Robotic toddler nominated to carry Olympic torch in 2012

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Research on artificial intelligence and robotics is growing at a rapid pace, but are we ready to see a robot bearing the Olympic torch in 2012? Scientists at Wales' Aberystwyth University are convinced that this should happen, and have nominated the iCub child-like humanoid robot to participate in the Olympic Torch Relay for London's 2012 Summer Olympics. It's intended to be a tribute to computing pioneer Alan Turing, as 2012 will mark the 100th anniversary of his birth... Continue Reading Robotic toddler nominated to carry Olympic torch in 2012

Section: Robotics

Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Humanoid, Olympic, Robotics

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