Journal Journal: What I would have posted under "Bionic man a possibility?"
Other way around
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by Cybert8 (968584) Alter Relationship on Friday April 14, @06:28PM (#15134464)
<i>Who needs biological when you have mechanical! Do you want a blind spot? Do you want to have to blink? Biological is in no way superior.</i>
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Actually, biological systems have many advantages over mechanical ones. I mean, just look around you... it seems like biological life is dominant on this planet. (Of course, considering the conditions of an average Slashdotter's sanctuary, that might not be easily discernable....)
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What about regeneration, reproduction, evolution, and adaptation? Those come in handy in a dog-eat-dog universe. Chemical break-down also is big plus when you want to get energy from some source other than a wall outlet.
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As for not having a blind spot, that WOULD be good, but there's probably a reason that a lot of life (mammalian at least) can't see all around. Increased energy consumption, need for greater brain size, increased vulnerability... who needs all-around vision when you can just simply turn your neck? And if you can't blink, those optical sensors tend to gum up really quickly, especially under the conditions a robot would have to undergo if it had to manipulate and thrive in an enviroment.
(Score:4, Insightful)
by Cybert8 (968584) Alter Relationship on Friday April 14, @06:28PM (#15134464)
<i>Who needs biological when you have mechanical! Do you want a blind spot? Do you want to have to blink? Biological is in no way superior.</i>
<br>
Actually, biological systems have many advantages over mechanical ones. I mean, just look around you... it seems like biological life is dominant on this planet. (Of course, considering the conditions of an average Slashdotter's sanctuary, that might not be easily discernable....)
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What about regeneration, reproduction, evolution, and adaptation? Those come in handy in a dog-eat-dog universe. Chemical break-down also is big plus when you want to get energy from some source other than a wall outlet.
<br>
As for not having a blind spot, that WOULD be good, but there's probably a reason that a lot of life (mammalian at least) can't see all around. Increased energy consumption, need for greater brain size, increased vulnerability... who needs all-around vision when you can just simply turn your neck? And if you can't blink, those optical sensors tend to gum up really quickly, especially under the conditions a robot would have to undergo if it had to manipulate and thrive in an enviroment.
