Author Archives: Weslyn Lu

http://www.technologyreview.com/view/542791/what-dancing-lizards-can-teach-us-about-human-robot-interaction/ There’s a lot to be learned between robotic animal, animal, and human interaction, and how that is affected by the social status we give them. Animals could be tricked to believe that a robotic machine is one of their … Continue reading →

http://www.artfixdaily.com/artwire/release/386-globale-exo-evolution-exhibition-in-germany-showcases-3d-printed-a The exo-evolution exhibition in Germany used 3D printing to create stunningly realistic humanoid figures. However, there is an implication that such advanced technologies allows for improvements on the human form, which then quickly relates to the idea of technological … Continue reading →

  Second Life was an interesting experience because it was quite obvious the game’s programmers tried to make it imitate life as closely as possible.  The 360 degree movement helped create that illusion that you were within this world as … Continue reading →

With the convenience of connecting online, the internet becomes a new virtual reality. We replace the face-to-face connections and conversations with a simple text, believing that will be sufficient. However, the virtual world is no where near the same as … Continue reading →

http://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/coca-colas-happiness-machines This article relates more to what Miguel had brought up earlier in class with the idea of Happiness Machines. It’s interesting to note how companies have taken to manipulating human emotions to market their products. That’s a pretty harsh … Continue reading →