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The Concept
The idea of building a robotic likeness of the science fiction writer Philip K **** arose in 2004 when David Hanson visited Memphis to give a public exhibition of his latest robot at the time, Eva.
Researchers at the Fedex Institute of Technology (FIT) such as Art Graesser, Andrew Olney, Suresh Susarla and Eric Mathews were keen to work with Hanson to build some kind of robot. Hanson had expertise in hardware, while a lab at the FIT, the Institute For Intelligent Systems, specialised in software systems.
An android is a robot in human form. The goal was to push the boundaries of what could be done with existing technology to create a synthesis of science, art, and engineering.
The Construction
The robot was constructed simultaneously in Dallas, Texas and Memphis, Tennessee over 2004 and early 2005. It used Hanson’s patented synthetic skin (f’rubber) and a lifelike rendition of Philip K ****.
The ARRI robotics lab in Texas helped, particularly with providing quality engineered parts and servomotors.
The AI was for the most part created in Memphis by Andrew Olney.
The soundproof room – known as “Club Valis
[/h2][h2]about[/h2]
The Concept
The idea of building a robotic likeness of the science fiction writer Philip K **** arose in 2004 when David Hanson visited Memphis to give a public exhibition of his latest robot at the time, Eva.
Researchers at the Fedex Institute of Technology (FIT) such as Art Graesser, Andrew Olney, Suresh Susarla and Eric Mathews were keen to work with Hanson to build some kind of robot. Hanson had expertise in hardware, while a lab at the FIT, the Institute For Intelligent Systems, specialised in software systems.
An android is a robot in human form. The goal was to push the boundaries of what could be done with existing technology to create a synthesis of science, art, and engineering.
The Construction
The robot was constructed simultaneously in Dallas, Texas and Memphis, Tennessee over 2004 and early 2005. It used Hanson’s patented synthetic skin (f’rubber) and a lifelike rendition of Philip K ****.
The ARRI robotics lab in Texas helped, particularly with providing quality engineered parts and servomotors.
The AI was for the most part created in Memphis by Andrew Olney.
The soundproof room – known as “Club Valis
