Android robotics, quantum physics lab

Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around an interactive online lab project focused on robotics and quantum physics. Participants express interest in the project's development, funding challenges, and the potential for community involvement in experiments.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant outlines the vision for an interactive lab where users can conduct experiments and suggest improvements, emphasizing the need for funding to accelerate progress.
  • Another participant points out that the project is still in the prototype stage, with ongoing small improvements.
  • There are multiple mentions of a term "functuary," which appears to be a misunderstanding or misspelling, leading to a humorous exchange about its meaning.
  • Suggestions for improving the project's online presence, particularly the YouTube channel, are welcomed from the community.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the potential of the project and the challenges faced, but there is a lack of consensus on the specific terminology used in the discussion, leading to some confusion.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the clarity of certain terms and the project's current status, which is described as still being in the prototype stage with ongoing improvements.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in robotics, quantum physics, online collaborative projects, and community-driven scientific experimentation may find this discussion relevant.

juzzy
Messages
38
Reaction score
1
some cool stuff happening here
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Thanks Greg, I'd forgotten I posted this. I am just trying to generate interest in the project really. It could be so much much better if we had the money, so progress is not as fast as I'd like but it is moving forward which is the main thing. This lab is intended to be an interactive online lab with 24 hr live streaming, where people can run experiments themselves and add/suggest new experiments, like improving the robot software, programming the 'quantum computer' etc. Basically, you at home, would have your own lab. This is the general idea but as you can see from the video there's still a lot of work to do. Also I am looking to improve the youtube channel and make it more proffessional, so if anyone has any suggestions or advice that would also be most welcome. I am currently doing pretty much all of this myself. I have to work as well :(

If anyone out there is interested in the idea please get in touch via mail@physicsacademy.co.uk

Kind regards
Justin (physicsacademy)
 
The functuay seems a little off
 
twiz_ said:
The functuay seems a little off
Yes it was and still is in prototype stage, small improvements made with each step.
 
berkeman said:
helped me decode your spelling...

Feng shui
The closest I came was "functuary," a cross/hybrid "actuary-courtesan."
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: berkeman
Yes it was and still is in prototype stage, small improvements made with each step.
 

Similar threads

Undergrad How can quantum physics contribute to medical physics?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
Learning physics beyond classical mechanics without labs?
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
1K
Undergrad How to understand quantum computers?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
3K
Graduate First Chip-to-Chip Quantum Teleportation
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Writing: Input Wanted Number of Androids on Spaceships
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
4K
Undergrad Physics Today article collection
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
  • Poll Poll
Do Nerds Prefer Android Devices?
  • · Replies 26 ·
Replies
26
Views
4K
Undergrad The Extended Wigner's Friend Scenarios
  • · Replies 42 ·
2
Replies
42
Views
5K
High School Frequency of an EM wave in Classical and Quantum Physics
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
Undergrad New book on algebraic quantum physics
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K