Project Aiko

Pagan · Post by **Pagan** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 4:37 am

Hi,

i'm not sure if this was posted before, but imho this is too good to go unnoticed:

http://www.projectaiko.com/blog/blogger.html

Make sure to watch the "Video 2". For a single person this is really a big achievement and definitely a step in the right direction

If the video doesn't play for you it can also be downloaded directly at http://www.projectaiko.com/video/aiko2.wmv (29MB)

Keizo · Post by **Keizo** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:08 am

Wow! That is really amazing. I'm hoping that the math and text pattern recognition wasn't preprogrammed. This is an incredible advancement! Thanks for following this up. I hadn't seen the latest clip. I really wish that her name wasn't Aiko, though! I'm related to two by that name

ProjectAiko · Post by **ProjectAiko** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:41 pm

Hi

Project Aiko is real.
What you give her she can read on the fly, same goes to solving math.
Any word she can't read, she will spell it out.
You can see her public appearance at the International Center and Ontario Science Center in Nov 2007.

My guess for Aiko to walk will cost about another $9000.
I have to use Seiko Motor which cost about $600 each.
Hopefully, I will find a sponsor soon, so that I can continue
my research and make her walks.

In case you are wondering, Aiko has senors in her whole body,
and both her arms. I am saving money so that I can put the sensors
in her face too.

Since, I have spent so much time taking pictures, I might as well post it up.

If you have anymore questions please do not hesitate to ask me.
www.projectaiko.com

Keizo · Post by **Keizo** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 4:51 am

Mr. Trung, you do incredible work at Project Aiko! Truly beautiful. The artificial intelligence is the best I have seen. The fact that she can learn, recognize and problem solve, far surpasses the Actroid. Not to mention that she is more self-contained. For one man to have done this deserves much admiration and respect. It is apparent that you have put a lot of time in developing her. Obviously I hope that you are successful in making her walk and continuing to improve her capabilities! I'm sure all of us here hope so. Thank you for sharing your work with us. I wish you much success

P.S.
My relatives Aiko and Ayko should feel honored

ProjectAiko · Post by **ProjectAiko** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:43 pm

Here is Aiko's new prototype Hand.

I have tested the new hand at Star Bucks picking up the coffee.
I didn't get the change to video it, but I will video the next time I am there.

Pro:
1) 5 movable fingers
2) Compact size. Same as human's hand
3) Will have complete sensors for feedback
4) Low Power consumption 5V
5) Can be use for Aiko.
6) 15 movable joints
7) Material Cost $1800

Can be use for Aiko or for human. Life-like mechanical limb that has the ability to feel physical sensation.
(Control by human muscle) special senors and controller will attach to the human's muscle. Another words, controlling the hand with our muscles.

Human Brain >> Nerve Impulse >> Muscle >> Aiko's Hand

This technology can be beneficial for people born with or who have undergone amputations.

Since, I can't find any volunteer, I guess I will it on myself.

Stephaniebot · Post by **Stephaniebot** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:48 pm

Good luck with that, I'd love to try the hand if I could do so without needing one of my own amputated first. So if that is possible...?

ProjectAiko · Post by **ProjectAiko** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:27 pm

Hi

Here is the latest video of Aiko's new hand.
Can be use for robotic or human.

About 6 minutes of video

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=1V6rGQM7fWw

Keizo · Post by **Keizo** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:04 pm

I just watched the whole video. Amazing. I wish I could sponsor but all I can do is offer my respect. Thank you very much for sharing.

ProjectAiko · Post by **ProjectAiko** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:18 pm

Hi

Here is version 2 of Aiko hand
Weight only 95 grams with 2x more power.

What would you do if you have a robot hand attach to you.

Use it to drink beer and give the "finger"

Youtube Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPMXPMeh7KY

Stephaniebot · Post by **Stephaniebot** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:49 pm

What would you do if you have a robot hand attach to you.

Ask for the rest of the robot body as well!

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]

Project Aiko

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Happy New Year