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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the identification of a performer in a video, debating whether the performer is a human or a robot. The conversation includes observations about movement, balance, and the capabilities of robots versus humans, with a focus on the performance's physicality and dance skills.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants assert that the performer is human, citing reactions from spectators as evidence.
- Others argue that the movements displayed are too advanced for current robot technology, suggesting the possibility of CGI.
- Several comments highlight the impressive balance and dance ability of the performer, reinforcing the human identification.
- A participant humorously suggests that the performance could serve as a new Turing test.
- There is a mention of the need for advanced robotics to achieve similar movements, indicating skepticism about robotic capabilities.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that the performer is human, but there is ongoing debate about the implications of the performance for robotics and whether such movements could be replicated by robots in the future.
Contextual Notes
Some assumptions about the capabilities of robots and the nature of the performance are not fully explored, leaving open questions about the technology available for robotic movement.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in robotics, human movement, dance, and the intersection of technology and performance may find this discussion relevant.
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EnumaElish
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Alan Turing goes disco?
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BobG
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Human male. You can tell by the reaction of both the spectator and the 'robot' when the spectator comes up behind the robot and slips his hand between the robot's legs.
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Ivan Seeking
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Human. Beyond anything else, it would be far too dangerous to allow a robot to move like that in a public place.
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Pengwuino
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Hey that robot is doing The Human.
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EnumaElish
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Human male doing The Robot by... dancing! (like he always does.)
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A human with very, very good cardio.
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Math Is Hard
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BobG said:
So the 'goose' is the new Turing test?
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I don't think its a robot, because we don't have robots advanced enough to be capable of such movements. But stll it moves very fast for a human. It could also be CGI.
* because the human inside the suit is small, yet the suit is big and lightweight, it confuses my brain into thinking that such a heavy object could not move so fast (especially the head) and keep its balance like that.
* because the human inside the suit is small, yet the suit is big and lightweight, it confuses my brain into thinking that such a heavy object could not move so fast (especially the head) and keep its balance like that.
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Agreed...human. I didn't see anything too robotic, just amazing dance ability.
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If you haven't seen this, the segment beginning at 1:25 is amazing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1czBcnX1Ww
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1czBcnX1Ww
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Ivan Seeking said:
Amazing? or lolololololololololololololol?
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Amazing balance skills.
Whats the best robot with 2 legs?
Whats the best robot with 2 legs?
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