Advance in Science or Gimmic?

[RonJ]

Just read that Japan has launched a humanoid talking robot into space along with a human astronaut. What do you think?

Japan launches talking humanoid robot into space

 

[feralmerril]

I was expecting to see it look real hot! Oh well.

 

[Hillbilly77]

When they built that robot I hope they didn't use any of the leftover parts they had laying around from those Toyota gas pedals.

 

[DeathGrip]

I think it sucks that we have to hitch a ride to the space station with the damn robot.

What happened to? Never mind.

 

[rwsmith]

Maybe it's a gimmick

But at least it's not a joke, like some space programs.

 

[GaryS]

I would say advancement. The Japanese are doing some terrific work on robotics over the past several years. Part of this is because their population is both aging and declining and there aren't enough people to care for the upcoming wave of elderly people.

Japan as a nation has been losing population for several years and will continue to do so absent a change in the society.

 

[mwtdvm]

Adapt or Die!!!

I would say advancement. The Japanese are doing some terrific work on robotics over the past several years. Part of this is because their population is both aging and declining and there aren't enough people to care for the upcoming wave of elderly people.

Japan as a nation has been losing population for several years and will continue to do so absent a change in the society.

Using robotics may be their salvation. China also has "issues" with their aging generation. The selection of male offspring in a one child household makes for problems later.

Jared Diamond has written a book, Collapse, that analyzes why civilizations fail. According to him, we are not sustainable either.

 

[Chipmunk6]

Hmmm, thought I felt a little nip in the air today.
Chipmunk6

 

[RonJ]

Hmmm, thought I felt a little nip in the air today.
Chipmunk6

I didn't really read that, did I?

 

[olcop]

Wonder why it's taking them till November to reach the Space Station?
olcop