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Will You Mind-Meld with a Humanoid Robot?

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Will You Mind-Meld with a Humanoid Robot? Will You Mind-Meld with a Humanoid Robot? Neural Implants and Humanoid Robots: A Plausible Future of Deep Human–Robot Integration Advances in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and robotics are converging toward a future where humans form deep, seamless connections with humanoid robots. Neural implants like Elon Musk’s Neuralink device can decode brain signals for intended movement and translate them into computer or machine commands. At the same time, companies are developing humanoid robots such as Tesla’s Optimus , a general-purpose robotic assistant built to handle tasks that humans find “dangerous, repetitive, and boring”. In this envisioned future, both disabled and non-disabled individuals might wear wireless neural implants that allow them to intuitively control, communicate with, and even “feel” through their robotic counterparts. What would daily life look like in such a world? This article explores how work, h...
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Androids vs Robots! What's the difference?

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Androids vs Robots! What's the difference? Androids vs Robots! What's the difference? The word robot entered the global lexicon through Karel Čapek’s 1921 play R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots) , which imagined artificial workers created to serve humans. Ironically, Čapek’s “robots” were not metal machines but organic humanoids grown in vats – essentially artificial people. Over time, however, robot has come to mean any electromechanical machine that can perform tasks autonomously or via programming. Robots can take myriad forms: a factory arm welding car parts, a Roomba vacuuming your floor, a drone flying overhead, or even a lifelike humanoid. In short, all androids are robots, but not all robots are androids. By definition, an android is a specific type of robot – one designed to resemble a human being in form or appearance. The term comes from the Greek andr- for “man” and -oid for “like,” meaning “manlike.” ...
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Real Robocops! You have 15 seconds to comply! Real Robocops! You have 15 seconds to comply! Global Deployment of Police Robots: A Country-by-Country Analysis Police robots are no longer a sci-fi fantasy – they are already patrolling streets, airports, festivals, and subways around the world. This report critically examines how China, Thailand, and the United States are deploying robotic police units, comparing their capabilities, technological advancements, and design philosophies and public engagement. We focus on real-world usage, legal frameworks (or lack thereof), public reception, and the ethical and human rights implications for everyday people. China: Robotic Police on Patrol Capabilities China has introduced a range of police robots with increasingly sophisticated capabilities. These robots perform tasks from routine patrols to high-risk suspect interdiction: Autonomous Patrolling & Surveillance: Chinese police robots use AI-powered cameras and sensor...
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