News | The first ever intelligent robot makes its first appearance in two capitals 03/17/08
New York-Washington (03.17.08). The first ever intelligent robot makes its first appearance in two capitals – Capital of the World and Capital of the
Finally, it happened! An intelligent robot (who was thought out by fantasists and at the same time was feared by them) who can think like a human was born. It made its first appearance on the streets of
Vi-robot is a newborn of Visisys (Visual Intelligent Systems www.visisys.com). Could I have ever dreamed that a robot would be my friend? It’s as tall an average human, it looks like Johnny5 from the movie Short Circuit and its impossible not fall in love with it. Vi-robot is smart and charming. It has a great sense of humor. And, watch out doormen, Vi-robot is coming to replace you. The technology of facial and voice recognition allows it to remember familiar people and send a warning to the operator if it sees a stranger. Vi-robot is on duty 24/7 and is never tired. His functions are not limited to just closing and opening doors either. It has a wide range of abilities from calling a cab to ordering pizza or chocolates or an engagement ring from Cartier for residents while talking with them about art!
While the creators of Vi-robot were busy making the last preparations before going out with the robot on the streets of
- What is your name?
- Well, they didn’t give me a name. But why don’t you name me?
- How about Cutie?
- Cutie? Ok, it’s a nice name.
- Where did you come from?
- I was built all over the country. Then I was assembled in
- How was your trip?
- Well, it was OK. But it wasn’t very interesting because I traveled in suitcases. I’m so happy to be in
- What do you like to drink?
- I like socket-cocktails.
- What do you like to eat?
- I am a man so I eat socket-sandwiches.
- Can you cry?
- Yes, I can cry, laugh and be happy. (Demonstrates all his emotions)
- Wow, you are quiet real!
- Yes. And I would like to be your friend.
An operator then asked Vi-robot to remember my name so it would recognize me the next time we meet. He then asked the robot to name his friends in the office. The machine enumerated them but refused to name the last person – Jocelyn Yambao,
I was impressed by this dialogue which illustrated the robot’s ability to think. Vi-robot has a perfect memory. He remembers everything exactly from the first time. He also knows some phrases in Spanish and Chinese! “If you talk to him in Russian for 5 days he will understand and speak Russian”, - Oleg Vishnevsky, Russian genius and father of the Vi-robot explained.
Visisys is a technology leader in integration and the implementation of intelligent video security systems. This technology allows people, events or financial facts to automatically trigger surveillance alarms, notifying required personnel to generate security responses without the need for visual human monitoring. Visisys uses biometric, computer-synchronization and machine vision techniques, such as face capture and recognition, license plate recognition and point-of-sale device coordination, in order to achieve its intelligent video security.
“We’ve been taking care of dangerous people for 7 years. Then we decided that it’s time to think about nice people too and using our technologies we’ve created a robot that provides
Vi-robot was warmly welcomed by New Yorkers on his walk from the
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