Astronomy / Space The ISS Is Getting An AI Orb That Can Move In Zero Gravity

Manticore · Jun 30, 2018

Airbus and IBM have collaborated to create a basketball-sized sphere with a computer screen to assist astronauts in the International Space Station. Called CIMON, or Crew Interactive MObile companioN, the floating orb uses artificial intelligence to listen for commands and then display experiment or repair instructions.

https://qz.com/1318562/the-internat...ting-an-ai-orb-that-can-move-in-zero-gravity/

Zak Gordon · Jul 1, 2018

Pssst! Kill it before it takes over the ISS and plots the downfall of all mankind!

Patrick_68000 · Jul 1, 2018

Zak Gordon said:
Pssst! Kill it before it takes over the ISS and plots the downfall of all mankind!

"Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over."

Manticore · Jul 6, 2018

But it's so cute!

Zak Gordon · Jul 7, 2018

With AI it is what is going on behind the 'face' that matters most! Appearances can be deceptive.

Eriseley · Jul 8, 2018

So a purpose-built Alexa? Nice! Or rather, COVAS.

Edit: fixed Alexis/Alexa mishap.

Chris Simon · Jul 10, 2018

Vistitor010100 said:
smiley face robot, from movie-Moon

That one at least wasn't malicious.

But I think they will now have to be extra careful with any astronauts called Dave.

Manticore · Jul 10, 2018

Eriseley said:
So a purpose-built Alexa? Nice! Or rather, COVAS.

Edit: fixed Alexis/Alexa mishap.

If it says: "Three, two, one, engage!" watch out!