases by emitting appropriate frequencies that have been proven to rejuvenate healthy cells and destroy unhealthy cells. <br />
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Frequency healing promotes balance, resonance and calm within the body, allowing for improved health and healing. Frequency healing has been used successfully all over the world for centuries. It is really catching on in modern medicine because scientists have finally created instruments that can measure how and why frequency healing works. <br />
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In essence, everything in the world is made up of energy. We are all constantly vibrating masses of microscopic particles that are always in motion. Every object, person and organ has a healthy vibration rate called resonance. If that vibration is out of resonance, disease results. These imbalances can be treated.<br />
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Ancient texts detail the human energy system, where the energy centers are located and what part of the system those centers work with. They also describe how imbalances in those centers can affect our emotional, mental and physical states. I intend to use my nanobot frequency healing technology to correct imbalances in specific places within the human body. <br />
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Our world is on information overload. We need to realize that our God given brain is capable of inventing solutions that are well beyond the searchable archives of Google. Applied creativity is the capital of our future. Humanity's destiny is what we make it. Do something different everyday and stretch your mind's ability to function. Shake off the constraints of comfortableness and reach higher. Together we can achieve great things. Forget the proposed limitations of reality, and join me in creating a new tomorrow. <br />
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- Dr. Tom MaconRoboTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393082545314499494noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837990674242196134.post-44484533723597286662011-10-11T03:15:00.000-07:002015-02-23T15:23:20.063-08:00STANFORD RESEARCHERS DEVELOP NEW WIRELESS TECHNOLOGYBy: Dr. Tom Macon, Ph. D.<br />
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I trust that you have watched the movie Alien. One of the notable scenes is where the character “Ellen Ripley”, played by Sigourney Weaver, climbs into a robotic power-walker exoskeleton and subdues the Alien. With the added strength provided by the suit, she is able to toss the creature out of the bay doors of the spaceship. Way cool. If you haven’t purchased a robotic exoskeleton, I highly recommend that you do. <br />
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Now back to reality. A couple of years ago, the U.S. Army revealed its XOS Exoskeleton, which weighs195lbs, and is made by defense systems firm Raytheon. You might see XOS used in military operations within the next five years. XOS Exoskeleton gives the wearer 17 times the strength of a normal human being. Holy crap Ripley!<br />
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Fraser Smith, vice president of operations for Raytheon-Sarcos, said: ‘Rather than using machinery to pick up, haul and place materials, having the human element involved can make work more precise and cut down on time to bring in cranes or other devices.’<br />
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Such computerized suits would allow Air Force and Navy aviation workers to load bombs onto the undercarriage of aircraft or place munitions into storage or onto trucks for shipment. The full exoskeleton gives a worker the strength to pick up in each hand and handle, all day long with minimal fatigue.<br />
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The military refers to these suits as “powered armor” for their “future soldiers.”<br />
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Think of it like this, whatever the human wants to do, the XOS makes him stronger. <br />
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A lighter weight XOS2 suit is under development, but might only have ½ the power. Perhaps operators should be forewarned not to pick their nose?<br />
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Technological issues remain a stumbling block related to powering the super suits. Not to fear, Robert Downey Junior’s character figured it out in the first “Ironman” movie, and I plan to send Raytheon-Sarcos a DVD. <br />
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As I sit at my cluttered desk this morning, I have begun to wonder about our transhumanism potential.<br />
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What I mean by that is simply this; might it be someday possible to transfer our very essence into a silicon or even carbon-silicon bio-bot of sorts. Imagine for a moment that such a transentience might perhaps be a stage of our evolution. Will a robot someday hold a human skull, and ponder the possibility of it as a stage in his probable evolution?<br />
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A question I propose to you is, "What really defines a person's essential essence?" And could this defined essence be reduced to a code of sorts and transferred precisely enough to literally convey one's essential being into a more durable artifice?<br />
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What is the true texture of your life that you may wish to capture? Is it you preferences, your unique character or your memories? All of these might readily be defined. What is it that truly makes you... well, YOU?<br />
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And do you feel that we are emotionally of contemplating such a radical pursuit of legacy and desire to remain within this physical constraint we refer to as life? What would become of our relationships? How would our goals, purposes and emotional attachments to the physical change? What of sex? Would we still deem it necessary to produce flesh and blood offspring to convert into our transhuman architecture? And if so, at what point would we begin the transformation? Would it make sense to tolerate a slow bootup process through infancy, or would we simply encapsulate the life form into its durable structure and then download the desired archive files and programmed performance.<br />
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Add back in our belief systems to the mix for a moment, and what might the consequences of such an intentional transentience and interference with the Creator's design? If we did proceed in this direction, would the resulting life forms be, "happy?" <br />
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I have pondered for quite some time now, a simple premise. I seriously wonder, as technology rockets ahead at break-neck speed, will we somehow chose to digress to simplicity in other areas of our lives?<br />
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This hypothesis might seem silly to you. But have you ever felt overwhelmed by technology? Have you ever felt like you are always on the go? Can you live without your cell phone or internet connection? How does this affect your ability to relax?<br />
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My personal belief is that when a device becomes overly complex to use, a certain anxiety develops and the devices usefulness comes into question. Our world is full of gadgets. And at the speed at which innovations are brought to market, one barely has time to learn a new device before it becomes obsolete. We are so connected that I have to wonder if it is now societally progressing to a point of burgeoning upon mass mental illness. This perplexes me, and should concern you as well.<br />
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Because my vocation deals with extremely complex computer code and high technology daily, I find myself adjusting other things in my life to compensate. My father resolved a portion of his life's unwanted distractions by purchasing 10 blue suits and 10 white shirts. He only owned black socks. He had 10 Red ties, 5 pairs of black Italian Loafers and 3 black belts. He claimed that by creating a wardrobe that reflected his favorite attire, he always looked good and never spent a second worrying about what to wear. As my life becomes more complex, I am beginning to see the wisdom in his simplification of the mundane.<br />
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Along those thoughts, I have developed a theory. I believe that as technology complicates our lives, our human psychology will seek balance by choosing to simplify the most basic elements of our existence. How far will it go? I'm not quite sure. I can certainly imagine a preference to a quaint, earth friendly cave with a thermal efficient solar glass front wall, simple sturdy furniture and a simple 96" high def. 3D flat screen with the audionics resonating through the natural stalactites; to that of my congested city apartment.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="apple-style-span">Based on the latest developments in neuro-technology, Emotiv has developed a revolutionary new personal interface for human computer interaction. </span>Emotiv is a neuroengineering company that has brought to market a breakthrough interface technology for digital media taking inputs directly from the brain. This technology utterly transforms the way we interact with computers. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Emotiv's vision is to revolutionize human-computer input in the same way the graphic user interface did 20 years ago.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">Imagine the accuracy that may be possible in consumer satisfaction feedback about everything. Not only would it be likely to be reliable, it will also be real time. This will change sales and marketing as we know it. The <span class="apple-style-span">Emotiv EPOC system allows you to control your computer with brain waves. In video games, this allows the game program to read your emotional response and provide experiences that are more pleasing to you. Online gaming is big. So is the desire to think-type, etc. These two areas alone would yield a tremendous user base.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">Will dating sites become a quick battery of emotional neural imprints that are indexed in a nano second against the true nano print of another subscriber’s profile? Maybe online dating, which now accounts for about 1/7<sup>th</sup> of all permanent relationships, will yield a permanent mate on your first visit. Maybe you won’t have to worry about scrolling through endless profiles and cyber courting. Instead, you will be neuro-paired and ready for marriage by the end of your brief logon session. What a relief. I’m sure the system will be advanced enough to notify all of your family and friends of your certified cyber match, and perhaps even send out wedding invitations. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">I remember watching a documentary on a mind reading seed in ancient Egypt. The flax-like seed was said to impart telepathic powers upon simple ingestion. It is said that the Pharaoh finally ordered the crop to be burned because of all of the social problems that resulted from everyone being able to read each other’s minds. The ancient government started having trouble managing its citizens, as they could instantly determine falsehoods perpetrated by their leaders. Perhaps we should test out these devices on our politicians first. If that goes well, then we can distribute them to the masses. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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RoboTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393082545314499494noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837990674242196134.post-20468093296799998792011-02-09T11:56:00.000-08:002015-02-23T15:25:17.912-08:00The Robotic Sentinel by Tom Macon, PhD.Welcome to the Robotic Sentinel. I decided to blog about my passion for robotics.<br />
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As a robotic futurist, I will try to share with you my unique insight into where I think we might be headed in the very near future. I encourage you to comment and share information concerning robotics, and engage in lively discussions related to the science and psychology I jointly refer to as, "Robocology"<br />
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I am simply fascinated with the many possibilities that await mankind as we begin more borg-like in our integration with machines.<br />
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A perfect example can be viewed at: http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2002/06/53302#<br />
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In the aforesaid referenced article by "Wired", they discuss, "A wireless receiver can be implanted into your tooth with the aid basic dental surgery. The implant can allow a person to receive digital signals from radios and mobile phones, from the privacy of their own head." I know the article was dated 2002, but it is an interesting read. Follow the link yourself and think about what other integrations we may consider.<br />
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Have you ever wondered if we might evolve to the point of combining living carbon tissue and silicon? I recall at least one article about the subject: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Infrastructure/Intel-May-Combine-Silicon-with-Carbon-Nanotubes/<br />
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Best of luck, and remember, our future is what we make it!<br />
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Dr. Tom Macon, Ph. D.RoboTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393082545314499494noreply@blogger.com31