Self-replicating machines in fiction

Self-replicating machines in fiction

A self-replicating machine is a type of autonomous robot that is capable of reproducing itself autonomously using raw materials found in the environment, thus exhibiting self-replication in a way analogous to that found in nature. Such machines are often featured in works of science fiction. (Wikipedia).

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MakerBot Mystery Build: The Triumphant Return!

It's back! Now that we have the new MakerBot Replicator running and calibrated properly, we're bringing back the weekly mystery build. Watch our new awesome 3D printer in beautiful time-lapse and hum along to a familiar tune.

From playlist MakerBot Mystery Object

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MakerBot Mystery Build: Back to the Basics

It's time for another mystery build! Our trusty new MakerBot replicator makes something out of nothing, but it's up to you to figure out what it is before our robot can finish. Post your best guess in the comments below!

From playlist MakerBot Mystery Object

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Double Dwell Reciprocating 3D Model

Based on a video from https://www.youtube.com/user/thang010146. This user has hundreds of amazing videos with mechanisms. This one can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h9mjKA5SjQ. Free 3D model at https://skfb.ly/onUTn.

From playlist Mechanisms

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Interview: Robots Made of Ice with Devin Carroll

In this week's interview, I talk with Devin Carroll, a robotics Ph.D. student at the modular robotics lab at the University of Pennsylvania. Devin is working on robots that can build their own structure out of ice. https://www.modlabupenn.org/people/devin-carroll/ https://www.youtube.co

From playlist Interviews

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Could human civilization spread across the whole galaxy? - Roey Tzezana

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/could-human-civilization-spread-across-the-whole-galaxy-roey-tzezana Could human civilization eventually spread across the whole Milky Way galaxy? Could we move beyond our small, blue planet to establish colonies in the multitude of star systems

From playlist New TED-Ed Originals

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Walking Robot Mechanism 3D Model

A simple walking machine, used to teach kinematics. It uses 4-bars mechanisms to create the movements. Free 3D model at https://skfb.ly/onQMo.

From playlist Walking Machines

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Stanford Seminar- Capturing Human Behavior and Language for Interactive Systems

Speaker: Ethan Fast Computers are more integrated into our lives and society as time goes by yet they still don't understand many of the human actions that surround them. To make progress, we need systems that deeply understand people and capture human experience through humans' daily act

From playlist Stanford Seminars

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MakerBot Mystery Build: Not Historically Accurate

Time for our MakerBot to build something awesome! You can't help but stare!

From playlist MakerBot Mystery Object

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MakerBot Mystery Build: Not Historically Accurate

Time for our MakerBot to build something awesome! You can't help but stare!

From playlist MakerBot Mystery Object

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AI: where science meets science fiction

Blade Runner, Siri and sexbots From Blade Runner, Siri and sexbots, to the writings of Jules Verne, HG Wells and Asimov’s I, Robot, it can feel like the lines between science and science fiction are becoming increasingly blurred. How far away is modern tech from catching up with visions

From playlist AI at the Turing

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Wolfram Physics Project: Philosophical Implications & Q&A

Stephen Wolfram & Jonathan Gorard continue answering questions about the new Wolfram Physics Project, this time specifically for Philosophy implications. Begins at 3:45 Originally livestreamed at: https://twitch.tv/stephen_wolfram Stay up-to-date on this project by visiting our website:

From playlist Wolfram Physics Project Livestream Archive

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MakerBot Mystery Build: The Prototyping Will Be Televised

It's time for another MakerBot mystery build! Spot the cameos!

From playlist MakerBot Mystery Object

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What are Gems? (Scientific Analysis)

Today I go back to my roots! We are looking at the fictional race of aliens from the animated TV Show, Steven Universe: the Crystal Gems! I will try to classify their culture as well as their anatomy, traits, and bodies through scientific examination and speculation! I will try to answer q

From playlist Scientific Videos

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Mechanical Writing Machine | No Computer

I was so intrigued and impressed with this handwriting robotic hand that operates without any computer chips. It uses 3 discs to push and pull the hand to make it draw. I had to 3d printed my own discs to try out. Overall, I was really impressed so I wanted to make a video to share what th

From playlist DIY

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Human or Machine? The Incredibly Life-Like Android Robots From Japan

A new exhibition entitled "Android: What is Human?" launching tomorrow at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) in Tokyo will showcase some of the most realistic humanoid robots that have ever been seen.

From playlist Robots, AI, and human-machine interfaces

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Lec 16 | MIT 21L.448J Darwin and Design, Fall 2010

Lecture 16: Butler and Technological Autonomy Instructor: James Paradis View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/21L-448JF10 License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at http://ocw.mit.edu/terms More courses at http://ocw.mit.edu

From playlist MIT 21L.448J Darwin and Design, Fall 2010

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The Wandering Earth 1/6 Spacesuit Lighting Mod!

Norm reviews a stunning 1/6 scale recreation of the spacesuits from The Wandering Earth, and compares this figure to the original Weta Workshop-made costumes we saw at Comic-Con. We also add lights to this spacesuit to replicate what was on the original, using a mix of COB LED strips and n

From playlist Toys, Models and Collectibles

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When will Robots Kill Us All? | Earth Lab

From HAL and Skynet to the Roko's Basilisk thought experiment, artificial intelligence has been depicted as terrifying in popular culture. Greg Foot looks at whether new technology is moving fast enough for us to be scared. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Eart

From playlist Future Science

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Oddly Satisfying Laser Cleaning Machines

In this series, we'll meet machines that relax us as we watch them work and surprise us with their capabilities. We start the first episode with laser cleaning machines which we believe almost everyone will watch with satisfaction. The working principle of laser cleaning machines, which

From playlist Satisfying Machines

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Deep Learning In 5 Minutes | What Is Deep Learning? | Deep Learning Explained Simply | Simplilearn

🔥 Enroll for FREE Artificial Intelligence Course & Get your Completion Certificate: https://www.simplilearn.com/learn-ai-basics-skillup?utm_campaign=Skillup-DeepLearning&utm_medium=DescriptionFirstFold&utm_source=youtube This video on "What is Deep Learning" provides a fun and simple int

From playlist Deep Learning Tutorial Videos 🔥[2022 Updated] | Simplilearn

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