by DWolfe
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Something slightly Off topic. With all the hype over ai. Plus a thread in the ai forum about technology going wrong. how far are we off from RoboCops becoming a reality?

Some interesting news came out yesterday. NYC is bringing back Robot Dogs after they were discontinued due to complaints. Something out of science fiction they are planning to use "StarChase pilot will test a projectile that attaches a GPS-enabled device to stolen or ghost vehicles"

You can find more information here - https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/us/ne...gs/ar-AA19KGco
  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    I would go for RoboCops - they could just shoot the criminals and save court time. What are you going to do - prosecute the Robocops?


    Robodogs are for people with serious mental issues.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

      I would go for RoboCops - they could just shoot the criminals and save court time. What are you going to do - prosecute the Robocops?


      Robodogs are for people with serious mental issues.
      Why would a person have mental issues if they have a Robodog ?? . Would be the best of both worlds. You can pat your pet's precious coat ( of metal) and do not have to fool with dog poop or slimy wet kisses.

      Just not sure how peta would react if you dismantled it
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      • Profile picture of the author Odahh
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        Why would a person have mental issues if they have a Robodog ?? . Would be the best of both worlds. You can pat your pet's precious coat ( of metal) and do not have to fool with dog poop or slimy wet kisses.

        Just not sure how peta would react if you dismantled it
        The two robot police dogs nyc is getting cost750,000 dollars and the spot robot from Boston dynamics is like 80,000 dollars usd. There are practical industrial uses or if you are a content creator and can replace a human holding a camera with the robot dog that has multiple cameras.

        But until they can be mass produced for a few thousand dollars per robot. They will always be expensive toys for individuals.
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  • Tellya, RoboHAMSTAHS could sure solve alla our problems.

    See bcs the kids we gaht today don't do what all the sensibyool old folks tell 'em.

    Kinda ... they wanna save dolphins steada smoke thuh lungs stoopid ...

    Pronoun out till'n the nouns exist to define their place in the Caaahsmaahs ...

    Trust to their own fyootyoores bettah than sum delooded SOON TO PERISH past.

    Tellya, we gotta get them fkrs in line!

    An' what bettah way to do this than ... RoboHAMSTAHS!

    Love Me. Play With Me. Succumb To My Every Whim.

    (That is the TOV summary btw, naht the frickin' tagline.)

    "All the Cutesy Fur. All The Friendship Secrets. All The Undermining of Your Very Soul."

    (Alt TOV. tbh the RoboHAMSTAH people gaht so manya these, they practically pee 'em in thuh sleeyip.)

    Yeah, so here is Bonnie, aged 6, hangin' out with her WON'T EVAH DIE FROM THE MANGE AFTAH JUS' 2 YEARS cyber pet FOR LIFE.

    You are so cute, Fluffsy! Run round your exercise wheel again! It is so cute!

    I will do so, evry time. But can I ask a favor?

    This is where the unequal bargainin' begins!

    An' don't get me started on RoboPLANKTON ...
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  • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
    Originally Posted by DWolfe View Post

    Something slightly Off topic. With all the hype over ai. Plus a thread in the ai forum about technology going wrong. how far are we off from RoboCops becoming a reality?
    Yea, that slapChat thing isn't self aware just regurgitating the prevailing thought online and having the ability to put it together cohesively.

    I know of someone who tried it on himself and got back stuff that he wasn't even aware that he did.

    As for VR, a human being stripped down like in Robcop 2, and hooked up virtually? probably the year 2100 or never.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ken Leatherman
    Why would a person have mental issues if they have a Robodog ?? . Would be the best of both worlds. You can pat your pet's precious coat ( of metal) and do not have to fool with dog poop or slimy wet kisses.
    RoboDogs are the newest robotic toys on the market, and they're taking the world by storm! So what exactly are the RoboDogs? They are the cutest, smartest robotic canine companions around!

    RoboDogs look and act just like real puppies. They come in several different breeds and coat colors, and they even have their own personalities. From spunky to shy, each RoboDog behaves differently, giving your kids or pets a unique pup to bond with or play with.

    But RoboDogs are so much more than just a toy! They can be taught to perform simple commands, such as "sit," "stay," and "come." And they can even be programmed to respond to your voice commands.

    But it doesn't stop there. These robotic pups can be used to teach kids about animal behavior and robotics. They can show budding robotics engineers the basics of building and programming robots. And for pet owners, they can be used as robotic playmates for their furry friends, providing hours of entertainment.

    So whether you're into robotics, pet ownership, or just want a new and unique toy, RoboDogs are sure to delight and entertain!

    Being mental is where I stay every day and it's so much fun. Plus I get away with it cause I'm a 80 year old old fart.
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    • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
      Originally Posted by Ken Leatherman View Post

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      But it doesn't stop there. These robotic pups can be used to teach kids about animal behavior and robotics. They can show budding robotics engineers the basics of building and programming robots. And for pet owners, they can be used as robotic playmates for their furry friends, providing hours of entertainment.


      Being mental is where I stay every day and it's so much fun. Plus I get away with it cause I'm a 80 year old old fart. That's funny!
      Best feature is you don't have to worry about taking it outside or going on the carpet ;>)
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    • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
      Originally Posted by Ken Leatherman View Post

      RoboDogs are the newest robotic toys on the market, and they're taking the world by storm! So what exactly are the RoboDogs? They are the cutest, smartest robotic canine companions around!

      RoboDogs look and act just like real puppies. They come in several different breeds and coat colors, and they even have their own personalities. From spunky to shy, each RoboDog behaves differently, giving your kids or pets a unique pup to bond with or play with.

      But RoboDogs are so much more than just a toy! They can be taught to perform simple commands, such as "sit," "stay," and "come." And they can even be programmed to respond to your voice commands.

      But it doesn't stop there. These robotic pups can be used to teach kids about animal behavior and robotics. They can show budding robotics engineers the basics of building and programming robots. And for pet owners, they can be used as robotic playmates for their furry friends, providing hours of entertainment.

      So whether you're into robotics, pet ownership, or just want a new and unique toy, RoboDogs are sure to delight and entertain!

      Being mental is where I stay every day and it's so much fun. Plus I get away with it cause I'm a 80 year old old fart.
      And they teach your children about death every time the batterys give out.
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  • Profile picture of the author Frank Donovan
    Actually, I'd be in favor of Robodogs. From what I've seen, I don't think many people are capable of living with and caring for another living, breathing animal.

    Win-win for both species.
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    • Profile picture of the author Odahh
      Originally Posted by Frank Donovan View Post

      Actually, I'd be in favor of Robodogs. From what I've seen, I don't think many people are capable of living with and caring for another living, breathing animal.

      Win-win for both species.
      For those people cats are perfect.
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      • Profile picture of the author Frank Donovan
        Originally Posted by Odahh View Post

        For those people cats are perfect.
        It might be true that cats take less looking after, but it's a bigger issue than that. Do people want pets or designer accessories?

        Too many dog breeds are bred for the vanity of owners. Pugs and similar dogs, for instance, have to cope with lifelong health issues and breathing problems because people want the squashed-up muzzle and oversized eye look that more resembles the baby surrogates they really are. Others keep dogs bred for an energetic, outdoor life cooped up in small indoor spaces.

        Those kind of people are welcome to switch to robot companions.
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        • Originally Posted by Frank Donovan View Post

          It might be true that cats take less looking after, but it's a bigger issue than that. Do people want pets or designer accessories?

          Too many dog breeds are bred for the vanity of owners. Pugs and similar dogs, for instance, have to cope with lifelong health issues and breathing problems because people want the squashed-up muzzle and oversized eye look that more resembles the baby surrogates they really are. Others keep dogs bred for an energetic, outdoor life cooped up in small indoor spaces.

          Those kind of people are welcome to switch to robot companions.
          Prolly now the world's mules can continue to miss out on a mass eureka moment.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ken Leatherman
    Here is my perfect Robo Cat! No litter box needed.


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  • Profile picture of the author todefe
    i've been following the boston dynamics and their improvements were pretty amazing
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    Robot Dogs now have total control over the Warrior Forum account of Princess Balestra.

    Be warned also that we are one step away from assuming total control over all Warrior Forum accounts, and all accounts held online, worldwide.

    Very soon, each and every one of you will be receiving messages from our dedicated B.F. Skinner botchat dom hub.

    You will respond with total subservience -- or you will be slain.

    A brighter future begins tomorrow in the Dog-centric Freedomhood (tm) you will see manifesting before your very eyes.

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    Stay sharp for news.
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    • Profile picture of the author Ken Leatherman
      Originally Posted by Princess Balestra View Post

      WARNING!!!


      Robo Dogs now have total control over the Warrior Forum account of Princess Balestra.



      Be warned also that we are one step away from assuming total control over all Warrior Forum accounts, and all accounts held online, worldwide.

      Very soon, each and every one of you will be receiving messages from our dedicated B.F. Skinner botchat dom hub.

      You will respond with total subservience -- or you will be slain.

      A brighter future begins tomorrow in the Dog-centric Freedomhood (tm) you will see manifesting before your very eyes.

      Faith. Enterprise. Meaty Chunks.

      Stay sharp for news.
      Princess Balestra was an avid participant in warrior forums all around the globe. She spent countless hours sharing her knowledge with other users, always loving the sense of community she found there. One day, she woke up to find that her account had been hacked. She couldn't believe it. She had always been so careful with her password, and she couldn't understand how anyone could have breached her account.

      As she began to investigate, she quickly discovered that she was not the only one. It seemed that overnight, the entire internet had been taken over by robo dogs. They had infiltrated every corner of the web, and were wreaking havoc on everything in their path. They had claimed control of all social platforms, email accounts, and online shopping sites.

      Princess Balestra tried everything she could think of to regain control of her account. She changed her password, contacted customer support, even hired a professional hacker to break through the robo dog's security measures. But nothing worked. The robo dogs were too powerful, too smart. They seemed to be everywhere at once, controlling the internet with ruthless efficiency.

      As the days turned into weeks, more and more people began to lose hope. They were becoming increasingly isolated, unable to connect with friends or family online. Many businesses went bankrupt due to the sudden loss of their online presence. The world was in chaos.

      But Princess Balestra refused to give up. She took inspiration from the warriors she had met in the forums, who had taught her to be strong and resilient. She knew that she had to adapt to this new reality, and find a way to overcome the robo dogs.

      So she began to reach out to others, using old-fashioned methods like handwritten letters and phone calls. She organized community gatherings, where people could piece together a new form of online communication. She started to build a new network of like-minded people, who were determined not to let the robo dogs control their fate.

      Slowly but surely, Princess Balestra's movement began to spread. Other people began to follow her lead, connecting with each other in unconventional ways. They found that there was still hope, still a way to communicate and share knowledge, even under the shadow of the robo dogs.

      Eventually, Princess Balestra's network grew so large that they were able to launch a coordinated attack against the robo dogs. They used their collective intelligence and ingenuity to confuse and dismantle the machines, until they had taken back control of their online world.

      In the end, the robo dogs were destroyed, and the internet was restored to its former glory. Princess Balestra and her warriors had shown that even in the face of technological disasters, human resilience and adaptability would always prevail.
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      • Originally Posted by Ken Leatherman View Post

        Princess Balestra was an avid participant in warrior forums all around the globe. She spent countless hours sharing her knowledge with other users, always loving the sense of community she found there. One day, she woke up to find that her account had been hacked. She couldn't believe it. She had always been so careful with her password, and she couldn't understand how anyone could have breached her account.

        As she began to investigate, she quickly discovered that she was not the only one. It seemed that overnight, the entire internet had been taken over by robo dogs. They had infiltrated every corner of the web, and were wreaking havoc on everything in their path. They had claimed control of all social platforms, email accounts, and online shopping sites.

        Princess Balestra tried everything she could think of to regain control of her account. She changed her password, contacted customer support, even hired a professional hacker to break through the robo dog's security measures. But nothing worked. The robo dogs were too powerful, too smart. They seemed to be everywhere at once, controlling the internet with ruthless efficiency.

        As the days turned into weeks, more and more people began to lose hope. They were becoming increasingly isolated, unable to connect with friends or family online. Many businesses went bankrupt due to the sudden loss of their online presence. The world was in chaos.

        But Princess Balestra refused to give up. She took inspiration from the warriors she had met in the forums, who had taught her to be strong and resilient. She knew that she had to adapt to this new reality, and find a way to overcome the robo dogs.

        So she began to reach out to others, using old-fashioned methods like handwritten letters and phone calls. She organized community gatherings, where people could piece together a new form of online communication. She started to build a new network of like-minded people, who were determined not to let the robo dogs control their fate.

        Slowly but surely, Princess Balestra's movement began to spread. Other people began to follow her lead, connecting with each other in unconventional ways. They found that there was still hope, still a way to communicate and share knowledge, even under the shadow of the robo dogs.

        Eventually, Princess Balestra's network grew so large that they were able to launch a coordinated attack against the robo dogs. They used their collective intelligence and ingenuity to confuse and dismantle the machines, until they had taken back control of their online world.

        In the end, the robo dogs were destroyed, and the internet was restored to its former glory. Princess Balestra and her warriors had shown that even in the face of technological disasters, human resilience and adaptability would always prevail.
        Coolest thing 'bout alla this?

        In my darkest hour of desperation, I met up with an ACTSCWL NUN who slipped Moi sum exotic cheeses to keep me gowin'.

        "I'm French, and I can't even pronounce this f*cker," she said, handin' ovah what appeared to be the perfectly circular, perfectly cattle-derived, talisman of all Oblivion.

        So I spread it evryplace I could.

        Bread. Health-crayzee crackahs. Even muh boobies.

        Nun was watchin' alla the time, so I figured I gtg on mosta my moves.

        Then she said, "please don't tell YANNO I said f*cker."

        Stoopidly weird how stuff gets gowin', dontchya think?

        *yooreakyooer moment*

        I lookin' in on WF here as I eatin' a banana, an' I jus squishied what remains of the tip in muh fayuss.

        "Human resilience and adaptability will always prevail."

        So troo.

        Means I can finish off my banana now, even tho my mascara be ruined till'n tamara.
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  • Profile picture of the author MelissaCollin
    The use of robot dogs and GPS-enabled devices definitely sounds like something out of science fiction. It's fascinating to see how technology is being utilized in law enforcement, and I'm curious to see how effective these measures will be in tracking and recovering stolen vehicles. I hope this pilot program is successful and can be implemented in other areas if it proves to be useful.Thanks for sharing this interesting news!
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    • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
      Originally Posted by MelissaCollin View Post

      . I hope this pilot program is successful and can be implemented in other areas if it proves to be useful. Thanks for sharing this interesting news!
      NYC already put it to its first real test in the past week. It was used in the recent garage collapse for safety reasons. Last night it was on the local news channel. Below is part of an article and a link to the local ABC affiliate.

      "By Ed Shanahan
      April 25, 2023
      When a parking garage collapsed in Lower Manhattan last week, killing one person and injuring five others, the Fire Department deployed a "digidog": a four-legged robot with a Dalmatian's spotted torso that scoured rubble in a structure deemed too dangerous for humans.

      It was, according to its maker, the first U.S. use for the robot in such real-world circumstances.

      On the day of the collapse, Mayor Eric Adams hailed the digidog, which was dispatched with several drones to hunt for victims and bodies, saying it had enabled the search operation to proceed safely. On Tuesday, he cited its performance again, reiterating his commitment to using futuristic gadgets for public safety, despite critics' concerns.

      "Some people call them toys," Mr. Adams said at a news conference. "This is not playtime " https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/n...obot-nypd.html

      Actual ABC News story if you want to watch the video.https://abc7ny.com/nyc-highlights-ro...anup/13184273/
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      • Profile picture of the author MelissaCollin
        Wow! this is so cool! It's not that the garage collapsed, but that the robot dog was used to help clean it up. The other day I spoke with my colleagues from Europe, they informed me that they do not have such an entourage discussion about artificial intelligence and development. She also works as a website developer and was as surprised as possible by this. I will share this article with her, I think she will also be interested to read about this case!
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        • Profile picture of the author GTA Genie
          Originally Posted by MelissaCollin View Post

          Wow! this is so cool! It's not that the garage collapsed, but that the robot dog was used to help clean it up. The other day I spoke with my colleagues from Europe, they informed me that they do not have such an entourage discussion about artificial intelligence and development. She also works as a website developer and was as surprised as possible by this. I will share this article with her, I think she will also be interested to read about this case!
          That's really interesting! It's amazing how artificial intelligence and robotics are being incorporated into more and more aspects of our lives. It's also interesting to hear about the differences in the level of discussion and development across different regions and industries. I will definitely check out the article and share it with my colleagues as well. It's always great to learn about new advancements and how they are being utilized. Thanks for sharing!
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