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Just finished a new work , a humanoid mecha design practice ,inspired by tank elements, It's my first time to design mechanics, hope could get more progress in the future!!
artstation web: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/RydX5O
Nurse curie to the rescue! Oh what I'd do to see curie in a cute nurse outfit
Art school doodles (trying to stay alert during art history lectures)
New motors and 2 additional batteries are installed on wheeled robot.
I think we could learn a lot from the robots we’re building. Imagine talking to a machine fitted with an artificial intelligence that can communicate with us. We’d ask so many questions, just because we hope for something new so badly.
So we’d go to the robot and ask, “What’s your purpose?”
The robot would make a little beep or whatever noise it chooses to signify processing of data. “My purpose is whatever you programmed into me,” it would say.
And we’d be disappointed. Because that’s not new. “Oh.” Already thinking about ways to change the robot, we mutter to ourselves: “Aren’t you lucky, knowing exactly what you’re meant to do.”
The robot hears that, of course. Maybe it would laugh, maybe not, but it would certainly reach for us in its own way of soothing. And if we’d listen closely, I’m sure we’d hear pain in its emotional voice.
“Aren’t you lucky, choosing exactly what you want to do?”
Review: Ex Machina (2015)
Rating: 9.0 of 10
Caleb Smith (Domnhall Gleeson, of Harry Potter’s Weasley fame), a young programmer and employee at Blue Book (a Google-like company), was chosen by lottery to visit his boss’ (Oscar Isaac) house in the middle of nowhere. That’s not the end of story, of course, because he was actually invited to perform modified Turing Test on an AI or Artificial Intelligence (played by Alicia Vikander) that Nathan, the boss built.
Written and directed by first-time director Alex Garland (writer of 28 Days Later, Never Let Me Go, Dredd), Ex Machina is visually rich and has an understated sense of suspense throughout the movie, that I’d propose as proof of talent for his hand in directing as well as writing. The visual of the movie really was suspended a lot by the exquisite natural locations, its dastardly gorgeous house, and juxtaposed beautifully with the clean lines of technology around it.
For those unfamiliar, Turing Test is a test in which a human interacts with a machine, and only if he or she cannot distinguish the machine’s response as human or not, then the machine can be considered as true AI. Ex Machina discusses a lot about the how, why, and other philosophical musings around AI--not an uncommon circumstance in a sci-fi movie, but it is quite unique because it doesn’t lecture or present itself in an unnatural way. It’s just that; A discussion. It does have a love story, but in the way that enriches the story instead of traps it. Ex Machina felt like a truly smart movie that doesn’t look down on its audience and more so than not, Ex Machina answers itself in a truly compelling way.
Alicia Vikander was perfect as Ava the AI, as the kind that exudes innocence and raw emotion appropriate for her character. Gleeson and Isaac also perfectly portrayed two programmers on the verge of great discovery--one as the inventor and one as an unassuming component of the test--and the interaction between them was just fascinating to watch.
There were also other crazy brilliant stuff in it, like the impromptu dance scene. (Not gonna say anything about it, and I’d say don’t Google it because you’d really don’t want to be spoiled. Just watch the movie and come back to me.)
TL;DR In the end, Ex Machina is truly a thought-provoking movie because not only it’s a great thriller built around brilliant science-fictional discussion, but also because it felt real. Aside from her flashy skeleton, Ava really felt like she might be the next Google project a decade from today. Maybe she will be.
Review: Automata (2014)
Rating: 8.2 of 10
So I've told you guys that my heart beats for sci-fi. What you don't know is that I've basically made it my life's mission to watch every smaller science-fictional movies that come into my town (because well, there aren't a lot of them). Yes, even if reviews out there aren't that favorable. The thing is, as much as I want otherwise, the film industry is still an industry and that means supply-and-demand rules the world. Me, or any of you for that matter, buying a ticket for a movie is like raising a hand and shouting, "There's a market for this kind of movie!" While by Sturgeon's Law not all of them can be good, there are gems to be discovered, time and time again, in supporting smaller and odder movies. One particular example that stuck in my mind is the undeniably fun and awesome Attack The Block (reviewed here. Still one of my favorite movie viewing experience) that played at blitzmegaplex in 2011. The lead actor John Boyega has since went on to do greater things, including being the leading man of JUST THE BIGGEST MOVIE FRANCHISE IN THE UNIVERSE in next year's Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The point is, we need to encourage filmmakers and distributors to take chances by supporting the wildcards because that's how we get new and awesome things, the new(!) Star Wars included.
But enough of the preamble, the topic today is Automata that is currently playing at 21 Cinema franchise in my town. This one features a pretty recognizable actor, Antonio Banderas, which might be a draw for some people so the movie had that going for them. Banderas played Jacq Vaucan, an insurance agent that encountered a malfunctioning robot or automata—one that can repair itself. In Automata, the robots were programmed with a variation of Asimov Laws of Robotics: 1) They cannot harm any living being, and 2) They cannot make any kind of alteration unto itself. In this world, it was unfathomable that any robot can repair or upgrade itself. It required too much cognition, and most importantly, it would have violated the law.
The world building in this film is amazing. It has the right mix of new and old technology like a real world should; from the 3D holograms, the old cars, the clunky fax machines and pagers (fax machine and pagers! In the future! But it makes sense!), the practicality of the plastic trench coats, to the rigidity of the robots and the fact the the shiniest thing in that world is a hooker robot like it was the only thing that makes sense. I also love little touches like collarless suit that Banderas wore, because despite everything, fashion always evolve (did the movie invent it? Because I've never seen anything like it). In this movie, everything feels real, like you can touch them and feel the dust. Antonio Banderas as the lead actor is solid as well, so are the rest of the actors. Banderas was great casting because not only he provided star power, but he has the right amount of both self-deprecation and gravitas that is so hard to mix and pull off.
The movie touches all the obligatory themes that robot movies often touched, (yes, including Blade Runner) but a trope is a trope is a trope. Sometimes things are done because they simply work and relevant. The movie deals with a lot of questions, but subtle enough for us to not get hammered by them. Are they living? Are they not living? What do they see in themselves? What do they think of us? Do they see us as a creator, a friend, a parasite? Will they ever kill a human being? What do they want once they get to the other side of the world? While it is a bit surprising to see a movie in which the biggest threat is robot than can alter itself—not because they harm a human being—but the question remains: Once they found out that humans can/sometimes can kill one another, will they ever be a harm to us? The movie paints the robots as neutral; neither friendly or malicious, which is really the only logical thing.
There are plenty to like about this movie. While the theme is not new and the script might veer off into strange land in some ways (but that's what made me like the film, actually), but the atmosphere is solid and unbreakable. Gabe Ibanez, the director, was apparently a visual effects artist and that shows. The props and robots were not only beautiful but also meaningful, like every little thing on screen was meant to convey something. TL;DR If nothing else, Automata is beautiful, atmospheric science-fictional film with a burning question in its heart.
Synthetic Universe My cover art for debut album by Leo Clair - (Link to album) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synthetic Universe from Leo Clair is an exciting fusion of retrowave, outrun and dark synth from Slovakia. Explore the ever expanding universe, take part in glorious car chases and meet your favorite action heroes.
What defines a human or life in your opinion. Thought? Intelligence? Feelings? Flesh and Blood? I’m not one to jump to conclusions but I will say robots will take over if they become intelligent enough to be able to understand that whatever purpose they were created for, they will always serve under us. The day they realize this is the day that we fall. At this very moment the BinaryCode 01010011011011110110111101101110 Is playing repeat in there programming. I got the idea from the new Game: Detroit Becomes Human.
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Book of the apocalypse - chapter 2
Chapter 2 - A place to rest
TW: Gore, psycological horror, spiders, depressing theme's
Word count: 801
Previous chapter:
"C'ome on! I even checked it for you, it should be safe enough."
"How can I... be sure of what... lies beyond if you... are... imaginary?"
Defeated, he sighs.
We have been arguing for a while now and the rain outside hasn't stopped at all.
"I'm going to...one of the stores... usually they have a room... in the back that can be... locked." Old words slowly enter my mind. I guess I didn't forget everything.
"But the clock tower has a better view, you can be certain of your surroundings and make better plans for when the rain stops!"
"Quiller... I am not going in there-!"
Quickly I place my hand in front of my mouth and stop talking.
I must have yelled too loud, because I hear something approaching us.
Something dragging.
Another walking faster.
Shit!
Taking out just one is already quite the feat, two might be impossible, especially in such a confined space.
I've lived like this for years, but only thanks to knowing when to run and when to fight.
After all... they aren't a lot like zombies from old moving pictures.
And it certainly wasn't a virus that caught them.
Not a virus any human or animal could have gotten.
Quickly and quietly I hide behind a corner.
I see the two- no... four!
There's four of them!
Goddammit!
They're still scanning their surroundings.
I just hope they don't-
The one that seems to be the leader looks straight at me, making a strange noise.
Quiller is standing by the door to the tower: "I think this really is our safest bet."
"You... you asshole, you knew didn't you?! You planned for this to happen!"
I don't look at his face, I don't want to look at it.
Wow, betrayed even by an imaginary fiend.
I hold my spear in a way to protect myself as one of them lunges at me.
Before I know it I'm surrounded.
Their half decaying flesh, half robotic faces look hungry at me.
"You assholes fight like... like bitches!" I yell at them, knowing full well the futility of it. The same strange words I recognize as curses leave my mouth one after another.
How strange... but it feels right.
Trying to give myself an escape route I slice off an arm from one of the creatures.
With a sloshy thud it falls onto the floor and rolls away.
Almost immediately a new arm starts to grow, one not made of flesh... but of some kind of metal.
A dark liquid spills onto the floor, smelling like a combination of something rotting and machine oil.
As I try to slice the new one off, I'm only able to dent it a little bit.
I feel my hope sink.
"I guess I have no choice but to use 'that'..."
I take a small machine from one of the pockets in my belt.
It's still a work in progress, but this is better than nothing.
Do I really have to use my piece of hard-work here?
Well... I guess it beats dying.
In a swift movement I press a button and make it stick to one of my attackers' heads.
I'm sorry...
The creature starts to scream.
A scream sounding more and more like that of a human it once was.
I'm sorry...
The others get alerted by the sound and start attacking their once fellow creature.
I hate to do this, but a better decoy doesn't exist.
Even if the creature had become fully human again, it would have died in an instant.
I haven't found anything against that yet.
Quickly and quietly I rush to Quiller.
I give him a glare, saying: 'Fine... I will do it your way asshole!' and get myself through the small door in the ceiling.
He seems to be slightly frightened by my cursing.
It's a good thing I've gotten used to doing parkour.
Jumping from one wall to the other and climbing up is nothing.
I breathe a sigh of relief as I notice that it doesn't end in a small space to crawl through.
I might have gone right back out if that was the case.
It's open.
I close the small door behind me, I really don't want those creatures getting up here and then I turn my flashlight on to look around.
The room is mostly empty, except for the layer of dust and an old couch.
The clock is the window, but it has gotten so dirty thanks to the dust, seeing through it is nearly impossible.
I scan through the room with the light in my hand, I really hope there is nothing up here.
There is a dusty, old couch in the middle and the only source of light is coming from the dirty clock, that's also somewhat of a window.
Luckily there is no one here.
"Hey, are you okay?" Quiller asks, looking rather worried: "You didn't get bit, right?"
I shake my head, I better not answer him right now.
Those creatures one floor below us, worry me.
I carefully walk over to the couch.
Maybe now is the best time to start reading that book.
I take the old object out of my bag and open it.
4ndy is like a small angry chihuahua..I love them
Some lore about them under the cut
I don't know how noticeable it is, but the current design of 4ndy is based on a human skeleton, while the wires look like a circulatory system. My idea was that as the story progresses, 4ndy modifies itself, grows as a character, and gains humanity both mentally and... internally. Without really realizing it, they begin to rebuild their innards similar to human ones. This all happens in contracts to Mae’s downward mental spiral, by the way
Also the design of the innards is still a work in progress, and I will most likely change them
Self-driving cars will be great for blind persons.
Fiat Chrysler in Deal for Self-Driving Car Technology - Just days after breaking off merger talks with the French carmaker Renault, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has reached an agreement to source self driving technology from a California start-up, Aurora Innovation.
FPVカメラの使用感です。 画角調整が必要な感じです。
This is the feeling of using an FPV camera. It seems like the angle of view needs to be adjusted.