From Live Science:
Scientists have created a robot controlled by a biological brain made of rat neurons. The robot, named Gordon, is not exactly an Einstein but represents a remarkable bridging of the gap between biology and technology. Gordon relies a dish with about 60 electrodes to pick up electrical signals generated by the brain cells. The brain drives the robot's movements.
HOLY SHIT. And then there's this:
The robot has no additional control from a human or a computer, the scientists state. Its sole means of control is from its own brain.
It's own brain, you doomed meat-sacks! And finally:
The researchers aim to get the robot to learn, by applying different signals as it moves into predefined positions. That might allow them to witness how memories manifest themselves in the brain when the robot revisits familiar territory. They hope the work will eventually lead to a better understanding of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke and brain injuries.
Yeah, right. You know what that robot's going to learn?
Exactly.
3 comments:
Creeeeeeepy!
What's that middle picture from? I'm sure you're going to be shocked and appalled that I don't know but just keep in mind, we're not all ancient like you.
That is true — in my old age I forget that you're still a little nose-picker.
And I am both shocked and appalled! Both! That middle picture is from Blade Runner — for the love of God, tell me you've seen Blade Runner.
Don't hit me (ow!) but no I haven't. But! It is on our Netflix.
It's not my fault. I blame the schools.
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