Tag: sociable robots

  • bashford: Youtube star Marquese Scott robot dancing in this $10m campaign for iRobot. iRobot Corporation, manufacturers of the device, have hired Scott to make his moves on the TV and online campaign, which Boston based ad firm Mullen state is designed to celebrate “the unique bond that exists between people and robots”. (Source: http://journal.benbashford.com/)

  • youmightfindyourself: Michael Fassbender as David, a character in the film “Prometheus” An advanced android designed to be indistinguishable from humans, that begins to develop “its own ego, insecurities, jealousy and envy”. He is the ship’s butler and maintenance man. Writer Damon Lindelof stated that the character provides a non-human perspective on the film’s events, saying…

  • bashford: “Does anyone want any toast?” This is Brad Toaster – A real life Talkie Toaster made by Simone Rebaudengo. www.addictedproducts.com (Source: https://player.vimeo.com/)