Project Aiko

ProjectAiko · Post by **ProjectAiko** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:18 am

Hi,

Well, just updated what I have been doing lately.

2) Add new features to the object 3-D recognition, hopefully it will do objects tracing better in the future.

3) Started to order some basic parts for Aiko's leg. Hopefully, Aiko will be able to walk by Christmas... it's a long shot.
Not sure it will work or not, but I won't know until I have tried.
It will be tricky to fit all the mechanical parts into a normal human legs size for Aiko.

4) Aiko have made her first US public appearance... (New York)
I had fun being at the anime convention, and meet a lot of people.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPqTts0TSEU

T-elos/Thurosis · Post by **T-elos/Thurosis** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:09 am

Oh cool! XD

i wish i could be there!

some time i really hate to live so far away (germany)
i also hope and wish that here in Germany would be more conventions about robotics...

ProjectAiko · Post by **ProjectAiko** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:33 am

Hi

Nothing news with Aiko. I was planning to add Aiko's new arm system for Ontario Science appearance, but I didn't make it in time.
So Aiko is using her old arm system....
This year, I will let people interact act with her more.

I had a great time there

Watch youtube video

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=yHFZVwQ53bk

Thank

Borias · Post by **Borias** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:26 am

Svengli · Post by **Svengli** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:28 am

This article just appeared:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/ne ... 023392.ece

Keizo · Post by **Keizo** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:34 am

Thank you for your perseverance! You are doing great work, incredible work, and I hope that you can find sponsors that can realize that. Someday the market will be HUGE although most people don't want to accept that right now. I only wish I could contribute as much as you.

Borias · Post by **Borias** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:06 am

droidlvr · Post by **droidlvr** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:33 am

Needless to say,I support his work.

maax · Post by **maax** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:08 pm

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ ... echnology/

Made page 3 of one of our Toronto Newspapers

Keizo · Post by **Keizo** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:48 am

maax wrote:http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ ... echnology/

Made page 3 of one of our Toronto Newspapers

I just read the comments for that article. I would like to applaud Canada for having one of the most intelligent and supportive discussions I've seen in these articles so far. Most of the time it's primarily just comments about how robots are going to become angry killing machines or juvenile sex comments (although sex would be a great addition to a companion's functions). But it's refreshing to see that people can have an open-minded and civil discourse and that Mr. Trung's achievements are recognized by civilians. Hopefully, somebody that can help him has taken the time to see this as well.

Borias · Post by **Borias** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:21 pm

DeusMachina · Post by **DeusMachina** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:50 am

Aiko is appearing everywhere it seems. The Dutch media are going ballistic over it right now. Sadly, even though we Dutch are usually known for our open-mindedness, some comments on the articles are unbelievably stupid. Darn Luddites...

There are also very positive comments though. Some are even asking when they could buy their own versions. I know I'd like to

Beautiful work, I wish I had a lot of cash to invest in this but I can only spread the word on other communities.

ProjectAiko · Post by **ProjectAiko** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:04 am

Hi all,

Thank for all your support.
For some reasons, every reporter in town were in front of my door last week and still coming more.
It's weird seeing yourself in TV.

As for the website.... it was getting at least 20 millions hits and crashed a lot lately. But hits should be going down during the holiday and less after the new year. Anyone know a good ISP webhosting company... that will not crash during rush hours hits.

As of today, I have not find a sponsor yet.
However, donations is getting a bit more.
I can almost buy 3 out 14 motors for the legs.

I am hoping to get at least 6 motors soon, so I can start working on one leg.

visceralpsyche · Post by **visceralpsyche** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:11 am

ProjectAiko wrote:Anyone know a good ISP webhosting company... that will not crash during rush hours hits.

I use dreamhost.com myself, lots of bandwidth and space and very good prices. HTH and good luck with your project!

Cheers from Japan,

Paul

ProjectAiko · Post by **ProjectAiko** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:16 am

Hi,

I have found a new web hosting. They were pretty cool, hosting it for free.

Just updated the BRAINS software, and it will stay like that for awhile because the cpu load has reached it limit at 99% load.
Unless I update to quad core2 or Core7.... but I don't see money grow on tree.

Anyway, Aiko new voices and new pink dress.
Someone got her for Christmas...
Aiko next public appearance is Jan 17, 2009. at CNE toronto, Canada.

Video of happy new year.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=RFOYuaNjLwM[/url]

Stephaniebot · Post by **Stephaniebot** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:24 am

Yes, she looks great, and the dress is gorgeous

cod386 · Post by **cod386** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:31 pm

Personally i would like to see more types of interaction with her instead of walking or other hardware upgrade. I think that upgrading the AI is much more important at this stage as the hands are already functional.
For example:
- manipulating objects with hands (take this, give me that...)
- awareness of other people position and face expressions (turn head to follow people, smile etc)
- awareness of obstacles when moving hands (if i stay too close to her and ask for directions would her hit my face?)
- achieving a goal (for example if her objective is set to take an object and cannot reach it then she could ask for help)
- create a flow of actions to be taken to complete objective (decomposing a larger objective in small ones and run them one by one until the main objective is achieved)

Walking can be done by using a weelchair

Also don't try to implement conversational skills. Many others have failed and it would be a waste of time at this time...

ProjectAiko · Post by **ProjectAiko** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:43 pm

Hi all,

Here is the latest video of Aiko.
However, Aiko is badly damage since her last public appearance.
Aiko can not move until I fix her.

Anyway, Aiko singing video.

Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zu6h4H-GU[/code]

visceralpsyche · Post by **visceralpsyche** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:08 am

Mr Trung, next time you manage to get to Japan please let me know. I think we might be able to make some sort of proper music video featuring Aiko singing! It might be a world first and if we can get someone to lend an original song to Aiko to perform (I have several musician friends here who might be willing to do this) it might be a great way to gain extra publicity for your efforts.

Cheers,

Paul

ProjectAiko · Post by **ProjectAiko** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:32 am

Hi

It has been awhile since I post any video....
Anyway, here is a closer look of Aiko's BRAINS software.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn0ReGJflzc

Keizo · Post by **Keizo** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:38 am

Mr. Trung, I can only express my true amazement and admiration for the amount of work and talent you have. Aiko's AI continues to develop exponentially thanks to your long hours and dedication. Please don't give up! I wish you all the investors you can handle. Sadly, I can't be one of them.

1001011001 · Post by **1001011001** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:33 pm

Impressive is an understatement, to say the least. This is just excellent

ProjectAiko · Post by **ProjectAiko** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 3:11 am

Hi

Here is example video how I teach Aiko new 3-D object.
Youtbute video 5mins.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5GoLMA_cyg

ProjectAiko · Post by **ProjectAiko** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:29 pm

Hi,

It has been awhile since I update.
Here is a video of my tongue system for future Aiko.
One of my many useless inventions, but hopefully, it will be
some use in the future. :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya1m1geoXp4

PsychoKirby · Post by **PsychoKirby** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:42 am

You are simply incredible, Mr. Trung. You've managed to do more with Aiko by yourself on a budget than most professional robotics groups have. Has Honda, Kokoro Dreams, somebody approached you with a job offer yet? If they haven't, they need to.

Keep up the good work, and I look forward to any improvements that come Aiko's way in the future. Tell her everyone at FembotCentral says hi.

Project Aiko

Happy New Year

Artificial Tongue for Aiko or human prototype 1 Alpha