TIS Weekly (#96): Humanoids Special — And We’re Hiring!
[April 9th, 2017]
Earlier this week I came across a video of the Jia Jia robot, a very interesting piece of work which inspired me to focus on humanoids this newsletter. Humanoid — a being having human characteristics or form.
They have been a popular subject in Sci-Fi movies for a long time (my favorite being I, Robot (2013) with Will Smith). I also want to take the opportunity to thank our intern Mira for her work these past months. She’s going to focus on her PhD, which means that we have an opening for a new intern!
Theme | ROBOTS & AI
Jia Jia robot
Claimed to be China’s first humanoid robot, this cheeky Jia Jia can make simple facial movements and is designed for the hospitality industry. Imagine being greeted by her in a restaurant or hotel.
Theme | ROBOTS & AI
Kuri, the home robot
It was difficult to choose which humanoid to feature as both the NAO and Kuri robot are quite cool. Still, Kuri wins, because it’s so cute. It even has its own human-like expressions called ‘romoji’s’. Watch the whole video to hear about the diverse possibilities for your home robot. Available at the end of 2017!
Theme | ROBOTS & AI
Trailer: Ex Machina (2014)
“The challenge is to show you she’s a robot and then see if you still feel she has consciousness.”
The Ex Machina movie is not a typical Sci-Fi movie, rather than focusing on action this film zooms in on philosophical questions about the nature of AI. The trailer will give you a good sense of where this movie is heading.
Jobs | INTERNSHIP
Assistant Community Manager
Remote = possible!
As Assistant Community Manager you’re a vital part in keeping the TIS community engaged. The core focus of your activities will be sharing (video) content with the community via social media channels.
TIS Picks | VIRTUAL REALITY
The top 5 VR videos
Don’t have a lot of time, but want to have a quick look at what’s going on in the world of virtual reality? Here’s a two-minute video that highlights 5 top virtual reality videos.
Add your own videos and maybe they will feature in the next TIS Weekly. Questions? Remarks? Ideas? hello@tis.tv is the address! From TIS with love, Simone de Bruin.
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