Companionship – Part 2

ElliQ on John’s kitchen counter Companionship – Part 2 Companionship provides emotional support, helping individuals feel understood and valued. This emotional bond counters the subjective feeling of loneliness. In this blog post, I will explore what loneliness is about and then how companionship can help. Loneliness is a universal experience of feeling disconnected or […]
Companionship – Part 1

Companionship – Part 1 The greatest potential for robots is at home and it goes beyond cleaning floors and cooking meals. Robots are able to provide companionship. I believe this will become especially important for the chronically ill or those who are housebound. I first observed the potential of non-human companions twenty years ago when […]
Growth of AI

Growth of AI When we think of growth in business or technology, we probably think of 5%, 10%, 20%, sometimes 100%. When it comes to AI, think 10,000X. What is going on here? In this blog post, I will explore some of the limitations which may make such explosive growth challenging. This post is not […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 10/10/2024

In this section, I share what I am up to, pictures of the week, what is new in AI and crypto, and more. Voice I have been experimenting with adding voice to my blog posts. This will enable readers to listen rather than read. To try it out, click the “Listen to Post” at the […]
Humanoid Robots

Humanoid Robots The concept of artificial beings capable of performing tasks has fascinated humans for centuries. Ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Chinese developed simple automata, such as mechanical animals and musical instruments. The Industrial Revolution saw the development of more complex machines, including early industrial robots used in manufacturing. The 20th century brought significant […]